[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: White Coat Ceremony celebrates students, and more

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*Aug. 13, 2025*
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*White Coat Ceremony celebrates new class*

The School of Medicine welcomed 91 medical students and five biomedical
sciences students at its annual White Coat Ceremony.

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*Professor to help assess water conservation laws*

Kurt Schwabe, a professor of environmental economics and public policy, has
joined a multi-university research team to assess California’s water
conservation laws.

Leading voice in water economics ››
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*Combining art and therapy*

Psychologist Kalina Michalska hosted an art therapy workshop that brought
together about 20 kids to explore self-empowerment by drawing
self-portraits.

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*Scenic designer lauded for stage creations*

Christopher Scott Murillo, an assistant professor of teaching in production
design for stage and screen, has been named “Scenic Designer of the Year”
by a Southern California website for his work on several theatrical
productions.

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2025 MSRIP Symposium
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8/15/2025 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Film: Jeanne Dielman
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8/16/2025 | 1 p.m.
UCR Botanic Gardens Twilight Tour
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8/16/2025 | 6 p.m.

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8/19/2025 | 3 p.m.
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*Interim advancement and communications appointments*

Chancellor S. Jack Hu announced that Kim McDade will serve as interim vice
chancellor for University Advancement and John Warren will serve as interim
associate vice chancellor and chief communications and marketing officer.
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*Medical plan satisfaction surveys to be sent out*

On Aug. 25, randomly selected faculty, staff, and retirees will begin
receiving requests to participate in UC's annual medical plan satisfaction
survey.
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*Psychologist elected fellow of national association*

Rachel Wu, an associate professor of psychology, has been elected a fellow
of the American Psychological Association, the leading scientific and
professional organization representing psychology in the United States.
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*Researchers receive NSF funds for AI imaging*

M. Salman Asif, an associate professor in electrical and computer
engineering, and his research partner Ulugbek Kamilov at Washington
University, have received a $1 million National Science Foundation grant to
improve AI-powered imaging systems.
Four-year collaboration
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