On Sunday, Dec. 2, ASUCR held their last meeting of the fall quarter. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4 but was rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 2 for unknown reasons.
During the Approval of Agenda, President Pro Tempore Preeti Juturu pointed out that the Legislative Review Committee meets on Mondays to approve legislation. Juturu stated...
The free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) may become more user-friendly if a bill called the Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency (FAST) Act goes into effect. If approved by the Senate, it may redefine the financial aid process for UCR students, 87 percent of whom received financial aid in 2013.
Currently, the application hosts 108 questions — such as...
On Oct. 8, Chancellor Kim Wilcox hosted his first town hall meeting at the University Theatre to share his vision and plans for leading the university onwardwith the UCR community. He also engaged in open conversation with the public and humbly solicited advice from faculty, staff and students.
“As the new guy here, I need as much advice and orientation...
This year, the Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) hired 12 new faculty members. The college now has 135 faculty members, however, they are seeking to hire six to eight more this year.
In an interview with The Highlander, Angela Meluski, the director of marketing and communications at BCOE stated that the demand for engineers in the workplace continues to increase...
For the past three years, UCR faculty and staff have utilized an online training simulation designed to help people identify and respond to students who may be experiencing psychological distress. The software, called “At-Risk University and College Students,” was developed by Kognito, a health simulation company based in New York.
The software simulates conversations, giving the user options on...
Last week’s ASUCR meeting kicked off by calling attention to the controversy surrounding Wajeha Mahmoud’s election to the previously unfilled CNAS senatorial seat. Mahmoud was elected to fill the CNAS senatorial seat in a special election that took place on May 22. Heidi Awada, the general advocate of the ASUCR Judicial Council, claimed that a student must have attended...
To expand UC Riverside’s growing graduate division, the Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) is launching an online master of science program (MSOL) fall 2013. Announced on Jan. 28, the graduate program is aimed at improving the technical skills of professional engineers as opposed to the traditional research-based curriculum.
Kambiz Vafai, the director of the program, expressed enthusiasm about the potential...
Effective on July 1, 2022, the city council of Riverside will impose increased parking fees in Downtown Riverside, along with the elimination of some free parking areas. Residents were notified that the monthly reserve parking fee for garages will increase from $135 to $400. Previous street parking rates ranging from free to $1 will see a new fee of...
A team comprised of researchers from UC San Diego, UC Riverside and three research institutions from Puebla, Mexico gathered at UC Riverside for a two-day symposium to discuss their biomedical project titled, “Window to the Brain.” The researchers will be working together to create a transparent skull implant that will allow doctors to treat their patients in a minimally...
The ASUCR Senate meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Besides CHASS Senator Andrew Bui, CHASS Senator Lu and BCOE Senator Chloe Au, all were present. President Pro Tempore Richardson motioned to approve the agenda, which was seconded by Senator Brenden Cano. Motion passed 14-0-0. The previous Senate Meeting Minutes were approved 15-0-0.
During the...