by Michael Schwyn Huang | Mar 19, 2020 | Announcements
Out of an abundance of caution and to support the safety and well-being of the UCI community, Student Affairs Auxiliary Services will close the following services immediately until further notice.
- Anteater Express Shuttles (shutting down 3/18/2020 at 11:00 p.m.)
- Banks: SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Wells Fargo
- The Hill
- Retail dining locations
(Brandywine and the Anteatery will be open to residents for limited service) - The Student Center
- Student Government Student Media (closing 3/18/2020 at 4:00 p.m.)
- The UPS Store
More info:
by Kelsey Layos | Mar 18, 2020 | Announcements
Due to COVID-19, effective immediately the UCI Libraries will close all our services until further notice.
Remote Access to Library Services and Collections
We have compiled a webpage that provides links to all our services and collections that can be accessed remotely. This includes 24/7 chat research help.
Our expert subject librarians are available to assist remotely with virtual research workshops and discipline-related research questions.
If you have questions about your library account please email us at circadm@uci.edu. If you have any questions or requests to support your teaching and research needs, please send them via our Comments/Suggestions Form.
For up-to-date information on campus status, please continue to visit the UCI Coronavirus website.
by Michael Schwyn Huang | Mar 13, 2020 | Announcements
Dear UCI Colleagues,
The UCI Libraries remains open for business to support the teaching, research, and patient care needs of the campus. Here are some updates.
Spaces & Hours:
Our library spaces remain open to provide remaining students, staff, and faculty with a safe place to study and to do research under recommended social distancing guidelines.
During Finals Week, Langson and Science Libraries will be open 7am – 2am, and closed from 2am – 7am for deep cleaning. The Libraries Gateway Study Center will be open 8am – 3am, and closed from 3am – 8am for deep cleaning.
Starting in Spring Quarter, we will have reduced library hours—we recommend that you check our hours on the UCI Libraries website before you visit: https://www.lib.uci.edu
Selected spaces will be temporarily closed in Spring Quarter: Gateway Study Center and OC&SEAA Center.
Grunigen Medical Library at the UCI Medical Center will continue to be open regular hours. Badge access to the 24/7 Research Lounge continues.
Remote Access to Library Services and Collections
We have compiled a webpage that provides links to all our services and collections that can be accessed remotely. This includes 24/7 chat research help. Please check this webpage regularly as we will post the most up-to-date information there: https://www.lib.uci.edu/remote-resources
Our expert subject librarians are available to assist remotely with virtual research workshops and discipline-related research questions: https://www.lib.uci.edu/subject-librarians
If you have questions about your library account please email us at circadm@uci.edu.
If you have any questions or requests to support your teaching and research needs, please send them via our Comments/Suggestions Form
https://www.lib.uci.edu/send-us-your-comments?loc=www&sender_referer=https//www.lib.uci.edu/home
Sincerely,
Lorelei Tanji
University Librarian | UCI Libraries
by Michael Schwyn Huang | Mar 13, 2020 | Announcements
Dear colleagues,
To assist UCI’s research community with keeping informed about evolving circumstances, emerging guidance and information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on UCI’s research enterprise, the Office of Research (OR) has launched a Research Continuity website. This resource is intended to be a location where researchers and their support staff can go to get answers to their questions. Given that circumstances are very fluid at this point, the website and its contents are living documents, and will be updated regularly. Therefore, I strongly encourage you to refer to this website often.
I am also writing to inform you that OR has developed Human Research Continuity guidance, which is available on the Research Continuity website. This information includes the status of IRB/HRPP operations, operational priorities, and guidance on COVID-19 screening of research subjects prior to study appointments. It also clarifies that practicing social distancing practices used in lieu of in-person interactions does not require an IRB approved modification prior to implementation. This guidance also includes important general guidance for clinical research.
OR is committed to providing the UCI research community with important information and developments regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UCI research through regular messaging and the Research Continuity website. Please direct any questions regarding OR’s continuity plans to Bruce Morgan, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration at bruce.morgan@uci.edu or 949-824-5677. Questions regarding ULAR’s continuity plan should be directed to Claire Lindsell at claire.lindsell@uci.edu or 949-824-0569.
Sincerely,
Pramod Khargonekar, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Research
Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
by Michael Schwyn Huang | Mar 13, 2020 | Announcements
Dear colleagues,
The last few days have been hectic as we all adjust to a new way of conducting our professional and personal lives, and I want to thank you for the forbearance and goodwill you have displayed in these trying times. Thanks to your ingenuity and cooperation, we are adapting to these new conditions.
Because the situation remains fluid, changing at such a rapid pace, we have established a new website, https://uci.edu/coronavirus/, which is serving as a gathering place for accurate and timely information about events and conditions on campus. Please check it regularly for the most up-to-date news.
And, as always, be sure to take care of yourself. Your and your loved ones’ wellbeing is very important, so please follow common-sense precautions and practice social distancing whenever possible.
Again, thank you for all you have done and continue to do in support of our university community and all those we serve. None of us knows what the next days and weeks will hold, but I am confident that working together we will get through this difficult period.
Fiat Lux,
Chancellor Howard Gillman
