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Office of the Chancellor

 

INAUGURATION of
CHANCELLOR

S. JACK HU

 

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Join us as we celebrate the inauguration of Chancellor S. Jack Hu, the 10th chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. This event marks a bold, brilliant new chapter of leadership for UCR.

 

Tours

To introduce our guests to some of the unique and exciting work at UC Riverside, we are offering several tours during the morning of Chancellor Hu's inauguration. Though registration is closed, please email Beth Claassen Thrush (bethclaa@ucr.edu) to inquire about availability.

Morning tour options

 Lunch

Inauguration ceremony guests are invited to a free lunch at UCR's Student Health and Counseling Center from 12:30 - 1:15pm. Transportation will be provided from Parking Lot 1 and to the inauguration ceremony afterward. Please sign up through this brief form.

Please enjoy one of our many on-campus restaurant options before the inauguration. Here is a selection of recommendations:

  • Emerbee’s is conveniently located next to the multidisciplinary research building (MRB - site of the Multidisciplinary Research Tour), and offers paninis, toasts, and signature treats featuring UCR honey.
  • The Biz Cafe is located inside UCR’s new award-winning School of Business building.
  • The Barn is a historic (and newly renovated) venue to enjoy a salad, sandwich, or hot meal.
  • The HUB Plaza experience immerses guests directly into the buzz of student life, with many quick restaurant options.
  • Glasgow Residential Restaurant is the largest and newest student dining venue.

  Free parking will be provided in Blue Lots 1, 5, and 6, and Gold Lot 30. Vehicle registration is required.

 

Inauguration Ceremony Livestream

While in-person attendance is limited to invitation only, the ceremony will be available to view via livestream.

The ceremony will begin at 2 P.M.

 

Inauguration Celebration

Location: Rivera Lawn | Time: 3:30 P.M.

Following the ceremony, we invite you to join your fellow Highlanders, supporters, and community members as together we celebrate this milestone occasion. This free, outdoor reception is open to the public and is in-person only.

 

Inauguration Frequently Asked Questions

Ceremony

Celebration

 *NEW* Tour Session 0: 3:30 - 4:30pm on February 4

UCR ARTS is the West Coast’s premier university photography museum and contemporary art center. Located in downtown Riverside, this unique facility brings together the California Museum of Photography and the Barbara & Art Culver Center of the Arts, including a state-of-the-art film and video screening room, an incubator for advanced research in the arts, dance studios, and a black-box theater.

 Tour Session I: 9:00 - 10:30am on February 5

Option A - School of Medicine / UCR Health Tour

UCR plays an essential role in training physicians and providing healthcare to one of the most medically underserved regions of the country. This tour highlighting these contributions will begin at the Center for Simulated Patient Care in the Orbach Science Library. The group will then move to the Education Buildings and conclude the tour with a discussion with current UCR School of Medicine students and a UCR Health presentation.

Option B - Multidisciplinary Research Tour

This collaborative research tour provides the opportunity to hear from UCR's innovative research faculty, beginning in the Multidisciplinary Research Building (MRB) with the region's premier wet lab incubator space. Guests will then visit the Calit2 NanoFabrication and Electron Microscopy Facility (NEMF) and the Center for Superconducting Quantum Engineering (CSQE). CSQE includes a rare Helium Ion Microscope, as well as a quantum measurement lab featuring a Bluefors dilution refrigerator quantum computing system.

 Tour Session II: 11:00 - 12:30pm on February 5

Option A - Citrus Variety Collection Tour

The UCR Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection is one of the most extensive collections of citrus diversity in the world, and connects UCR to its roots as a Citrus Experiment Station beginning in 1907. Dr. Tracy Kahn will lead guests through this outdoor tour (closed-toe, walking shoes recommended) that will include some citrus tasting.

Option B - Student Support Services Tour

UCR’s consistent number one ranking in social mobility is due in large part to the exceptional holistic support systems for students from all backgrounds. This tour provides a window into these vibrant networks through the student resource centers in Costo Hall, as well as the Basic Needs central office and the R’Pantry.

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