UCR staff at the Staff Picnic at the HUB

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If You Want to Go Far, Come Here

As Highlanders, our staff members are a part of the world’s most prestigious public university system, conducting meaningful work that propels thoughts and ideas forward. Their dedication and enthusiasm have helped to lift us higher as both a university and community. We’re among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings, and continue to be named the nation’s leader for social mobility by U.S. News. In 2023, we also became members of the Association of American Universities, or AAU, comprised of the country’s leading research universities.

At UC Riverside, we want all of our Highlanders to feel a sense of belonging, motivation, and sustainable progress. That’s why we make sure our staff members receive exceptional benefits, in addition to the intellectual and cultural advantages of being a member of the UC community. Here, work-life balance is a priority. And with access to our region’s diverse geography, from the desert to the coast, as well as Riverside’s vibrant cultural and recreational activities, it’s also attainable.

On campus, diversity equals vitality. Among our senior leadership, 50% are women, many are first-generation college graduates, and several were born outside of the United States. All lead to inspire, inviting and encouraging staff to create, innovate, and accelerate bold ideas for transformative change.

Find your future at UCR.

 

Staff News


burgers and fries at the Barn
Fall dining preview: free delivery from the Barn, a remodeled dining hall, and more
UC Riverside students and employees have several new dining options to choose from this fall, including free delivery from the Barn and a remodeled dining hall. Other programs launching soon include acai bowls at Scoops, a smart store at the Student Success Center, and the return of the Barn’s fall concert series.
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Food served in reusable container
HUB food court now offers reusable containers
UC Riverside is making a major push to reduce waste with the introduction of reusable meal containers at the Highlander Union Building, or HUB, the most popular campus dining venue. In recent years, UCR has taken several steps to make its dining venues and operations more sustainable, said Marcus Van Vleet, executive director of Dining and Hospitality Services.
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Students in front of UTLF
Back to class
UC Riverside welcomed new and returning students and kicked off the fall quarter with a variety of Welcome Week activities. About 10,000 students moved into campus housing starting on Sept. 19, with the first day of instruction on Sept. 24. Campus departments and groups hosted a series of fun and informative events during Welcome Week to help students discover new resources and explore the campus.
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Lecturer conducts musical diplomacy in China
Ahead of Thursday's U.S.-China summit in Washington, D.C., a UC Riverside lecturer undertook Sino-American diplomacy on a more modest scale. Gary Barnett toured China as a kind of musical ambassador for UCR from June 20 to July 16. Barnett, who teaches music composition and musicianship, gave concerts and master classes across the country, fostering new relationships with Chinese conservatories and musicians.
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