[Sa-staff] Staff Assembly Upcoming Events - December

Tue Dec 1 13:53:05 PST 2020

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Letter from Dennis McIver, Staff Assembly President

Greetings,
As we conclude the year 2020, I have reflected quite a lot on the past year. In many ways, the last twelve months marks a distinct difference in how we work, how we lead and how we educate on campus. I continue to be deeply impressed with UCR's ability to maintain its level of service in uncertain and stressful times.
In consideration of this, I'm pleased to say the Staff Assembly Executive Board has been no different. Over the past six months, the Executive Board has collectively done remarkable work in maintaining its support efforts, while using these unique circumstances to create new ones. I'd like to share a summary of Staff Assembly's accomplishments.

  1.  Amended our recurring communications to a more user friendly and purposeful format
  2.  Created monthly programming in professional development
  3.  Gave critical support to the creation of a new mentoring program for staff members
  4.  Spoke to campus and system level entities including the Chancellor, CUCSA Executive Board, Staff Advisor to the Regents and UC Regent Janet Reilly
  5.  Answered the call to serve on campus level committees
  6.  Completed Staff Assembly's first Virtual 5k
  7.  Shifted traditional events including our costume contest and Get Recognized to an online format
  8.  Successfully held a fall general meeting (with more than 400 participants!)
  9.  Created new monthly events including Virtual Bingo (which services three UC locations) and Pictionary
  10. Created a book club for those interested in the work of antiracism
  11. Began establishing new partnerships on and off campus with groups such as the UCR Retiree Association
  12. Advocated for UCR before the Board of Regents
Although 2020 has presented its own unique challenges, I couldn't be any more pleased with the efforts of the Executive Board to continue uplifting and empowering UCR's staff. I am beyond proud of each Board member and am sure their thankless work will continue over the rest of the academic year.
On behalf of the Staff Assembly Executive Board, I hope that you have a wonderful rest of the year and look forward to continue serving you in 2021.

NOVEMBER RECAPS

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Get Recognized Award Winners

Staff Assembly held its monthly Get Recognized Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 19, 2020 to celebrate our October 2020 winners. Make sure you send a kind email or kudos to those recognized!

*              Robin Hungerford - Dining & Hospitality Services

*              Linda Aguilera - Housing Services

*              Darlene Sanchez -  Housing Services

*              Kerri Medill -  Housing Services
To nominate an outstanding coworker or group, complete the form, here<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JE5HiF31A7ZK1T>.
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Staff Assembly Lunch & Learn: Be Kind to Yourself

Staff Assembly held a special Learn & Learn to help minimize stress, improve your health and wellness, and make better food choices during the holidays. The work shop also included:

*         Healthy holiday recipes and menus

*         Gratitude-building exercises

*         How to stay active with light movement

If you missed this Lunch & Learn, be sure to view the video through the UC Learning Center<https://uc.sumtotal.host/Core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=https:%2F%2Fuc.sumtotal.host%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%3FUserMode%3D0%26ActivityId%3D433852%26ClassUnderStruct%3DFalse%26CallerUrl%3D%2Flearning%2Flearner%2FHome%2FGoToPortal%3Fkey%3D0%26SearchCallerURL%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fuc.sumtotal.host%252Fcore%252FsearchRedirect%253FViewType%253DList%2526SearchText%253Dlunch%25252520and%25252520learn%2526startRow%253D0%26SearchCallerID%3D2>.

Upcoming December Events

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Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday! Staff Assembly is participating in Giving Tuesday and as an organization led and managed by UCR staff, every donation will be used to keep UCR's staff empowered.

