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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>PLEASE
SHARE THIS MESSAGE BROADLY WITH THOSE IN YOUR UNIT WHO MANAGE AND ADMINISTER STATE
CONTRACTS<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The
State is continuing to suspend contracts in response to the issuance of the Governor&#8217;s
Executive Order (S-09-08).&nbsp; The Office of Research has learned that Caltrans
mailed their suspension notices on Friday, August 8.&nbsp; We anticipate receiving
the Caltrans notices early this week, which will increase the total number of suspended
contracts to 24.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>In
an effort to keep PIs and departments informed about the actions taken by the
State as a result of S-09-08, and to help answer some of the more frequently
asked questions regarding suspended contracts, the Office of Research has developed
FAQs and posted them to its website.&nbsp; In addition, it has posted a list of
suspended contracts so that departments and colleges may verify if any of their
contracts have been suspended.&nbsp; We intend to add to the FAQs over time and
will alert our clients via this list serve when new questions and answers have
been posted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The
FAQ may be accessed by clicking on the Frequently Asked Questions link on the
Sponsored Programs homepage (<a href="http://or.ucr.edu/SP/index.aspx">http://or.ucr.edu/SP/index.aspx</a>).
&nbsp;FAQs regarding State contract suspensions appear at the top of the
list.&nbsp; The list of suspended State contracts may also be access from the
Sponsored Programs homepage by clicking on the Suspended State Contracts link.&nbsp;
The list is provided as an Excel file.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If
you have any questions regarding State contract suspensions, please direct them
to me or the <a href="http://or.ucr.edu/home/Staff.aspx?t=3">Contract and Grant
Officer assigned to your unit</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Bruce&nbsp;Morgan<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Office of Research<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>x25535 - Front Office</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>x22205 - Direct Line</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>x24483 - Fax</span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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