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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Conventional wisdom suggests that one benefit of travel is a shift in perspective that occurs when we encounter different cultures and experiences. But this year,
in my summer travels, I attended a meeting for the American Academy of Arts and Sciences focused on leading for higher education equity. My purpose wasn’t to see things differently but instead, to share a California point-of-view with other university leaders.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decisions about affirmative action, leaders from institutions around the country want to understand how to honor the value of
diversity while facing legal restrictions. When we talk about diversity, we often say it’s woven into the foundation of UCR. But what does that actually mean?
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Well, for one thing, it means that we value the diverse perspectives that co-exist in our state and on our campus. We not only look for a range of thought and skill
when recruiting students but also when hiring. The result, then, is a campus that offers a chance to experience something akin to travel—seeing things anew—through the interesting mix of people who choose to make UCR the place where they work or study.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Whether you’re staying at home this summer or vacationing in parts unknown, we appreciate the perspective you bring to our community as we prepare for the start
of the fall quarter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Faculty and Staff Picnic<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">All UCR employees are invited to join me for a complimentary picnic lunch to kick-off the new academic
year on <b>Tuesday, September 12, 2023, </b>from <b>11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.</b> on the
<b>HUB Dining Patio</b>.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> </span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">UCR Staff Assembly will again provide
dessert.</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#212529;background:white">Seating will be available outdoors in the HUB Dining patio and lawn area
as well as indoors in the HUB Dining Room. Please feel free to bring picnic blankets if you would like to enjoy your lunch on the lawn!</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Come to socialize with colleagues, enjoy music provided by KUCR Radio, and learn about UCR programs at
info booths.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">To ensure that enough food is ordered for everyone, please RSVP to attend
<b>no later than Friday, September 1st</b>. </span></span><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><a href="https://myadv.ucr.edu/forms/picnic2023" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun">Please register here</span></a></span></u><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">
using Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Internet Explorer is not supported). For any questions, please email
</span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:specialevents@ucr.edu?subject=Chancellor%27s%20Staff%20and%20Faculty%20Picnic" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="text-decoration:none">specialevents@ucr.edu</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun">. </span><span class="eop"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="eop"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Completion of New Buildings<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">There’s another big event happening on
<b>Tuesday, September 12</b>, starting at 12:00 p.m. and continuing throughout the day—the grand opening for the Student Health and Counseling Center. The new space allows us to expand our physical and psychological heath offerings.
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">This year we celebrate the School of Medicine’s 10-year
<a href="https://som10.ucr.edu/">anniversary</a>. One of the markers of progress will be a
<a href="https://events.ucr.edu/event/education_building_ii_ribbon_cutting">ribbon cutting</a> for the School of Medicine Medical Education II building on
<b>September 26 at 10:30 a.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">We hope you’ll join us at these events to learn more about the ways we support our students’ health and educate tomorrow’s physicians.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Beyond Brilliant<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Less than two years ago, we announced a new fundraising initiative to support student scholarships, experiential learning, and wellness and basic needs. The Beyond
Brilliant fundraising initiative, named in honor of the brilliance exhibited by our students, exceeded the stated goal of $50 million dollars this past June, two years ahead of schedule. Please enjoy this
</span><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgaFgLVtiCA"><span style="background:white">video</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white"> which shows how those funds are making a positive impact in
student lives. And, thank you, to all who contributed to this important effort.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Finally, I am sure most of you, like me, were horrified by the tragic fire in Lahaina, Hawaii. Not only do we have students and employees who are from Hawaii, but
many of us have visited the historic town of Lahaina. While Student Affairs and Human Resources typically take the lead in contacting individuals who may be affected, I speak for the entire community in saying we are with those of you who are directly impacted
or experiencing grief.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:4.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><img border="0" width="81" height="60" style="width:.8437in;height:.625in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D9D99E.6D01B970"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:4.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Kim A. Wilcox<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Chancellor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><img border="0" width="155" height="46" style="width:1.6145in;height:.4791in" id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image002.png@01D9D99E.6D01B970" alt="cid:image003.png@01D89DAF.8FA25DD0"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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