[Sa-staff] Mid-October Reminders

[Selina Hernandez]

Hello Highlanders,


Here are a few reminders about engaging events happening in the upcoming
weeks. Set your reminders, and we hope to see you there!

UC Riverside’s inaugural Black Convocation (10/22) 🎓

Join us for UC Riverside’s inaugural Black Convocation at HUB 302 North!
Hosted by the Black Thriving Initiative and African Student Programs, this
celebration of Black excellence begins with an 11:00 AM networking mixer,
followed by a formal noon program. Register to attend
<https://forms.gle/um4BE5Vk2vKrhUsV6>.

Support: http://donate.ucr.edu/blackconvocation


Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo (10/23) 🔢

Need a midday break? Join host Laura Cantrell for Staff Assembly Virtual
Bingo! Connect with UC colleagues, get 7 chances to win prizes each month,
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.>


CUCSA All-Staff Town Hall (10/26) 🩺

All UC staff are invited to join our next All-Staff Town Hall from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This virtual event will feature a presentation from the
Benefits Programs & Strategy Team in Systemwide Human Resources, who will
provide an overview of the 2027 Open Enrollment and share updates on
important changes to this year’s benefits offerings. Register and submit
your questions in advance through the Zoom registration link
<https://ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7SIPMXAGT6CL6aYJK0VB-Q>.

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
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