[Sa-staff] Upcoming Events & Reminders

[Selina Hernandez]

Hi Highlanders,

We are currently in the midst of the winter season and approaching the
conclusion of the third week of February. Below, you will find a summary of
upcoming events and opportunities within the next two weeks that may be of
interest to you—check them out.

*Highlander Day of Service: February 20th & 21st  *

Join us for our annual Highlander Day of Service! This is a fantastic
chance for UCR students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members to
come together and give back through various service projects. Whether
you’re planting gardens or helping in community centers, there’s a project
for everyone. Times and locations vary per project. Sign-Up Here
<http://dayofservice.ucr.edu/>


*Local Project*: Organizing Donations
<https://alumnivolunteer.ucr.edu/need/detail?need_id=1182616> for Feeding
America Riverside/San Bernardino on February 20th.

Staff Memorial Garden Remembrance (2/24)

Please join us to honor the memories of UCR employees who passed away
during their tenure at UC Riverside. The ceremony will include brief
remarks from the Chancellor and the Provost. Light refreshments will be
provided. Staff Memorial Garden
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/staff-memorial-garden-remembrance?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*lz06y4*_ga*MTYxMzI0MDk5LjE3NDY1NTIxNDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3Njk0NTQ4MzMkbzYwJGcxJHQxNzY5NDU1MjYxJGo1MSRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MTc1MDAxNTgzMy4xNzY5MTk0MTkx*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3Njk0NTQ4MzMkbzYwJGcxJHQxNzY5NDU1MjYxJGo1MSRsMCRoMA..>
is located near the Geology Building, Science Lab 1, and Physics 2000.

Get Recognized Nominations (Due by 2/28)

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.


Family Fun Day (3/1)

Free and open to the public, there will be something for all ages to enjoy!
Experience Taiko drumming, dance from India, and other music and dance
workshops led by Gluck Fellows
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/family-fun-day-celebrating-30-years-of-ucr-gluck-fellows>.
Participate in multiple artmaking activities and take a peek at special
photography collection objects. Enjoy food, community, and art to celebrate
30 years of Gluck at UC Riverside!


Staff Pantry (3/6)

FREE non-perishable food items available
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/ucr-staff-pantry?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*snnhea*_ga*MTYxMzI0MDk5LjE3NDY1NTIxNDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3Njg1OTQ4MTMkbzQ0JGcwJHQxNzY4NTk0ODI0JGo0OSRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3Njg1OTQ4MTMkbzQ0JGcwJHQxNzY4NTk0ODI0JGo0OSRsMCRoMA..>
to all UCR Staff, please bring your own bag to carry items, and park in
designated parking lots. We are also seeking volunteers
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044FAFA72BABF94-62313899-staff#/> to
assist with assembling the day before, setting up, and distributing on the
day of the event.


We’re Fundraising (closes 3/20)
Our spring virtual See’s Candies shop
<https://www.yumraising.com/store/spring-2026-ucr-staff-assembly-15e1/KelJon1006>
is now open for business! Every purchase helps Staff Assembly. Enjoy a
sweet treat and support a great cause.

Best,
*Selina Hernandez* (she/her/ella)
Director of Marketing & Communications
UCR Staff Assembly
*Selina.Hernandez at ucr.edu <Selina.Hernandez at ucr.edu>| 951.827.0135*
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