CAMPUS HOLIDAYS
2024 | |
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January | 1, 15 |
February | 19 |
March | 29 |
April | |
May | 27 |
June | 19 |
July | 4 |
August | |
September | 2 |
October | |
November | 11, 28, 29 |
December | 23- 31 |
CNAS Science News
December 04, 2024
Too much sitting hurts even young, active people
A new study reveals that prolonged sitting significantly harms even young, active adults, and current federal exercise guidelines are insufficient to offset the negative effects.
November 27, 2024
Reestablishing UCR’s API Alumni Network
After approximately three decades since their last assemblage, UC Riverside’s Asian Pacific Islander (API) Alumni Network has been re-established. 11 API-identifying, degreed Highlanders have made a minimum yearlong commitment to guide and support current API undergrad and grad students.
November 25, 2024
Drought-friendly UCR turfgrass is now on the market
UC Riverside has licensed a new drought-resistant bermudagrass cultivar that may well change the landscape of Southern California and beyond.
The agreement with licensee West Coast Turf will allow for the grass, which is being commercialized as Coachella™, to be available for purchase. The university’s Office of Technology Partnerships said West Coast Turf hopes to initially target golf courses and sports stadiums that require a large amount of real grass. Homeowners’ lawns will come later, as supply increases.
November 22, 2024
Probiotic may counteract fire-retardant chemical damage
UC Riverside mouse study shows probiotic reduced negative impacts of PBDEs on development, behavior, and metabolism