CNAS Scholars (UCR)

  Welcome back to the blog, Highlanders!      We hope that you all are going strong into Week 4! In this week's edition of the blog, you will have the opportunity to learn more about UCR's Academic Advising and its resources that are made for you. What's the UCR Undergraduate Academic Advising Center (UAAC)?               The UCR UAAC is the place where you need any help concerning classes, registration, or curriculum at UCR. Its the office where all academic advisors can be found! One of the UAAC's top priorities is helping students navigate their career at UCR. What specific resources does it offer?               Meeting with an academic advisor through the UAAC can allow you to obtain: Career advising Quarter/1 yr/4 yr course plan Changing majors SN/C a course And much more! How do I book an advisor appointment?               You can book an appo...

 Hello Highlanders! Although this fall quarter will be virtual and unlike any other time, the CNAS Scholars program is a great program for student success! This program consists of CNAS staff, faculty, and undergraduate student staff that are ready to help guide and enhance your experience at UC Riverside. Students who participate in the program are on track to follow their pursuits in STEM, including healthcare and biotechnology through various disciplines and the intellectual rigor involved.  Here are some great resources provided by the CNAS Scholars program ( cnasscholars@ucr.edu  or   cnasscholars.ucr.edu ): The Peer Mentor program is a group of hardworking, motivated, and successful students who have gone through the ropes of the Learning Community (LC) and finding different opportunities such as research and student organizations; they are here to help guide individual LC students to make the most of their time at UC Riverside and ease any possible obsta...

With spring quarter coming to an end and summer right around the corner, are you still uncertain of how to spend the next couple of months off? If so, take a look and apply for a summer program with the Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) !  KGI is one of the members of The Claremont Colleges and through innovative entrepreneurial approaches and connections with industry, KGI provides opportunities and pathways for students to become leaders within healthcare and the applied life sciences. For 2020, all of KGI summer programs are being offered virtually, with most are free to attend! Whether you are looking for a virtual summer research opportunity, interested in exploring health professions, or wanting to learn more about bioscience, biotechnology, and the relations they have with business, technology, and healthcare, there is an opportunity that will best fit with your interests. In addition to gaining exposure to your interests and expanding your network through the opportunity of co...

As we continue to persist through the unprecedented challenges, UCR remains committed to providing students with the assistance and resources to better help them navigate through these trying times. Help@UCR is a program that provides resources to students who unfortunately deal with issues relating but not limited to bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment, and student misconduct. The program serves as a bridge that connects students to the specific resources and contacts for their situation.   Help@UCR is a great resource if you have dealt with or are undergoing various difficulties in life. As one of the most diverse college campuses with respect as a core value, UCR encourages students to be proactive regarding various topics such as bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination. There are various departments and professionals that are available to help and assist you through these types of problems.  For example, the UCR CARE office provides confidential resou...

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,...