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In recent weeks, Iran has experienced widespread unrest in cities throughout the country, where protests have erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini. We are deeply saddened by the death of Ms. Amini and those who have lost their lives while protesting in Iran. Last week, the ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Iranian Student Association held a memorial service for Ms. Amini.

ºÙºÙÊÓƵ is committed to upholding fundamental human rights. We affirm the dignity inherent in all of us and strive to maintain a climate of equity and justice. We stand against the use of violence, repression and discrimination.

Our thoughts are with our community members and others throughout the world who have connections to the region and who are worried about their families and loved ones. We also know that many ºÙºÙÊÓƵ students and employees are facing challenges and obstacles to communicating with family and friends in Iran and this, of course, can cause a lot of anxiety and stress.

For our community members impacted by the unrest in Iran, ºÙºÙÊÓƵ has resources available via for students and for employees.

We encourage you to reach out and support one another with compassion.

In support,

Gary S. May
Chancellor

Mary Croughan
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Jean-Pierre Delplanque
Vice Provost and Dean
Graduate Studies

David Lubarsky
Vice Chancellor
Human Health Sciences
CEO, ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Health

John Marx
Interim Vice Provost and Dean
Undergraduate Education

Pablo G. Reguerín
Vice Chancellor
Student Affairs

Joanna Regulska
Vice Provost and Dean
Global Affairs

Renetta Garrison Tull
Vice Chancellor
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Resources

For students

• You may find that talking to someone is helpful in processing everything you are going through. There are a variety of mental health resources available for students on the . Appointments are available with Counseling Services to all registered students in the U.S. For students in the School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, see also resources from the .  
• The Iranian Student Association is a registered . to connect with them and learn about how they are supporting the Iranian community. 
• ºÙºÙÊÓƵ international students: For questions about your visa, traveling outside the U.S. or other related questions, please in  within Global Affairs.
• For domestic and international students looking to find community, the Middle Eastern, North African and South Asian Student Resources office is here to support you. with the director to talk in person or over Zoom.

For faculty, staff and scholars

• The  offers confidential and cost-free assessment, counseling, consultation and referral services to all ºÙºÙÊÓƵ and ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Health faculty, staff and families. For scholars located in Davis, please call 530-752-2727 for an appointment. For scholars in Sacramento, please call 916-734-2727 for an appointment. In addition, mental health support is available in the form of 
• ºÙºÙÊÓƵ international scholars: For questions about your visa, traveling outside the U.S. or other related questions, please in  within Global Affairs.

For our local and global community

• ºÙºÙÊÓƵ has created a  to provide direct support to members of the ºÙºÙÊÓƵ community, including visiting scholars, students, faculty and their families, who have urgent and immediate financial needs related to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and other circumstances beyond their control.
• ºÙºÙÊÓƵ continues to encourage students and professionals to use â€” situated within Global Affairs — to safeguard academic documents, diplomas, transcripts, professional certificates and credentials and other sensitive materials from loss.