[Sa-staff] Upcoming Events & Reminders

Mon Jan 26 11:26:15 PST 2026

Hey Highlanders,

Here are a variety of engaging events and activities scheduled over the
next few weeks. We highly encourage you to join us for these opportunities
to connect and have fun. We look forward to seeing you there!

*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>
.

*Thursday Night Live (1/29)*
The faculty, staff, graduate student happy hour is back for winter quarter!
Come out to The Barn
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/thursday-night-live-2372?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*yua63l*_ga*MTYxMzI0MDk5LjE3NDY1NTIxNDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3Njk0NTQ4MzMkbzYwJGcxJHQxNzY5NDU1MjU2JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MTc1MDAxNTgzMy4xNzY5MTk0MTkx*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3Njk0NTQ4MzMkbzYwJGcxJHQxNzY5NDU1MjU2JGo1NiRsMCRoMA..>
for food, drinks and conversation with your colleagues.

*See’s Candies Virtual Storefront (closes 1/30)*
A purchase at See's Candies online store
<https://www.yumraising.com/store/valentines-day-2026-ucr-staff-assembly-cb8e/KelJon1006>
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*1nazqvz*_ga*MTYxMzI0MDk5LjE3NDY1NTIxNDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3Njk0NTQ4MzMkbzYwJGcxJHQxNzY5NDU1MjU1JGo1NyRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MTc1MDAxNTgzMy4xNzY5MTk0MTkx*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3Njk0NTQ4MzMkbzYwJGcxJHQxNzY5NDU1MjU1JGo1NyRsMCRoMA..>
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
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/black-history-month-lunch-and-learn?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside>
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.

*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*1grj05x*_ga*MTYxMzI0MDk5LjE3NDY1NTIxNDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3Njk0NTQ4MzMkbzYwJGcxJHQxNzY5NDU1MjU4JGo1NCRsMCRoMA..*_gcl_au*MTc1MDAxNTgzMy4xNzY5MTk0MTkx*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3Njk0NTQ4MzMkbzYwJGcxJHQxNzY5NDU1MjU4JGo1NCRsMCRoMA..>
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.

*General Meeting  - Winter Quarter (2/11)*
Celebrate staff members who have reached milestones in their service to us
at UCR, as they will be recognized with service awards. The awards, which
are presented in five-year increments, are presented through a partnership
between the Staff Assembly and the Office of the Chancellor. Register to
attend the live Zoom
<https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GOWwDYX0QfCGr5QnrpFxIg#/registration>
or register to attend in person
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdan6OpXrECxr4l7KhkWjhj1X39vC6VpWpY35jfe2HpbJiHIQ/viewform>
for light refreshments at the School of Medicine Education II Building,
Room 205. Seating is limited to the first 125 folks.

*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.

Best,
*Selina Hernandez* (she/her/ella)
Director of Marketing & Communications
UCR Staff Assembly
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