In May 2025, UCR Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) embarked on a new zine tradition, inviting all UCR students to draw inspiration from archival images of Scotty to create their own original designs of the beloved bear. How could Scotty be updated, adapted, or altered to better reflect the experiences of UCR students in 2025?

All qualifying entries were voted on by employees of UCR Library. The winning design, "An Unlikely Friendship" by Joseph Govea, was printed as a limited-edition sticker for release at the 2025 Inland Empire Archives Fair, alongside this zine. Due to the popularity of this competition and the excellence of the submissions received, SCUA decided to print an additional batch of stickers honoring the second place winner as well.

This year, the Archives Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Drop by to pick up your free copies of these limited-edition zines and stickers, while supplies last!

About Us:
UCR Special Collections & University Archives houses archives and manuscript collections, photographs, maps, books, and other rare or unique materials that document a wide range of subject areas. Our reading room is located on the 4th floor of the Tomás Rivera Library. We are open to the general public and welcome everyone to view our collections. All you need to visit is a sense of curiosity! Contact us at specialcollections@ucr.edu, or visit our website to learn more.

What is the IE Archives Fair?
The IE Archives Fair celebrates the rich history and culture of the IE region every October in honor of American Archives Month. Hosted under the iconic arches of the Tomás Rivera Library, the Fair provides an opportunity to raise awareness of local archives, highlight student work with primary sources, and build bridges between institutional and community memory-keeping. To learn more, please visit our website.