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Campus going remote first two weeks of winter quarter

Dear Campus Community, I am writing to provide you with an update about the beginning of winter quarter. With the emergence of the Omicron variant and our winter quarter starting so close to the New Year’s holiday, with many holiday gatherings likely taking place, we are taking several preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of...

Victoria Lu ‘22 Named Recipient of 2021 Mentor Collective Scholarship

Third-year student Victoria Lu ‘22 was awarded one of five $600 scholarships for her submission detailing how her mentorship has helped her navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mentor Collective awarded five of these scholarships to mentors and mentees from across their 75+ programs at colleges and universities across the country. In order to be eligible...

2020 Feedback Listening Tour

Join Dr. Jennifer Brown as she discusses fall 2020 remote learning feedback with students. All undergraduates are invited to share their experience with UCR's Fall 2020 term. What worked, what didn't, and what we missed. There are two sessions to choose between: Monday, Dec. 7: Registration Link Tuesday, Dec. 8: Registration Link

UCR Library Finals Week Stress Relief

Visit our Finals Week Stress Relief page on the UCR Library website to browse through the assortment of free, online activities our FWSR committee has curated to help you de-stress during fall quarter finals week!

UCR rolls out Freshman Collective Peer Mentoring

The Freshman Collective is an exciting new mentoring program for UCR students who are entering college as a freshman. Students are matched with mentors who are there to offer guidance as students acclimate to life in college. Mentors will assist mentees in navigating the many adjustments that students often face when attending college for the...

Undergraduate Education launches ask.ucr.edu website

UCR has a new Student Resource Hub at ask.ucr.edu, a hub of innovation and collaboration allowing students to access important resources from a single location. Students can access ScottyBot for 24/7 answers for Financial Aid, Registrar, Undergraduate Education, Housing, and Student Business Services, and access ASK a Student; librarian student workers who will answer questions...

We Care: UCR Housing 2020

We are excited to confirm that campus housing will be offered for Fall Quarter in a modified, lower density format that prioritizes safety, while providing convenient access to campus resources. The promotion and expectation of healthy behaviors coupled with evidence-based preparations will be a hallmark of on-campus living as we cross the new frontier created...

Library Summer Quarter Workshops

The UCR Library is offering students a series of workshops this summer on a variety of topics including: How to Create Circuits Using an Arduino Microcontroller - July 15, 2pm Zotero & the Archive: Managing Your Archival Research - July 22, 10am The Unix Shell - July 24, 8am Top 5 Tools for Sharing Your...

Preparing for Success after Graduation: A fireside chat

In a remote society, experiential learning and career preparation has become significantly more challenging. Join Dr. Jennifer Brown as she strategizes with students, faculty, and staff on how undergraduates can continue preparing for their post-graduation goals while learning remotely – and how faculty and others can help support them on their path. Register here to...

A Message on Zoom Security

Dear UCR community, The past three weeks have presented unprecedented challenges for our campus community. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us both directly and indirectly. It is understandable to be anxious, fearful, and angry. While this situation has brought out the best in our community, it has also brought out the worst. It...

Food Pantries For Students & Local Families

While the R'Pantry is still booking appointments for UCR Students, we know that you might also want information on food pantry options for local family and friends. Feeding America will have an emergency distribution on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the San Manuel Stadium. They have three pending distributions scheduled for next week in Perris...

UCR Bookstore

UCR Bookstore While regular bookstore services are closed from March 16 to (at least) April 5, front window service for rental book returns and online order pick up will be available 8am to 12pm Monday – Friday (closed Friday, March 27). For general questions, please call x24213 or 24456 or email sm8106@bncollege.com There will be...
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Library Resources & Services for Remote Users

Per the Riverside County Public Health Mandate, UCR Library will be closed from March 16 - April 3, at least--with the exception of access to check out laptops from the kiosks (see details below). Access library resources & services remotely during the COVID-19 closure. See Library Resources & Services for Remote Usersfor information on checking...
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Student Housing, Meals, & Commencement Info

As a reminder, all instruction will be delivered remotely for the entirety of the spring quarter. (Updates to this information will be available on keeplearning.ucr.edu/student-housing-meals-and-commencement-info) Student Housing and Meal Plans Students in all campus housing are strongly encouraged to go to their permanent place of residence if they are able. If you are a financial...
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Virtual Computer Labs

Virtual Computer Lab Information To better support remote learning, Information Technology Solutions (ITS) is proud to introduce software virtualization through Apporto, UC Riverside's newest virtual computer lab (VLab) service. What does this mean for you? This new service allows you to conveniently access common classroom software that’s required to complete your coursework—all through a standard...