[Ug-students] ASUCR Newsletter: Winter Quarter Week 7

[Asha Nettles]

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ASUCR Newsletter: Winter Quarter Week 7



Upcoming Events:

Cozy Crafts
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/cozy-crafts?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*mt6mdg*_ga*MzIxMzY5NDE1LjE3Njc3MTMzMjE.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzA3NDA3NTQkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzcwNzQwOTU3JGo1OSRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzA3NDA3NTQkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzcwNzQwOTU3JGo1OSRsMCRoMA..>-
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12-2pm, Student Success Center, 120

Join ASUCR's Office of the First-Time College Student Director for a
midterms stress relief event! We will be creating stress balls, coloring
sheets, and other crafty activities.

GCAP Climate Cafe
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/gcap-climate-cafe?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*pn6bfh*_ga*MzIxMzY5NDE1LjE3Njc3MTMzMjE.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzA3NDA3NTQkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzcwNzQwOTU4JGo1OCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzA3NDA3NTQkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzcwNzQwOTU4JGo1OCRsMCRoMA..>
- Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12-1:30pm, Student Success Center, 112

Our GCAP Climate Cafe is a facilitator-trained space where we will guide
our attendees to get to know one another, do icebreakers, and eventually
get to talking about the environment, how it is affecting our ecology, and
most importantly our emotions such as eco-anxiety.

Know Your Rights: Inland Empire Labor and Community Center (IELCC) and
Amazon Teamsters
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/know-your-rights-inland-empire-labor-and-community-center-ielcc-and-amazon-teamsters?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*9ved8i*_ga*MzIxMzY5NDE1LjE3Njc3MTMzMjE.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzA3NDA3NTQkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzcwNzQwOTU5JGo1NyRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzA3NDA3NTQkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzcwNzQwOTU5JGo1NyRsMCRoMA..>
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Thursday, February 19, 2026, 3pm-4:30pm, HUB 355

This is part 2 to a previous event ASUCR held last quarter. The Office of
External Affairs will be collaborating with IELCC and Amazon Teamsters to
put on a "Know Your Rights" workshop and teach students the benefits of
being in a Union. Students will also gain tools on how to organize in their
own spaces and learn about advocacy work outside the University.

Meet the Mayor with Patricia Lock Dawson
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/meet-the-mayor-with-patricia-lock-dawson?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*1fmnbqi*_ga*MzIxMzY5NDE1LjE3Njc3MTMzMjE.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzEzNDUwMzQkbzQwJGcxJHQxNzcxMzQ1MDQxJGo1MyRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzEzNDUwMzQkbzQwJGcxJHQxNzcxMzQ1MDQxJGo1MyRsMCRoMA..>
- Thursday, February 19, 2026 6p-7pm, HUB 221 (Senate Chambers)

The purpose of the event is to celebrate her accomplishments in being the
second woman to hold the position in Riverside history and an alumna of
UCR. It is our students' hope that Mayor Lock Dawson will share her time as
a Highlander, her journey to City Council, and opportunities available in
Riverside to post-grads. There will be a Q+A portion that are composed of
questions determined directly from the elected officials/student leaders of
ASUCR. The questions will be filtered and chosen prior to event to be
shared with the campus community.

GCAP x R'Garden Beautification
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/gcap-x-rgarden-beautification?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside&_gl=1*vasdla*_ga*MzIxMzY5NDE1LjE3Njc3MTMzMjE.*_ga_S8BZQKWST2*czE3NzA3NDA3NTQkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzcwNzQwOTYxJGo1NSRsMCRoMA..*_ga_Z1RGSBHBF7*czE3NzA3NDA3NTQkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzcwNzQwOTYxJGo1NSRsMCRoMA..>
- Friday, February 20, 2026, 10am-12pm, R'Garden

This event will be hosted at the R'Garden and we will be painting their
cinderblocks to create a more inviting and beautiful space for plants to
thrive!



>From the Office of the Executive Vice President & Senate

The Black Student Affairs Team (BSAT) is an ASUCR External Affairs
initiative dedicated to advocating for Black students at UC Riverside
through civic engagement, leadership development, and policy-focused
education. Each week, BSAT shares key updates on issues impacting Black
communities while highlighting ways students can stay informed and involved.

Read the full BSAT Newsletter here:
<https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_NA0FAgo/_0CMkd6mCHZ_X8-AjLnVBg/view?utm_content=DAG_NA0FAgo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer>
This week’s newsletter features reflections on Black History Month and
Sankofa, as well as major state and federal developments, including UT
Austin’s restructuring of African and African Diaspora Studies and a
federal ruling limiting California’s ICE mask ban. BSAT also invites
students to upcoming events, including Lobby Training on Feb. 23 and the BSAT
x BSU x BLAQUOT x B Psych Social on Feb. 24 (5–7 PM).

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>From the Office of the Vice President of Externals Affairs
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ASUCR's Senate acts as the main decision-making body of student government,
representing the voices of undergraduates across campus. It’s made up of
elected senators from each college, along with executive officers who help
organize and support student-led efforts. The Senate meets every week to
review and vote on legislation, distribute funding to student
organizations, and talk through issues that impact the wider campus
community. Meetings are led by the Executive Vice President and follow a
structured format to keep things fair, open, and inclusive. Overall, the
Senate plays a vital role in making sure student voices are heard and in
improving student life at UCR.

Agenda and Documents can be found on the ASUCR website
<https://asucr.ucr.edu/meetings-minutes>.

>From the Office of the President
Commuter & Transportation Committee: RTA Survey

Hey Highlanders, the Commuter & Transportation Committee is conducting a
survey to better understand commuters' experience with RTA bus. This
information will help us improve bus ridership and inform the Committee
about any challenges that bus riders might face. Fill out the survey here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLtY38Jm3j5vyjkGu9u2Zp_QWAqANMgAb31FgWVB0ipTcf8g/viewform?pli=1>
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