[UCRRA] Inside UCR: Grad Slam spotlights student research, and more

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*April 15, 2026*
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*Grad Slam spotlights student research*

Neuroscience student David Nikom leveled up his game to take top honors at
UCR's Grad Slam and will now advance to the UC-wide competition.

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*New agreement expands GIS resources*

UCR is renewing its contract with Esri with a new licensing agreement that
will expand the availability of geospatial and mapping software to the
campus.

Increased allotment ››
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*Campus scenery inspires winning R'Card image*

Second-year student Valerie Cheng looked to UCR's natural landscape to
create an illustration that won the annual R'Card photo contest and will be
the background for next academic year's cards.

Spot the Scottys ››
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*Rethinking American gun violence*

Renowned behavioral economist Jens Ludwig will speak about his research
into gun violence and his surprising findings as part of the Provost's
Lecture Series.

April 22 presentation ››
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Curator Tour: From Here to the Horizon
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4/19/2026 | 1 p.m.

Thank Goodness for Staff Week
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Concert: Maracas and Magic
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4/19/2026 | 3 p.m.

Earth Day Festival
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4/22/2026| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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*Spring Splash access and sound impacts*

The Associated Students Program Board will host UCR’s annual
end-of-the-year concert, Spring Splash, on May 2. Portions of the bell
tower, HUB, and Pierce and Rivera lawn areas will be fenced off starting
April 29.
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*How to protect against cyberattacks*

With universities, including UCR, seeing an escalation of sophisticated
phishing attacks, Information Technology Solutions is offering tips on how
to stay vigilant, spot red flags, and act in response.
Cybersecurity practices ››
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*Scholars named AAAS fellows*

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has named Rodolfo
Torres, vice chancellor for research, innovation, and economic development,
and chemistry professor Yadong Yin as 2025 Fellows.
High scientific honor ››
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*Survey on portable air purifiers*

The Center for Efficient Mobility project team is conducting a survey on
portable air purifier usage and experiences, and is inviting the campus
community to take part.
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*SEEDS program seeks mentors*

The Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability program
supporting undergraduate students is recruiting mentors for its spring
cohort.
Grad students encouraged ››
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