Alumni & Friends
Embracing Our Global Family
The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences family is made up of over 18,000 living alumni, thousands of friends of the university who may not have attended UCR but have chosen to support its programs, and the hundreds of organizations, corporations, growers, agencies, and firms that have partnered with our faculty over its 100+ years of history. We are grateful to each of these people and organizations who have chosen to make a difference in our world by encouraging a commitment to life-long learning. Whether you are a CNAS alum or just want to help make a difference in the world, we invite you to become a supporter of the College.
Homecoming 2008
More than 150 alumni spent the afternoon at the CNAS Mexican Fiesta, held on Homecoming Saturday, Feb. 23. View pictures of yourself and your friends here.
Commencement 2008
Pedram Salimpour (BS Biology '90), MD, noted Riverside cardiologist, businessman, and philanthropist, delivered the Commencement address during UCR's 54th Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m. Read more about Dr. Salimpour. Read his Commencement address in the Summer 2008 issue of the Advantage.
Alumni profile
Dr. Larry Siska (BS '79 Biology, MS '82 Plant Sciences), an ecologist and weed biologist with the USDA-ARS in Beltsville, Maryland, explores the links between plant biology, climate change, and public health. His research has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, the New York Times, Newsweek, the Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, and CNN Headline News. He spoke to Advantage editor Sara Clausen about his recent work.
Tell us about yourself
Help us keep you informed of news and events in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences by filling out an information form on the UCR alumni web site. This will ensure that you continue to receive information from the University and the College.
Partner with CNAS
Are you interested in exploring a research partnership with a department or program in the College? E-mail the divisional dean whose area best meets your interests:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Donald Cooksey
- Life Sciences, Dr. Linda Walling
- Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Dr. Jory Yarmoff
