[Ucrea] Inside UCR: Memorial Day tribute, and more

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*May 27, 2026*
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*Memorial Day tribute*

The Veterans Resource Center planted flags near the flagpole Friday, May
22, in honor of the fallen for Memorial Day.

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*Exploring experimental landscapes*

An innovative new research space created by the Earth and Planetary
Sciences department allows scientists to recreate scaled down versions of
natural landscapes to understand how they evolve over time.

Researching environmental challenges ››
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*Doctors' Corner prepares students*

Originally a community organization, Doctors' Corner is now on campus as a
student-run organization preparing medical students for compassionate care.

Reaching campus and community ››
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*Toppled tree replaced*

A new 21-foot-tall tree was planted on the main lawn to replace a
100-foot-tall tree that came down during a windstorm and was one of the
oldest and tallest on campus.

Italian stone pine ››
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*Bridge2PhD program creates a STEM pathway*

A collaborative initiative with Cal State San Bernardino is aimed at
increasing the number of Hispanic-Serving Institution students who pursue
STEM doctoral degrees.

Three-year, $350,000 grant
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Thursday Night Live
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5/28/2026 | 5 p.m.

UCR Entomology 111th Anniversary
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5/29/2026 | 4 p.m.
Tripoli/A Tale of Three Cities: Screening & Conversation
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5/29/2026 | 10:30 a.m.

Sip with a Scientist: Sonja Lyubomirsky
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6/1/2026 | 5 p.m.
Events Calendar
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*ITS expands WiFi assessment*

Information Technology Solutions is continuing its walkthrough to
assess WiFi performance in campus spaces.
Almost 60% complete ››
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*Professor honored for advancing multicultural education*

Rican Vue, an associate professor in the School of Education whose
scholarship examines racism, community knowledge, and educational justice,
has received the 2026 Carlos J. Vallejo Exemplary Scholar Award from the
American Educational Research Association.
Recognizing mid-career scholars ››
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*Education professor honored for advancing equity*

Education professor Rita Kohli has been named the 2026 recipient of the
Derrick Bell Legacy Award, a national honor recognizing scholars committed
to advancing racial justice in education.
Outstanding contributions ››
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*MFA student honored for poetry collection*

Sara Hovda, a student in the Master of Fine Arts program, has won the 2026
Trio Award for her debut poetry manuscript, “Night’s Grammar.”
"Lush, haunted, and funny" ››
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