Scotmail Moving to a Digest Format for Staff

June 12, 2013

UCR’s Scotmail system was developed many years ago to enable effective communications with UCR faculty, staff, and students concerning university business and events. As the campus has grown, the number of messages sent via Scotmail has increased significantly. In an effort to address the large amount of email that staff and faculty receive, University Advancement and Business and Administrative Services will implement a new Scotmail daily digest mode list beginning June 24.
The daily digest will be delivered in a message sent out at 12:30 p.m. daily. Staff members will automatically receive this daily digest; the distribution process for students, faculty, MSO and academic nonsenate will remain the same. Faculty members, students and external UCR affiliates can elect to receive the digest by subscribing to it at Mail Services’ website at ucrmail.ucr.edu. Emergency messages and Scotmail approved by a dean or vice chancellor will be sent in the traditional fashion. For additional information, go to cnc.ucr.edu/scotmaildigest.

Incredible Bulk Event Returns to UCR and the University Neighborhood

UC Riverside and the city of Riverside are teaming up to hold the sixth annual Incredible Bulk Event on Saturday, June 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in UCR Parking Lot 24. It is sponsored by the city of Riverside, UCR and Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful.
Riverside residents and UCR students, faculty and staff can drop off unwanted bulky items, including furniture, refrigerators, mattresses and electronics at no cost. Household hazardous waste, such as antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint will not be accepted.
Participation is limited to city of Riverside residents and UCR students, faculty and staff. Those dropping off items must show proof of residency or campus affiliation. Lot 24 is located on Canyon Crest Drive, between University and Linden avenues.For more information, call (951) 827-7073.

UCR ADA Transition Plan Update

UCR is seeking public comment on the draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Update document through July 16.
In response to the 1992 ADA legislation, UCR conducted a self-evaluation to ensure compliance with Title II of ADA across all programs, activities and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. The resulting “1992 ADA Transition Plan” identified barriers that needed to be removed from the campus to be in compliance with ADA.
Growth at UCR since 1992 has been significant, and continued growth is expected. Over the past decade alone, enrollment has increase by approximately 44 percent to more than 21,000 students in 2012 and approximately 1.2 million square feet of space in new facilities added. In 2009, Capital Programs hired a consultant team and initiated an update to the transition plan to reflect this significant growth, and to ensure compliance with not only Title II of the ADA but also Title 24 of the California Building Standards Code with regard to public access. A total of 123 locations or facilities on campus were included in the scope of the current Transition Plan Update.
Compliance with ADA specifically relating to the physical environment of the campus comes under the purview of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Business and Administrative Services (BAS).
The draft document may be accessed via the following link: cpp.ucr.edu/adatrans.html. In addition, the public may comment in person at a meeting on Tuesday, June 25, between 10:30 a.m. and noon in Chung Hall 138. Accessible parking is available in Lot 16. Comments via email may be addressed to: ADAtransitionplanupdate@ucr.edu.

More Did You Know?

Philosopher to Lecture on Moral Responsibility

May 29, 2013

John Martin Fischer, distinguished professor of philosophy, will deliver the 61st Faculty Research Lecture on Friday, May 31, at 3:30 p.m. in the Genomics Auditorium, Room 1102 A. His topic is “The Path of Life.”

The Faculty Research Lecturer Award is the highest honor the Academic Senate bestows at UCR.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

Fischer is widely regarded as the leading philosopher in the world on free will, moral responsibility, and life and death. In 2012 the John Templeton Foundation awarded him a $5 million grant to study immortality, the largest grant ever awarded a UCR humanities professor.

Use #UCRGrad13 on Social Networks

Are you graduating in June? Want to see your photos on the big screen at Commencement? Simply tag your photos on Instagram or Twitter with #UCRgrad13, or share them on the UCR Facebook page by May 30. We’re looking for pictures of your favorite memories of your years at UCR. There might even be a cool prize or two for the best photos.

Donate Blood and Receive a $5 Certificate for In-N-Out Burger

A blood drive and marrow screening will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 5 at the Physical Plant. Participants will receive a free cholesterol screening, a $5 In-N-Out gift card, and points as part of the “Gift of Life” Donor Loyalty Program, which may be redeemed for items through Lifestream’s online store. Interested parties must drink plenty of fluids and bring a photo ID. Potential volunteer bone marrow donors must be between the ages of 18 and 44, be willing to donate to any patient in need, and meet health guidelines. To make an appointment, call (951) 827-4214.

Campus Safety Open House Scheduled for May 23

May 15, 2013

The University Task Force on Safety (safety.ucr.edu/taskforceonsafety) will host a Safety Task Force Open House on Thursday, May 23 from noon to 1 p.m. in the HUB, Room 302. During this Open House, the Task Force will present the various action items it has considered, and obtain feedback from the UCR community. Members of the Task Force will be present, and the Open House will be webcast.

One of the most important issues that have come up throughout the task force’s meetings is the national increase in crime due to the theft of personal electronics. The UCPD has also produced a short video to help the UCR community take appropriate steps to protect their safety; watch it at police.ucr.edu/prevention.html. For more information, go to safety.ucr.edu/taskforceonsafety.

UCR Food Truck Festival to be held today at 11 a.m.

The inaugural UCR Food Truck Festival will be held on Wednesday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. around the Highlander Union Building.

As many as a dozen food trucks are expected at the festival, including UCR’s own Culinary Chameleon, the Goodwin’s Organic Truck, The Viking Truck, the Rolling Sushi Van, Meat the Greek, and the Chomp Chomp Nation truck.

The trucks will accept cash, but not Bear Bucks or Dining Dollars.

Use #UCRGrad13 on Social Networks

Are you graduating in June? Want to see your photos on the big screen at Commencement? Simply tag your photos on Instagram or Twitter with #UCRgrad13, or share them on the UCR Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ucriverside) by May 30. We’re looking for pictures of your favorite memories of your years at UCR. There might even be a cool prize or two for the best photos.

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