[Sa-staff] Staff Assembly newsletter: January 2022

Thu Jan 20 13:21:01 PST 2022

Connected, protected & informed with Staff Assembly

Staff Assembly is doing our best to support you during these uncertain times. Below you’ll find COVID-related resources and other upcoming events — both in-person and virtual — to help you feel connected, protected, and informed.

UC Riverside is offering free, on-campus COVID testing appointments in 15-minute increments for both employees and their families at two locations: Pentland<https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/COVID19TestingScheduler@medsch.ucr.edu/bookings/> and Lot 26<https://book.curative.com/sites/16577#9/33.9813/-117.331>. Testing sites are open to the public in Riverside County<https://riversideca.gov/testing> and on the UCR Palm Desert campus<https://book.curative.com/sites/32445>.

Free N95 and surgical masks<https://campusreturn.ucr.edu/face-coverings> are also available to all UCR employees.

In collaboration with UCR Basic Needs, three R’Pantry for Staff events are scheduled for winter quarter on Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24 from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Pentland Hills / RSO roundabout. Free bags of groceries and R'Garden fruits/vegetables will be distributed to any UCR staff member in need. First come, first served, supplies are limited.

In collaboration with Basic Needs, we have already distributed neary 400 bags of groceries and vegetables — and 25 turkeys to UCR staff. If you would like to join us as a volunteer, please sign up here<https://tinyurl.com/staffpantryvol12>.

Save these dates for three upcoming Staff Assembly events:

  *   Winter quarter General Meeting on Wednesday, February 23<https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l-t2xRcFRAKQHb0_1uF0Ig>

  *   2021 Staff Engagement Presentation on March 8<https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vu09-jiMQEyXy_kPxgpXZw> at 11 a.m.

  *   2022 UCR Staff Conference on March 22 - 23, featuring Shola Richards<https://sholarichards.com/>, UCR Provost Elizabeth Watkins, and Chris Villanueva, the CEO of the top-ranked resume service Let’s Eat Grandma<https://www.letseatgrandma.com/>.

Everyone who registers for the 2022 Staff Conference will receive free exclusive digital access to downloadable resume templates (a $49 value). We will also raffle off 15 Resume Starter Packages<https://www.letseatgrandma.com/#packages> to attendees (a $399 value). More details to come!

Members of our executive board continue to meet regularly with campus leadership on matters related to health and safety, a return to in-person instruction, hybrid/flexible scheduling, and finding other ways we can advocate for our invaluable community of nearly 2,000 full-time staff. As always, please reach out to me or staffassembly at ucr.edu<mailto:staffassembly at ucr.edu> if there are any other ways we can help you.

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Virtually yours,

Jeff Girod

President, UCR Staff Assembly

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HIGHLIGHTS

Special events & opportunities this month

Highlander Mentor Connection: Applications due TOMORROW

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Co-sponsored by Human Resources, Staff Assembly, LEAD and AMP, the Highlander Mentor Connection (HMC)<https://hr.ucr.edu/highlander-mentor-connection> provides UCR staff with professional development through peer-to-peer mentorship. This 12-week program is open to all UCR staff, serving in the role of either a mentor or mentee.

Applications for the winter 2022 cohort will be accepted through January 21, 2022. You may also nominate mentors and mentees<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exSkWKVcv3w5Voq>.

Apply today<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6QjFfPoiuoRiScm>

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Hot Jobs: New Career Opportunities at UC Riverside

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UCR Human Resources would like to highlight these recently posted career positions.

If you’re looking to take the next steps in your career path, apply at jobs.ucr.edu<https://jobs.ucr.edu/>:

  *   Research Safety Engineer<https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=23817876&profile_id=&module=jobs>

  *   Culinary Manager, Catering<https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=23912176&profile_id=&module=jobs>

  *   Culinary Manager, Glasgow<https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=25120885&profile_id=&module=jobs>

  *   Culinary Manager, The Barn<https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=24938272&profile_id=&module=jobs>

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January 2022

Upcoming Events

Follow Staff Assembly<https://events.ucr.edu/group/staff_assembly> on events.ucr.edu<https://events.ucr.edu/> to be the first to know about new events.

