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Wellness with the UC ANR Staff Assembly

Are you passionate about wellness? If you're looking to connect with like-minded colleagues and help shape wellness activities, join the UC ANR Staff Assembly Council Wellness Committee! The committee meets every month on the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m., and we’d love for you to participate in our discussions. Visit the Wellness Committee website to learn more.

Wellness survey

We want to hear from you! What wellness practices do you enjoy? What types of events would you like to see us host? Share your thoughts with us in a 2-3 minute survey, and help us create a wellness program that works for everyone.

If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to reach out to our Co-Chairs, Roxana Price and Lindsey Pedroncelli. Let’s work together to make wellness a priority at UC ANR!

CUCSA summer meeting

UC ANR delegates advance workforce and well-being initiatives

Christine Davidson and Shirley Salado are now in their second year representing UC ANR as delegates for CUCSA, the Council of UC Staff Assemblies. From September 4-6, they joined their colleagues from across the UC system at the summer quarterly CUCSA meeting, hosted by UC Santa Cruz. The meeting featured new workgroup initiatives, discussions on best practices, and deeper explorations of issues impacting staff across the UC system. Delegates also had the opportunity to engage with local and systemwide leaders.

Christine Davidson, pictured left, will continue her work in the Well-being workgroup. "I’m excited to build on the work we started last year, focusing on enhancing well-being initiatives across the UC system,” says Davidson. “This work is crucial as we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all staff feel valued and empowered.”

Shirley Salado, pictured right, will continue her work in the Sustainable Workforce workgroup. "I’m thrilled to be part of this group dedicated to enhancing talent retention, reducing burnout, and supporting flexible work arrangements,” says Salado. “It’s a privilege to continue contributing to this important initiative in the year ahead.”

hispanic heritage month

Let's Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15

To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month the UC ANR Latinx & Friends Employee Resource Group invites you to join in celebrating Latino contributions, understanding challenges facing the Latino community, and listening to young voices during a series of Zoom meetings

Three webinars will bring the UC ANR community together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month:

State of Latinos in Agriculture

Friday, Sept. 13 (1-2:30 p.m.)

Join us as Glenda Humiston, Vice President of UC ANR, discusses the vital role Latinos play in agriculture. Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist at USDA, will provide an in-depth look at the "State of Latinos in Agriculture," highlighting the significant presence of Latino producers and farmworkers in California and across the nation.

State of the Latino Community

Wednesday, Sept. 25 (1-2:30 p.m.)

Brent Hales, Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension, will lead a conversation celebrating the contributions of UC ANR Latino professionals. Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Org., will address the "State of the Latino Community," shedding light on the profound economic impact and the ongoing challenges faced by Latinos in the U.S.

Education and Latinos – The Future

Wednesday, Oct. 9 (1-2:30 p.m.)

Tu Tran, Associate Vice President - Business Operations for UC ANR, will introduce our final session. This webinar will focus on "Education and Latinos – The Future." We are honored to have Erica Alfaro, an inspiring author and educator, share her journey of overcoming adversity through education and discuss the future of education for Latino students.