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UCR researcher to market color-changing nanocrystal technology

In 2007, UC Riverside associate professor of chemistry and nanotechnologist Yadong Yin discovered a way to use magnets to change the color of iron oxide solution. By adjusting the strength of a magnetic field...

ASUCR update: senators motions to remove stipend limit

On Oct. 29, the ASUCR Senate meeting brought forth a series of reports, which involved increased officer stipends, the movement in GCAP committee funds and voting ballot initiatives. Under Chapter VII of the Stipends and...

UC Online: the reality of higher education

To alleviate increasing demand for classes, UC Online has created a technological gateway to higher education. On Oct. 31, Interim Director of UC Online Keith Williams adjoined a Q&A conference call among the UC...

New payroll system affects all UC employees

With over 180,000 employees, the University of California is undergoing a big change in its payroll system come February 2013. Non-exempt employees will be paid through a bi-weekly payment cycle. If an employee is...

UCR SoBA receives $200,000 donation from SolarMax

On Nov. 5, UCR’s School of Business Administration (SoBA) received a $200,000 donation from SolarMax Technology Inc. Dedicated to the A. Gary Anderson School of Management, this gift will create a fellowship fund for...

News In Brief

UCR Medallion awarded to Riverside mayor and wife On Oct. 13, the UCR Alumni Association and the Foundation Board of Trustees hosted its annual Chancellor’s Dinner, which included student entertainment and the Alumni Awards of...

ASUCR update: special election held for new senator

Assembling for the weekly Senate meeting on Oct. 25, ASUCR members reported on campus-wide projects to strengthen bonds within the student body, which began across the board. A special elections meeting was conducted on...

Meet the Ballot: health care panel

Health care reform and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were the primary topics of part two of the Meet the Ballot Political Speakers Series on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Panelists included Dr. Bradley Gilbert, CEO...

UCR honored with sustainability awards

Last Thursday, UC Riverside was presented with awards from two local organizations in recognition of its recent achievements in sustainability. “It’s great getting recognition for what we have accomplished here on campus,” John Cook, the...

Chancellor White holds final town hall meeting

On Oct. 24, Chancellor Timothy White hosted his last town hall meeting, which included a campus overview presentation comprised of topics including Governor Jerry Brown’s Proposition 30 tax measure, the UCR Schools of Medical...