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Dear Highlanders, </p>
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Before we embark on the winter break, we’d like to take a moment and reflect on the past year. We know 2020 has been nothing short of interesting; however, it has given us the strength and res<span style="margin:0px"></span>iliency we all need now, more than
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We hope each of you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. It can be difficult for many of us as we break from tradition and celebrate the holidays alone or with smaller family gatherings. Please keep in mind your own safety and well-being remain
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Our goal is to ensure our students, staff, and faculty remain safe in this remote environment and are provided the resources and services to do this. We hope you utilize the services offered to all students. </p>
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Many of you are the firsts to overcome obstacles and break barriers. Pursuing an education during a pandemic is another obstacle you will overcome. Working through this specific challenge may require that we all utilize our resources to ensure success. </p>
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UCR Campus and COVID-19 Resources & Information: </p>
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<li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">Counseling & Psychological Services</a> – Get free, professional,
and confidential mental health support. </li><li style="color:black;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px">
<span style="margin:0px;color:windowtext"><a href="https://basicneeds.ucr.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">Basic Needs</a><span> </span>-<span> </span></span>A<span style="margin:0px">ssists with providing
emergency food support, emergency financial assistance through the economic crisis response team (ECRT).<span> </span></span> </li></ul>
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<li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://well.ucr.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">The Well</a> – COVID-19 wellness kits and masks are available to all
students. </li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://studenthealth.ucr.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">Student Health Services</a> – On-campus and off-campus guidance
and resources for students experiencing health concerns. </li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://ehs.ucr.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">Environmental Health & Safety’s Coronavirus Webpage</a> – Campus updates,
cases, research, return to work protocols, and wellness checks. </li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://campusreturn.ucr.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">Campus Return</a> – Campus plans/phases, COVID-19 testing lab,
and return-to-campus guide. </li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://ask.ucr.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">AskUCR</a> – Registration and records, managing costs, housing and health,
student involvement, and learning support. </li></ul>
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<li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/coronavirus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">University of California</a> – Systemwide
updates and resources. </li></ul>
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Off-Campus COVID-19 Resources & Information: </p>
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<li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">Riverside University Health System</a> – Cases, statewide
activities, and toolkits for specific individuals and industries. </li></ul>
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<li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://connectriverside.org/coronavirus2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">Community Connect</a> – Dial 2-1-1 for COVID-19
updates and referrals for food, shelter, and health-related issues. </li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/colleges-universities/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">COVID19.ca.gov</a> –
Track cases, access videos, and view the county map to see what’s open. </li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
Facts about COVID-19</a> – How to protect yourself and what to do if you’re sick. </li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;margin:0px"><a href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">World Health Organization
(WHO)</a> – Public and travel advice, country/technical guidance, and media resources. </li></ul>
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If you have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:deanofstudents@ucr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">deanofstudents@ucr.edu</a> or refer to the Student Affairs COVID-19 <a href="https://studentaffairs.ucr.edu/covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin:0px">resource
page</a> for the latest updates. Please remember we are here for each of you during these unique times. </p>
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Stay safe and stay healthy. </p>
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Best Regards, </p>
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Dr. Christine Mata <span> </span><span style="margin:0px"> </span> Dr. Denise Woods </p>
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Associate Vice Chancellor<span> </span><span style="margin:0px"> </span>Assistant Vice Chancellor </p>
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and Dean of Students <span> </span><span style="margin:0px"> </span>Health, Counseling, & Wellness </p>
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