[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: New dean on creating equity in education, and more

Wed Jan 25 14:17:13 PST 2023

[UC Riverside | Inside UCR Weekly]
Jan. 25, 2023

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Creating equity in education
Joi Spencer, the new dean of the School of Education, hopes to prepare future teachers and administrators to address inequities in public education.

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Native American Garden taking root
Work has begun on a campus gathering space that will feature trees and plants reflecting the region's Indigenous history.

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Weathering the season's storms
With the recent intense rainstorms battering the region, Facilities Services began preparing the campus early by cleaning roofs and making sure drain pipes were unclogged.

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1/26/2023 | 2 p.m.

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1/28/2023 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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1/27/2023 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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[Campus Announcements]

Reminder: Jan. 30 deadline to respond to flu vaccine mandate
As part of a systemwide executive order, UC employees must report their flu vaccination status by Monday, Jan. 30.
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Statement on Monterey Park shooting
Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox expressed his shock and heartbreak over the Jan. 21 shooting that claimed 11 lives. Mental health and counseling services are available for students and employees who need support.
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[Awards & Honors]

Professor wins technical achievement award
Albert Wang, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received the 2022 J.J. Ebers Award from the IEEE Electron Devices Society for pioneering contributions in the field.
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School of Medicine professor named outstanding mentor
Ann Cheney, a cultural anthropologist, has received the School of Medicine's 2022 Outstanding Mentor of the Year award, which recognizes faculty members who mentor other faculty, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and students.
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Professor receives grant to probe racial barriers in teaching
Rita Kohli, an associate professor in the School of Education, has received a $50,000 grant to study the experiences of educators of color.
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[Scotmemos]

How closing dumpster lids protects the ocean
Environmental Health and Safety describes how keeping dumpster lids closed is an easy and effective way to protect the environment.
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Riverside Job Fair features local employers
The UCR Career Center invites students, staff, faculty, and community members to a free job fair Jan. 31 at the Galleria at Tyler Mall.
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