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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>APPLY FOR POSITION ON ELECTIONS COMMITTEE:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Hey Highlanders! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The Elections Committee is looking for a NEW Student Life Officer! The position is integral to the success of this year's election, so if you are organized and enthusiastic about making connections between organizations on campus, apply <a href="https://forms.gle/4pw4H8A52a75pnNc6"><span style='text-decoration:none'>here</span></a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>This position is unpaid, but a great experience nonetheless! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Applications are due January 18<sup>th</sup> at 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>If you have any questions or concerns please email <a href="mailto:asucrelections@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'>asucrelections@ucr.edu</span></a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Lama Yassine <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>She/Her/Hers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>ASUCR - Elections Director 2020-2021<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHO ARE THE REGENTS TOWN HALL THIS FRIDAY<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hey Highlanders! Join ASUCR External this Friday, January 15 from 4-5pm for our first event of the quarter: Who Are The Regents? Learn about the Board tasked with overseeing the entire UC system, what issues they are charged with like tuition increases, Mauna Kea TMT, UC budget and transfer issues, and how to make Public Comment at their upcoming meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Register now at <a href="http://bit.ly/RegentsTownHallJan15" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'>bit.ly/RegentsTownHallJan15</span></a> and attend to be entered for a raffle that will include Starbucks gift cards, UCR merch, Hydro Flasks and a pair of AirPods!! Feel free to email <a href="mailto:asucrexternal@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'>asucrexternal@ucr.edu</span></a> with any questions or concerns. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vincent Rasso | He/Him/His <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vice President of External Affairs <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:asucrexternal@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'>asucrexternal@ucr.edu</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>APPLY NOW TO THE RACIAL JUSTICE CAMPAIGN & STUDENTS OF COLOR CONFERENCE! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Highlanders, if there is anything this past year has taught us, that would be how important it is to be vocal and take action in the fight for justice. Join ASUCR External in empowering students of color and tackling institutional barriers that we face by applying for our 2021 UC Students of Color Conference and considering a position on our Racial Justice Now campaign team! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The Students of Color Conference (SOCC) will take place Jan 30-31, and is an annual UCSA opportunity where students across the 10-campus UC system convene and organize around critical issues facing our diverse communities. Apply by Jan 28 at<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHbn00VnrVJQfSGaScjGQiSVpcRGhGugl5xumv2rRkssdfRA/viewform"><span style='text-decoration:none'>this Google Form</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>The RJN campaign is accepting applicants at<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://forms.gle/LNYU1dQbEp9Z9Rb19"><span style='text-decoration:none'>this Google Form</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>through Friday, Jan 15. Work with campuses across the UC to identify and advocate for sustainable solutions on racial justice issues. Contact RJN Coordinator<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:nwate004@ucr.edu"><span style='text-decoration:none'>Naomi Waters</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>with questions! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>NATIONAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS JANUARY REPORT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Hey Highlanders! Check out our<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xwu2BH4wXVmTLF4atVmoHcNoz1cARW5a5bFNOr8NhD8/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xwu2BH4wXVmTLF4atVmoHcNoz1cARW5a5bFNOr8NhD8/edit?usp=sharing"><span style='text-decoration:none'>January 2021 Report for ASUCR National Government Relations</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>for updates and key efforts happening in federal politics concerning UC students. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Contact<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:asucrnational@ucr.edu"><span style='text-decoration:none'>asucrnational@ucr.edu</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>with any questions or inquiries on federal advocacy efforts! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vincent Rasso | He/Him/His <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vice President of External Affairs <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:asucrexternal@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'>asucrexternal@ucr.edu</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>ASUCR SENATE MEETING – YOU’RE INVITED!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Hello, Highlanders! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Today will be our second Senate Meeting of the quarter! To access the zoom link, legislation, 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 first week! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="https://linktr.ee/asucrevp/" target="_blank"><span style='text-decoration:none'>The Office of the Executive Vice President Link</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br>Natalie Hernandez<br>Executive Vice President (She/Her)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Associated Students, UC Riverside<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>202 Highlander Union (HUB)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>900 University Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>Riverside, CA. 92521<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>951-827-3621<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:black'>www.asucr.ucr.edu </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>