[Ucrea] Help the UCR R’Garden Grow

[Cristina Otegui]

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October 16, 2025

To:

UCRRA and UCREA Members



From:

UCR Retirees’ and Emeriti Association Leadership



Re:

Help the UCR R’Garden Grow



Dear UCRRA and UCREA Members,

The UCR Emeriti and Retirees’ Association leadership recently learned about
the launch of the R’Garden fundraising campaign. Since 2012, UCR’s R’Garden
has been a living classroom and a source of fresh produce for students,
staff, and local families — nurturing both our community and our planet. In
spring 2025, a student fee referendum to support R’Garden did not pass.
Although the Office of the Provost and the College of Natural &
Agricultural Sciences provided temporary funding to keep it running through
2025–26, operations remain limited. With your contribution, R’Garden can
continue to provide fresh produce, support the R’Pantry, and educate future
leaders in sustainability and food equity.



We welcome the emeriti and retiree community to join us in keeping the
R’Garden thriving by donating to their fundraising campaign linked below.



https://www.givecampus.com/s/9nnx92



We thank you for your attention on this matter.

Sincerely,

Andy Plumley

President

UCR Retirees’ Association



Jose Wudka

President

UCR Emeriti Association
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