UCR Welcomes and Jogs with New UC President Robert Dynes at Opening of Inaugural Tour
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In place of a formal inaugural ceremony, newly appointed UC President Robert Dynes kicked off his term by launching a statewide inaugural tour of all ten University of California campuses and facilities starting with UC Riverside in November, 2003.

President Dynes’ first night in Riverside commenced with an evening reception in the University Theatre. Prominent speakers, including Chancellor France Cordova, took the opportunity to welcome the President. Following the welcoming proceedings, the President had a chance to meet and speak with many members of the UC Riverside campus community including faculty, staff, alumni, students, parents, Riverside community leaders, and senior UCR administrators.

On the second day of his two-day visit, President Dynes led many campus and community members for an early jog around the campus. The runners refreshed themselves at UCR’s Student Recreation Center with a various assortment of citrus fruits provided by the UC Riverside Citrus Variety Collection. In addition, the President met with various UCR Community members answering their questions and expressing his sincere and continuing dedication to the University of California.

To see President Dynes meet, greet, and jog with UCR campus and community members including Chancellor Cordova, please view the photo gallery.