Staff Assembly President Dennis McIver has agreed to offer the spectacle of public embarrassment as an awkwardly entertaining way to thank you for your generosity.
*         $500 - Dennis gets doused with an ice bucket
*         $1000 - Dennis sings all of the words to Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All" --- while getting doused with another ice bucket
*         $1500 - Dennis performs a puppet show version of his favorite "Star Trek" episode
*         $2000 - Dennis begins every work email and Zoom call for a week by saying, "Top of the Mornin' to You!"
*         $2500 - Dennis prank calls Chancellor Wilcox while posing as "Fleniss ShmicIver" and asks if the chancellor's refrigerator is running
*         $3000 - Dennis eats the Carolina Reaper chip (the spiciest chip in the world)
*         $3500 - Dennis takes a sledgehammer and smashes a melon of your choice (honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, pumpkin)
*         $4000 - Dennis grows his hair out and gets a "Mister T" haircut by shaving everything except the middle portion; must spend one entire workday shouting, "I pity the fool!"
*         $4500 - Dennis grows his hair out, shaves only the middle portion and looks more like Krusty the Clown; must spend one entire workday laughing like a maniacal clown
*         $5000 - All In challenge: Will do everything during Thank Goodness For Staff Week
To hear a sample of President McIver's singing "Be Prepared" from Disney's Lion King, visit the Staff Assembly Facebook page, here<https://fb.watch/26m3eHa2qI/>.
We hope you will consider donating and/or sharing the word! #GivingTueUCR<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/givingtueucr?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZX2XrCyU70Ge7yuLEQcxS3JwWTvPmzsIGh7bMEcJfbYqRMmsTLx_3TVas75GK5p7_qNjtGTsB43XBF2ycJyWAN3zaIyKWHGdWU_OTwMqd6RI_mimWUsTe0mTPBELAm82x2LIiUHfBUGH0oKbKhFgbUVJIEMQrXm89LHw3KbdWf-Qouzpqit1Fz4nDcTjk-mf4s&__tn__=*NK-R>
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CUCSA Town Hall

Thursday, December 3 | 9:00 am
Virtual Meeting

We invite you to join CUCSA (Council of UC Staff Assemblies)<https://cucsa.ucla.edu/> for a UC-wide town hall via Zoom on Thursday, December 3rd at 9:00AM.  Although CUCSA is representative of policy-covered staff, all staff across the UC system are welcome to attend.

At this town hall, you'll meet this year's delegation and learn more about our work to address some of the issues affecting staff at the UC.  We will have updates from the workgroups on their progress along with several opportunities for discussion and feedback.

This year's workgroup topics are:

*             Flexible work with an emphasis on Telecommuting

*             Staff Advocacy with an emphasis on Compensation

*             Basic Needs with an emphasis on Mental Health

CUCSA is working hard to make UC a better place for all staff, but we need your help to make it even better.

We hope you'll join us! To register, please click here<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/98565618921?pwd=QThMK1BXenhaKy9tN1hMdFA4eHFCQT09>.

Warm regards,

CUCSA Leadership

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Holiday Crafts with Staff Assembly

Monday, December 7 | 5:00 pm

Virtual Meeting

Join Co-Directors of Events Valerie and Ashley as they lead you in holiday fun! Fun for the whole family! Create your own holiday ornament or sculpture using DIY salt dough.

For salt dough recipe, click here<For%20cookie%20and%20frosting%20recipes,%20click%20here.>.

Join in the holiday fun >><https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99072625441?pwd=WVMvRnl0UnNMOVJLRXFFQlBGR2h6QT09>

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Holiday Cookie Decorating

Tuesday, December 8 | 5:00 pm

Virtual Meeting

Buy your favorite cookies or make your own! We are decorating holiday cookies with the one and only Chef Val. She'll show you decorating tips, frosting tricks and so much more. Bring the kids because this event is fun for the whole family. Feel free to bring extras to the party like sprinkles, chocolate chips, and other decorations.

For cookie and frosting recipes, click here<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/staff-assembly-holiday-recipes>.

Join the Decorating Party >><https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96659305607?pwd=VjNsRjcrMFZUY3l4NVd0Zm9EelQ3dz09&from=addon>

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Holiday Pictionary

Wednesday, December 9 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Meeting

Join Staff Assembly VP Jeff Girod in some lunchtime Holiday Pictionary! Join for the laughter and cheer for all to hear (and prizes don't hurt either!).

