Dear campus community, The university is almost back to full research operations. Some restrictions, however, have still applied to non-clinical human subjects research. Medical facilities and clinics seeing patients in Southern California are currently operating under much more flexible conditions than those on our campus, which is the case also...

Dear Campus Community, This morning, I am sending you an exciting update while attending a ceremony in Washington, D.C. where UC Riverside has just received the Seal of Excelencia. This certification recognizes our institutional commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) to serve Latinx students and support their success. Today’s...

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct/Bullying in the Workplace. The proposed policy covers abusive conduct/bullying and retaliation by and against members of the University community in the workplace. The proposed policy includes the following key provisions: The...

Dear Colleagues, We are saddened by the recent death of Robert Anderson, a Continuing Lecturer in the University Writing Program. Over the course of his career at UCR, he taught over two thousand undergraduates in small classes devoted to mastering the arts of academic literacy. Robert was known for his dedication to his students, for the...

Dear Students, Fall quarter is off to a great start, and our successful return to campus would not have been possible without your help! I am thrilled to report that the student body recently surpassed the 96% vaccination level campus-wide! This is a fantastic achievement that demonstrates your individual commitment to the collective welfare of the...

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Integrated Pest Management (“IPM”). The policy is newly proposed to address the following key issues: • The issuance of the Integrated Pest Management (“IPM”) Policy intends to establish the University of California’s requirements for the...

Dear Campus Community, Earlier this summer, the Instructional Continuity Workgroup consulted with the Academic Senate about instructional planning for Winter quarter. At the time, the Senate recommended planning for a return to normal in-person instruction and we have since been scheduling Winter quarter classes accordingly. Last week, I again...

As in previous years, UC Riverside plans to observe a Winter Holiday Closure during the 2021-2022 holiday season. The UCR campus is scheduled to close beginning Thursday, December 23, 2021, and will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022. Pursuant to Personnel Policy 2.210: Absence from Work and relevant provisions of our collective bargaining...

Following FEMA’s “National Preparedness Month” in September, UCR will be joining individuals and communities throughout California in the twelfth annual Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill. Held annually on the third Thursday of October, the ShakeOut International Day of Action is set for Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 10:21 AM. During the...

Dear Campus Community, Effective immediately, we are lifting restrictions on capacity limits for both indoor and outdoor events. Outdoor events with more than 1,000 attendees are now permitted. Indoor events may now proceed at full capacity. Face masks are still required indoors. Outdoors, face coverings for large events are strongly recommended...

UPDATE: Each UC Riverside employee will receive an email from COVID19 Support with a custom link to a Qualtrics survey where they will attest to either receiving or declining to receive the flu vaccine. All employees should complete this survey no later than November 19. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, the potential confluence of infections...

Dear UC Riverside Faculty: The pandemic has drastically impacted the global community, and the students of UC Riverside have not been immune to this turmoil. While some of the challenges brought on by the pandemic were foreseeable — financial hardship, stress and anxiety, widening achievement gaps, loss of learning, and racial inequities have been...

Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues, As I previously announced, Vice Chancellor Peter Hayashida will retire in December after 12½ years of service to UCR. While a search is underway for his replacement, our national search is not scheduled to culminate in finalist visits to campus until after the winter break. Given the vital functions housed in...

Ghosts, ghouls, and… cybercriminals? October is the month of Halloween, but it is also the month of Cyber Security Awareness. Throughout the month of October you’re invited to participate, along with your peers at other UCs, by attending interesting and informative cyber security events hosted by the University of California and UCR Information...

Last year, I watched construction on the Student Success Center from a live feed. Now, for several months, I have observed progress from my office in Hinderaker Hall. Shortly before we began the fall quarter, I toured the space, which is stunning. Architectural details and design elements in the building relate directly to the work we do. A grand...

Dear Campus Community: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, also known as the Clery Act, the University of California, Riverside has published 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. The purpose of this report is to provide crime and other safety-related information to members...

Dear Campus Community, On Wednesday, September 29th, the Associated Students Program Board (ASPB), within the Division of Students Affairs, will begin to host their traditional mini-concert series on Wednesdays at the Belltower. Our Fall Nooner series will be back live, in-person; therefore, we would like to notify you of potential amplified sound...

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the proposed updates to the existing Presidential Policy on Sustainable Practices. The proposed revisions address the following key issues: Green Building Design: The updates to this policy section align with industry practice by providing an option for building design teams...

The UCR Policy Office invites comments on a newly-developed campus Anti-Bullying Policy. To aid in the review, this article provides background and context on the purpose of the proposed policy and summarizes the policy development process. Background; Policy Goals. In 2016, President Napolitano released guidance to the UC system on Abusive Conduct...

Dear Campus Community, As we approach the beginning of fall quarter and expanded in-person operations, we are utilizing the below guiding principles to make decisions about a broad range of topics, including events and gatherings on campus: Prioritize the health and safety of all members of our campus community. Extend in-person education and...