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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — UCR summer programs for area youth will reach beyond the familiar mathematics classroom as students stretch physically and intellectually. The Healthy Body — Healthy Mind Academy for potential seventh and eighth graders will be held July 6 through 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the University of California, Riverside Student Recreation Center.

The free program, offered by UCR’s Academy of Learning through Partnerships for Higher Achievement (ALPHA), provides a balance of health education, nutrition, fitness and positive thinking. Students receive instruction in mathematics as it relates to health, instruction in physical education as it relates to a healthy lifestyle as well as self-motivation, and character development through several indoor and outdoor activities.

“Our goal is to stimulate an awareness and exploration of self through these activities that inform as well as challenge,” said Pamela Clute, UCR assistant vice provost of academic partnerships and executive director of ALPHA Center. “Students attending the weeklong activities will emerge with more confidence and a positive outlook for success.”

Middle and high school girls will have a better understanding of how mathematics relates to the real world after attending the GEMS program held July 6 through 10 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center on the UCR campus.

“The purpose of GEMS is to empower girls with knowledge about mathematics, community service, mentoring and supporting one another,” said Clute. “As a result, girls are motivated to take more mathematics courses and consider careers that are mathematically based.”

GEMS is a collection of academies especially designed for middle and high school girls focusing on mathematics as it relates to college and to life. Surrounding school district teachers are encouraged to recommend underrepresented female students who they believe will benefit from the support and community building provided through the academies.

“A highlight of the academies is the inclusion of a myriad of female mathematicians who represent the variety of cultures that have contributed to mathematical knowledge,” said Clute. “It’s designed to help each girl realize the contributions of her own culture, thereby providing varied role models for all participants.”

Both programs are free of charge. All students need to bring with them is a positive attitude and a willingness to participate.

For more information, contact the ALPHA Center (951) 827-5425.

The University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture, UCR's enrollment has exceeded 21,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion.

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