UCR Staff Assembly

The Get Recognized Award program has concluded for the 2023-2024 academic year. We will begin accepting nominations for this recognition program on September 1st!

Now for the exciting news, let’s announce our Spring 2024 winners:

Allan Crosthwaite – Campus Business Services – Shipping and Receiving
Lisa Tyson – University Relations
Fara Aidul – School of Medicine – Dept. of Social Medicine, Population, & Public Health
Erica Castillo – Student Health Services – Insurance and Billing Dept.
Daisy Rodriguez – Office of TRIO
Heather Johnson – Health, Well-being & Safety – Counseling and Psychological Services

Congratulations!!! We look forward to celebrating all of you at the Spring Get Recognized in-person ceremony next Wednesday!

To learn more about the Get Recognized Program, please visit:
https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/get-recognized

Be a mentor to first-generation in college students for the 2024-25 academic year with Residential Education's First-Generation Mentorship Program!

Residential Life is launching 2024-2025 applications for First Generation Mentorship Program (FGMP), and we are looking for mentors for FGMP’s fourth year! We’ve had incredible growth in FGMP over the past three years and many students who are enthusiastic about being a mentee, and we’re excited for a strong group of Mentors.

Our mission for FGMP is to help First-Generation students build relationships amongst themselves, faculty, and staff through mentorship while providing opportunities for personal, professional, and academic advancement. Ultimately, we want to help first-generation college students navigate their college experience while creating a safe space for students to express themselves, receive assistance to overcome their unique challenges, and prepare them for a brighter future.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please click the link to apply below.
https://tinyurl.com/2425FGMPMentor

All expectations and requirements to be a Mentor are included in the introduction of the application.

We encourage you to sign up sooner rather than later to attend one of our four Mentor Trainings: July 29, August 20, and August 28, and September 5.

Mentor Application Deadline: August 31

Please share this with any colleagues you think would be interested or a great fit as well!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelsey Shook [email protected].

Just posted! 🎉 Head over to our YouTube and pages to catch the video and photo highlights from the Spring 2024 General Meeting. 🌸🎥 Link in bio!

General Meeting Spring 2024

Representing UC Riverside at spring meeting at

Tuesday, June 11, from 2:00 to 2:40 p.m., Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Liz Watkins will provide updated information about our campus Strategic Plan. Join us to learn more about the annual update to UCR 2030. Please register for the Zoom webinar. Link in bio!

Join us this Friday at 12 noon for a Lunch and Learn hosted by Schools First Federal Credit Union! 🍽️💡 Discover essential tools for implementing and sticking to your budget. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity! Link in bio to register!

Staff & Faculty, join us to take a break with and create your own custom aromatherapy blend! Also learn more about how CARE supports staff & faculty on campus.
Thursday, June 13 from 12 - 1 PM in HUB 269

A statewide education bond that includes investments in higher education for benefits all Californians. Will you join us in urging legislators to keep investments in a priority? https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/get-involved/advocate/go-bond?p2asource=tk4

Join us Tomorrow , May 17, at 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for the UCR Staff Pantry. Walk-up only! Enjoy FREE non-perishable food items like fruit, vegetables, cereal, pasta, and more. 🍏🥦🥣 Location: Pentland Hills/RSO Roundabout. Directions: L on Linden St & R onto Pentland Way, near Lot 21

🌸 Join us on May 23rd for a much-needed Staff Spring Refresh event on the Barn outdoor patio! Let’s celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month together with games, wellness booths, sweet treats, and more. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and unwind with your amazing staff assembly board! 🌼

Please join us Wed., May 8 from 12-1 PM for our Spring Quarter General Meeting! Our speaker will be Chief Compliance Officer, Kiersten Boyce. We will also celebrate our staff service milestones, share info on our upcoming events for Spring and Summer Quarter, and take some time to celebrate our staff. This event will be hybrid, with the in-person part held in HUB 302 and the online part hosted on Zoom. REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE & LEARN MORE:
https://events.ucr.edu/event/spring-general-meeting-2024

🌟 Help us keep the Staff Pantry running smoothly! 🌟

On May 16 & 17, we need YOUR support to make it happen! We're seeking volunteers for pantry prep and running the pantry the day of.

Sign up here to lend a hand:
https://bit.ly/4bdTzSB

Your support is crucial in ensuring the success of Staff Pantry. Let's make it happen together! 💪

Spread the word and invite your friends and colleagues to join you. The more, the merrier!

Join Staff Assembly’s Director of Finance Penni Ebina and other members of the Staff Assembly Executive Board for monthly Virtual Bingo! The event will also include participants from UC Berkeley / UCDC / UCPath / UCLA / UCRRA / UCOP / UCSB / UCSF.
There will be two virtual sessions: A matinee session from 12 - 1 p.m. and the evening session from 6 - 7:30 p.m. See link in bio!

Our Thank Goodness for Staff Week is in full swing, and we're keeping the excitement going with a second event today! Join us for some revitalizing Stretch/Mobility with Hung Wu to unwind and recharge. Don't miss out – secure your spot now by registering through the link in our bio!

Join us today for the much-anticipated Build-a-Scotty event during Thank Goodness for Staff Week! 🐾 Create your own cuddly companion with colleagues, complete with a custom Staff Assembly shirt! 🎉 Supplies are limited, so be sure to arrive early! See you there at 12 p.m.! 🕛

🌹✨ Join us for a cozy morning of creativity and camaraderie during our Crochet, Crafts & Coffee event! ☕🍩 Dive into the world of crochet as we guide you through crafting your own beautiful rose. No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm! 🎨🧶 Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Vice Chancellor Gerry Bomotti, we'll have coffee and donuts to fuel your artistic endeavors. See you there! Fore more details see link in bio! 🌹✨

Join us for a paw-some event during Thank Goodness for Staff Week! 🐶 Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption will be at Staff Assembly with furry friends waiting for their forever homes. 🏡 Adoption applications available onsite, and most pets can go home the same day! Fees include microchip, spay/neuter, and more. Can't adopt? Swing by for some free cuddles! 😊 See link in bio for more details! "

Today kicks off Thank Goodness for Staff Week with a sizzle! Join us for the first event: a virtual cooking class with Chef Val on How to Meal Prep on a Budget. Let's embark on a culinary adventure together, from tasty overnight oats to sizzling fajita bowls. Don't miss out on this flavorful start to a week dedicated to YOU, our amazing staff! 🎉

VISIT THE LINK IN THE BIO TO JOIN US!

Join us Today, April 19, at 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for the UCR Staff Pantry. Walk-up only! Enjoy FREE non-perishable food items like fruit, vegetables, cereal, pasta, and more. 🍏🥦🥣 Location: Pentland Hills/RSO Roundabout. Directions: L on Linden St & R onto Pentland Way, near Lot 21

Voting ends TODAY for our 2024-2025 Executive Board positions!
Review our candidates and cast your vote before 5 p.m.

Cast your vote here: https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/elections

🌟 Help us keep the Staff Pantry running smoothly! 🌟

On April 18 & April 19, we need YOUR support to make it happen! We're seeking volunteers for pantry prep and running the pantry the day of.

Sign up here to lend a hand:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044FAFA72BABF94-48267608-staff #/

Your support is crucial in ensuring the success of Staff Pantry. Let's make it happen together! 💪

Spread the word and invite your friends and colleagues to join you. The more, the merrier!

Voting is open until Friday, April 12 for our 2024-2025 Executive Board positions!
To vote, make sure you're logged into your Google account using your UCR NetID and password.

Review our candidates and cast your vote here: https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/elections