[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: Employee COVID-19 testing center prepares to open, and more

Wed Oct 20 16:37:20 PDT 2021

[Inside UCR Weekly]
Oct. 20 2021
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Employee COVID-19 testing center prepares to open
UCR is opening a COVID-19 testing center at the HUB where employees can get tested regularly for free. It will initially be available to those requiring regular testing.

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Pierce Hall gets a makeover
Pierce Hall has reopened to students following a two-year renovation, offering a brighter look and modernized classrooms and labs.

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Orbach Library improvements coming
A task force is putting together recommendations for upgrades to Orbach Library. Some improvements, such as better Wi-Fi, have already taken place.

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[Events]

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Astronomy Lecture: Radar Observations for Planetary Defense
10/21/2021 | 6:30 p.m.
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Faculty Symposium: Teaching in the Round
10/28/2021 | 2 p.m.
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Farewell celebration for Vice Chancellor Peter Hayashida
11/19/2021 | 4 p.m.
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[Awards and Honors]

Physicist named a fellow of the American Physical Society
Gillian Wilson, a professor of physics and astronomy, has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society for pioneering techniques and significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

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Mellon grant to support African diaspora studies
A $225,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will support a series of workshops and discussions researching African and Black history and voices.

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Geology professor named American Geophysical Union fellow
Geology Professor Andy Ridgwell has joined the American Geophysical Union as a fellow, a significant honor for scientists in earth sciences.

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Update on winter quarter instruction
UCR expects to offer 95% of classes in person for the winter quarter as part of an expansion of in-person instruction.
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Winter holiday closure dates announced
The campus will close for the 2021-22 winter holiday from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3.
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Integrated pest management policy released for review
The UC Office of the President is inviting comments on a proposed integrated pest management policy.
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Reminder: Great California ShakeOut on Thursday
UCR will take part in the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday at 10:21 a.m. The campus is encouraged to join the earthquake drill.
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Job posting for financial and administrative officer
The chemical and environmental engineering and bioengineering departments are hiring for a financial and administrative officer.
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