[Sa-staff] April Events & Reminders

[Selina Hernandez]

Hey Highlanders,

April is blooming with exciting opportunities! We’re thrilled to share some
upcoming events just for R'Staff that you won’t want to miss. 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!

Empowering Your Growth: A Guide to UCR Extension Resources with Marie C.
Martin, Ph.D. (4/14)

Join Marie C. Martin, Ph.D., to learn all about UCR Extension. Whether you
are looking to advance your own career or want to learn about programs for
your children, this session
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/empowering-your-growth-a-guide-to-ucr-extension-resources-with-marie-c-martin-phd?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*wo7nsb*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzU4NTE3MDYkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3MDIxJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ0NjY0NzYuQ2owS0NRandqNDdPQmhDbUFSSXNBRjV3VUVHZFd2Wk13LWU1RG41blZfMmNRMGhaaTJMYkVZdm8xREV0R0JWN21TZnNkSUx0ZEl0WXdhOGFBckFLRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTc0NjkxMDUzLjE3NzAzMjE3ODA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzU4NTE3MDckbzk3JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3MDIxJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..>
will
provide you with all the information you need.

UCR Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo (4/17)

Join Staff Assembly’s volunteer Laura Cantrell and other members of the
Staff Assembly Executive Board for monthly Virtual Bingo
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/staff-assembly-virtual-bingo-9505?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*c03vdl*_ga*MTYxMzI0MDk5LjE3NDY1NTIxNDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3Njg1OTQ4MTMkbzQ0JGcxJHQxNzY4NTk2MTgwJGo0OSRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3Njg1OTQ4MTMkbzQ0JGcxJHQxNzY4NTk2MTgwJGo0OSRsMCRoMA..>!
The event will also include participants from UC Berkeley / UCDC / UCPath /
UCLA / UCRRA / UCOP / UCSB / UCSF.

2026-27’ Staff Assembly Executive Board Voting (Open 4/20 - 4/24)

Staff Assembly Board Elections for the 2026/2027 will be open from April 20
through April 24, so stay tuned for voting. Please review candidate
profiles and cast your vote by the end of the business day on Friday, April
20, 2026. For more details, visit the SA Board Elections
<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/elections>.


Thank Goodness for Staff Week (4/20 - 4/24)

Get ready to celebrate, UCR Staff! We are excited to invite you to Thank
Goodness for Staff Week
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/thank-goodness-for-staff-week-550?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*75srny*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzU4NTE3MDYkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU2NzMzJGo1NyRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ0NjY0NzYuQ2owS0NRandqNDdPQmhDbUFSSXNBRjV3VUVHZFd2Wk13LWU1RG41blZfMmNRMGhaaTJMYkVZdm8xREV0R0JWN21TZnNkSUx0ZEl0WXdhOGFBckFLRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTc0NjkxMDUzLjE3NzAzMjE3ODA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzU4NTE3MDckbzk3JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU2NzMzJGo1NyRsMCRoMA..>,
happening from April 20 to April 24, 2026! This year, we have a great
lineup of activities to express our heartfelt appreciation for your hard
work and dedication.


Join us for:

- Virtual Wellness Activities with Hung Wu, to reset your posture. (4/2 - Two
virtual sessions
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/virtual-wellness-whung-wu-thank-goodness-for-staff-week?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*13ki6os*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzU4NTE3MDYkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NDY3JGoxNyRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ0NjY0NzYuQ2owS0NRandqNDdPQmhDbUFSSXNBRjV3VUVHZFd2Wk13LWU1RG41blZfMmNRMGhaaTJMYkVZdm8xREV0R0JWN21TZnNkSUx0ZEl0WXdhOGFBckFLRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTc0NjkxMDUzLjE3NzAzMjE3ODA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzU4NTE3MDckbzk3JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NDY3JGoxNyRsMCRoMA..>
)

