<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Hey Highlanders,</div><br><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(14,16,26)">It’s time to put the spotlight on R'Staff!</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(14,16,26)"><br></span></div><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">We are thrilled to officially invite you to </span><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://events.ucr.edu/event/thank-goodness-for-staff-week-550?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*1a5839c*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzYzMDM5OTckbzExMCRnMSR0MTc3NjMwNDM5MyRqNTMkbDAkaDA.*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ0NjY0NzYuQ2owS0NRandqNDdPQmhDbUFSSXNBRjV3VUVHZFd2Wk13LWU1RG41blZfMmNRMGhaaTJMYkVZdm8xREV0R0JWN21TZnNkSUx0ZEl0WXdhOGFBckFLRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*OTc0NjkxMDUzLjE3NzAzMjE3ODA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzYzMDM5OTckbzEwOSRnMSR0MTc3NjMwNDM5MyRqNTMkbDAkaDA.">Thank Goodness for Staff (TGFS) Week</a></span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">, </span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">happening</span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> from </span><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">April 20 to </span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">April</span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> 24, 2026</span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">.</span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> This week is all about celebrating your incredible hard work, dedication, and the vital role you play at UC Riverside. Mark your calendars for these exciting highlights:</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></p><ul style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Monday, April 20 | <a href="https://events.ucr.edu/event/virtual-wellness-whung-wu-thank-goodness-for-staff-week">Virtual Wellness Sessions</a>:</span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> Reset and recharge! Join Hung Wu for two virtual wellness sessions focused on posture reset to help you feel your best.</span></li></ul><div><font color="#0e101a"><br></font></div><ul style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Tuesday, April 21<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"> at INTS 109</span> | <a href="https://events.ucr.edu/event/paws-to-share-thank-goodness-for-staff-week-4779">Paws to Share</a>:</span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> Unwind and de-stress with some furry friends! Whether you want a quick cuddle or are looking to adopt a new family member, this is the place to be.</span></li></ul><div><font color="#0e101a"><br></font></div><ul style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Wednesday, April 22,<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"> at the SOM Courtyard</span> | <a href="https://events.ucr.edu/event/build-a-scotty-thank-goodness-for-staff-week-1430">Build-a-Scotty Bear</a>:</span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> Let your creativity shine! Join us for a fun, hands-on experience as we build our very own Highland bears and donkeys.<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"> <i>While supplies last. </i></span></span></li></ul><div><font color="#0e101a"><br></font></div><ul style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;marg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