[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: Campus partners with naval center, and more

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*May 13, 2026*
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*UCR partners with Corona naval center*

A new agreement expands research partnerships and student opportunities in
high-tech fields at the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division.

A long-standing relationship ››
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*Historic cottage restored*

A 109-year-old cottage that is one of the oldest remaining structures on
campus has gotten a new lease on life with a recent renovation.

Built in 1917 ››
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*Sandra Kim named chief financial officer*

Sandra Kim has been named vice chancellor for finance and administration
and chief financial officer following a nationwide search.

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UCR Staff Pantry
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5/15/2026 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

UCR Walks
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5/15/2026 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Science for Policy Conference
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5/15/2026 | 8:30 a.m.

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5/14-16/2026 | various times
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*UCOP policy on campus activities under review*

The UC Office of the President invites comments on a proposed presidential
policy applying to campus activities, organizations, and students.
Comment by June 11 ››
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*Annual steam shutdown in June*

Facilities Services will conduct a routine inspection and maintenance of
the steam utility distribution system at the central plant June 5 to June
12, temporarily turning off heat and steam to campus facilities during this
period.
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*Chemist wins teacher-scholar award*

Timothy Su, an assistant professor in chemistry, received the Camille
Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, which recognizes excellence in teaching as
well as research and scholarship.
$100,000 grant ››
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*Education professor named to fellowship*

Raquel Rall, an associate professor and associate dean in the School of
Education, has been selected for the inaugural Alliance Fellowship Program,
a new initiative aimed at strengthening higher education’s role in American
democracy.
Shaping policies and strategies ››
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*Dance student awarded grant*

Erika Villeroy da Costa, a graduate student in critical dance studies, has
been awarded a 2026 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation
Fellowship supporting her research on first-generation members of an
Afro-Brazilian dance troupe.
Researching a pioneering dancer ››
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