<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div>Dear English Majors,</div><div><br></div><div>Welcome to a new academic year! I am so excited to kick off another year with you here at UCR. Whether this is your first quarter on campus or your final stretch toward graduation, the Department of English is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s make this year one to remember! 🎉</div><div><br></div><div><b>🗓 New Appointment System</b></div><div><div>We launched a new appointment scheduling system to make advising more efficient! You can access the Slate Student Portal to book your advising appointment at <a href="https://succeed.ucr.edu/portal/studentsuccess">https://succeed.ucr.edu/portal/studentsuccess</a>. </div></div><div><ul><li>Slate is designed to automatically direct you to the advising center best suited to your needs, making it easier to connect and get the answers you need quickly.</li><li>No worries if you can’t make your appointment! Just be sure to cancel it. This way, another student can book the timeslot, and everyone gets the help they need.</li></ul></div><div><b>📅 Campus Events</b></div><div>A new academic year means fresh opportunities to learn, grow, and connect, both in and out of the classroom. Below are upcoming workshops that will be available this fall:</div><div><br></div><div> 🍎 TEP Credential Info Session</div><div> 🛜 <a href="https://education.ucr.edu/info-sessions">https://education.ucr.edu/info-sessions</a></div><div><ul><ul><li>Are you thinking about teaching? Attend an Info Session with the School of Education to learn more about their one-year M. Ed. and Credential program. </li></ul></ul></div><div> ⚕️ Intro to Health Professions Workshop</div><div> ⚖️ Intro to Law Workshop</div><div> 🛜 <a href="https://ppac.ucr.edu/workshops-and-events">https://ppac.ucr.edu/workshops-and-events</a></div><div><ul><ul><li>Are you curious about a legal career or a career in medicine? Don’t miss this!</li></ul></ul></div><div> 🎓 UCR Graduate Division Virtual Open House</div><div> 🛜<a href="https://apro.ucr.edu/gradopenhouse">https://apro.ucr.edu/gradopenhouse</a></div><div><ul><ul><li>It’s never too early to start preparing for your next steps! See why UCR is the ideal place for you to pursue your graduate degree.</li></ul></ul></div><div>I'm so glad to have you with us this year and can’t wait to hear about all the opportunities you’ll explore! <b>Remember, you’re not alone on this journey</b>. The Department of English is here to support you every step of the way. </div><div><br></div><div>Let’s make this an inspiring and successful year together! 💙💛🐻</div></div><div><br></div><div><b style="color:rgb(89,89,89)">Elaine Chacon </b><span style="color:rgb(89,89,89)">(she/they)</span></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:rgb(89,89,89);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial">Undergraduate Academic Advisor</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:rgb(89,89,89)">Office:</span><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">
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