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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:white">From the Office of the Vice President of External Affairs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b>LAST CHANCE: Apply by THIS SUNDAY at 11:59 PM!</b> <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Time is running out! UC Hill Day is YOUR chance to make a real impact in Washington, D.C. from April 27th - 29th. Meet with lawmakers and push for policies that will shape the future of affordable education, student aid, research funding,
and more.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>AND the best part?</b> Hotel and travel are COVERED!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadline to Apply: THIS SUNDAY, April 6th at 11:59 PM</b><br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📅</span> <b>Hill Day: April 27th - 29th</b><br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🔗</span> <b>Apply NOW</b>: bit.ly/uchillday2025<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Who We’re Looking For:</b><br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✔</span> Students passionate about advocacy & policy<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✔</span> Leaders ready to amplify student voices<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">✔</span> Advocates committed to making education more accessible and equitable<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Spots are limited,</b> and this is your chance to represent UCR—completely covered! Don’t wait—apply before it’s too late!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Joseph Anastacio<b> | </b>He/Him/His<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Federal Relations Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Associated Students of UC Riverside | <a href="https://asucr.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">ASUCR</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:asucrnational@ucr.edu" target="_blank">asucrnational@ucr.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Welcome Highlanders!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Don’t miss out on this FREE trip to Sacramento where you can gain lobbying experience and meet your representatives!<img border="0" width="17" height="17" style="width:.177in;height:.177in" id="_x0000_i1903" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfRpz0LFsJMx0fFHUHyRvfuBMwcIYUUgce3-9knmZdRD8XY_625AcSMoL_CebRUet_Jb-RjDI6V52sZjRWzq01lererbivhJmi8zbMJohqJR7UDkEceQruZFavJYimVg-Pw99zCuA?key=h0uN399Ws0wT78dyz7E_0nsq" alt="👀"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are excited to invite all South West Asian and North African (SWANA) identifying students to apply for the first
<b>UCR SWANA Lobby Day</b>, which will take place on <b>April 21-22nd, 2025</b> in
<b>Sacramento</b>. This advocacy day is a great opportunity for students to engage with state legislators and learn how to effectively advocate for issues that they are impacted by. Your travel, accommodation, and all event-related expenses will be fully covered
for this two day trip. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Important Note:</b> Participation requires you to miss classes on
<b>Monday, April 21st,</b> and <b>Tuesday, April 22nd </b>but we will be providing you with excuse letters.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Apply Today </b><a href="https://forms.gle/Gr5eFo7NTty6c5529"><b>here</b></a><b>!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>APPLICATION CLOSES TODAY! </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:white">From the Office of the ASUCR President<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CELEBRATING UCR'S OUTSTANDING STUDENTS </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications are now being accepted for the <b>2024-2025 Graduating Senior Awards!</b> Each year the office of the AVC/Dean of Students coordinates the selection and recognition of outstanding seniors for two special Graduating Senior
Awards. These awards, the Thomas Broadbent Outstanding Senior Award and the Loda Mae Davis Outstanding Senior Award, recognize extraordinary accomplishments and contributions by students both in and out of the classroom.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://highlanderlink.ucr.edu/submitter/form/start/676005">The Dean Loda Mae Davis Commencement Award</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://highlanderlink.ucr.edu/submitter/form/start/676004">The Dean Thomas L. Broadbent Commencement Award</a></b>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Students can apply for both awards by visiting the appropriate links above or visiting the
<a href="https://deanofstudents.ucr.edu/awards-and-recognition">Dean of Students Awards</a> webpage.<o:p></o:p></p>
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