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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Highlanders, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I wish had the answers to make sense of what has happened across our nation. However, the horrific tragedies at Uvlade, Orange County, and Buffalo, are inapprehensible. It seems this has become the new norm in our communities both far and
wide. As we do our best to make sense of the ongoing hurt, loss, and chaos, let us take a moment to talk, grieve, and even cry. There is no shame in feeling confused or even scared.
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you or your peers would like help in coping with the ongoing struggles across the nation and the world, please reach out to UCR’s Counseling & Psychological Services at (951) 827-5531. Their offices are continuing to provide services
via TeleMental Health and in-person appointments. For additional resources, please visit
<a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/">counseling.ucr.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please continue to keep those who have been affected by the recent tragedies in your heart. Let us never forget that we have the power to create change for the better. Whether it is locally, regionally, or nationally.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Let us all be a light of hope in the days to come. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please be safe and take care of each other. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best Regards, <o:p></o:p></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:vcsa@ucr.edu">vcsa@ucr.edu</a> <br>
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