[Sa-staff] October Reminders

[Selina Hernandez]

Hello Highlanders,


October has arrived, and we have a few reminders about engaging events
happening this month. Be sure to set your reminders, and we hope to see you
there!


Staff Assembly Fall Quarter General Meeting (10/14) 🍂

Connect with campus colleagues at the Staff Assembly Quarterly Meeting!
Hear leadership updates and celebrate Service Award honorees at the
University Theatre at 12:00 PM. Online registration required
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/fall-quarter-general-meeting?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*5abcyx*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NiRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5Mjc2MiRqNTQkbDAkaDA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NSRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5Mjc2MiRqNTQkbDAkaDA.>
for virtual attendance.

Brunch and Learn: Learn How to Save Hours on Tasks with UCR's Agentic AI
(10/15) 💻

A virtual session with Alex Chrystal, Manager of Communication & Training
in ITS, on The Grove—UCR's newly launched agentic AI platform. Grounded in
university data, The Grove empowers you to build tailored AI agents that
handle routine tasks, giving you more time for strategic, people-centered
initiatives. Registration required
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/brunch-and-learn-learn-how-to-save-hours-on-tasks-with-ucrs-agentic-ai?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*1psuwp*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NiRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MDgxMCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NSRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MDgxMCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.>
.

Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo (10/23) 🔢

Need a midday break? Join host Laura Cantrell for Staff Assembly Virtual
Bingo! Connect with UC colleagues, 7 chances to win prizes monthly, and
play to win. Register today!
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/staff-assembly-virtual-bingo-8920?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*1wd2c27*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NiRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5Mjg5MSRqNTgkbDAkaDA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NSRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5Mjg5MSRqMzQkbDAkaDA.>

Ghosts, Grinds & Good Times (10/28) ☕🍩👻

Float over to Hinderaker Courtyard between 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM for coffee,
donuts, and spooky crafts
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/ghosts-grinds-good-times?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*1upoga8*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NiRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MzI0OSRqNDQkbDAkaDA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NSRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MzI0OSRqNDAkbDAkaDA.>!
Catch up with colleagues and power through your morning. Costumes are
strongly encouraged, so show off your best look!

Halloween Costume Content (Due 10/30) 🎃

Show off your Halloween spirit! The UCR Staff Assembly Costume Contest
<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/staff-halloween-costume-contest?_gl=1*100hf57*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NSRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MzIzMSRqNTgkbDAkaDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NiRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MzA0NSRqNTgkbDAkaDA.>
is back October 1–30, 2026. Enter solo or in groups to win a pizza party,
swag, and gift cards! Submit photos to staffassembly at ucr.edu by October 30.


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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