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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Highlanders, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As many of you have seen, our nation has faced some of its greatest challenges over the past few days. It is hard to imagine that our very own democracy was attacked in such a violent manner.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I want to reassure each of you that these acts of violence do not embody the
<a href="https://chancellor.ucr.edu/documents/community.pdf">Principles of Community</a> that we stand by at UC Riverside. In fact, these acts of violence remind us that we must press forward in creating equity, diversity, and inclusion for all. These core
values remain at the foundation of our university. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In advance of the presidential inauguration on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the emotions and concerns that may arise from this political process, and from the events of last week. If you or your peers
are experiencing any difficulties during this transition, please utilize the resources available at
<a href="https://studentaffairs.ucr.edu">studentaffairs.ucr.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Students who need professional and confidential mental health support, please contact UC Riverside’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 951-827-5531. CAPS offers free services to all UC Riverside students.
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<p class="MsoNormal">For additional questions about student resources, contact <a href="mailto:vcsa@ucr.edu">
vcsa@ucr.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please continue to stay safe and healthy. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best Regards, <b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="color:#1F497D">BRIAN L. HAYNES, PH.D. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="color:#1F497D">Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs<br>
Office of the Vice Chancellor<br>
University of California, Riverside<br>
900 University Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F497D">2108 Hinderaker Hall<br>
Riverside, CA 92521<br>
Phone: (951) 827-4641 | Fax: (951) 827-2248 | Email: <a href="mailto:brian.haynes@ucr.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">brian.haynes@ucr.edu</span></a><br>
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