[Ug-students] ASUCR Newsletter - Fall Quarter Week 4

Tue Oct 20 08:18:49 PDT 2026

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ASUCR Newsletter - Fall Quarter Week 4

Upcoming ASUCR Events

ASUCR Welcome <https://events.ucr.edu/event/asucr-welcome>: Tuesday,
October 20, 2026 11am-1pm HUB 302 North

The purpose of the ASUCR Welcome Week event is to welcome new students,
especially freshmen and transfer students, and help them feel more
connected to UCR. The event gives students a chance to learn more about
ASUCR and what each VP does, while also creating a fun environment where
they can meet other students, build connections, and feel more comfortable
being part of the UCR community.

American Horror Story
<https://events.ucr.edu/event/american-horror-story-the-midterm-election-2026>:
The Midterm Election 2026: Thursday, October 22, 2026 6pm-8pm, UTLF 0303

ASUCR Student Leaders will be providing opportunities and resources for
voter education as the Midterm Election is on November 3, 2026. There will
be incentives, food, voter guides, and more to help students make an
informed-decision about their vote.

For more information about upcoming events, please check out our events page
<https://asucr.ucr.edu/events>!

>From the Office of External Affairs

Join the Office of External Affairs!

The ASUCR Office of External Affairs is hiring committee staff for the
2026-2027 year, and we want you on the team.

Our office organizes students around the issues that shape life at UCR and
across the UC: lobbying legislators in Sacramento and D.C., getting
Highlanders to the polls, standing with campus workers, and holding
administration accountable. You can get involved through one of our four
committees:

Legislative Affairs Committee (LAC): Track bills, meet with lawmakers, and
bring student voices into state and federal policy.

Highlander Action Committee (HAC): Plan and run campus-wide campaigns built
around student needs.

Civic Engagement Committee (CEC): Register voters, run turnout efforts, and
help build a culture of civic participation at UCR.

Highlander Labor Committee (HLC): Work alongside campus unions to educate
student workers and build solidarity.

No experience needed, just a willingness to show up and organize. Whether
you’re a policy nerd, an organizer, a designer, or just tired of decisions
being made without students in the room, there’s a place for you here.

Apply by October 21st at 11:59pm at linktr.ee/asucrexternal. Questions?
Reach out to externalasucr at ucr.edu or follow us on Instagram @asucrexternal.

>From the Office of the Vice President of Marketing and Promotions

 🎨🫟 R'Gear is back!

Calling all Highlander artists 🖌️🎨🐻

Ready to see your art on this year's sweater?Submit your design for a
chance to be featured on the official sweater given out to first-years,
transfer students, and more!

📋General Guidelines:

Open to all currently enrolled undergraduate students

Artwork must be original work and UCR related

Submissions should be high-resolution

📲HOW TO ENTER? Submit your work here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTtc57V0hrdpatguhuZ_17tNUXau404FUTgL22ireMzj69qg/viewform>
before November 20th

More submission information and guidelines available on the submission
sheet. Questions and concerns? email marketingasucr at ucr.edu
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>From the Office of the Executive Vice President

What is happening at Senate this week? (Wednesday, Oct 21, 7pm at HUB 221)

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   Public Form: Public forum is where members of the Associated Students or
   University community are able to address the senate. Each speaker is
   allowed three (3) minutes to address the Senate, unless the Senate agrees
   on a time extension.
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   New Business
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      2026-2027 Office Appointments (Continued)
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   Legislative Review Committee
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      SR-F26-001: Resolution to Approve Financial Institutions and
      Signatories 2026-27
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   Finance Committee
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      Finance Hearing Minutes #3 - 10/13/2026
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   Green Campus Action Plan (GCAP)
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      Grant 26-27: 001: Society of Women Engineers: SmartSpeed, $700
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      Grant 26-27: 002: GCAP: Farmer’s Market, $4,000
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   Public Comment: Public comment is where members of the Associated
   Students or University community are able to address the senate on matters
   discussed during the senate meeting. Each speaker is allowed three (3)
   minutes to address the Senate, unless the Senate agrees on a time extension.

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>.
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