[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: UCR makes progress in sustainability goals, and more

Wed Feb 17 16:47:46 PST 2021

[Inside UCR Weekly]
Feb. 17, 2021
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UCR makes progress in sustainability goals
An annual report shows UCR meeting key sustainability goals ahead of schedule. Per capita water use and waste generation are down, the report finds.

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Enhanced library system coming in July
Starting in July, all 10 libraries in the UC system will be connected through a new catalog search system that will make it easier to access and borrow material from the entire university system.

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Adapting performing arts to remote learning
The use of technology for performing arts classes such as dance, music, and film has led to new and unexpected growth during the pandemic, lecturers and students say.

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Future Perfect: A Conversation with LeVar Burton
2/18/2021 | 6 p.m.
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Celebrating Excellence: A Toast to UCR
2/20/2021 | 6 p.m.
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Soft Launch: Center for Latino and Latin American Studies Research
2/23/2021 | 6 p.m.
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[Awards and Honors]

Professor's book wins publishers association award
Jane Ward, a professor of gender and sexuality studies, has won a 2021 PROSE Award for her book, "The Tragedy of Heterosexuality," from the Association of American Publishers.

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Neuroscientist joins American Physiological Society Council
Margarita Currás-Collazo, an associate professor of neuroscience, has been elected to the council of the American Physiological Society.

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Environmental Health & Safety policy revised
The campus Environmental Health & Safety policy, written in 1994, will undergo revision. Comments on the changes should be submitted by March 15.
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Winter quarter Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid forum planned for March 11
The winter quarter Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Campus Forum on  March 11 will provide updates on key milestones.
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[SCOTMEMO]

Virtual personal training available
The Student Recreation Center is offering 30-minute virtual personal training sessions starting Feb. 22 to students, faculty, and staff members.
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SRC hosts trivia night
The Relax with Rec trivia night, hosted by the Student Recreation Center on Feb. 22, will cover pop culture questions with a recreation theme.
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