[Sa-staff] Staff Assembly Upcoming Events - April 2021
Loretta Vandivier
loretta.vandivier at ucr.edu
Thu Apr 8 13:48:34 PDT 2021
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Statement from Staff Assembly Executive Board:
Recent events have highlighted continued racism and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Taking physical and psychological forms, these actions have caused profound harm and fear within the AAPI community and in some cases have tragically cost people their lives. Beyond this, anti-AAPI violence has had far reaching impacts within the UC community as they have intensified anguish, anxiety, and dread for staff, faculty, students and alumni alike.
The UCR Staff Assembly Executive Board stands with UCR's members of our AAPI community. We categorically condemn all acts of hatred and violence against the AAPI community and stand in solidarity with those who have been impacted by this. In addition, we fully endorse the Council of UC Staff Assemblies' statement<https://cucsa.ucla.edu/> in support of the AAPI community.
As an organization that values and adheres to UCR's Principles of Community, we believe there is no place that these acts of hostility should be tolerated. As a campus and society, we must work to dismantle racism, white supremacy and xenophobia at every opportunity.
MARCH RECAPS
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Post-COVID Town Hall with Vice Chancellor Gerry Bomotti
Staff Assembly hosted a town hall about Post-COVID return to work on March 19th at 10am, which was intended as the kick off of a campus process to discuss ideas about a post COVID-19 normal for remote work. The town hall featured Gerry Bomotti, Vice Chancellor for Planning, Budget & Administration and Tammy Few, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer. You may view the video via Facebook at this link<https://www.facebook.com/255122481861/videos/736832126943677>.
At the end of the town hall, there were many questions posed in the Q&A section of the Zoom webinar. In the time since, the outstanding questions were collected and responses have been provided, based on our current thinking about this important issue. We expect that the campus process will lead to more input and later this spring/summer we anticipate recommendations being formulated for the Provost and Chancellor. To view the questions and responses document, please access Google Drive at this link<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hyH5nbCucjSLPgpuP-xV9Ds6avX5411w/view?usp=sharing>. Please note you must log in using your UCR credentials to view the document. On the Google Sign In screen, your login credentials will be YourNetID at ucr.edu<mailto:YourNetID at ucr.edu>.
In the time since, Vice Chancellor Bomotti has agreed to hold a second town hall during the spring quarter once more information becomes available. Staff Assembly is pleased to host this town hall and will send a notification via email once a date and time has been determined.
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UCR Staff Conference
Thank you very much to those who attended the first ever UCR Staff Conference! As a collaborative venture between Staff Assembly, LEAD and Employee and Organizational Development, the conference ultimately hosted more than 500 participants over the two-day span.
For those who were unable to attend, please know we will add all recorded sessions to UCR’s Learning Management System over the next few weeks.
We look forward to building on this amazing foundation during the next conference in March 2022!
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Congratulations to the 2021-22 Staff Assembly Executive Board!
President: Jeff Girod
Vice President/President Elect: Agam Patel
Director of Communications: Melanie Ramiro
Directors of Events: Valerie Battle and Ashley Demshki
Director of Outreach: Katherine Van Horn
Director of Involvement and Recognition: Brianna Morales
Director of Professional Development: Loretta Vandivier
Director of Finance (Treasurer): Penni Ebina
Director of Administration (Secretary): Chanel Parrish
Immediate Past President: Dennis McIver
* Please note the Director of Fundraising position is currently vacant. If you are interested in filling the vacancy, please contact Jeff Girod at jeff.girod at ucr.edu<mailto:jeff.girod at ucr.edu>.
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February’s Get Recognized Award Winners
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, we celebrated our February Get Recognized Award Winners in a ceremony led by Brianna Morales, Director of Involvement and Recognition. Members from campus gathered virtually to thank last month’s recipients for their positive impact on their coworkers and dedication to their jobs.
Make sure you send a kind email or kudos to those recognized!
February’s Get Recognized Award Winners:
· Oscar Jacques - Transportation and Parking Services
· Wei "David" Dai – International Affairs
To nominate an outstanding coworker or group, complete the form here<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JE5HiF31A7ZK1T>.
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UPCOMING APRIL EVENTS
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Staff Assembly Virtual 5K
Open now - May 7, 2021
Virtual
Participants can do any physical activity, any time between March 29 - May 7, 2021, anywhere they choose. You can work out in your neighborhood, with your dog, on a treadmill, in your living room -- almost anywhere! (Please remember to adhere to all social distancing measures as required by your county.)
This event is for everyone, no matter your fitness level. It’s a fun way to get creative with your friends and family, and support UCR's Staff Assembly!
We are also pleased to announce that the 2021 Virtual 5k will be offered in collaboration with UCLA Staff Assembly <https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/> True Bruin Virtual 5k. More details will be shared with those who register for the 5k.
