[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: 10 years of CARE, and more

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*May 20, 2026*
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*10 years of CARE*

The Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education program is celebrating its 10th
anniversary as a resource for relationship violence intervention
and educational services.

Vital student resource ››
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*Inspiring others to see the natural world differently*

The campus community is remembering Jodie Holt, a distinguished botanist
whose influence as a teacher, researcher, and director of the UCR Botanic
Gardens helped people see plants in a new way.

Rooted in wonder ››
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*Grad Division celebrates faculty and students*

The Graduate Division honored over a dozen graduate students, postdoctoral
scholars, and faculty members for their research, teaching, and public
service accomplishments at its annual awards ceremony,

Celebrating excellence ››
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*UCR Walks promotes healthy activity*

More than 100 Highlanders circled the UC Riverside Track & Field Stadium as
part of the annual UCR Walks event.

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Mexican Music and Dance Concert
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5/21/2026 | 8 p.m.

43rd Annual UCR Pow Wow
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5/22-24/2026
Campus Cleanup - Gage Basin
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5/22/2026 | 8:45 a.m.

Playworks
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5/26-27/2026 | 7 p.m.
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*Development and Alumni Engagement vice chancellor named*

Travis M. Smith has been appointed vice chancellor of Development and
Alumni Engagement and will start his new role July 6.
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*UC president on revised state budget *

UC President James Milliken expressed his support for Gov. Gavin Newsom's
revised budget, stating the proposed funding for the university will keep
the system affordable and accessible to students.
Advocating for necessary resources ››
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*History of UCR courses available online*

The UCR Library has completed a huge project digitizing all general course
catalogs from UCR's history since 1954.
Academic programming history ››
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*5 Highlanders receive NSF fellowships*

Five students have been selected for the 2026 National Science Foundation
Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which supports students pursuing
advanced degrees in STEM fields.
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*Historian awarded fellowship for China book*

Xiao Chen, an assistant professor of history, has been awarded a Luce/ACLS
Early Career Long-Term Fellowship in China Studies, which provides a grant
to pursue sustained research and writing on a topic related to China and
its global influence.
Book on the Qing Empire ››
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*African Student Programs director a Diamond honoree*

Jamal Myrick, director of African Student Programs, was recognized by
the American College Personnel Association for his outstanding career in
student affairs as one of 22 Diamond Honorees.
Over a decade in higher ed
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*New VPN authentication step required*

Users of the campus Virtual Private Network must now verify their identity
using Duo Universal Prompt as part of a security enhancement.
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*Provide feedback on campus dining options*

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to complete the UCR Campus Dining
Survey to help shape the future of dining on campus.
June 13 deadline ››
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*Join the AAPI Recognition Celebration*

Faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumni are invited to show support
for UCR's Class of 2026 AAPI graduates at the June 3 event.
Register now ››
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