Temporary Halt to UAW Strike

Dear campus community, Today a Superior Court judge granted the University of California a temporary restraining order (TRO) which halts the illegal systemwide strike by UAW-represented employees for the next 20 days, beginning immediately. Here is additional information from the Office of the President: “Today at 3:30 p.m., Judge Sherman in Orange County granted the…

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UAW Strike to Begin June 5

Dear colleagues, United Auto Workers Local 4811, which represents Academic Student Employees (Teaching Assistants, Readers, and Tutors), Graduate Student Researchers, Academic Researchers, and Postdoctoral Scholars, has called on its members at UC Irvine to strike beginning Wednesday, June 5. Faculty and researchers should take steps to prepare for instructional and research continuity. Please refer to…

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Preparation for Instructional and Research Continuity

Dear colleagues, Campus and world events are impacting many members of our community. We continue to value our shared commitment to free speech and peaceful engagement around difficult issues across the campus. We write this message to remind you of our duty as a public institution, charged with teaching our students and conducting research. UAW…

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Academic Senate Faculty Update for 2020-21 Academic Year

Dear Faculty,  Thank you for the enormous contributions you have made to the university during this difficult period. It is a historic time and you continue to rise to the many challenges we face. You have done so in ways that reveal your commitment to our mission and, no doubt, at times leave you exhausted. We appreciate all you have done and continue to do for UCI.  We…

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Update – UCI Libraries Services During COVID-19

During COVID-19–the UCI Libraries employees are here for you.  We are working remotely to provide library services, even though our buildings are closed until further notice. The newly redesigned UCI Libraries website makes connecting from off-campus fast and easy. The redesigned website includes: Quick links to popular requests and questions, including how to return or…

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Summer Session Offered Through Remote Instruction

Dear colleagues, Given the current extraordinary conditions, we have decided in consultation with the Academic Senate to offer summer session courses through remote instruction to the maximum extent possible. A message will be sent to students today in order to facilitate their planning for housing and travel. We recognize that planning for summer session remote…

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