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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear Campus Community, </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This morning, I am sending you an exciting update while attending a ceremony in Washington, D.C. where UC Riverside has just received the Seal of
<i>Excelencia</i>. This certification recognizes our institutional commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) to serve Latinx students and support their success. Today’s announcement follows news earlier this week that we were also named a U.S. Department
of State Fulbright HSI Leader. As the only UC school to receive both honors, I am grateful to the faculty and staff whose decades-long dedication to serving Latinx students has elevated UCR to an elite category of HSIs. This month’s update contains more information
about this week’s news as well as other notes on the importance of diversity and commitment to students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">UCR receives Seal of <i>Excelencia</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Excelencia</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> in Education, the organization that certified UCR with the Seal of
<i>Excelencia</i>, is an organization focused on accelerating Latinx student success in higher education by promoting Latinx student achievement and changing the narrative about what it takes to be an HSI. UCR participated in an extensive application process
and was one of just 10 colleges and universities to earn the Seal for 2021. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">UCR has long championed the importance of access along with the other schools receiving certification, but we also know that it takes more than enrollment and graduation rates. For decades, hundreds of staff
and faculty have worked to build programming and an environment where Latinx students—and all students—can thrive in their educational pursuit and post-graduation lives.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you to the individuals whose efforts are directly responsible for Seal certification as well as all employees, past and present, who made today’s milestone possible.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">UCR named US Department of State Fulbright HSI Leader<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As mentioned above, we also learned this week that UCR has been designated a 2021 Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The Fulbright Program
offers a variety of grants and scholarships to students, scholars, teachers, artists, and other professionals to conduct research or study abroad. As part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Fulbright Program recognized UCR for “noteworthy engagement
with the Fulbright Program, including through its promotion of Fulbright Program opportunities on campus.”
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Principles of Community<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Each year, we invite everyone in our community to review and reflect on the UCR Principles of Community. These principles are a written declaration of our shared values and fundamental to a campus environment
based on personal growth, equity, and mutual respect; and foundational for UCR’s education, research, and public service missions. The Principles are more than words; they should serve as a description of our actions. UCR is proud of being a diverse and welcoming
place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, who represent a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">At UCR, we are working to combat the barriers to a more inclusive experience. We actively seek to create a culture that promotes, supports, and advocates for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice
at all levels of the university.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A university requires an environment where students and scholars can freely express ideas and pursue knowledge. Respect and free speech and free expression of ideas are not exclusive of one another. We support
difficult and challenging, yet respectful, dialogue among individuals or groups with opposing viewpoints.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We ask you to read the </span>
<a href="https://chancellor.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm761/files/2019-01/community.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Principles of Community</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> and consider how each of us can embody the values they define.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Beyond Brilliant and Giving Tuesday<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This month, we </span><a href="https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2021/10/04/uc-riverside-launches-student-centered-beyond-brilliant"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">launched a new fundraising initiative</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
to support student success. Titled “</span><a href="https://giving.ucr.edu/beyond-brilliant"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Beyond Brilliant</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">,” the new initiative raises funds for undergraduate and graduate scholarships,
experiential learning, and health and well-being. Scholarships will provide greater access for education. Experiential learning through mentorships and internships builds job skills for post-graduation success. And for those students facing food and housing
insecurity or other needs, donations for health and well-being guarantees support of students’ basic needs.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To kick off our fundraising toward a $50 million goal, the UCR Foundation Board of Trustees has established UCR’s first-ever Trustee Student Support Challenge Fund. Started with a $5 million dollar gift from
Trustee Erik Anderson through Anderson Community Partners, the matching fund will
<i>double the value of gifts</i> (up to $500,000) until all money in the challenge fund is spent.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are grateful to all employees who give to support a wide range of needs across the university. Another way employees provide support is through Giving Tuesday promotion and programming. We invite everyone
to help us raise awareness as we participate in Giving Tuesday on November 30. Any campus department or program interested in participating this year should complete a project page submission form using this
<a href="https://dayofgiving.ucr.edu/o/university-of-california-riverside/i/university-of-california-riverside-day-of-giving-idea">
link</a> and the Office of Annual Giving will respond to you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A Farewell Celebration for Vice Chancellor Peter Hayashida
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As we launch a new fundraising initiative, we must also say goodbye to an individual who has overseen University Advancement for 12 years and led the successful completion of our first comprehensive campaign.
All faculty and staff are invited to attend a farewell celebration for Vice Chancellor Peter Hayashida on Friday, November 19, 2021, from 4–6 p.m. at the UCR Alumni and Visitors Center. Please visit the events calendar to
</span><a href="https://events.ucr.edu/event/vc_peter_hayashida_farewell_celebration#.YXhvuvnMI2w"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">register</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> and obtain additional details.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To each of you, thank you for all you do to support our students and their success. Your work continues to inspire admiration and show what an incredible place UCR is.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Stay healthy,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Kim A. Wilcox,
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Chancellor </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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