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| 8 to 10 a.m. | Location: Trailhead (Directions provided with reservation confirmation) | Hike to the “C” Led by UCR’s Outdoor Excursions, this challenging guided hike to UCR’s famous symbol is a great way to start your morning. “C” the campus from a different perspective! Reservations required. FREE for UCRAA Members. $6 non-members. |
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| 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | University Theatre |
Honors Program 20th Anniversary Celebration “Mega Muffin Morning Meet and Greet” at Homecoming! All University Honors Program alumni are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate 20 years of the University Honors Program. Renew your friendships and share memories with alumni of the UHP, SUHP, Peer Mentoring as well as Faculty Mentors and UHP Staff past and present. Reservations Required. FREE. Kathryn Jones (951) 827-5323. |
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| 9 to 10 a.m. | Alumni & Visitors Center |
UCR Parents Association Winter Meeting Reservations required. Allison Tavaglione (951) 827-2586 |
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| 10 to 11 a.m. | Alumni & Visitors Center |
Mathematics is Everybody’s Business. Back to Class with Pam Clute, Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Partnerships, Executive Director of the Alpha Center and Professor of Mathematics. Mathematics will define human existence for the next century. This entertaining presentation focuses on the role of mathematics as a tool for the sciences but also as relevant to any part of the human experience that requires critical thinking and problem solving. See how mathematics can be fun and relevant! Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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| 11 a.m. to Noon | Alumni & Visitors Center |
Channel Surfing: Studying the Effects of Media in Politics Back to Class with Martin Johnson, Assistant Professor of Political Science Noon Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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| 11 a.m. to Noon | Anderson Hall 118 |
The Evolution of Customer Experience: 10 Trends You Can't Afford to Miss Back to Class with Donna Hoffman, Co-Director, Sloan Center for Internet Noon Retailing and Chair, Department of Management and Marketing. What do consumers see as the top priorities for the shopping experience - and what will the future hold? Based on research conducted at the UCR Sloan Center for Internet Retailing, this presentation looks at those strategies that are most effective now at driving consumers to Web sites and what lies ahead in this ever-growing trend of online shopping. Please reserve in advance. FREE |
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| 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Anderson Hall AGSM |
A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management: Focusing on Growth Homecoming Celebration for undergraduate business administration and MBA alumni. Event includes lunch and features presentations by Donna L. Hoffman (“Growing Online Shopping”), AGSM Dean David W. Stewart (“Sustaining Growth”), and Darin Anderson, ‘89, ‘91 MBA (“Growing Businesses”). Program, lunch, and parking are hosted with advance reservations by February 13. RSVP at www.agsm.ucr.edu/homecoming. Allie (951) 827-7767 |
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| 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Location: Flag Pole next to Hinderaker Hall. | Guided Campus Tours Led by a current undergraduate UCR student, this narrated walking tour will describe a student's life as it is today on campus. You will explore the on-campus areas most frequented by UCR students and learn of expansion plans. Alex C. Ruiz. Tours Coordinator (951) 827-5045. |
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| Noon | The Barn |
Homecoming Luncheon at the Barn Join alumni, parents and friends for a BBQ lunch at the Barn and learn about the new and exciting UCR ARTSblock. ARTSblock, located in downtown Riverside, is based on an innovative reconfiguration of established and developing UC art institutions and their very different missions and histories. Please reserve in advance. $15 per person. |
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| 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Courtyard between Boyce and Webber Halls |
College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Alumni Mexican Fiesta CNAS alumni, families and friends are invited to join our Annual Homecoming Party, featuring a Mexican fiesta luncheon, specialty beer tasting, music, and activities for the whole family. We’ll have special tours of the Mathematics and Statistics research facilities, activity booths, raffles, t-shirts, and a talent show! $12 per person. Children 12 & under are free. Carol Lerner (951) 827-5089. |
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| 1 to 2 p.m. | Humanities 1500 |
Do Fathers Matter? Assessing Men's Family Involvements in the 21st Century Back to Class with Scott Coltrane, Associate Dean and Prof. of Sociology Changing labor market conditions and gender norms have altered how some couples view work and family duties. This talk will document recent changes in parenting and housework. Professor Coltrane, author of several books on the topic, will review recent research on men's family roles. Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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| 2 to 3 p.m. | Humanities 1500 |
California’s Water Future Back to Class with Mark Matsumoto, Associate Dean and Professor of Environmental Engineering In this presentation, the water supply situation in California and plans to meet future water needs will be discussed. Please reserve in advance. FREE. |
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| 2:08 to 4:08 p.m. | New CHASS Interdisciplinary Bldg. |
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences – REUNION ON THE 8’s Alumni of CHASS and their families are invited to take a blast into the past as we highlight the graduates from the years of 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, and 1998. Join fellow alumni, faculty and staff of the College in a casual afternoon reception in one of UCR’s newest facilities. A Silent Auction will be held to benefit the CHASS Student Scholarship Fund. $20 UCRAA Members; $22 non-members. Tracy Cordova (951) 827-4290. For more information visit the reuionon web site here. |
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| 2 to 4p.m. | Location: Sproul Hall Lawn |
Graduate School of Education Graduate Student Reunion Take a trip down memory lane. Reconnect with a favorite faculty member or advisor and reminisce with old friends as you browse through a memory album created by your peers and colleagues. It will be a reunion you won’t want to miss. Come home with GSOE! Reservations required. FREE to GSOE Alumni and guests; parking included. Kelly Fiedler (951) 827-6385 |
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| 2 to 5 p.m. | Student Recreation Center outdoor complex. |
Homecoming Tailgate
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| 3 to 5 p.m. | Bourns College of Engineering Courtyard |
Engineering Alumni Rally at Homecoming Join fellow alumni, faculty, current students and staff for great food and fun capping off both Homecoming Week at UCR and National Engineers Week. Stay for the Homecoming game and cheer the Highlanders on to victory! Reservation Required. FREE to all BCOE Alumni and family including tickets to the game. (Maximum of 4 tickets per family. Additional tickets can be purchased.) Richard Chute 951-827-3390. |
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| 5 p.m. | UCR Student Recreation Center |
Men’s Basketball Game ESPNU Bracket Buster Tournament The opponent will be announced in February, but make your plans to attend now. Join us for the action and excitement of UCR Basketball! Tickets: $10 UCRAA Members with membership card, Seniors (65+) and Youth (6-17); $12 Adults To purchase tickets in advance, call the UCR Athletics Ticket Office at (951) 827-4653. |
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| 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Location: Commons Lawn | HEAT! This festival will feature more acts & venues than ever before. Themed with a bit of Hollywood glam & and a ton of energy, HEAT features some the nation’s hottest nightlife DJs and industry rocking performances. Don’t miss it! For more information or tickets go to http://heat.ucr.edu. |
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| 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Alumni & Visitors Center |
Men’s Basketball Heritage Reunion Head Coach Jim Wooldridge invites all men’s basketball alumni to meet the 2007-08 team and staff. Parking and game ticket are hosted with advance reservations by February 15. John Smallwood 951-827-3677 . |
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All events subject to change or cancellation. |
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