Announcements
ITS phishing report card
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and a reminder that it’s up to each and every Highlander to protect our campus community from cyber criminals. In fact, if there’s one thing learning and working remotely has taught us, it’s that we need to be cyber smart as we rely on technology to continue our studies, research, and University...
Instructional planning for winter quarter
Dear Campus Community, As we begin fall quarter after a long summer of fighting a pandemic, racial injustice, and record wildfires, we also must look ahead—already—and begin planning for winter quarter instruction. Currently, COVID-19 statistics in Riverside County are improving. The county recently moved out of Tier 1 (purple) of the Governor’s...
Welcome from the dean of students
Dear UCR Students, I am excited to officially welcome you to Fall Quarter 2020 at the University of California, Riverside (UCR)! My name is Dr. Christine Mata, associate vice chancellor and dean of students at UCR. The beginning of the academic year is always an exciting time, but it is important to acknowledge that this year will be like no other...
UCR Employee 2020-21 Flu Vaccine Requirement
UCR Faculty and Staff, To support the health and well-being of UC students, faculty, and staff and our communities, the University of California – in consultation with UC Health leadership – has issued a systemwide executive order requiring all members of the UC community to receive an influenza immunization before Nov. 1, 2020 . More information...
Strategic Planning Campus Update & Registration for Workgroup Community Forums
Dear Campus Community, I am writing to provide updates on our Strategic Planning efforts and to invite you to give feedback on the draft Strategic Planning Workgroup Reports. These reports have provided invaluable research and content for the strategic plan and they will be essential to its implementation. Later in fall quarter, we will host other...
Engagement in Political Activity by UC Employees
Dear Colleagues: The November 3, 2020 election will be here before we know it. University of California faculty, staff and students will join millions of Americans across the country and fulfill their civic duty by casting their ballot for various federal, state and local offices, and for or against a wide range of propositions. We encourage all of...
Passing of biochemistry Professor Daniel Gallie
Daniel Ross Gallie was born June 8, 1957, in Dearborn, Michigan and passed away on September 13, 2020 at the age of 63 after a five year struggle with cancer. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in 1979 and his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at the University of California, Davis, in 1985...
COVID-19 Testing on Campus
Dear Campus Community, We would like to thank everyone for their efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on our campus over the past several months. Physical distancing, face coverings, limiting gatherings, and completing the Daily Wellness Check have all helped to ensure our collective health. We have tried to take a careful and measured...
Chancellor’s Update – September 2020
Dear Campus Community, There’s a type of picture puzzle that challenges observation skills by asking the player to look at two similar photos and identify what’s changed. As we prepare for the start of the fall quarter, I am aware of the many ways this academic year appears different than last. At the same time, I am grateful for the ways our...
UC Policy School Deans’ Response to OMB Prohibition on Critical Race Theory Training
Dear UC Public Policy Community and Friends: We are writing as the Deans of the four UC Public Policy Schools to defend academic research efforts, such as Critical Race Theory, against the attacks of the President’s Office of Management and Budget (see September 4th letter from OMB on "Training in the Federal Government"). Becoming anti-racist is a...
Campus safety task force announcement
Dear Campus Community, Recent events around the country and world have further illuminated a host of historic inequities and injustices within society. We have heard the voices calling for change and are prepared to respond with informed action. How we secure our campus and ensure safety are areas that many agree warrant a comprehensive review. UCR...
Living the Promise campaign surpasses $300 million goal
Dear Campus Community: In October 2016, we publicly launched our first-ever comprehensive campaign with a goal of raising $300 million by the end of 2020. Because this type of effort was new to our university, we knew we faced a challenge. At the time, we could not have imagined the hurdles we would encounter in the campaign’s final year. But today...
Proposed Policy Revision – Reckless Use of Wheeled Devices and Bicycles
The Reckless Use of Wheeled Devices and Bicycles Policy (currently known as “Reckless Skateboarding/Bicycle Use”) originated in 2012 and was last reviewed in 2017, prior to these proposed revisions in May 2020. The revisions include reference to the UC Riverside Traffic, Parking, and Other Enforcement Codes (issued in October 2019), which allow the...
Mariam Lam Named Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dear Campus Community: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mariam Lam as UC Riverside’s first Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Recently approved by University of California President Michael Drake, Lam’s appointment is consistent with Chief Diversity Officer positions at many other UC campuses, and reflects that an...
Campus asked to confirm phone numbers for emergency notifications
On Tuesday, September 15th, UC Riverside students, staff, and faculty members will asked to confirm their phone number for use by the Emergency Notification System. These phone numbers are used to quickly contact the campus community in case of an emergency. Text messaging is one of several tools used to communicate during an emergency and is often...
Update on fall quarter campus plans
Dear Campus Community: At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we stated that our operational decisions would prioritize the health and safety of our community. Our instructional guidelines for fall quarter were guided by three core principles: 1. Prioritize the safety of all members of our campus community 2. Extend access to education to the...
Student update on fall quarter instruction
Dear UCR Students, We are now one month away from the start of fall quarter and I am writing to provide updates on our fall instruction plans. As you may know, Governor Newsom issued guidance for institutions of higher education on August 7, and updated the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on August 28. While our instructional plan was mostly...
Campus Update on Fall Quarter Instruction
Dear UCR Community, We are now one month away from the start of fall quarter and I am writing to provide updates on our fall instruction plans. Class Delivery Modes for Fall Quarter As you may know, the Governor issued guidance for institutions of higher education on August 7, and updated the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on August 28...
Facilities Services offering free hand sanitizer to on campus employees
In an effort to help UCR staff remain safe and healthy, Facilities Services is providing hand sanitizer for use in campus facilities. There is no charge. Orders will provide up to five (5) bottles of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Orders should be requested by staff working on-campus and are supported by main campus Facilities Services Operations...
Campus Budget Update
Dear Campus Community: Thank you to the many members of the UC Riverside community who have taken the time to respond to surveys, make budget suggestions, participate in town halls, view videos, and otherwise participate in our process to respond to the budgetary challenges that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. We are ready to enter the...