[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: The end of COVID rules, and more

Wed Feb 5 15:39:36 PST 2025

[UC Riverside | Inside UCR Weekly]
Feb. 5, 2025

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COVID-19 workplace protocols end
State COVID-19 workplace regulations in place since the pandemic officially expired on Feb. 3. Reporting and testing are no longer required, although the campus community is encouraged to follow best practices to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.
End of a pandemic era ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=c490ce41c9&e=ddbc6f2e45>

New federal updates website
The UC Office of the President has launched a resource hub on federal updates that includes a dashboard of executive actions, key messages, and support resources. This site will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.
Federal updates ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=ab87ce9331&e=ddbc6f2e45>

[Stories]

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Chancellor wins Riverside Hero award
Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox was presented with the Riverside Hero award at the Riverside State of the City Address, where he was lauded for his transformative educational initiatives.
A great partnership ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=821d034e76&e=ddbc6f2e45>

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Orbach Library roof replaced
A recently completed renovation replacing the building's old leaky roof is expected to provide better and long-lasting protection.
Other improvements still coming ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=63f82605b3&e=ddbc6f2e45>

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Uncovering Earth's earliest creatures
Paleontologist Mary Droser, who kicks off the CNAS Science Lecture Series tonight, studies the unfolding of early animal life, with the formation of a national park in Australia her crowning achievement.
From sea floors to fossils ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=045a91bf95&e=ddbc6f2e45>

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UCR team runs tests at national lab
Seven UCR students designed, built, and ran their own six-month experiment at the particle collider at a major nuclear physics research facility.
Novel detector technology<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=2051c05594&e=ddbc6f2e45> ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=15f41a99c6&e=ddbc6f2e45>

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Understanding the Needs of Undocumented Students<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=752fe0a0ee&e=ddbc6f2e45>
2/6/2025 | 12 p.m.

Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Malik Gaines<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=4db4fdf06d&e=ddbc6f2e45>
2/11/2025 | 4:30 p.m.
Highlander Day of Service<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=4ef468ac94&e=ddbc6f2e45>
2/8/2025

UCR Chamber Singers: Valentine's Day Concert<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=fe1a12a384&e=ddbc6f2e45>
2/11/2025 | 7 p.m.

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[Campus Announcements]

Interim vice chancellor for University Advancement named
Johnny Cruz, associate vice chancellor and chief communications and marketing officer, will serve as interim vice chancellor for University Advancement effective Feb.15 following the departure of Monique Dozier.
Previously served as interim ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=d16c2653eb&e=ddbc6f2e45>

Upcoming cybersecurity requirements
As part of the UC Cybersecurity Mandate all faculty, staff, and student employees who manage their own devices must download a new security toolset by the end of May.
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Tax forms now available
UC employees now have access to their W-2, 1095, and any other tax forms electronically through UCPath or a form that was mailed to their home address.
Tax time<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=a672f6cad6&e=ddbc6f2e45> ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=af56752953&e=ddbc6f2e45>

[Awards & Honors]

Geneticist elected as VP of national academy
Sue Wessler, a distinguished professor emerita of genetics, has been elected as vice president of the National Academy of Sciences, the highest-profile scientific organization in the country.
Four-year term ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=908c4aefd5&e=ddbc6f2e45>

New School of Business building wins design award
The new four-story building, which opened last fall, received the Sustainable Design & Innovation Award as part of the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Awards at the Riverside Mayor's State of the City Address.
Sixth year of honors for UCR projects ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=ce26b392cc&e=ddbc6f2e45>

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[Scotmemos]

R'Card photo contest
Students are invited to submit a photo for the annual R'Card photo contest. The winning image will be chosen as the background for the 2025-26 R'Card.
Feb. 23 deadline ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=e6b3a12450&e=ddbc6f2e45>

Applications open for student regent
Faculty and staff are encouraged to share with students the opportunity to apply for the position of student regent.
March 10 deadline ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=8f3b9a688f&e=ddbc6f2e45>

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