The New Wave. Tidal Wave I came about at the University of California when baby boomers arrived. Tidal Wave II is now starting as their progeny arrive. UCR prepares to brace itself for Tidal Wave II which will bring in its wake more students, more faculty, more staff and more construction.
More students mean more construction.
Bringing buildings to campus is a complex process. As construction goes on all around, UCR is home to a variety of trees, flowers and specialty gardens. A third residence hall, Pentland Hills, opens in September, 2000. People Michael T. Clegg resigns as dean of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. George P. Georghiou, a professor emeritus of entomology, receives the International Award for Research in Agrochemicals.