[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Inside UCR: A new era in Highlander athletics, and more

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*April 1, 2026*
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*A new era in athletics*

UCR welcomed new athletics director Greg Paules, who in his introduction to
the public described his excitement at taking on the role and outlined his
vision for the program.

Building on momentum
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*Google AI tools preferred on campus*

Information Technology Solutions is encouraging the campus community to
prioritize data security by using a growing number of university-vetted
artificial intelligence platforms.

Google agreement
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*Give Day returns in April*

UCR will hold its fourth annual Give Day on April 7 and 8 with more than
100 projects that donors can support – the largest number to date.

Over 20 challenges ››
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Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture
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4/2/2026 | 6 p.m.

Men's Soccer Alumni Game
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4/4/2026 | 6 p.m.
ARTSWALK First Thursday Concert
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4/2/2026 | 6 p.m.

Fireside Chat with Chancellor Hu and William Carter
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4/6/2026 | 3 p.m.
Events Calendar
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*Chancellor's March update*

In his monthly message, Chancellor S. Jack Hu looks forward to welcoming
the next group of UCR students as well as a conversation with Jack
Dangermond, president of Esri, in the relaunched Chancellor's Distinguished
Lecture Series.
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*New emergency contact option in UCPath*

UCPath has added an emergency contact relationship category that allows
employees to identify a person to be contacted specifically for
work-related detentions or arrests.
Update settings ››
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*Annual security and safety report available*

In compliance with the Clery Act, UCR has published a revised 2025 Annual
Security & Fire Safety Report, which is available online.
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*UCR named a military-friendly school*

The campus received a gold ranking in recognition of the programs and
services it offers to veterans and military-connected students.
Recognized multiple times ››
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*Scholar selected for elite residency*

Susan Laxton, an associate professor of modernism and chair of the
Department of the History of Art, has been selected for the National
Humanities Center Summer Residency.
Advancing humanities research ››
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*New resource for AAPI faculty and staff*

UCR's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving
Institutions (AANAPISI) Committee is offering a quarterly newsletter for
employees with AAPI-focused events, news, resources, announcements, and
more.
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