Previous Homecoming Events
Fall 2017 Homecoming for CNAS Alumni
Saturday, November 18, 2017
On Saturday, November 18, 2017, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences invites alumni and guests to campus for a series of special events, including a CNAS alumni BBQ at the Barn.
11:00am - 1:45pm
Campus Showcase Events
Includes Scot Fest and CNAS Tours. Location: Bell Tower, Hinderaker Lawn
2:00 - 4:00pm
CNAS Presentation and Barbecue
“Citrus Breeding: Powerful New Tools and Daunting New Challenges”
by Mikeal L. Roose, UCR Professor of Genetics
Following the presentation, we invite you to stay and enjoy BBQ, beer, wine, music and activities. Meet and mingle with CNAS deans, faculty, alumni and current students.
Location: The Barn
Admission is free, but RSVPs are required.
Parking is free in Lot 6.
Contact Carol Lerner at carol.lerner@ucr.edu to RSVP or for further information.
Fall 2015 Homecoming for CNAS Alumni
On November 14, 2015, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences invited alumni to a special homecoming presentation and reception featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music, an undergraduate poster session and recognition of founding faculty. The presentation was:
"Solar Power--A Convenient Truth: Nikola Tesla Was Right All Along" by Charles F. Gay '68, B.S., '79 Ph.D. Chemistry. Co-Founder
Fall 2014 Homecoming for CNAS Alumni
On November 14, 2014, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences invited alumni to join a conversation about agriculture and food culture, systems, and policy:
"A New Recipe for Agriculture: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Challenges of Urbanization"
The discussion was led by:
Norm Ellstrand
Professor of Genetics
Founder, California Agriculture and Food Enterprise (CAFE) UC Riverside
Michael T. Roberts
Executive Director
Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy UCLA School of Law
Discussants:
Michael Roberts, UCLA School of Law
Craig Kolodge ('77 MS, '80 PhD Plant Pathology), Former UCCE Farm Advisor and County Director, Santa Clara county
Darrel Jenerette, Assoc. Professor of Functional Landscape Ecology, UCR
View the video of the presentation