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BACK TO CLASS!
Expand your mind with these free presentations from some of UCR's star faculty.
*All events on Saturday, February 23rd, unless otherwise noted.
10:00 am
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11:00 am
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Back to Class with Pam Clute, Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Partnerships, Executive Director of the Alpha Center and Professor of Mathematics
Location: Alumni & Visitors Center
Mathematics is Everybody’s Business
Mathematics will define human existence for the next century. This entertaining presentation focuses on the role of mathematics as a tool for the sciences but also as relevant to any part of the human experience that requires critical thinking and problem solving. See how mathematics can be fun and relevant!
Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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11:00 am
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12:00 pm
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Back to Class with Martin Johnson, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Location: Alumni & Visitors Center
Channel Surfing: Studying the Effects of Media in Politics
Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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11:00 am
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12:00 pm
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Back to Class with Donna Hoffman, Co-Director, Sloan Center for Internet Retailing and Chair, Department of Management and Marketing
Location: Anderson Hall 118
The Evolution of Customer Experience: 10 Trends You Can't Afford to Miss
What do consumers see as the top priorities for the shopping experience - and what will the future hold? Based on research conducted at the UCR Sloan Center for Internet Retailing, this presentation looks at those strategies that are most effective now at driving consumers to Web sites and what lies ahead in this ever-growing trend of online shopping.
Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Back to Class with Scott Coltrane, Associate Dean and Professor of Sociology
Location: Humanities 1500
Do Fathers Matter? Assessing Men's Family Involvements in the 21st Century
Changing labor market conditions and gender norms have altered how some couples view work and family duties. This talk will document recent changes in parenting and housework. Professor Coltrane, author of several books on the topic, will review recent research on men's family roles.
Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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2:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Back to Class with Mark Matsumoto, Associate Dean and Professor of Environmental Engineering
Location: Humanities 1500
California’s Water Future
In this presentation, the water supply situation in California and plans to meet future water needs will be discussed.
Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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