- Paws to Share
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/paws-to-share-thank-goodness-for-staff-week-4779?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*1ma46ln*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzU4NTE3MDYkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NDY5JGoxNSRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ0NjY0NzYuQ2owS0NRandqNDdPQmhDbUFSSXNBRjV3VUVHZFd2Wk13LWU1RG41blZfMmNRMGhaaTJMYkVZdm8xREV0R0JWN21TZnNkSUx0ZEl0WXdhOGFBckFLRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTc0NjkxMDUzLjE3NzAzMjE3ODA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzU4NTE3MDckbzk3JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NDY5JGoxNSRsMCRoMA..>,
where you can unwind with furry friends. (4/21)

- Build-a-Scotty
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/build-a-scotty-thank-goodness-for-staff-week-1430?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*ei5t2v*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzU4NTE3MDYkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NDcwJGoxNCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ0NjY0NzYuQ2owS0NRandqNDdPQmhDbUFSSXNBRjV3VUVHZFd2Wk13LWU1RG41blZfMmNRMGhaaTJMYkVZdm8xREV0R0JWN21TZnNkSUx0ZEl0WXdhOGFBckFLRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTc0NjkxMDUzLjE3NzAzMjE3ODA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzU4NTE3MDckbzk3JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NDcwJGoxNCRsMCRoMA..>
Bear,
a fun and creative experience for all. (4/22)

- Delicious Coffee and Donuts
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/coffee-donuts-thank-goodness-for-staff-week-2379?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*z5g5pm*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzU4NTE3MDYkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NDcyJGoxMiRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ0NjY0NzYuQ2owS0NRandqNDdPQmhDbUFSSXNBRjV3VUVHZFd2Wk13LWU1RG41blZfMmNRMGhaaTJMYkVZdm8xREV0R0JWN21TZnNkSUx0ZEl0WXdhOGFBckFLRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTc0NjkxMDUzLjE3NzAzMjE3ODA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzU4NTE3MDckbzk3JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NDcyJGoxMiRsMCRoMA..>
to
kickstart your day. (4/23)

- A Staff Pantry
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/ucr-staff-pantry?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*wf1n9a*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzU4NTE3MDYkbzk4JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NTM2JGo1MyRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ0NjY0NzYuQ2owS0NRandqNDdPQmhDbUFSSXNBRjV3VUVHZFd2Wk13LWU1RG41blZfMmNRMGhaaTJMYkVZdm8xREV0R0JWN21TZnNkSUx0ZEl0WXdhOGFBckFLRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTc0NjkxMDUzLjE3NzAzMjE3ODA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzU4NTE3MDckbzk3JGcxJHQxNzc1ODU3NTM2JGo1MyRsMCRoMA..>
stocked
with goodies. (4/24 - volunteers needed
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044FAFA72BABF94-63162162-staff#/>)


Get Recognized Nominations (Due by 4/30)

The Get Recognized Program is a peer recognition award designed to honor
individuals or small work groups (up to three people) who contribute to
making UC Riverside a better workplace. Do you work with someone great? Do
you have a superlative supervisor? A fantastic employee? Want them to get
the recognition that they deserve? Then nominate
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/staff-assembly-get-recognized-peer-recognition?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*rs7abj*_ga*MTYxMzI0MDk5LjE3NDY1NTIxNDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3Njg1OTQ4MTMkbzQ0JGcxJHQxNzY4NTk2MzE1JGozOSRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3Njg1OTQ4MTMkbzQ0JGcxJHQxNzY4NTk2MzE1JGozNyRsMCRoMA..>
them
for the Get Recognized peer recognition program.

Outstanding Staff Awards Nominations (Due 5/15)

The Outstanding Staff Awards
<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/outstanding-staff-awards> are presented
annually to recognize excellence across five distinct categories, ranging
from the Tartan Soul Award, Staff Who Make a Difference Award, People
Helping People Award, Diversity Award, and the Mary Johnson Outstanding
Retiree Award. All staff members are eligible for recognition and are
encouraged to nominate their colleagues for making a meaningful impact
within the community.
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