UCR Staff Assembly

You're Invited — please join us for our Spring quarter General Meeting!

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Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: University Theatre
Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

We hope to see you there!

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We wanted to invite you all to stop by this year's Mental Health Allies "Allies in Bloom" community fair. An event focused on bringing free and fun wellness activities and resources! Our campus partners Dr. Sarah Sawaf (CAPS) and Jesus Gomez-Manzo (The Well) have put in a lot of effort and we would love to support them.

It is taking place on Wednesday, May 13th, from 11 am - 1:30 pm at Pierce Lawn (next to the Bell Tower). It is open to all UCR students, staff, and faculty!

Join us for a milestone celebration! UC Riverside is honoring 111 years of Entomology research, education, and discovery. We are throwing a "something to buzz about" event and you are invited to join the swarm.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Location: UCR Campus - University Theatre
Cost: FREE and open to the public!

Schedule of Events:
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Bug Fest: Featuring our popular Touch-a-Bug station!
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Something to Buzz About: A special presentation on 111 years of insect discovery at UC Riverside.

Whether you're a budding scientist or just curious about our six-legged neighbors, there’s something for everyone.
RSVP Today: https://entomology.ucr.edu/entomologys-111th-celebration
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The University of California will always speak up for science, which is why we are
proud to be a sponsor of California Senate Bill 895, the California Science and Health
Research Bond Act! This legislation would mean long-term support for to meet
urgent statewide research needs in climate resilience, wildfire and water management, biomedical science, public health, and more.

Join us in urging Governor Newsom to support !

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The UCR School of Business is hosting a virtual lunch and learn on Wednesday, May 27th at 12 p.m.

Associate Director of Graduate Admissions Keith Flowers (UCR PMBA’19) will lead a session to discuss our graduate business programs, admission requirements, and funding opportunities specifically for UCR staff.

Also joining the conversation will be a panel of UCR colleagues who successfully navigated their graduate programs while working full-time; they will be on hand to share their firsthand experiences and tips for balancing professional and academic life.

We look forward to showing you the benefits of earning a graduate business degree and how it can help you take the next step in your career right here at UCR!

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Join us next Friday for Bingo, 5/15! 🎉

There will be one virtual matinee session from 12-1 PM. The deadline to register is Thurs at 5 PM.

The event will also include participants from UC Berkeley / UCDC / UCPath / UCLA / UCRRA / UCOP / UCSF (not eligible for prize)

📎Visit our events link for details

The Outstanding Staff Awards celebrate the incredible contributions of our team members each year, shining a spotlight on these categories:

Tartan Soul Award
Staff Who Make a Difference Award
People Helping People Award
Diversity Award

We invite you to nominate your colleagues who truly embody this spirit.
Deadline to submit Friday, May 15, 2026!

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Staff Pantry returns for the last one of the academic year on Friday, May 15, and we need YOUR HELP to make it happen! 💪

Sign up for one of our volunteer positions at the LINK IN OUR BIO.

May 14:
👩‍🌾Day before - Set up 2:00pm-3:00pm
Four (4) volunteer spots

May 15:
👨‍🌾Set up 11:00am-12:15pm
Four (4) volunteer spots

🥦Distribution 12:15pm-2:45pm
Five (5) volunteer spots

Even Scotty loves Build-a-Scotty

April is blooming with exciting events just for R’Staff that you won’t want to miss.

Highlanders, get ready to join us for “Thank Goodness for Staff Week,” happening from Monday, April 20th through Friday, April 24th. We can’t wait to celebrate together—mark your calendars and come join the fun!