Come join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, as well as the impact the college has made on agricultural and environmental communities throughout California and internationally. The theme of this year's College Celebration is A Bountiful Harvest.
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Ten individuals and one couple receive the 1999 Award of Distinction, the highest recognition presented by the college to individuals whose contributions and achievements enrich the image and reputation of the college and enhance its ability to provide public service. Dean, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences UC Riverside Michael Clegg has a distinguished career in teaching and has made numerous contributions in research on genetic mechanisms in plants and other organisms. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Darwin Prize, an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, key lecturer for the American Genetic Association and a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Author and Businesswoman Stockton, California Dean Cortopassi is an internationally recognized leader and innovator in the food processing industry. Your Best Chance for Permanent Weight Loss.