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February 17, 2026</span></p>
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Emeriti</span></p>
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Emeriti Association Leadership on Behalf of UCR Graduate Division</span></p>
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to Participate in Graduate Research Symposium April 8, 2026</span></p>
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UCR Emerita or Emeritus,</span></p>
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UCR Graduate Division, GradSuccess is currently seeking judges for the
Graduate Research Symposium, taking place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in the Highlander
Union Building (HUB) 302. This is an annual day-long research symposium that
culminates in a “GradSlam.” Dean Kos and her staff welcome emeriti faculty to
participate and below is the link to register. Judges will be provided with a
light breakfast, lunch, and light refreshments at the reception. Alumni are
also encouraged to volunteer.</span></p>
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Division asks emeriti who are interested in serving as judges for this event
to indicate their availability <b>no later than March 11, 2026</b>. Interested
emeriti should fill out the call for judges at the following link: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNcsVMnRi7MV5kaJrP7kfFAepNP-LRIHWv2Zga3OfhRZ2Esw/viewform" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNcsVMnRi7MV5kaJrP7kfFAepNP-LRIHWv2Zga3OfhRZ2Esw/viewform</a>
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If you have any questions about this year’s Graduate Symposium or about any
other activities that UCR’s Emeriti Association is involved in, please contact
our Retirement Center Director Cristina Otegui at <a href="mailto:cristina.otegui@ucr.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">cristina.otegui@ucr.edu</a>.<br>
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Sincerely, <br>
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José Wudka<br>
UCR Emeriti Association President</span></p>
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