[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: SOM faculty join National Academy of Medicine, and more

Wed Oct 19 16:11:59 PDT 2022

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Oct. 19, 2022

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SOM faculty join National Academy of Medicine
School of Medicine Dean Deborah Deas and Professor Mario Sims have been recognized for their contributions to advancing public health.

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ShakeOut tests readiness
UCR will join the annual earthquake drill, encouraging the campus to "drop, cover, and hold" Thursday morning.

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Endowment supports student training
Alumnus Amit Munshi and his wife June have established a $500,000 endowment to support a summer program that provides undergraduates from diverse backgrounds valuable experience in scientific research.

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What to expect with Open Enrollment
Enhanced benefits and increased medical premiums are part of the changes coming next year with Open Enrollment beginning Oct. 27.

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10/20/2022 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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10/25/2022 | 2 p.m.
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10/20/2022 | 6 p.m.

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10/25/2022 | 6 p.m.

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[Campus Announcements]

Changes to absence from work policy proposed
A draft of proposed changes to the absence from work policy for staff members is available for review.
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New UC provost appointed
UC President Michael V. Drake has appointed Katherine Newman, a nationally renowned academic leader, as UC provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.
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[Awards & Honors]

Physicist named fellow to national group
Roya Zandi, a professor of physics and astronomy, has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society.
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Neuroscientist appointed to American Epilepsy Society board
Viji Santhakumar, a professor of neuroscience, has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of the American Epilepsy Society.
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