[Students] ASUCR UPDATE - Get Involved!

[Laurie Sinclair]

ASUCR HAS A FREE LEGAL CLINIC!

Hello Highlanders,
Did you know that ASUCR has a FREE Legal Clinic with volunteer attorneys who can provide advice for your legal issues?  Reasons students may have to contact our Legal Clinic include:

Auto Accidents
Roommate, Landlord and Security Deposit Issues
Noise Violations from the Police
Alcohol related citations or arrests
Child custody, divorce or child support
Bankruptcy and credit cards

You must be a currently enrolled student to receive services.  For more information, visit our Legal Clinic website https://asucr.ucr.edu/services/legal and click on the blue tab that says, “Contact one of our attorneys.”

Associated Students Legal Clinic
asucr at ucr.edu<mailto:asucr at ucr.edu>



JOIN US AT THE ASUCR EXECUTIVE CABINET ELECTIONS CONVENTION – WIN PRIZES!
Hey Highlanders,

Happy Elections season! We hope you all enjoyed the Legislative Convention as much as we did. Before Voting Week begins, the Elections Committee is hosting an EXECUTIVE CONVENTION (Thursday, April 15 from 7-9pm) where you can chat directly with candidates running to represent you as an Executive Branch member in ASUCR! We will be giving away (20) $125 gift cards to those who attend, so be sure to register<https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsdOytqzsjE9P99MbIrWZ0-Gw3a8zDNaSC>. For more details, check out our Instagram (@asucr_elections). We can't wait to see you all there!

ALSO, if you attended last week's convention AND you attend the upcoming convention, you will be entered into a special bonus giveaway for (10) $100 gift cards for attending both events!

Lama Yassine (She/Her)
2020-2021 ASUCR Elections Director
asucrelections at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrelections at ucr.edu>



JOIN US AT THIS WEEK’S ASUCR SENATE/STATE OF THE ASSOCIATION MEETING:
Hello, Highlanders!
We will be having our first SOTA today at 6:30 pm. To access the zoom link, agendas, legislations, finance hearing minutes, and public forum/comment form click on the link below! If you are not able to attend, don't worry the Senate Meetings are recorded and attached to the link below as well!  I hope to see you all there! Have a great week 3 and good luck with midterms!
The Office of the Executive Vice President Link<https://linktr.ee/asucrevp/>

Best Regards,

Natalie Hernandez
Executive Vice President (She/Her)

asucrevp at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrevp at ucr.edu>




STUDENT CONVERSATIONS AND GROUP CHATS SURVEY – WIN GIFT CARDS!!!

Hello Highlanders!

The Student Voice Committee (SVC) will be raffling off Gift Cards to Amazon and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!!!!

All you need to do is complete a short survey sharing your thoughts about your experience with using Group Chats and what improvements you hope to see in Group Chat usage moving forward.
In addition to completing the survey and choosing to participate in the raffle, there will be an opportunity to be a part of an additional personalized case study associated with the survey. The purpose of the case study will be to gather information on your experiences with Group Chat services ever since course instruction shifted to being remote and how you personally view Group Chat usage.

The goal of this survey is to get an understanding of how students perceive Group Chats and of any issues or concerns students may have that stem from having to rely on them, especially during remote instruction where student support services had to shift operations to being remote and students had to learn how to adapt to these changes.

We strongly encourage you to complete this survey, regardless of whether or not you use and/or rely on Group Chats as we are simply looking to find out the effects of Group Chats on Student Conversations and how we can mitigate Group Chat usage to ensure that students have the platform to express their thoughts and opinions on topics that concern them while being responsible.

Your feedback in this survey is important to helping us understand how UCR can best address the role of Group Chats moving forward as in-person instruction is set to return this Fall in order to ensure that all UCR students are able to have the successful educational experience they aspire to have while at UCR.
The link to the survey can be found right here: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ah4ViQESAoynzxk.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at asucrsvc at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrsvc at ucr.edu>.

Best regards,

Mark Hanin
Vice-Chair of Student Voice Committee
asucrsvc at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrsvc at ucr.edu>



UCR COMMUNICATION SERVICES PLATFORMS GOOGLE FORM - WIN GIFT CARDS!!!

Hello Highlanders!

My name is Mark Hanin and I am the Vice-Chair of the Student Voice Committee (SVC).

Ever since course instruction has shifted to being remote over the last year, many UCR students have come to rely on and utilize many different communication services platforms to address their concerns or to simply reach out to other individuals. From Zoom to Discord to GroupMe and many other platforms, UCR students have become more comfortable and adjusted to understanding how to utilize such platforms.

With in-person instruction expected to return this Fall, many changes in communication services are expected to follow. That is why allowing for UCR students like yourself to explain what worked best for you while course instruction was remote for a little over a year will allow UCR to best understand which communication services to retain come this Fall.

With that, you are highly encouraged to complete the following Google Form indicating which communication services platform(s) you prefer for the different kinds of inquiries and concerns you may have as a UCR student.

The link to the Google Form can be found right here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1LgMR-ka3PSW_x5JojhIxEorju1hjauAkwcSYJ4p7GA1hrQ/viewform.

