[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: Celebrating staff, and more

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*April 29, 2026*
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*Staff Assembly holds annual celebration events*

Staff Assembly brought together staff members for exercise, building
stuffed donkeys and bears, and free coffee and donuts as part of “Thank
Goodness for Staff Week.”

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*Historian awarded Guggenheim Fellowship*

Georg Michels, a professor of history, has won the 2026 Richard F.
Gustafson Guggenheim Fellowship in Slavic Studies, securing a stipend for a
book project on Ukrainian resistance in the 17th century.

World's best thinkers ››
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*Climate change impacts on maternal health*

A recent symposium brought together academic researchers, activists,
government officials and nonprofit leaders to explore the effects of
climate change on maternal and reproductive health.

Addressing challenges ››
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*Safety initiative launched for historic books*

UCR Library is partnering with Environmental Health and Safety on a safety
initiative for handling of older books with heavy metal pigments.

New physical controls ››
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World Music Festival
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5/1/2026 | 7 p.m.

49th UCR Writers Week Festival
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5/5-8/2026 | various times
Storytelling Through Photography reception
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5/3/2026 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Coffee with the Chancellor (faculty/staff)
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5/7/2026| 9 a.m.
Events Calendar
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*Chancellor's April update*

In his monthly message, Chancellor S. Jack Hu notes how UCR research is
making a global impact and celebrates student recognitions at the national
level.
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*Provost's spring quarter update*

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth Watkins focuses on digital
accessibility efforts and outlines resources available to comply with state
and federal requirements.
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*Become an early adopter of the Grove*

Information Technology Solutions is encouraging early adopters to help play
a pivotal role in the development of the new secure AI campus platform.
Explore the Grove ››
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*Dean among Inland Empire's most influential*

Deborah Deas, dean of the School of Medicine, was named by Inland Empire
Magazine as one of "50 Players Who Shaped the Region."
Top educator
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*Student wins Strauss Scholarship*

Sneha Ahuja, a second-year biology student, is one of 12 recipients of the
2026-2027 A. Strauss Scholarship for a project tackling extreme heat
through public health efforts.
Prevention at the community level ››
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*Political scientist honored for community service*

Ron Loveridge, an associate professor of political science, has received a
2026 Poppy Award from the California Association of Councils of
Governments, recognizing his support of students and advocacy for good
regional governance.
Former mayor ››
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*Complete the annual commute survey*

UCR is conducting its annual employee commute survey as required by the
South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Win a prize
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|  INSIDE UCR
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