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Latest Past Exhibits

A close-up view of a display case at the Rivera Library featuring open books with artistic "tippins." The books are layered with colorful mixed-media drawings, translucent Yupo paper, and personal ephemera as part of the ART 103 Ground Control exhibition.

GROUND CONTROL: An Exhibition Intervention

GROUND CONTROL: An Exhibition Intervention is a mixed media exhibition created by students in ART 103: Advanced Drawing at the University of California, Riverside.
one of two exhibit cases that are featured in the Amazing Stories exhibit in Rivera Library. Various magazines our featured.

Amazing Stories: A Century of Science Fiction

This exhibit marks the centenary of one of longest-running science fiction magazines, 'Amazing Stories.'
By Dr. Phoenix Alexander |
This exhibition, titled "History of Video Games," showcases student research posters from Dr. Dubcovsky’s Winter 2026 HIST 197 course. The display features a prominent pixel-art sign explaining the course's focus on the cultural evolution of gaming, with the exhibition running from March 11 to April 6.

HIST 197 Poster Exhibition: History of Video Games

The student posters presented here are the culminating work of undergraduate history majors enrolled in Dr. Alejandra Dubcovsky’s Winter 2026 HIST 197 course.

Three images from the Semana de la Mujer exhibit at Tomás Rivera Library: a black-and-white portrait photograph of a young woman from 1958 set against a colorful woven textile border; a color photograph of an older woman teaching a young girl at a kitchen counter; and an illustrated lotería-style card numbered 8, depicting a crowned woman holding a baby, titled 'La Hermana Mayor'.

Semana de la Mujer

Chicano Student Programs in collaboration with the UCR Library is hosting the fourth annual archive and collective memory exhibit for the annual Semana de la Mujer 2026 program!

HIST 197 Image of protest in background and bullhorn

Activism through Time: Transformative Protests and Movements from the 1940s - 2000s Poster Display

The student posters presented here are the culminating work of undergraduate History majors enrolled in Dr. Kendra Gage’s Fall 2025 course, HIST 197: Years of Protest.

A composite image showcasing the "R'Voices in the Library" rotating exhibit at UCR. The left side shows a black fabric display pillar featuring student artwork and a large narrative poster with space-themed imagery. The right side features a glass display case containing ceramic pottery and a framed sign inviting students to share their stories for future submissions.

R'Voices in the Library 2025/2026

The UCR Library is proud to present R’Voices in the Library, a rotating exhibition dedicated to celebrating the unique experiences and creative talents of our first-generation college students.
Image of RISE Poster Exhibit 2025

RISE Summer Research Poster Exhibit

The UCR Library is proud to present a special exhibit of research posters from the 2025 RISE/MARC Summer Symposium.

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Healing and (Re)Building Connection: A (Re)Writing Migration Stories Exhibit

The exhibit uses written reflections and art to explore questions around identity and community.

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ESPARiTU presents “Corazón Abierto” at the University of California, Riverside

The ESPARiTU research team has created an exhibit that highlights the Chicanx/Latinx experiences at the University of California, Riverside.

Image of the Carlos Cortes Exhibit

Dedication of the Carlos Cortés Papers

This exhibit celebrates the remarkable career and contributions of Carlos E. Cortés, Professor Emeritus of History at UC Riverside.

Image of Semana de la Mujer 2025 Exhibit

Semana de la Mujer 2025

This exhibit is part of Chicano Student Programs' Semana de la Mujer series, an annual week-long series that takes place at UC Riverside as a part of Women’s History Month and highlights the achievements of Chicana/Latinas.

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Political Campaign Buttons

This exhibit is a selection of political buttons related to presidential elections from our Harold and Barbara Durian Collection of Political Buttons.

By Karen Raines |

Unexpected Artifacts

This exhibit demonstrates the rich diversity of materials available within Special Collections & University Archives, from protest armbands to ballet shoes and family quilts to Cuban cigars and more.

By UCR SCUA Staff |
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R'Voices in the Library

This exhibition highlights the unique stories and creative expressions of UCR's first-generation students.

By Carrie Cruce |
Image of Semana de la Mujer 2024 Exhibit

Semana de la Mujer 2024 Exhibit

A collective memory exhibit from Chicano Student Programs that honors the stories and memories of UCR Chicana/Latinas and the womxn and femmes in their lives.

Eaton at the Movies

A celebration of science fiction film and television-related materials from the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
By Phoenix Alexander |

Celebrating the 47th Annual Writers Week

View the UCR Library's exhibit celebrating the authors participating in the 47th annual Writers Week. This year's Writers Week is taking place February 10 and February 12 - 16.

By University Librarian Steven Mandeville-Gamble |

Rise, Serve, Lead! America’s Women Physicians

View the National Library of Medicine (NLM) produced Rise, Serve, Lead! America’s Women Physicians in the Orbach Library.

Celebrating 50 Years of the Women's Resource Center

UCR's Women's Resource Center (WRC) celebrates its 50th year in 2023. This exhibit highlights items from the WRC's past and present. See flyers that transport you to the 1970s, enjoy photos of the wonderful people who made the WRC what it is today, and learn how the organization has empowered Highlander women. Event Celebrating 50...

By Andrea Hoff |
Image of a case for the Pop-Up Exhibit Banned Books Unleashed.

Banned Books Unleashed

Libraries around the United States have been faced with an unprecedented surge in attempted book bans. At the UCR Library, we not only reject such efforts to ban books, we see it as our solemn responsibility to make the diverse voices and experiences of the people that make up the United States available to all...

By University Librarian Steven Mandeville-Gamble |