[Sa-staff] Upcoming events & reminders

Tue Jan 20 10:51:56 PST 2026

Hello highlanders,

You've now passed the halfway point of January. Here's a quick reminder of
the upcoming events and opportunities.

*Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo (1/23)*
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.

*Call for Speakers (closes 1/31)*
We are seeking enthusiastic speakers to present at the 2026 Staff Conference.
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just getting started, we want to hear
from you! <https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/2026-staff-conference>
*Walk n' Roll 5K (1/29)*
Thursday, January 29th, 12pm-2pm Student Recreation Center (SRC) South
Indoor Track & MAC Gym This event is intended to bring the UCR community
together and raise awareness about disability, access, and inclusion. We
will have the participants walk a few laps around the indoor track and they
will have an opportunity to interact with Chancellor S. Jack Hu, Denise
Woods, Vice Chancellor for Health, Well-being & Safety (HWS), UCR PD and
SDRC staff. In collaboration with campus partners, there will be racing
bibs, t-shirts and grab-and-go snacks for the first 100 participants. Register
here
<https://recreationregistration.ucr.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=541f9c23-1e7c-4a5c-96d8-6c9dcf7c05ad>

*Sees Candies Virtual Storefront (closes 1/30)*
A purchase at See's Candies online store not only satisfies your sweet
tooth but also directly supports the Staff Assembly.

*Get Recognized Nominations (Due by 1/31)*
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.

*Black History Month Lunch n Learn (2/4)*
In honor of Black History Month this February, UCR School of Medicine
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and UCR African Student Programs invite
you to join us for a lecture by Dr. Gabrielle Pina. Gabrielle Pina, DO,
FAAP, is a Pediatric Hospitalist, Associate Program Director for LLU
Pediatrics (Residency Director for the Primary Care Track), Medical
Director of Diversify, Include, Mentor & Educate, and Co-Director of the
Health Equity, Social Justice, & Anti-Racism Thread. Lunch will be
provided. This event is open to all
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/black-history-month-lunch-and-learn>.

*Staff Pantry (2/6)*
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/60B044FAFA72BABF94-61674164-staff#/> to
assist with assembling the day before, setting up, and distributing on the
day of the event.

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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