Spotlight
Conversations on Race and Policing hosts Eric Avila, UCLA professor of history and Chicano/a Studies
Eric Avila, UCLA professor of history and Chicano/a Studies, examines the intersections of racial identity, urban space, and cultural representation in 20th-century America. Conversations on Race and Policing is free and open to the public and will take place at noon on Wednesday, March 19, via Zoom.
The Standup for Science event on March 7 highlighted the critical role of the field and the impact of science funding on research, student success and social mobility. Attendees made eye-catching posters that emphasized why science matters, detailing how funding supports discoveries, fosters student achievement and drives innovation across various fields.
On Wednesday, March 5, the Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring refreshments provided by local small businesses and congratulatory remarks by local and regional dignitaries.
Kerry Cato, professor of geological sciences, was awarded the prestigious Floyd T. Johnston Service Award from the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG), which is recognized as an international leader in the field.