[Students] ASUCR Newsletter for the Week of February 6th

Tue Feb 7 16:59:46 PST 2023

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP, ASUCR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Hello Highlanders!

Highlander Action Committee Applications are now open! The committee serves to promote student activism at UCR by organizing and supporting grassroots projects and initiatives. Our mission aims to create coalitions with student programs & campus organizations, as well as community nonprofits to take action on a wide range of student, community, and system-wide issues, highlighting campaigns like Racial Justice Now, SEED, and UCweVote.

We currently have two open positions (Programming Coordinator, and Social Media Coordinator). You can also become a general member and support the committee :). We meet weekly and our application can be found at: Board Member Application<https://forms.gle/6EFSUw9h88a1XBH19> / Committee Member Application<https://forms.gle/3vpodvp4CJgA9WQ66>. The deadline for executive positions: February 17th, 2023 at 11:59 pm. (THERE IS NO DEADLINE FOR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP!)

Our general meetings will be every Monday from 7PM-8PM on ZOOM LINK for HAC Weekly Meetings (will be used throughout winter quarter)<https://ucr.zoom.us/j/92440660827>

Lastly, please join our GroupMe HERE<https://web.groupme.com/join_group/87987272/xBtLrD2V> (https://web.groupme.com/join_group/87987272/xBtLrD2V) to keep in touch with all committee happenings and your fellow members! Drop a hello and brief introduction, and feel free to contact us if you need any help navigating the platform. Also, follow us on Instagram @ucrhac for all the latest updates and event notices!

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CNAS SENATORS

Hello Highlanders!

Senator Shah and Senator Choy are hosting an event in collaboration with CNAS Administration to expose students to research opportunities on campus. Take initiative and talk to professors with open labs, on-campus paid research programs, and free catering for you to enjoy! Join us by at HUB 302 North from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM this Valentine's to find your match!

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FROM THE OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

JOIN THE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE!

Hello Highlanders!

Do you see yourself representing UCR students in the nation's capitol, the State Capitol, or Riverside City Hall? You will be able to represent UCR students in all these spaces if you join the Legislative Advocacy Committee (formerly known as the Lobby Corps committee) as part of the ASUCR Office of External Affairs, no experience needed! Wel train all of our members and offer them the proper support and resources so they can be well-versed on legislative text and legislative processes. We get to meet with legislators at a local, state, and federal level, and we represent not only UCR, but students from the University of California, and our respective identities. University students should have a say in decisions and legislation that directly affects them, and by joining this committee you will be able to make impactful influences on legislators and decision making institutions. This year we are excited to announce that we will be focusing a handful of exciting campaigns revolving around housing, disability justice, divestment from the 30 meter telescope in Mauna Kea, and many more! Join our committee by using the link below! We accept applications on a rolling basis. Attendance is important, the more you attend our meetings, you will have a higher chance to be selected to lobby in person in Sacramento and/or Washington D.C. What are you waiting for? Apply today! You are also welcome to join us on Tuesdays in HUB 269 in odd number weeks!

Link: https://bit.ly/JoinASUCRGR    WE ACCEPT NEW MEMBERS ALL QUARTER!

THE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR A COUNTY SUPERVISORS COORDINATOR!

Do you have experience with county-level government? Are you passionate about local relations and the County Board of Supervisors? Have you ever been interested in how UCR collaborates with the county? If so, ASUCR's Legislative Advocacy Committee under the Office of the Vice President of External Affairs is looking for a County Supervisors coordinator. We need a passionate and driven candidate to accurately represent students in county-level government and we would love to see what ideas you have! Please email asucrgrd at ucr.edu your resume ASAP and we can set up an interview! Our committee's team will offer you the support and training to best succeed in your role. Please email me any questions you may have!

Best Regards,

Angel Renteria (He/Him)

Government Relations Director

ASUCR Office of External Affairs

asucrgrd at ucr.edu

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STUDENT COMMITTEE

The Student Voice Committee has been looking into the usage of external third-party programs, where students pay out-of-pocket in order to access content relating to the course. Typically, these programs are utilized for laboratory or supplementary course work.

Therefore, the Student Voice Committee wishes to survey students on their views in terms of cost, importance in understanding class material, and more. By filling out this 2-5 minute survey, you are making your voice heard upon this important issue and entering into a raffle for a $20 Amazon Gift Card.

Survey Link: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0j6Tj1gQQ2Jw2vs

If there are any questions relating to the survey, email asucrsvc at ucr.edu.

Sincerely,

Brian Gao

Student Voice Committee Vice Chair

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BRENDAN O'BRIEN (he/him/his)

Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Highlander Union Building (HUB Operations)

Interim Executive Director, Associated Students of UCR

University of California, Riverside

900 University Ave.

HUB 353

Riverside, CA 92521

Phone: (951) 827-7859  |  Email: brendan.obrien at ucr.edu<mailto:brendan.obrien at ucr.edu>

Website: hub.ucr.edu | Twitter: @ucrhub

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