The Ombuds Blog: UC Riverside Ombuds Marks Half Century

November 13, 2018

UC Riverside Ombuds Marks Half Century

The Office of the Ombuds at the University of California Riverside is celebrating its 50th anniversary. University Ombuds Andrew Larratt-Smith is inviting people to a commemorative party on December 3, 2018. There will be opening remarks by the Provost followed by a brief history of the office as well as where the office fits in currently at UCR. Items of historical importance to the office will also be on display. (UCR Events.)

Related post: University of California Riverside Appoints Ombuds; University of California Report on Protest Policies Reaffirms Role of Ombuds; University of California Report on Protest Policies Reaffirms Role of Ombuds; University of California President Endorses Ombuds Offices; University of California Protects All its Ombuds Under Updated Sexual Misconduct Policy; University of California Ombuds Update Statement of Best Practices; Robert Herschler: Former UC Riverside Ombuds.

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Andrew Larratt-Smith11/13/2018 2:07 PM
Thanks for the update Tom. The UCR Ombuds Office will actually be hosting two events on December 3rd to mark the anniversary. From 9 am to 3 pm, we will be hosting a gathering the Southern California Ombuds Group, featuring professional development sessions geared towards Ombuds. Then from 3:30 to 5 pm we will be hosting a commemoration event open to the entire campus community. Ombuds are invited to both events. Please RSVP at ombuds@ucr.edu.
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