Join Pictionary>><https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9853753889>
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Holiday Lunchtime Trivia

Thursday, December 10 | 12:00 pm

Virtual Meeting

Join Staff Assembly President Dennis McIver in lunchtime Holiday Trivia! Test your knowledge for a chance to win prizes.

Join Lunchtime Trivia>><https://ucr.zoom.us/j/98194379115?pwd=Y05VRWlzS3c0UWwvNmNnNk5qcGFzQT09>
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Holiday Cocktail Hour

Friday, December 11 | 5:30 pm

Virtual Meeting

Spend your Friday evening filled with games, drinks and more. Chef Val will show you an easy cocktail to make at home and while you're sipping your drinks, stick around for Grand Finale Holiday Bingo led by Staff Assembly Board Member Penni Ebina.

For the cocktail recipe, click here.

Holiday Cocktail Hour Link >><https://ucr.zoom.us/j/95811099826?pwd=UXh4a1JWTFZIU0tyc2xCOXRva3RaUT09&from=addon>

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Holiday Bingo

Friday, December 11 | 12:00 pm & 6:00 pm

Virtual Meeting / The Barn

Bring your drinks and snacks from the Holiday Cocktail hour and join Staff Assembly's Director of Finance Penni Ebina and President Dennis McIver for monthly Virtual Bingo! The event will also include participants from UCPath and UCDC. Up to 20 socially distant participants may do a "Live" session at The Barn on campus. Special prizes for "Live participants and extra raffles during the games.

There will be two sessions: An Matinee session from 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Virtual Only) and the normal session from 6 to 7:30 (Virtual\Live at The Barn). To sign up, please register by December 9th!

Register for Bingo >><https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eo1AwbNVn8KVG85>
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Get Recognized Award

Thursday, December 17 | 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm

Virtual Meeting

Join Staff Assembly's Director of Involvement and Recognition Brianna Morales and the Recognition Committee to recognize this month's Get Recognized winners! The Committee will also announce a new initiative for each month.

Also, consider nominating individuals and peers for Get Recognized! The Staff Assembly Recognition Committee will review submissions and select up to two winners each month. Each month's winners will receive a gift, be featured on the Staff Assembly website, and receive campus recognition during a special session

Nominate Someone Today! https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JE5HiF31A7ZK1T

Join the Get Recognized celebration >><https://ucr.zoom.us/j/95492830963>

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events in 2021

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Book Club Relaunch

January 2021

Virtual Meetings

The Staff Assembly Book Club will be back in January! Meet with other book lovers to read the latest pick Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. For more information on the book club, contact Kathy Van Horn<mailto:katherine.kaufman at ucr.edu?subject=January%202021%20Book%20Club>.
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Staff Assembly Lunch and Learn: Hindsight is 2020

Wednesday, January 13 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Virtual Meeting

Kick off the new year by nurturing your professional development! We'll reflect on 2020, what we learned, mistakes we made, and how we can leverage these lessons for 2021.

Register Here >><mailto:https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R8f1QwCLQfSZNZX3FaavkA>

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UCR COVID-19 Employee Emergency Fund

If you have encountered a financial hardship due to COVID-19, please consider applying for the COVID-19 Employee Emergency Fund. You may learn more about the fund by visiting here<https://hr.ucr.edu/uc-riverside-covid-19-employee-emergency-fund> and may apply here<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ViqYkwczsDfjuJ>.

To make a donation to the fund, visit here<https://donate.ucr.edu/ucree>.

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Join Society '54!

For as little as $4.50 per month, you can join Society '54 and receive a decorative pin and VIP access to upcoming Staff Assembly virtual events.

More importantly, when you support Staff Assembly you are supporting the UCR Staff experience. Every dollar you give helps UCR staff.

Learn More>><https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/giving>
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