[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: Chancellor search committee formed, and more

Wed Jan 8 15:24:52 PST 2025

[UC Riverside | Inside UCR Weekly]
Jan. 8, 2025

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2024 in photos
Look back at some of our favorite campus photos and the stories behind the images.
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Chancellor Search Advisory Committee confirmed
UC President Michael V. Drake has announced the formation of the search advisory committee and appointment of the firm to support the search for UCR’s next chancellor. Campus town halls will take place next week.
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CNAS dean appointment
Peter Atkinson, who has been serving as interim dean of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has been named the permanent dean.
National search conducted ››<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=c1fc80ef1c&e=ddbc6f2e45>

[Stories]

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Alum creates sculpture for Botanic Gardens
Frank Heyming, a longtime supporter of the gardens who has contributed sculptures to other area colleges, created a steel piece.

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Pitch challenge supports startup companies
UCR recently invited five startup companies developing and marketing sustainable technologies to pitch their best ideas in a live setting.

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[Events]

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1/9/2025 | 7 p.m.

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1/11/2025 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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1/10/2025 | 7 p.m.

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1/15/2025 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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[Campus Announcements]

Chancellor's monthly update
In his December message, Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox reflected on what UCR has built while looking forward to a time of transition in 2025.
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Academic Analytics tool to launch in spring
Faculty members are testing out a new Academic Analytics tool that will showcase faculty research activity, assist in faculty collaboration, and facilitate access to grant opportunities.
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Associate chief information officer appointed
Information Technology Solutions has announced Misty Maurin as the new associate chief information officer for the School of Medicine and UCR Health.
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[Awards & Honors]

Professor receives Distinguished Artist Award
Gerald Clarke, an ethnic studies professor and artist, has received the 2024 Distinguished Artist Award from the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums.
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African Student Programs named Center of the Year
The Association of Black Culture Centers has named UCR's African Student Programs the 2024 Center of the Year for its contributions to Black student success and development.
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Anthropologist honored by Latinx association
Cecilia Vásquez, assistant professor of anthropology, received the Junior Faculty Outstanding Scholarship and Engagement Award from the Association of Latina/o & Latinx Anthropologists.
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[Scotmemos]

Work flexibility due to winds and wildfires
Human Resources is encouraging supervisors and managers to provide flexibility to work schedules and absence requests from employees affected by the recent wildfires.
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