| The Press Room |
 UCR Gets a National Ratings Boost - UC Riverside is ranked No. 22 among the nation's universities and colleges by Washington Monthly College Guide. "We've always felt that our mission... has been to make a significant contribution to the people of the state of California. It is gratifying to see that effort recognized nationally," said UCR Chancellor France Cordova...more
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 Inland Area Attorney Bruce Varner Appointed to UC Board of Regents - Governor Schwarzenegger announced the appointment of Bruce D. Varner, a prominent Inland are attorney, to the UC Board of Regents. Varner is the first person in the Inland region appointed since the end of S. Sue Johnson's term in March, 2002 ...more |
A $3.3 Million Federal Grant Creates New Partnership - RCC and UC Riverside are partners in a program to increase successful community college experiences, including a new pipeline for instructors...more
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| Research News |
 Sunscreens Can Damage Skin - Researchers at UCR report that unless people out in the sun apply sunscreen often, the sunscreen itself can become harmful to skin...more
 Red Fish, Blue Fish, Distinctive Color Keeps Gene Pools Healthy - Research developed at UCR helps prove theory that fish with rare colors are more popular mates, keeping gene pools healthy...more
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UCR Botanist Receives High Honor from Botanical Society of America - Darleen A. DeMason received the "Centennial Award" for her outstanding service to the plant sciences...more
Researchers Develop Flood-Tolerant California Rice
"Submergence Tolerance," a property that enables rice to survive extreme flood conditions, has been successfully introduced to California rice, a breeding method which will offer relief to poor rice farmers worldwide...more |
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Want more news from UCR? Visit http://www.newsroom.ucr.edu
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| Alumni & Visitors Center Update |
UCR's Alumni & Visitors Center is taking shape!
View our progress
August 2006 |
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It's not too late to help complete this beautiful campus facility
which will serve over 65,000 UCR alumni!
Donate online to the Alumni & Visitors Center or download a pledge form to mail. |
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| Membership |
| Membership rates are going up in 2007! |
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Take advantage of rates before they go up.
Sign up for Life membership online
and receive $25 off of
life paid in full membership.
Offer expires October 1, 2006. |
Join the alumni network today! |
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~ Support student scholarships ~
~ Get access to all 10 UC campus libraries ~
~ Email Forwarding for Life ~
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To learn about all the privileges, discounts and benefits of membership visit www.alumni.ucr.edu/membership |
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| "Highlander Day on the Greens" with Annika Sorenstam |
"Highlander Day on the Greens"
with Annika Sorenstam
Monday, September 18, 2006
BIGHORN Golf Club, 255 Palowet Drive
Palm Desert, CA
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| LPGA star Annika Sorenstam will headline this fundraiser for UCR's men's and women's golf. Money raised from the event will support student-athlete scholarships and provide team travel funding. |
Sorenstam will conduct a golf clinic. Groups will then go out to play a round of golf with members of the UCR golf teams before returning to the clubhouse for the closing program.
Attendance at this exclusive event is limited; however, a few spots remain open. Cost to participate begins at $1,500 per person.
For more information, please contact Asst. Athletics Director Julie Hall at 951-827-6289. |
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| Homecoming 2007 |
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Homecoming 2007
February 22-24 |
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Mark it down and plan to come back to UCR in February! Some of the great activities and events taking place include:
 Golf Outing
Friday Night Party at the Barn
Campus Tours
Alumni College – Classes without Tests!
UCR Football Reunion Dinner
Hike to the “C”
College Alumni Events
Homecoming Basketball Game
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| Don't miss this year's Homecoming celebrations. Tell your friends and former classmates to meet you here! |
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| Bringing UCR to You! |
Regional alumni events are being scheduled in select cities in the 2006-07 academic year. These casual events are a great way to stay connected to your alma mater as well as meet other alumni in your area.
Fall Regional Events
UCR is coming to the following cities: |
Click here for the Regional Events page. It will be updated as more information becomes available. We look forward to seeing you at one of these sites!
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Los Angeles, CA |
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Orange County, CA |
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San Francisco, CA |
If you would like to host one of these events at your home or business, please contact Bill Cole at bill.cole@ucr.edu |
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Call for Alumni Award Nominations |
Now Accepting Nominations |
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21st Annual
Alumni Awards
of Distinction |
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Alumni, friends, former award recipients, professional colleagues and members of the University community are encouraged to submit award nominations and recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves through personal, professional or community achievement.
Visit our Awards page to read more about the award categories and to download a nomination form.
THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2006. |
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| All UC Alumni Career Networking Event |
2006 All UC Alumni Career Networking Event |
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Wednesday, November 1
5:00-9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine , CA 92614
949-975-1234
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| Join alumni from all UC campuses to learn how to become the architect of your successful career. Hear about career trends and strategies and network among your UC peers. Cost is $10 for UCR Alumni Association members and $20 for non-members. Contact David Chang at (800) 426-2586 for details. |
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| Genomics Groundbreaking Event |
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GENOMICS BUILDING Ceremonial
Ground Breaking!
October 18, 2006
UC Riverside
4:00 p.m.
RSVP by October 1, 2006 |
UCR's vision for a world-class program in genome biology will come closer to materializing with construction of the state-of-the-art Genomics Building, future home for Institute of Integrative Genome Biology (IIGB) faculty and staff. The ceremonial Ground Breaking is scheduled for October 18, 2006 at 4 p.m. and will feature a distinguished lecture and special observations from:
CHANCELLOR FRANCE A. CÓRDOVA
DEAN STEVEN R. ANGLE: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences,
NATASHA V. RAIKHEL: Ernst and Helen Liebacher Distinguished Professor of Plant Cell Biology
and Director, Center for Plant Cell Biology
A reception and dinner at the University Theatre Patio will start at 5 p.m., followed by a distinguished lecture by Dr. Chris Somerville. Dr. Somerville is a world-renowned investigator and pioneer in the fields of plant molecular, cell biology and biochemistry. He has received numerous awards for his scientific achievements, and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences ( USA) and the Royal Society (UK National Academy of Science).
All are welcome to join in celebrating this exciting day!
$50 fee for the 5pm reception, dinner and lecture.
No admission charge for the 4pm Ceremonial Ground Breaking.
To RSVP and for additional information please contact: carol.lerner@ucr.edu or phone (951) 827-5089. |
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| Travel |
Travel the Globe and Expand Your Horizons |
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Spain - May 12 - 23, 2007
*prices starting at $2595* |
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Embark on a discovery of breathtaking natural beauty, exotic art and architecture, and savory cuisine on this coast-to-coast adventure in Spain. A stay of ten nights allows you to settle into Barcelona and the seaside San Sebastian. Tour the scenic Penedes Region or enjoy a day at the world renowned Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Savor the authentic cuisines of Catalonia and the Basque Country or visit Pamplona, Hemingway's setting for The Sun Also Rises.
This Spanish tour is scheduled for May 12-23m 2007 and is priced starting at $2,595 (land-only). |
| 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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