[Ug-students] ASUCR Newsletter - Fall Quarter Week 2

[Asha Nettles]

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*This week is ASUCR....*
*Thrift Swap
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/thrift-swap?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*5uxax9*_ga*MTUxMTg5NDc5Ni4xNzU4NTUxNDAz*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NTk4NTIwMzEkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzU5ODUzNDI0JGo0MiRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NTk4NTIwMzEkbzExJGcxJHQxNzU5ODUzNDI0JGo0MiRsMCRoMA..>:
*Join ASUCR's Office of Sustainability GCAP committee on Wednesday, October
8, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM in HUB 268 for a Thrift Swap! We'll be
swapping clothes and encouraging students to promote sustainability and
reduce consumption.

For more information about upcoming events, please check out our event page
<https://asucr.ucr.edu/events>!
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*From the Office of External Affairs: *
*📝Apply for the Students of Color Conference (SOCC)! *

The Students of Color Conference (SOCC) is a transformative annual event
for UC students to explore issues impacting communities of color.

📍Location: UC Santa Barbara

🗓️Dates: January 23-25, 2026

🕐Application Deadline: November 7, 2025, @ 11:59 PM

The Student of Color Conference (SOCC) is the largest and oldest
student-led conference in the University of California system. It provides
a transformative space for students of diverse backgrounds to come
together, share their stories, and advocate for equity and justice. Through
workshops, keynote speakers, and community-building activities, SOCC
empowers students to discuss critical issues impacting communities of color
and take action. Join the ASUCR External Affairs Office in an
ALL-EXPENSES-PAID TRIP to UC Santa Barbara!!

🔗Apply using this link
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFw2FpbiP32kqsl2aFV6DeohRpTCCO3ZFRCcl4gApoYJwbKA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117339344092578282349>
!

Any questions, comments, or concerns? Please contact externalasucr at ucr.edu.
We look forward to receiving your application!


Briana Trujillo, Vice President of External Affairs

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*UCSA Policy Fellows: *
Hi Highlanders,

Are you passionate about advocacy, public policy, or making a difference
for UC students? Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 UCSA Policy
Fellowship, a year-long leadership program that gives undergraduates the
tools to shape real policy at the state and federal level.

As a UCSA Policy Fellow, you’ll:
- Research and draft student-centered legislation based on campus
experiences!
- Receive mentorship and training from student leaders and policy experts!
- Represent UC students in Sacramento and other advocacy spaces!
- Earn a stipend for your participation!

📅 Deadline to Apply: Saturday, October 26, 2025
🔗 Application Link: tinyurl.com/ucsapolicyfellow25
❓ Questions? Contact grvicechair at ucsa.org

This program is open to all full-time UC undergraduates, and no prior
policy experience is required—just curiosity, commitment, and a passion for
change. Students from marginalized, underrepresented, and historically
excluded backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Joseph Anastacio (he/him), Government Relations Vice Chair
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*For the Office of Internal Affairs *
Hello Highlanders!

I hope your first week of school was amazing. The ASUCR office of Campus
Internal Affairs is looking for committee members! There are three
committees that have applications open for this school year. The open
committee descriptions are posted below along with their application. We
would love for you to apply and help contribute to making meaningful change
on campus!

*Basic Needs Committee: *
The Basic Needs Committee responsible for communicating, strategizing and
developing ideas, projects and initiatives to support campus basic needs
efforts. This includes coordinating collaborations between campus entities
involved with basic needs efforts, hosting events pertaining to basic needs
affairs, working on advocacy and legislation to support basic needs efforts
on campus, et cetera. The Basic Needs Committee oversees projects such as
Swipe Out Hunger, Scotty Eats, and collaborations with the Basic Needs
Department. Apply here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejqYRET-kF-yL7RezeonkyqZAO1PERWELJnvl2cZ43_0b_VA/viewform>
!

*Academic Affairs Committee:*
The Academic Affairs Committee assists with the facilitation of the
Associated Students year-round testing material initiative and keeps an
inventory of all testing materials. This committee shall execute the
quarterly Midterm Test Material Wagon and Finals Snack Wagon initiatives in
coordination with the UCR Libraries, as well as work on initiatives to
improve Academic life throughout the UCR campus.  Apply here!
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6yrwmHchqh9qnTyJZycNCu_V61fIw6h8iAE-adE3vOVcTOA/viewform>


*Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Committee:*
The Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Committee is committed to
promoting efforts aimed at preventing sexual assault and violence on
campus. This committee plays a vital role in developing strategies,
projects, and initiatives to support these prevention efforts.
Responsibilities include coordinating collaborations between campus
entities, organizing events, and advocating for policies and legislation to
make our campus safer. Apply here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexXCv1uWrDI2FUIFDCjY9XK6Nyd9Q2YBHUdV5VfurjFnPuvA/viewform>
!

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at
internalasucr at ucr.edu. We hope to have you join our team!

Kaden Ho, Vice President of Campus Internal Affairs
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*From the Office of Executive Vice President and ASUCR Senate*
The weekly agenda and documents can be found here
<https://asucr.ucr.edu/meetings-minutes>.

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