<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Hello Highlanders,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span style="background-color:transparent"><br></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span style="background-color:transparent">As we wrap up October, a few exciting events and important deadlines are just around the corner. Please review the upcoming dates below so you don't miss out!</span></div><br><b>☕🍩👻 Ghosts, Grinds & Good Times (Tomorrow, 10/28)</b><br>Just one day away! Float over to Hinderaker Courtyard between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM for <a href="http://google.com/url?q=https://events.ucr.edu/event/ghosts-grinds-good-times?utm_campaign%3Dwidget%26utm_medium%3Dwidget%26utm_source%3DUC%2BRiverside%26_gl%3D1*1upoga8*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NiRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MzI0OSRqNDQkbDAkaDA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NSRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MzI0OSRqNDAkbDAkaDA.&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1793130206073110&usg=AOvVaw1di0Qtm7Gog7gIMDsGt4Db">coffee, donuts, and spooky crafts</a>. Catch up with colleagues and power through your morning. Costumes are strongly encouraged, so show off your best look!<br><br>🎃 <b>Halloween Costume Contest (Due 10/30)</b><br>There are only a few days left to submit your entries and show off your Halloween spirit! The <a href="https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/staff-halloween-costume-contest?_gl=1*100hf57*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NSRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MzIzMSRqNTgkbDAkaDA.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3OTE0OTA1ODQkbzI3NiRnMSR0MTc5MTQ5MzA0NSRqNTgkbDAkaDA.">UCR Staff Assembly Costume Contest</a> runs through October 30. Enter solo or in groups to win a pizza party, swag, and gift cards! Submit your photos to <a href="mailto:staffassembly@ucr.edu">staffassembly@ucr.edu</a> by the 30th.<br><br><b>🌟 Get Recognized Nominations (Due 10/31)</b><br>Do you work with someone great? A superlative supervisor or fantastic employee? <a href="https://events.ucr.edu/event/get-recognized?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*sai177*_ga*MTAyNDUwNDk2Mi4xNzcwMjM4Mjk4*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3OTMxMjYxOTYkbzI5MyRnMSR0MTc5MzEyNjIwOCRqNDgkbDAkaDA.*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3OTMxMjYxOTYkbzI5MiRnMSR0MTc5MzEyNjIwOCRqNDgkbDAkaDA.">Nominate them for the Get Recognized Program</a>! This peer recognition award honors individuals or small work groups (up to three people) who make UC Riverside a better workplace.<br><br><b>🗳️ Midterm Election Voting (Deadline 11/3)</b><br>A quick reminder that the deadline to vote in this year’s midterm election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Whether you are a regular voter or a <a href="https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2026-midterms-voting-faq">first-time voter who might have questions</a> about how to cast your ballot, make sure you are prepared and your voice is heard!<br><br><b>❄️ Volunteer for Staff Assembly Holiday Celebration (Sign up by 11/4)</b><br>We are gearing up for our holiday celebration on December 16th and need your creativity and energy! <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUX--UPd8UTZkrI6uOGiiNyT4FR-5agtAyk9tMUPHSVQnWxw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102819682601804997744">By volunteering</a> just 1 hour per week, you’ll collaborate directly with our Director of Events, Cierra Covarrubias, and our dedicated Staff Assembly board members. Help us shape the theme, food, donation drives, and swag!<br></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Best,</div><div style="margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Selina Hernandez</b><font color="#000000"> (she/her/ella)</font><br><font color="#000000"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Co-</span>Director of Marketing & Communications</font><br><font color="#000000">UCR </font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Staff</span><font color="#000000"> </font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Assembly</span><br><i><a href="mailto:Selina.Hernandez@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><font>Selina.Hernandez@</font>ucr.edu</font></a><font color="#000000">| 951.827.0135</font></i></div><div style="margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#6fa8dc"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHYDb8eIJ$" title="https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Web</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facebook.com/ucrsa__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHeTxfV4c$" style="margin: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