Content Tagged with: coronavirus
Update to Graduate Students
Hello, We understand that your academic year now looks quite different. Your instruction has been moved online; departments have moved to a telecommunication model; and many administrative procedures, events, and workshops have been altered. We know that this transition is rough, and we know that it may be stressful, but we are committed to seeing...
Remote instruction continuing for UCR Summer Sessions
Dear Highlanders, As many of you know, registration for UCR Summer Sessions begins on April 1. Normally UCR hosts around 600 in-person classes during multiple sessions that run from June to September, helping to make our campus a vibrant place to be in summer. This year, campuses like ours are facing the risk and uncertainty posed by the COVID-19...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Loaner Device Program Available for Students in Need
Attention Valued Student: If you do not have off-campus access to a device and/or internet that supports remote teaching and learning – such as a laptop, desktop, or tablet – we request that you take time now to apply to UCR’s Loan2Learn (L2L) Program. The L2L Program was launched in response to the University’s transition to remote instruction for...
Message to Graduate Students
Hello, Things have changed a lot over the past week or so. Thank you all for your patience as the campus worked through uncharted territory. You have continued your studies despite the serious challenges facing you. More than that, as TAs and readers, you have helped our undergraduates, as GSR’s and post-docs you have continued the research mission...
Interim Guidance: Delivery Location of University Goods
Dear Colleagues, Due to the campus closure, the following interim guidance regarding delivery location is effective through 4/30/2020; all other standard procurement policies still apply. Normally, goods purchased by the University should be delivered to Central Receiving located at 3401 Watkins Drive, Riverside, CA 92521. In response to the COVID...
Governor's Stay at Home Order
Dear Campus Community, This evening, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a stay-at-home order which goes into effect at midnight, March 19, 2020, and remains in effect until further notice. This order is consistent with the measures UC Riverside has taken following the order from the Riverside County Public Health Officer. We have been working closely with...
Campus Closure Extended to April 30
Dear Campus Community: The Riverside County Public Health Officer has issued a revised public health order, extending the physical closure of the UC Riverside campus for all but the most critical university functions. The closure was originally scheduled to end on April 3, and has now been extended to April 30. The university will continue with its...
Update - Paid Administrative Leave Guidance & Tracking Paid Administrative Leave in TARS
Date: March 18, 2020 Effective Date: March 16, 2020 To: Campus Community Note: Guidance for academic personnel/academic employees will be issued separately. PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE The University has modified the special paid administrative leave policies. The initial UCR COVID-19 Staff Guidelines were issued on March 12, 2019, but have been...
COVID-19: Instructional Technology Update for Students and Faculty
This message contains important updates for both students and faculty taking and administering exams during winter quarter, and planning for remote learning in spring quarter. Important updates for UCR students Computer labs in Watkins 2111 and 2117 are open and available for students in need of a computer to take a final exam. The labs will be...
COVID-19 Update for Students
Dear UCR Students, I am writing as a follow-up to Chancellor Wilcox’s email sent on March 14, 2020 , regarding the campus closure. As the Chancellor mentioned in his message, our efforts are driven by concern for the public’s health and safety. We recognize that this is a disruptive time and appreciate your understanding as we navigate this rapidly...
Campus Closure
UPDATE: The closure has been extended to April 30. Following the Riverside County Public Health order, we are required to minimize the number of people on campus as much as possible while maintaining the critical functions of the university. Effective Monday, March 16, the UCR campus will be closed, with only critical operations continuing. There...
UCR Campus "Closed"
Effective Date: March 16, 2020 To: All UCR Employees This message is intended for all UCR employees, including but not limited to faculty, staff (non-represented and represented), undergraduate student employees, graduate teaching assistants, and graduate research assistants. The University has been ordered “closed” by the Health Officer of the...