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Cynthia K. Larive Named As UCR Provost Larive has served on an interim basis as UCR’s chief academic officer since February 2017 BY J.D. WARREN, UC RIVERSIDE UC Riverside Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox announced the appointment of Cynthia K. Larive as provost and executive vice chancellor, effective Nov. 1. Professor Larive has served in the role on an interim basis since Feb. 21, 2017. A respected scholar of bioanalytical chemistry, Larive joined the UCR faculty in 2005. She brings exceptional administrative experience on the campus, having served as vice provost for undergraduate education, interim dean of the College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences, divisional dean for physical and mathematical sciences, and chemistry department chair. “In each of her leadership roles, Cindy has brought strategic vision, creativity, and exceptional collaborative abilities,” Wilcox said. “As interim provost, she has been in-
credibly effective in sustaining momentum on our path to preeminence.” In consulting with faculty and campus leadership, Wilcox found there to be unanimous and enthusiastic support for Larive’s permanent appointment as provost. In addition, Wilcox conferred with executive search firms and determined that a national search would be unlikely to yield a more qualified candidate. Larive’s work on campus has positively impacted UCR’s diverse students, faculty, and staff. She served as co-principal investigator on a highly competitive National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant supporting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). As chief academic officer for the campus, Larive has been a leading voice in diversifying the faculty, enriching the student experience, and challenging her SEE PAGE 4
New Five-Story Affordable Development For Approved For Midtown Long Beach
The Long Beach Planning Commission approved The Spark at Midtown (The Spark), a 95-unit mixed-use affordable development that will be located on the City’s major transit corridor. The Spark is one of a number of high quality developments proposed for Midtown Long Beach along the Metro Blue Line light rail. “Long Beach is committed to expanding quality, affordable housing for communities of all incomes who want to call this great city home,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “The Spark will pro-
vide greater housing access for families and promote the revitalization of the Long Beach Boulevard corridor.” Located at 1900 – 1940 Long Beach Blvd., the project will feature a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units for individuals and families earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income, including 47 units reserved for households experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The development will also SEE PAGE 4
Cindy Larive, center, started her faculty career at UCR in 2005.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Receive Award For Response To San Bernardino Attack In a ceremony at the Department of Justice in Washington, five Assistant United States Attorneys are receiving the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Furthering the Interests of U.S. National Security for being part of the federal team that responded to the San Bernardino terrorist attack. The five AUSAs and 10 other members of the federal response team are being recognized by Attorney General Jeff Sessions for their outstanding achievements and contributions
towards protecting U.S. National security. The five prosecutors were part of a team that responded immediately after the shooting rampage at the San Bernardino Inland Regional Center (IRC) on December 2, 2015. Members of the team worked around the clock for weeks to ensure that justice was served after the terrorist attack that took the lives of 14 innocent people and wounded 22 others. The team quickly
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Union Station Homeless Services To Feed Thousands At Annual Thanksgiving Event The best way to give thanks is to give back. To show community spirit and compassion, hundreds of volunteers of all ages will gather together on Thanksgiving to serve meals and cheer at Union Station Homeless Services’ annual Dinner in the Park. For over 45 years, this beloved tradition has been a staple event for the Pasadena community during the holiday season. Volunteers help prepare and serve meals--including turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and pie--to all who are hungry at Pasadena’s Central
Park on Thanksgiving. Union Station Homeless Services expects to serve 2,000 plates of food this Thanksgiving, November 23rd. Meal recipients will include individuals and families experiencing homelessness or poverty, senior citizens, and those who are alone for Thanksgiving or unable to afford a holiday meal. “Union Station’s Dinner in the Park is one of my favorite events in Pasadena,” states John Brauer, CEO for Union Station Homeless SerSEE PAGE 3