Entomology's 111th Celebration
CELEBRATE 111 YEARS OF ENTOMOLOGY
MAY 29-30, 2026
UCR CAMPUS - University Theatre
You're invited to celebrate over 100 years of entomology research and education!
Friday - Open to the Community
4-6 pm: Bug Fest
UCR Insect Fair: Discover entomology research and "Touch-a-bug" at the University Theatre's interactive outreach booths.
6-7 pm: Something to Buzz About: 111 years of Insect Discovery at UC Riverside
Featuring
Michael Rust, Distinguished Professor of Entomology, Emeritus, UCR Entomology
Celebrating 50 Years of Urban Entomology at UC Riverside
Mark S. Hoddle, Extension Specialist, UCR Entomology
From Riverside to the World: 111 years of Controlling Pests without Pesticides
Elizabeth Murray, Associate Professor, Washington State University Department of Entomology and UCR Entomology Alumna
Documenting Pollinator Biodiversity: From Collections to Conservation
Saturday - Alumni & Friends of the Department by invitation only
8:30am-3pm: UCR Entomology: Celebrating a century of discovery in insect science
Featuring current & past students and faculty
Including alumni
Kristin Michel, Jim Woolley & Lynn LeBeck, Amelia Lindsey, Vanessa Lopez, and Jeffrey Scott
3-6 pm: Entomology Open House
Including light refreshments in the Entomology Courtyard, tours of the UCR Insectary and Quarantine Facility and the Entomology Research Museum and new Entomology Teaching Gardens, poster presentations, insect photo exhibit, and a Silent Auction to kick-start a new endowment for Graduate Student Research and Outreach (GROWTH)
Check back for more information!
