Academic Senate Faculty Update for 2020-21 Academic Year

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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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UCI Libraries’ Phased Reopening Plans

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Dear Colleagues, As you know, UCI research activities transitioned to Phase 2 on June 8, 2020 as a first step in gradual and careful increase of on-campus research. We have a deep appreciation of the fact that library resources are essential for conducting research. We write today to share information on the current situation and…

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Phase 2 Research Transitioning Starts on June 8, 2020

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Dear Colleagues, After meeting with the Orange County Healthcare Agency earlier this week, I am pleased to confirm that UCI will begin transitioning to Phase 2 research starting June 8, 2020. Faculty and independent researchers (“Plan Owners”) may commence Phase 2 research activities after their dean/s or SRP/ORU director/s (“Authorized Official”) have approved their research…

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UCI Transition to Phase 2 Research

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Dear Colleagues, Ever since we implemented research curtailment and shutdown in late March 2020, we have been working on plans for reversing those steps when we would be allowed to do so. Today, I am writing this message to provide important new information about transitioning UCI research activities to Phase 2. On May 11, 2020,…

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Update on the UCI Research Enterprise Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Dear Colleagues, I am writing today to provide an update on the campus research enterprise. As you know, since March 21, 2020, we have restricted campus research to only approved critical research projects. I would like to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to the campus research community for the cooperation and sacrifice in response…

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Emergency COVID-19 Research Seed Funding Opportunity Offered by the UC Research Grants Program Office

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Applications will be accepted starting today (April 6, 2020) and continuously until available funds are expended About this Seed Funding Opportunity In light of the emergence and spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in California and beyond, the statewide funding programs of the University of California Office, of the President (UCOP) Research Grants Program…

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Update – UCI Libraries Services During COVID-19

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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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COVID-19 Research Survey to Maximize the Impact of UCI Research

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Dear Colleagues: COVID-19 pandemic has galvanized the research community to address myriad challenges to our society. Over the last few weeks, we have been able to gather information on the research expertise and capacity from various schools and centers through informal communications. The depth, range, and innovative ideas of the UC Irvine‘s research community that…

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Summer Session Offered Through Remote Instruction

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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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