[Sa-staff] Staff Assembly Newsletter & Events: September 2022

Wed Sep 7 10:11:20 PDT 2022

Letter from the Staff Assembly President

Community Partner Fair

Fall quarter is around the corner and we are giving you more ways to reconnect. On September 14, we’re excited to have our first in-person Community Partner Fair<https://insideucr.ucr.edu/stories/2022/09/06/fun-and-prizes-community-partner-fair> since 2019! We’ll be joined by a variety of vendors, both internal campus partners as well as external businesses. There’ll be plenty of giveaways and cool stuff to win, too, so mark your calendars and make it a point to come and visit us! Prizes include:

  *   10-pack parking pass for Blue lots (two available)

  *   Quarterly Blue lot parking pass (one available)

  *   Staff ID card / R'Card (six available)

  *   Tickets to the fall performance of Cabaret <https://events.ucr.edu/event/cabaret#.YwVSDXbMJ3i> by the UCR Department of Theatre, Film & Digital Production (three pairs available)

  *   Tickets to any film showing at UCR ARTS,<https://ucrarts.ucr.edu/films/> good from August 2022 to August 2023 (three pairs available)

  *   UCR Dining gift cards

  *   UCR Athletics All Sports pass ($75 value, five available)

  *   FREE flu shots (first come, first served) and health screenings from UCR Health

  *   …and more!

Chancellor’s Picnic

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 8, because we’re “buying” you dessert! In partnership with the Chancellor’s office, all staff members will receive a free ice cream during the 2022 UCR Faculty and Staff picnic lunch.<https://events.ucr.edu/event/2022_chancellors_faculty_and_staff_picnic#.YwVR1XbMJ3h>

CUCSA Newsletter

The Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) consists of more than a dozen Staff Assemblies throughout the University of California system. Recently, CUCSA debuted its latest systemwide newsletter<https://mailchi.mp/a20622c5e0b9/cucsa-corner-debut-issue>, introducing their Executive Board as well as sharing upcoming events. Shout-out to Dennis McIver<https://cucsa.ucla.edu/dennismciver/>, a Financial Services Analyst II at UC Riverside with nearly seven years of UC service, who took office as CUCSA Chair on July 1. Dennis is also a Past President of Staff Assembly and we thank him for his continued service.

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Virtually yours,

Agam Patel

President, UCR Staff Assembly

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HIGHLIGHTS

Special events, news & opportunities this month

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Chancellor’s Picnic for UCR Staff & Faculty: Sept. 8

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Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox invites all UCR faculty, staff and non-academic senate employees to attend a free picnic lunch and social gathering to kick-off the new academic year.

Staff Assembly will be providing dessert and sharing information about our upcoming events in the ‘22-’23 academic year. You can also sign up for our newsletter, volunteer for one of our committees, or join Society ‘54.

See you tomorrow!<https://events.ucr.edu/event/2022_chancellors_faculty_and_staff_picnic?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside#.YvZ-dOzMJgE>

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Community Partner Fair: Sept. 14 under the Rivera arches

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Please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for the first in-person Community Partner Fair (CPF) since 2019! Learn more about companies and organizations that provide products and services to UCR.

Come get a FREE flu shot* from UCR Health, enter to win a variety of door prizes from our CPF vendors, grab a FREE Kona Ice*, a FREE chair massage*, and mix and mingle in-person with your peers!

Bring your friends!<https://events.ucr.edu/event/community_partner_fair_2022?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside#.YvV6puzMJUM> Read more about it in Inside UCR<https://insideucr.ucr.edu/stories/2022/09/06/fun-and-prizes-community-partner-fair>!

*limited supply: first come, first served

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UCR Library orientation for Staff Scholars

Tuesday, Sept. 13 | 12 p.m.

In person at Orbach Library

Join us to learn about UCR Library resources that are accessible to staff! The event will also feature snacks, tours and prizes. Please note: we are limited to 50 participants. Meet us at Orbach Library at 12:00 p.m.

Advance registration required<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yHnlAnO8fr1kt8>

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Chancellor’s Making Excellence Inclusive

Certificate Program for UCR Staff and Faculty

Deadline to apply: Thursday, Sept. 15<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efDNDvsOZ9am9Jc>

An eight-month commitment, the Chancellor’s Making Excellence Inclusive certification program is now accepting applications. The program runs from Oct. 2022 to May 2023 and meets monthly on the third Thursday from 1 - 5 p.m. on Zoom. This cohort is 100% virtual.

Learn more & apply by Sept. 15<https://events.ucr.edu/event/application_now_open_-_making_excellence_inclusive_program_staff_and_faculty_diversity_certification#.Yvv0r-zMJUN>

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CUCSA Corner

Council of Staff Assemblies Fall Quarter Newsletter

The Council of UC Staff Assemblies<https://cucsa.ucla.edu/> is pleased to present CUCSA Corner. This quarterly systemwide newsletter will feature CUCSA’s current efforts, upcoming CUCSA events, and local Staff Assembly spotlights.

The debut issue of CUCSA Corner is now available!