Completion of this Google Form earns you one additional entry as part of our raffle for Gift Cards to Amazon and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts under the Student Conversations and Group Chats Survey.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at asucrsvc at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrsvc at ucr.edu>.

Best regards,

Mark Hanin
Vice-Chair of Student Voice Committee
asucrsvc at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrsvc at ucr.edu>



ACADEMIC ADVISING SURVEY - WIN GIFT CARDS!!!! (Final Reminder):

Hello Highlanders!

The Student Voice Committee (SVC) will be raffling off Gift Cards to Amazon!!!!

All you need to do is complete a short survey sharing your thoughts about how your experience with your academic advisor(s) has been throughout your time at UCR, in-person and/or remotely, from scheduling appointments all the way to receiving guidance from your advisor(s) and acting upon it.

Your feedback in this survey will be very important to ensuring that you and fellow students like yourself can gain the most out of their academic advising experience while at UCR, especially as in-person instruction returns this Fall.

As a kind reminder, please make sure to complete the survey by TONIGHT, April 14th, at 11:59 PM PDT in order to get your name in the raffle on time.

The link to the survey can be found right here: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TFK6B1C72R4vk2.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at asucrsvc at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrsvc at ucr.edu>.

Best regards,

Mark Hanin
Vice-Chair of Student Voice Committee
asucrsvc at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrsvc at ucr.edu>



APPLY TO THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMMITTEE:
Hello Highlanders,
Happy week 3! The International Student Committee under the Personnel Director is currently recruiting undergraduate students to fill in staff positions for Spring 2021. The committee focuses on advocacy, representation, and inclusion for International Students on all campus-wide activities. This is a good opportunity for students who want to get a head start on campus advocacy and involvement before the start of the new school year.

The application with descriptions and information of all the positions can be found in the link below: https://forms.gle/HrD1dbgCG8wRPrG86 <https://forms.gle/HrD1dbgCG8wRPrG86>



The deadline to apply is April 18th, 2021 at 11:59 PM



If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please email asucrcommittees at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrcommittees at ucr.edu>



Cristina Chen

Chair Director of International Student Committee



GCAP GIVE AWAYS – GET INVOLVED!

Hi Highlanders! Make sure you are following GCAP (Green Campus Action) on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/gcapucr/> to be up to date on our giveaways!
Starting April 19, 2021, GCAP will be giving away nearly $20,000 in sustainable and eco-friendly products for undergraduate students to encourage a sustainable, ethical, and minimal-waste lifestyle.

Our Virtual Sustainability Fair will be a weeklong of giveaways and environmental education so make sure you are following us on our Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/gcapucr/> and checkout out our website<https://www.gcapucr.com> starting April 19th!

Warm regards,

Vanessa Gomez-Alvarado

ASUCR VP of Sustainability 2020-2021
Green Campus Action Plan Director
Email: asucrgcap at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrgcap at ucr.edu>




ATTENTION TRANSFER/NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS – YOU’RE INVITED:



Speed Getting-to-Know-You Event!

ZOOM ID: 942 1830 9741



ASUCR’s Transfer & Non-Traditional Committee is hosting its second event this quarter on Friday, April 16th @ 6PM! This event is called “Speed Getting-to-Know-You,” a social mixer where you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with other transfers! Come join us and make sure to follow us on Instagram @tntucr to stay up-to-date!



Navigating UCR:  TNT’s Declassified UCR Survival Guide Event:

ZOOM ID: 968 4592 9881


Join us on Tuesday, April 20th @ 6PM for an informational event on how to survive UCR as a Transfer/Non-Traditional Student! We will be talking about the ins and outs of academic success and hidden gems about how to navigate UCR. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @tntucr to stay up-to-date on events, resources, and more!

Bianca Pimentel
ASUCR's Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Committee Member
asucrtransfer at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrtransfer at ucr.edu>




STUDENT SERVICE FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION EXTENDED!


Do you want to have a say in where your student fees are allocated every year? If so, consider joining the Student Service Fee Advisory Committee known as SSFAC. SSFAC advises the chancellor on the allocation of the system-wide mandatory fee charged to all registered students every year.


SSFAC is recruiting both undergraduate and graduate student committee members for next school year. Committee members are expected to attend regularly scheduled weekly meetings (stipend included). More information regarding the committee can be found on our website ssfac.ucr.edu<https://ssfac.ucr.edu/> or our bylaws linked here.<https://ssfac.ucr.edu/about/what-is-ssfac>


If you are interested in applying, visit our application linked below. The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, April 23rd. If you have any questions regarding the committee or application process, feel free to email the SSFAC Chair at ssfac at ucr.edu<mailto:ssfac at ucr.edu>


Application Link: https://forms.gle/5aFX5fgZEEGg21fH7


Best regards,


Julian Brambila

UCR SSFAC Chair

ssfac at ucr.edu<mailto:asucrinternal at ucr.edu>



Associated Students, UC Riverside
202 Highlander Union (HUB)
900 University Avenue
Riverside, CA. 92521
951-827-3621
www.asucr.ucr.edu





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