For more information visit the Staff Assembly Website<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/virtual-5k>.
Ready to register? Click here!<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-ucr-staff-assembly-virtual-5k-tickets-139494025385>
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Staff Assembly Crowdfunding Campaign
Open now - 4/25
In anticipation of the 2021-22 year, UCR’s Staff Assembly is holding a limited time crowdfunding campaign. We are hoping to secure 100 donors to enroll in monthly donations of $5.40 (that’s like one fancy cup of coffee for the month!).
This monthly gift will support UCR Staff in countless ways, including professional development and event programming such as Thank Goodness For Staff Week.
In response to the popularity of last December’s ice bucket video<https://www.facebook.com/255122481861/videos/2774513949433939>, Staff Assembly President Dennis McIver has agreed to restore the “Embarrass Dennis” campaign during the week of April 26th! The more donors that join, the more embarrassing videos you’ll see on our social media!
To support Staff Assembly during this campaign, please visit the Staff Assembly crowdfunding page<https://crowdfunding.ucr.edu/o/university-of-california-riverside/i/ucrcrowdfunding/s/support-ucr-staff-assembly-rjhmq4cam>.
Help us in our work to make UCR the best place for our staff.
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Staff Assembly Book Club
Every Thursday | 12:00 pm
Virtual Meetings
The Staff Assembly Book Club is back! Meet with other book lovers to read the latest book club pick Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. For more information on the book club, contact Kathy Van Horn.
Email Kathy Van Horn about the Book Club<mailto:katherine.vanhorn at ucr.edu>
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Lunchtime Trivia
Friday, April 9 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Join Staff Assembly President Dennis McIver for a fun session of Lunchtime Trivia! Test your knowledge for a chance to win prizes. Loretta Vandivier, current Staff Assembly Director of Communications and Incoming Director of Professional Development, will serve as co-host.
Learn more about Lunchtime Trivia<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/98194379115?pwd=Y05VRWlzS3c0UWwvNmNnNk5qcGFzQT09>
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Highlanders with Cubs
Tuesday, April 13 | 4:00 pm
Online Meeting
Please join us for the first meeting of Highlanders with Cubs, a meeting of UCR’s staff who are parents. Whether you are trying to work while your teenager is doing P.E. on the computer behind you, trying to have a meeting while your 5th grader is shouting numbers during a multiplication lightning round, or are constantly being zoom bombed by your toddler, you have all faced extra challenges this last year. Let’s get together and talk about it!
Every meeting will have a new main topic that we will discuss in break out rooms with parents in similar situations. At the first meeting, we will be discussing our thoughts and conflicts about our kids going back to school while we prepare to go back to campus.
No sign up necessary, open to all UCR staff.
We hope to see you there: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99411762117?pwd=N0xKYkNoczdBbkcwY2RyWDlsNWdZdz09
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Virtual Bingo
Friday, April 16 | 12 - 1:00 pm & 6 - 7:30 pm
Virtual Meeting
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\UCOP\UCSB\UCDC\UCSF.
There will be two virtual sessions: A Matinee session from 12:00 - 1:00 pm and the normal session from 6 to 7:30 . To sign up, please register by April 15th at 5:00 pm!
Register for Virtual Bingo!<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PtN2qzli7HUjvn>
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UCR Celebrates Earth Week
April 19 -April 25
UC Riverside students, faculty, staff and community will be celebrating Earth Week in a variety of ways to increase awareness and appreciate earth’s natural environment. The Office of Sustainability is working with campus departments, student organizations, the City of Riverside, Riverside County, and nonprofit organizations to celebrate the theme “Restore our Earth”. You can learn more about Earth week and register for events on our Earth Week page<https://sustainability.ucr.edu/earthweek2021>. If you have questions, please email francis.mitalo at ucr.edu<mailto:francis.mitalo at ucr.edu>.
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Facilities Services Earth Week Panel
Tuesday, April 20 | 11:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Virtual Panel
Join Facilities Services for an update on the state of energy management, recycling & refuse, and our green cleaning efforts at UCR! You may submit questions for consideration prior to the event.
Register for the panel<https://bit.ly/3uc7Id1>
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Lunch and Learn: Photo Hacks
Wednesday, April 21 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
Join a Lunch 'N Learn with UCR expert photographers Stan Lim and Omar Gonzalez and get quick tips for taking, editing, resizing and uploading photos with specific hacks in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
*If you have specific tips or advice you'd like to ask for ahead of this session, please email your questions to: agam.patel at ucr.edu<mailto:agam.patel at ucr.edu>.
Register to learn about photo hacks<https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udeuprTkpHdHogufMYfbLhLEqvjEFpisN/success?user_id=dLgeU2C6SdG5DAMNjm1n5Q&timezone_id=America%2FLos_Angeles>.