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UCR Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo

Friday, Jan. 21 | Noon & 6 p.m.

Virtual meeting

Join Staff Assembly’s Director of Finance Penni Ebina and Past President Dennis McIver for monthly Virtual Bingo! The event will also include participants from UCDC / UCPath / UCLA / UCRRA / UCOP / UCSB / UCSF / UC Berkeley.

There will be two virtual sessions: A matinee session from Noon - 1 p.m. and the evening session from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Deadline to register: Thursday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m.<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PtN2qzli7HUjvn>

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Virtual New Staff Orientation (NSO)

Tuesday, Jan. 25 | 9 a.m. - Noon

Virtual meeting via Zoom

As a new UCR employee, you are now part of what makes this University so great – the people! The more you know about UCR, the more you will benefit from the many opportunities available. To manage your registration, please log in to the UC Learning Center (LMS)<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=https:%2F%2Fuc.sumtotal.host%2Flearning%2Fapp%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FUserMode%3D0%26ActivityId%3D30004%26ClassUnderStruct%3DFalse%26CallerUrl%3D%2Flearning%2Flearner%2FHome%2FGoToPortal%3Fkey%3D0%26SearchCallerURL%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fuc.sumtotal.host%252Fcore%252FsearchRedirect%253FViewType%253DList%2526SearchText%253Dnew%25252520staff%25252520orientation%2526startRow%253D0%26SearchCallerID%3D2>. Ask your supervisor for assistance with getting registered.

Learn more<https://hr.ucr.edu/talent-acquisition/ucr-staff-orientation>

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UCR Staff Scholars

Wednesday, Jan. 26 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Virtual meeting via Zoom

Are you considering returning to school but don't know where to begin? Are you pursuing a degree of some kind while juggling your job? Did you complete your studies while working and find yourself eager to share your lessons? Then join the UCR Staff Scholars, a new Staff Assembly initiative that connects staff members balancing their careers with higher learning.

Join Us!<https://bit.ly/3z6HD1U>

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Get Recognized Awards

Thursday, Jan. 27, noon - 12:15 p.m.

Virtual meeting via Zoom<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/95492830963>

Consider nominating your peers for next month’s Get Recognized Awards! The committee selects up to two winners each month. Winners receive a gift, are featured on the Staff Assembly website, and receive campus recognition during a special session.

Next nominations due: Jan. 31<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/get-recognized-nomination-form>

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Pop-up Pantry for UCR Staff

Thursday, Jan. 27 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Pentland Hills / RSO Roundabout

WALK-UP AND DRIVE THRU. Fruit • Vegetables • Cereal • Pasta & More! FREE non-perishable food items available to all UCR Staff. Limited to 100 staff on a first-come basis. Directions: Turn left on Linden Street and right onto Pentland Way. Near Lot 21.

More info<https://events.ucr.edu/event/ucr_staff_pantry_3940#.YeC8cljMIjg>

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Pursuing Your Educational Goals with Dennis McIver, Staff Scholars

Wednesday, Feb. 16 | Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Virtual meeting via Zoom

Explore different support mechanisms and opportunities that may help as you pursue furthering your educational goals while juggling work, and life as we know it. We will hear from Dennis McIver about our Staff Scholars, and discuss potential benefits available to you as a staff member.

Sign up today<https://events.ucr.edu/event/lunch_and_learn_pursuing_your_educational_goals_with_dennis_mciver_staff_scholars#.Yeivu1jMIjh>

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Winter Quarter General Meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 23

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Save the date for the winter quarter Staff Assembly General Meeting on Weds., Feb. 23, 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Guest presenters include:

  *   Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Elizabeth Watkins

  *   Lela Dennis, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

Tune in on 2/23!<https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l-t2xRcFRAKQHb0_1uF0Ig>

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