[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: How UCR created a successful COVID-19 testing program, and more

Wed May 19 16:00:25 PDT 2021

[Inside UCR Weekly]
May 19, 2021
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How UCR created a successful COVID-19 testing program
An efficient diagnostic lab, rigorous student testing, and continuous messaging have been key elements of UCR's COVID-19 prevention efforts.

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Vaccinated employees encouraged to fill out form
UCR has created a vaccine tracking form that will help track the campus vaccination rate. Vaccinated employees are strongly encouraged to report their status.

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New Health, Well-being, and Safety division created
Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox announced the reorganization of several departments into a new division called Health, Well-being, and Safety that includes police, counseling, and other resources. Associate Vice Chancellor Denise Woods will lead the division.

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Protecting personal information
A new animated video provides an update on the Accellion data breach and advice on what employees can do to protect their personal information.

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[Events]

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Meet Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson
5/20/2021 | 4 p.m.
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Operational Continuity working group briefing
5/21/2021 | 12 p.m.
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Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women
5/21/2021 | 1 p.m.
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[Awards and Honors]

Psychology professor named 'Rising Star'
Jimmy Calanchini, an assistant professor of psychology, has been named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science, a designation given to outstanding members in the early stages of their careers.

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Cell biologist honored by Wound Healing Society
Manuela Martins-Green, a professor of cell biology, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Wound Healing Society for contributing to the development and growth of the group.

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Graduate neuroscience student awarded fellowship
Jamiela Kokash, a student in the Neuroscience Graduate Program, has been awarded a UC President's Pre-Professoriate fellowship, which will support her dissertation research.

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Campus return working group updates
An updated campus planning framework provides occupancy guidelines for indoor and outdoor spaces as gradual on-campus activities return. Read the full document and see more updates from the working groups.
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Salary increase for policy-covered staff and academic employees
All policy-covered staff and academic employees will receive a 3% salary increase for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
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Guidelines for expansion of in-person operations on campus
Human Resources provided an update on the guiding principles that will be used to determine work location decisions for the fall transition back to campus.
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[SCOTMEMO]

R'Space and Banner services unavailable May 22-23
The R'Space portal's spotlight, announcement, and quick link features will be unavailable during this period due to maintenance work.
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Citrus Gifts for new grads available
Special commencement gift sets are available from UCR Citrus Gifts featuring marmalades, soaps, and other items made from citrus and honey products.
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