[Graduatestudents] Inside UCR: Fun facts and hidden gems video tour, and more

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*April 22, 2026*
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*Campus fun facts and hidden gems*

This new campus video tour provides a deep dive on UCR's history and unique
places from the Native American Garden to the Big C.
Watch here ››
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*Students explore the area with travel training*

A new Transportation Services program is helping make public transit easy
and fun by guiding students on trips near and far from downtown Riverside
to the San Diego coast.

Almost 300 participants ››
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*Summit explores methamphetamine use*

The School of Medicine held the inaugural UC Summit on Methamphetamine,
featuring experts on a range of issues related to the drug's use in
California.

Future foundation ››
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*Congressman explores Tuskegee legacy at UCR*

The UCR Library hosted Rep. Shomari Figures, whose district includes
Tuskegee, Alabama, for a visit of a longstanding Tuskegee Airmen exhibit as
well as historic materials in its collections.

Honoring airmen's legacy ››
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Coffee & Donuts: Thank Goodness for Staff Week
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4/23/2026 | 8 a.m.-10 a.m.

Music and dance: Infinity Loop
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4/24-25/2026 | 7 p.m.
Health, Well-being & Safety Glow Run
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4/23/2026 | 5 p.m.


Sip with a Scientist: Tracy Kahn
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4/27/2026 | 5 p.m.
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*Secure AI platform to launch*

Information Technology Solutions is introducing the Grove, a secure AI
campus assistant with a variety of time-saving tools to access
institutional knowledge and resources.
Soft launch ››
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*Employee self-service portal available soon*

Human Resources and Information Technology Solutions are preparing for
the May 1 launch of the new R’Employee Services Portal.
Launch event ››
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*UC Natural Reserve renamed UC Nature*

The UC system collection of protected California landscapes and field
stations has rebranded as UC Nature, reflecting a broadened scope to shape
ecological, cultural, and institutional change that protects nature.
More visible and accessible ››
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*Poet wins LA Times book prize*

Allison Benis White, a professor of creative writing, was awarded the 2025
Los Angeles Times Book Prize in poetry for her most recent collection, "A
Magnificent Loneliness."
Transformative meditation ››
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*Grad student among 'Rising Stars'*

Dawon Ahn, a doctoral student in computer science and engineering, was
among about 30 students selected for the 2026 Rising Stars in Computational
and Data Sciences Workshop.
Broadening horizons ››
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*SOM honors students, staff, and faculty*

The School of Medicine honored more than 50 students, staff, and faculty
members at its annual awards dinner.
Variety of categories ››
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