<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Dean Elizabeth R. Dumont, Ph.D.</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:announcements@ucmerced.edu">announcements@ucmerced.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 4:42 PM<br>Subject: In Remembrance of Rita Guel<br>To: <<a href="mailto:jsexton2@ucmerced.edu">jsexton2@ucmerced.edu</a>><br></div><br><br><u></u>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(14,16,26);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Re: In Remembrance of Rita Guel</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(14,16,26);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Nov. 18, 2020</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Dear Campus Community, </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(14,16,26);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Rita Guel. Rita passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(14,16,26);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Our beloved friend and coworker passed away as the result of a lengthy medical illness. Rita has been a valued member of the School of Natural Sciences family and an integral part of the SNS graduate staff since 2012. She began working in the School of Natural Sciences as the Graduate Programs Assistant, where she worked tirelessly, helping graduate students and faculty navigate university life. Rita had an incredible passion for assisting others. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(14,16,26);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Her dedication to UC Merced and expert knowledge of our graduate students are just a few reasons for our university's success. On a personal level, we will always remember Rita's infectious laugh, her love for music, her love of all things related to pop culture and the fantastic stories she would bring to staff meetings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(14,16,26);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Rita was unique, a ray of hope for those who needed help, a force of perseverance, a person who others could always count on; colleagues and students highly respected her. She impacted the lives of so many people in many ways. Her love and energy will continue with us all. </span><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Our thoughts go out to her husband and children, as well as her friends and loved ones, during this sad time.</span>
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<span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(14,16,26);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">In honor of Rita, her colleagues have set up a </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c8TfZzEpBoih7Udb-t73aF76D9ikPG0tIvLcgotc6izigDKsUdflZKN5NlqZ4ssD-Ls6eF5OFkoQCZGLAp-zGDaq41kOIVZLwU2iaPxmOcBdPUgU4v6EYc_8ghiBvB2ESbJ5dT8AjNlmmQG6AJ6JaE3AxjpEJBwtyAV1OAD0FzPw2D24Wb5N5dYqsY6OBtWFb_cBBtOYmLNCfb0GwQiOyWUXmPGIMd9OgU_tOGLhx_h8OpuVE2IK9TajT----VRyiU3trUUE2Av4Me9LvPqzTl4qBo7PYPORBRl81GAHEQ2uhPmvWGrXG77dmzXGWqZW&c=XlpTTVxIlAfId5Hpgsv1XooF_HDA7VQMqv3U4G4n_GexjUmWeEvsLg==&ch=GuVyHmTguHmgUcHHN_wYd5E4xsqKcdjah6eDeTKBamy3YVGjc1s3Ww==" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,120,193);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Go Fund Me account</a><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(14,16,26);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif"> to assist Rita's family with funeral expenses. Please consider donating, as any amount will truly help her family during this difficult time. </span>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">As we begin the healing process from losing our colleague, we have scheduled virtual group and individual counseling sessions for staff members in need of support. The sessions will be provided by Jim Backlund, LCSW and clinical director at Insight EAP. Group and individual sessions schedule is listed below.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif;font-weight:bold">Friday, November 20:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Individual sessions: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Please call (559) 226-7437 or email </span><a href="mailto:insighteap@insighteap.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,120,193);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">insighteap@insighteap.com</a><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif"> to set up an individual appointment.</span>
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<span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">In addition to the group and individual sessions listed above, employees can also access services through Insight, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees can receive up to three FREE counseling sessions, regardless of their enrollment in medical plans. Employees may contact Insight EAP at 559-226-7437 or email </span><a href="mailto:insighteap@insighteap.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(0,120,193);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">insighteap@insighteap.com</a><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif"> for more information and/or to set up an appointment.</span>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Warm regards, </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Betsy Dumont, Ph.D.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(20,20,20);font-family:Book Antiqua,Palatino,Palatino Linotype,Palatino LT STD,Georgia,serif">Dean of the School of Natural Sciences</span></div>
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