| The Press Room |
  UC Regents Authorize UCR to Proceed with Plans for Medical School - The Regents of the University of California have authorized UC Riverside to proceed with the next phase of planning for a School of Medicine. UCR will begin immediately a national search for a founding dean for the school. It will also hire initial faculty and staff, develop curriculum that focuses on improved health care in both primary and specialty care, and seek private support. It plans to submit a final proposal and refined business plan to UC officials by the end of 2007. "We are delighted with the Regents’ action today," UCR Chancellor France A. Córdova said. "For the last three years we have taken incremental steps toward a School of Medicine at UCR, but this is a giant leap forward."...more
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 Gift to Fund Dean's Position for the Medical School at UC Riverside - Chancellor France Córdova announced the largest chair endowment in campus history for the founding dean of its proposed School of Medicine.
Mark and Pam Rubin of Beverly Hills have designated the proceeds from a real estate gift they made earlier to the university be used to endow the chair. Campus officials estimate that this will mean at least $3.5 million for the chair when the property is sold...more
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| Research News |
Twenty-One UCR Faculty and Two UCR Alumni receive AAAS Fellowships - The American Association for the Advancement of Science has named 21 UC Riverside faculty members, including the Chancellor and the Dean of the College of Engineering, AAAS Fellows. Also, two UCR alumni, Lucy E. Edwards '77 Ph.D. with U.S. Geological Survey, and Douglas J. Tobias '84 with UC Irvine, have been honored... more
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Two UCR Researchers Named Fulbright Scholars - Debadarshi D. Bhattacharya, an associate research physicist at UCR’s Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, and Mohsen Elhafsi, associate professor at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM), were selected as 2006-2007 Fulbright Scholars...more |
| UCR Researchers Win Entomological Society of America Awards - Two UC Riverside entomologists, Michael E. Adams, a professor of entomology and neuroscience, and Jeremy D. Allison, a graduate student in the Department of Entomology working
toward his Ph.D., have won awards from the Entomological Society of
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UCR Studying Self-Organizing Smart Wireless Networks- For wireless multihop networks to be used by thousands, the network has to be
able to self-organize, which is what UCR researchers are developing at the Bourns College of Engineering ...more |
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Want more news from UCR? Visit http://www.newsroom.ucr.edu
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| Alumni & Visitors Center Update |
Thank you!
Because of the effort and support of many UCR graduates and friends, the dream of an Alumni & Visitors Center at UCR is quickly becoming reality. In the spirit of the holiday season, we'd like to give thanks to all who've contributed to this important campus project. We are especially grateful to the following individuals for their generous lead gifts:
W. Ronald Redmond '62
and Margaret Redmond '62
Ron and Margaret Redmond Banquet Hall
S. Sue Johnson '62
S. Sue Johnson Boardroom
Nicholas H. Goldware '70
Goldware Family Library
James E. Baldwin '60
Baldwin Executive Director's Office
Friends of Emeritus Vice Chancellor Jim Erickson
Erickson Conference Room |
The following naming opportunities still exist:
| Meeting Room A |
560 SF |
$75,000 |
| Meeting Room B |
562 SF |
$75,000 |
| Patio (covered back) |
1122 SF |
$100,000 |
| Pre-Function (front entry covered) |
1077 SF |
$100,000 |
| Lobby/reception |
960 SF |
$100,000 |
| Administrative Suite |
1404 SF |
$500,000 |
If you would like to lend your name to one of the gifts listed above, please contact Kyle Hoffman, Executive Director of the Alumni Association at (951) 827-2586 or (800) 426-2586. |
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| Homecoming 2007 |
Homecoming 2007
Feb 20-24, 2007
Mark your calendars and plan to return for Homecoming on February 20-24, 2007. |
Tribute to UCR Volleyball and Head Coach Sue Gozansky
Sue Gozansky has been a guiding force behind the evolution of women's athletics at UCR for 37 years. In 2006, she was inducted into the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Join us as we pay tribute to her and honor those who put UCR volleyball on the map! Open to all alumni, friends and family. |
Engineering Family Fun:
Games, Music and Food
See what’s happening at Bourns College of Engineering. Meet old friends and faculty, and bring your family “inventive” games, music, food and beer. Activities include: battling robots; automobiles that drive themselves; “instant” ice cream through the magic of liquid nitrogen; table tennis tournament, Frisbee golf and tours of EBU II – the new home for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. |
Click here for other Homecoming Events and Activities - February 20-24, 2007
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Don't miss this year's Homecoming celebrations.
Tell your friends and classmates to meet you here! |
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| Membership |
Rates are Going Up!
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Join now and save up to $95 on life paid in full membership!
All new members get a chrome or brass license plate frame!
Your dues support student scholarships.
Click here to join |
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| 30th Anniversary Celebration of UCRAA Scholarships |
Save-the-date
CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF UCR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
honoring the
2006-2007 Regents, Chancellor's, and Alumni Scholarship Award Recipients
  Saturday, January 20, 2007
10:30am to 12:30pm
Brunch will be served
More information coming soon!
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| Seeking UCRAA Board Nominations
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Now Accepting Nominations |
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UCR Alumni Association Board of Directors |
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| The UCR Alumni Association Board of Directors is a dedicated group of volunteers which establishes Association policy, reviews programs, and provides feedback and suggestions to the University administration.
The Association is now accepting nominations and applications for its Board of Directors. Alumni interested in serving on the Board or submitting a nomination may apply online or print out an application to mail in. All applications and nominations must be received by January 12. The two-year term begins July 1.
Only current members of the UCR Alumni Association are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
Please click here for information on membership.
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| Highlanders Highlighted |
| '05 Highlander Highlighted |
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'05 Crystal Harris is playing professional basketball with the National Women's Basketball League team San Diego Siege. Crystal is excited to be working with veteran coach Fred Williams who coached the WNBA's Charlotte Sting and Utah Starzz. In her senior year at UCR, Crystal was the graduate assistant coach for the Highlanders. |
| Did you land your dream job? Were you honored with an award? If you have news or accomplishments you'd like to share with fellow alumni, submit it for future publication in the Class Acts section of UCR, The Magazine of UC Riverside and possibly this enewsletter. Visit www.alumni.ucr.edu/involved/update.html to submit your Class Act! |
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| Travel |
Travel the Globe and Expand Your Horizons |
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Greek Isles - September 22 - October 3 , 2007
*prices starting at $3090* |
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Experience the diversity of Greece and the Aegean islands while spending four days on Crete, four days on Santorini and two days in Athens.
Marvel at the "glory that was Greece" as you visit and learn about some of its most important archaeological sites, such as the Palace of Knossos and the Acropolis. Explore the Roman, Venetian, Minoan and other cultures that contributed to Crete's unique identity.
Immerse yourself in Greek traditions of food and wine as you sample exquisite delicacies accompanied by fine local vintages.
See astounding contrasts while sailing the ancient Aegean from Santorini to the Caldera Islet of Thirassia.
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| Contact the UCR Alumni Association at ucralum@ucr.edu or 951-UCR-ALUM to request a detailed brochure or to be placed on the Association’s travel list. Tour participants must be members of the UCR Alumni Association. Each member may bring a spouse and children under 18 or one guest. |
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| Happy Holidays! |
 From all of us here in the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season!
Our office will close for the holidays on Friday December 22, 2006 and will reopen on Tuesday January 2, 2007.
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