Read it now<https://mailchi.mp/a20622c5e0b9/cucsa-corner-debut-issue>

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Compassionate Clause to continue fall quarter

Provost Watkins and VC Bomotti announced on Aug. 22 that the compassionate clause will continue to allow for exceptions to normal course delivery modes through an approval process for instructors who meet certain criteria. Similar consideration will be provided to any staff member in an equivalent situation and for whom remote work is feasible for fall quarter.

Read their full announcement<https://insideucr.ucr.edu/announcements/2022/08/22/compassionate-clause-continue-fall-quarter?utm_source=Inside+UCR+Weekly+Test&utm_campaign=d61b65a476-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_08_24_04_49&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e039f36024-d61b65a476-92866107>

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September 2022

Upcoming Events for Staff

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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Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) Town Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 14 | 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Virtual Meeting Via Zoom

The Council of UC Staff Assemblies<https://cucsa.ucla.edu/> invites you to attend its quarterly town hall which is available to all interested UC staff. Please join us to learn the delegation’s priorities for the years as well as opportunities to engage.

Register to attend<https://ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsde2vqj4vG9GRINd1xAjbZx2P0w0vvJ8z>

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You See Our Games: Faculty & Staff Edition

Friday, Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. - Midnight

Bannockburn Village J-102

Come and experience over 300 different board games that will make you stop and say, “Why have I never heard of these games before?” Meet fellow staff and faculty members! Best of all, if you don’t know how to play a game, we can help you learn.

Come out & play<https://events.ucr.edu/event/you_see_our_games_faculty_staff_edition?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside#.Yul6TuzMJQ8>

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UCR Staff Scholars

Tuesday, Sept. 20 | 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Virtual meeting via Zoom

Join UCR Staff Scholars to connect with other staff members balancing their careers with higher learning. Share experiences, insights, and inspiration, plus get resources to successfully navigate your educational journey.

Learn more & join the community!<https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XneKPKotecddt4>

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Lunch and Learn: The Pre-award Proposal Process for Contracts and Grants

Weds., Sept. 21 | Noon - 1 p.m.

Virtual meeting via Zoom

This presentation will cover many aspects of the pre-award proposal process, including: timely notification for the C&G Analyst, RFP review, internal deadline, and proposal document requirement list; plus cost share and space requirement considerations, budget development, and the final document review.

Register to attend<https://events.ucr.edu/event/pre-award-approval-process-contracts-and-grants#.Yw0ga-zMIyo>

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UCR Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo

Friday, Sept. 23 | Noon & 6 p.m.

Virtual meeting

Join Staff Assembly’s Director of Finance Penni Ebina 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 12 noon - 1 p.m. and the evening session from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Deadline to register: Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m.<https://bit.ly/bingo-ucr-22>

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(CUCSA Chats) Staff Leaders in Action: Manage and Balance Job and Leadership Responsibilities to Maximize Productivity

Wednesday, Sept. 28 | 12:05 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Please join the Council of UC Staff Assemblies<https://cucsa.ucla.edu/> for a talk on balancing staff leadership opportunities with your professional obligations. The presentation will be conducted by Aaron Bushong, CUCSA Alumni Delegate and UCR Staff Assembly Past President.

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Nominations Due for Get Recognized Awards

Friday, Sept. 30 | 5 p.m.

Online Form

It's time to nominate your colleagues and peers for Get Recognized Awards! The Staff Assembly Recognition Committee will review submissions and select up to two winners each month. Winners will receive a gift, be featured on the Staff Assembly website, and receive campus recognition at the quarterly Get Recognized ceremony.

Nominate your colleagues<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/get-recognized-nomination-form>

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Halloween Costume Contest

Oct. 1 - Nov. 1

Submit photos online

UCR Staff Assembly invites all UCR staff to participate in our annual Halloween Costume Contest! The contest is open from Friday, Oct. 1 - Monday, Nov. 1, 2022. Please review the complete contest rules and categories on the Staff Assembly website<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/staff-halloween-costume-contest> before entering.

Questions? Please email julie.salgado at ucr.edu<mailto:julie.salgado at ucr.edu>.

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Get Involved

Campus programs open to UCR staff and faculty

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UCR Choirs: Chorale & Chamber Singers

Chorale: Tues. & Thurs. 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Chamber Singers: Tues. & Thurs. 12:30 - 1:50 p.m.

Come sing with us -- UCR Choirs welcome students, staff and faculty. Visit our Interest Form at bit.ly/UCRChoirsInterestForm22-23<http://bit.ly/UCRChoirsInterestForm22-23>.  Chorale<http://bit.ly/CHOIRSInterestForm22-23> is open to all who love to sing, no audition required.  Chamber Singers<http://bit.ly/CHOIRSInterestForm22-23> requires an audition. Time accommodations are available to help with staff schedules.

Questions:  Email ruth.charloff at ucr.edu<mailto:ruth.charloff at ucr.edu>

Learn more<https://bit.ly/UCRChoirsInfo>

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UCR Orchestra

Tues. & Thurs. 4:10 - 5:50 p.m.

ARTS 157

UCR Orchestra is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Please visit our interest form at bit.ly/UCROrchInterestForm22-23<http://bit.ly/UCROrchInterestForm22-23>, or email conductor ruth.charloff at ucr.edu.  (We can sometimes accommodate partial conflict with rehearsal time if needed; email for details.)

Learn more<https://bit.ly/UCROrchAuditions22-23>

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