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AAPI Panel
Thursday, April 22 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online Meeting
The UCR Staff Assembly Executive Board stands with UCR's members of the AAPI community. We categorically condemn all acts of hatred and violence against the AAPI community and stand in solidarity with those who have been impacted by this. In addition, we fully endorse the Council of UC Staff Assemblies' statement<https://cucsa.ucla.edu/> in support of the AAPI community.
Learn more about the AAPI Panel<https://events.ucr.edu/event/aapi_panel#.YG9LRuhKiUk>
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Thank Goodness for Staff Week!
April 26 - April 30
Staff Assembly is pleased to announce Thank Goodness For Staff Week, a week-long celebration of UCR’s dedicated staff members. The week will include video tributes and raffles of different prizes for UCR’s Staff Members.
Current Schedule:
April 26th, 12-1: New Staff Welcome: Have you joined since March 2020? Come celebrate joining UCR and learn about ways to get engaged.
Zoom Link<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96313064724?pwd=aHJCdGdxK2tVS1hkRU13TFZOQld5dz09>
April 27th, 10:30 am-Noon: Zoom Karaoke. Bring your favorite song and a microphone as we perform together.
Zoom Link<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96313064724?pwd=aHJCdGdxK2tVS1hkRU13TFZOQld5dz09>
April 28th 12-12:45pm: Premium Edition Pictionary: Come join us for a premium edition of Pictionary! Staff Assembly Vice President Jeff Girod will be joined by celebrity drawer 4th-grader Jackson Girod who represents all of our staff working from home in inter-generational households. We will offer more prizes for Thank Goodness For Staff Week so be sure to join in and bring your family.
Zoom Link<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/9853753889>
April 29th, 12:05-12pm: March Get Recognized Ceremony. Join Staff Assembly to celebrate and give thanks to our March Get Recognized winners.
Zoom Link<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/95492830963>
April 29th, 12:30-1pm: Leader Recognition. Are you a manager or supervisor? Join Staff Assembly and LEAD as we celebrate all you do for UCR. If you’d like to pay tribute to your leader feel free to join too!
Zoom Link<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/96313064724?pwd=aHJCdGdxK2tVS1hkRU13TFZOQld5dz09>
April 30th, 12-1: Premium Virtual Bingo. Join Staff Assembly Director of Finance Penni Ebina and President McIver for a UCR only edition of virtual bingo. We will be offering special prizes for this session.
Registration Link<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X660Gqdy8eZfwi> (Register by April 28th at 5pm)
We will also host special videos and media thanking different staff throughout the week. Be sure to view our Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/ucrsa/> for more details!
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Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events in 2021
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Nominate a Group for Unsung by May 7th!
Friday, May 7 | 5:00 pm
Deadline
Would you like to nominate a large group or department on campus for recognition during the spring general meeting? If so, we are accepting nominations for Unsung, which will recognize up to two large groups during the spring general meeting. To nominate a large group, please complete the following form no later than May 7th at: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0V8lwNBnWonao1T
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Coming in Spring: Outstanding Staff Awards
The Outstanding Staff Awards are presented annually, with finalists and winners being recognized towards the end of the spring quarter. The Outstanding Staff Awards recognizes staff members in the following areas:
· Staff Who Make a Difference Award
· People Helping People Award
· Tartan Soul Award
· Diversity Award
· Volunteer of the Year Award
To learn more about the awards, please visit: https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/outstanding-staff-awards
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Staff Assembly Spring General Meeting
Friday, May 19 | 12:00 pm
Virtual Meeting
The Staff Assembly Executive Board will hold its final meeting of the 2020-21 Academic Year. Among other things, the meeting will celebrate service milestone recipients and retirees.
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Autism Educational Panel
Wednesday, May 19 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fight for Autism, an on-campus student organization at UCR dedicated to promoting inclusivity of individuals who identify on the autism spectrum is hosting the Autism Educational Panel on Wednesday, May 19th from 7-8 PM. Some their members will be presenting information regarding autism spectrum disorder, how it relates to UCR and general Riverside communities, and how to promote inclusivity in the classroom setting.
Their ultimate goal with this panel is to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for students on the spectrum. Their hope is that faculty members and other students will be able to leave the event with a greater understanding of how to interact with and accommodate for students on the spectrum.
RSVP for the Panel<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYe0CRGIHCu5laJ44AovAMe8g9-yi9VXds-fOCPAtpET6TZg/viewform>
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Also Coming in May: Community Partner Week
May 24 - 29
Staff Assembly is pleased to announce Community Partner Week, a reimagined version of the Community Partner Fair. The event will be held virtually using Whova, a web based event management software which was used for the UCR Staff Conference.
If you are a campus vendor interested in participating, please note that you are eligible to participate at a reduced rate. To sign up (FAU Required), please visit: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuR5OXakdEbYXFs.
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