[Graduatestudents] Inside UCR: Highlander Farewells, and more

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*July 8, 2026*
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*Celebrating our retirees*

Author Susan Straight and historian Cliff Trafzer are among some of our
long-serving colleagues who recently retired or are retiring soon.

Career highlights of retirees
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*Sociologist wins top faculty award*

Bruce Link, a distinguished professor of public policy and sociology whose
work explores health inequities, is the recipient of the 2026-27 Faculty
Research Lecturer Award.

Academic Senate's highest honor ››
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*Academic Senate honors eight faculty members*

The UCR Academic Senate recognized eight faculty members and two students
for public service, teaching, research, and other accomplishments in its
annual awards.

Exceptional efforts ››
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*Comic-Con couple*

Monica Carson and David Lo will be among thousands of fans heading to San
Diego in late July for the annual Comic-Con as both fans and professionals.

Finding their tribe ››
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*UCR writing program tapped for partnership*

The Palm Desert Low Residency MFA program has been selected as a partner
with an international talent development program led by the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that supports non-professional
screenwriters.

Premier film writing fellowship ››
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The American Experiment at 250
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7/9/2026 | 12 p.m.

World Cup Watch Party
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7/15/2026 | 12 p.m.
ScotSurplus Orientation Sales
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7/9/2026 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ergonomic and Injury Prevention Workshop
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7/15/2026 | 12 p.m.
Events Calendar
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*Summer transportation guide*

Transportation and Parking Services offers tips on getting around this
summer with information on bus routes, Metrolink passes, and more.
RTA free passes year-round
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*Glasgow restaurant temporary closures*

The Glasgow Residential Restaurant will be temporarily closed to the public
at select times through Aug.14 due to Highlander Orientation.
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*Adviser elected to UC academic leadership position*

Deisy Vaca, assistant director of student success at the School of Public
Policy, has been elected vice chair of a UC council that helps shape
academic advising and student success across the university’s nine
undergraduate campuses.
Two-year term ››
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*Summer update for AAPI resources*

UCR's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving
Institutions (AANAPISI) Committee is offering a quarterly newsletter for
employees with AAPI-focused events, news, resources, announcements, and
more.
Summer newsletter coming soon ››
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