CNAS Scholars (UCR)

With the quarter entering Week 7, different projects, assignments, and exams are well under way. As most department services transitioned online, so are the library resources! Read on for more information and details on some of the services UCR library is offering remotely.  Ask a Librarian If you are uncertain about how library services have altered during this time or if you have questions that are not answered on the website, librarians are available virtually via text, 24/7 chat service, and email to help address your concerns. For more contact details, visit  https://library.ucr.edu/research-services/ask-a-librarian . Getting Library Materials During COVID-19 Closure, many publishers and information providers have made resources available online. This includes UCR books and other materials that you may need for the remainder of the quarter. You can also access ebooks, databases, and online academic journals from off-campus.   Research and Class...

With all of the social distancing and shelter-in-place regulations enforced by different counties, it can become quite difficult to get adequate physical activity to stay healthy! With learning transitioned to online, staying at home means we are spending more time in front of a computer screen and moving our body less. Therefore, it is important to keep active to stay healthy. Being active is not only important for physical health but also crucial for mental well being!  The Student Recreation Center (SRC) has been temporarily closed due to the pandemic. However, they are now offering online classes! From the comfort of home, you can tune into HIIT workouts, yoga, Zumba, and even story clubs! The SRC is even offering massage classes so that you can learn how to give yourself or others a massage! If you cannot join in the classes on time, the SRC offers a variety of pre-recorded classes as well. You can find out more at  https://recreation.ucr.edu/ . If you hav...

As we are continuing to practice social distancing and self-isolation, spending a lot of time our time with our own thoughts can affect our wellbeing mentally and emotionally. Checking in with yourselves and your loved ones is important more so now than ever. Below are some resources and online services that may be helpful for you during this time. UCR's Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) are continuing to provide services virtually via TeleMental Health. Through this phone and secure videoconferencing service, you still have access to free, confidential, and professional mental health services. To learn more about how CAPS is operating virtually and the different types of services that the center is providing, visit  https://mentalhealth.ucr.edu/#message_to_our_students . Getting involved and staying connected to different opportunities on campus does not have to be restricted by social distancing. UCR's student well-being and health promotion department,...

Welcome to Spring Quarter of 2020! It is no doubt that we are living through difficult yet historical times. While the COVID-19 virus has affected our lives in many ways, we still have an obligation to try to be on top of our academics. Along with other college campuses, UCR has transitioned primarily to a remote working a learning environment for the Spring quarter. Though this is an unprecedented challenge for students, staff, and faculty of the university, the past few weeks have demonstrated the strength of our campus community's resiliency. As all of us are navigating through the transition of in-person instruction to remote learning, UCR has 3 tips for students to be more prepared for the potential challenges of this quarter: Check your iLearn courses daily Keep in mind that instructors are also new to remote instruction and that they may make revisions to their lesson plans and how the class operates as the quarter progresses to provide you the best learning environm...

What do you have planned for this summer? As college students, summer is one of the best times to get more involved and explore your interests all the while learning new skills, forming new connections, and strengthening your knowledge. From taking summer sessions as a way of staying on track or moving forward with your degree process to engaging in research and exploring different internships, there are many different opportunities that you can take advantage of as a way of enriching your undergraduate career experience! With some classes only offered in certain quarters, a benefit that comes with taking summer classes is that you are able to fulfill the prerequisite of the course of your interest if there is any. With a variety of different classes and different sessions offered, ranging from general science series to breadth courses, you will surely be able to generate a summer class schedule that will be best for you and your current academic journey. Given the smaller cla...

CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education) is a support program designed to end student sexual harassment and violence at UCR. CARE unites the community and organizes programs to provide resources and assistance related to issues associated with sexual assault and violence. CARE provides a variety of different resources. On campus, CARE provides numerous confidential counseling programs designated to help students. Off campus, CARE endorses resources such as Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center (RARCC) and Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV).  CARE also has programs to empower students through R'Garden, Healing through Art, and yoga! These are great ways to connect with other students who care about the issues of sexual violence. If you would like more information on the services provided and how to be more involved with the CARE office, please visit  https://care.ucr.edu/ .

Have you completed the CNAS Scholars Learning Community and looking for opportunities to stay involved? Do you enjoy your NASC093 class or have ideas on how to improve it for freshmen in the years to come? Do you have a passion for mentorship and want to share the lessons you have gained as a CNAS student? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider applying to be a part of the CNAS Scholars Peer Mentor team ! Keep reading to find out more about the opportunity and details of the mandatory workshop! Depending on the position of the CNAS Scholars Peer Mentor team, responsibilities may slightly differ, but all of them involve the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills and interpersonal skills .  Through the participation in presenting workshops and leading discussions for NASC093 first-year seminars , as well as one-on-one mentor meetings, you can voice your undergraduate experience and share your stories to better help first-year students...