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Happy November, Triton Staff!

I can’t believe it’s already fall and Daylight-Saving Time has passed! Remember to give your body a hand by getting some morning sunlight, keeping a consistent sleep schedule, and taking short walks during the day to stay energized. And don’t forget to enjoy the cozy evenings, and that extra hour of sleep! If you’re on campus, make sure to take a moment to watch the beautiful sunsets we have on our gorgeous campus.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Fall by the Shore Triton Treats! Your feedback was invaluable and will help us make our next Triton Treats even better. Stay tuned for our December 10th Triton Treats, happening during both the daytime and evening!

Also, thank you to everyone who joined our second Triton Virtual Connect on Open Enrollment. If you missed it, you can watch the recording on our website. It’s so important to review your benefits, attend workshops, and ask questions so you’re fully prepared and supported. Our next TVC session will be in winter quarter!

The Staff Association is always here to serve you and provide resources on campus. If you’re interested in partnering with us or having our presence at your event, please reach out!

We are so thankful for all of our amazing staff and hope you take some time at the end of the month for yourself and to spend quality moments with your loved ones.

Thank you, 
Maddie
Chair, UC San Diego Staff Association

Join us for the Fall Staff Town Hall, a quarterly event designed to keep UC San Diego staff informed, connected, and engaged. Hear timely updates from Campus Human Resources, Staff Association, Wellness, along with other campus leaders sharing news and initiatives that impact our community.

Staff are encouraged to submit questions in advance to help shape the conversation and ensure the topics that matter most to you are addressed.

Christian Armour, an Operations Associate at Logistics – Student Mail, was recognized last month as the Outstanding Team Member of the Year by the Association of Rocky Mountain College and University Mail Services (ARMCUMS).

ARMCUMS empowers leaders in higher education mail and operational services to drive innovation, efficiency, and professional growth across the Rocky Mountain region.

Christian first joined Logistics in 2021 as a temporary employee supporting the university’s Return to Learn initiative during the pandemic and transitioned to Student Mail in 2023. 

Since then, he has led several process improvements, including creating a color-coded mail sequencer that streamlined operations and enhancing support systems to improve customer satisfaction.

Known for his reliability, mentorship, and dedication, Christian consistently steps up to support colleagues and enhance operations across Logistics. Congratulations, Christian, on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your outstanding service!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Triton Treats: Fall by the Shore! We loved seeing so many staff come together to connect, relax, and enjoy the treats from Shores Diner! A special shoutout to all our amazing volunteers who helped make the event a success.

Keep an eye out for our December 10th Triton Treats. We can’t wait to gather again and celebrate the end of the year with our incredible UC San Diego staff community!

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent Triton Virtual Connect session dedicated to this year’s Open Enrollment! A special thank you to Robert Hendricks, our Staff Association Basic Needs Chair, for coordinating this event, and to our panelists Noelle Zouari and Adrian Rodriguez, for presenting valuable updates and guidance on staff benefit options, changes, and resources.

Open Enrollment is an important time to review your current elections, make changes, or enroll in new benefits for 2026. If you missed the live session — or would like to revisit key details — you can watch the full recording on our website. We also highly recommend exploring these helpful UC resources to guide your decisions and get support:

Take the time to explore your options early, and don’t hesitate to reach out to Campus HR Benefits or a UC-dedicated Fidelity Representative if you need personalized guidance.

The Inclusive Excellence Awards Nomination Portal is now open through Tuesday, November 18! The program recognizes employees who make exceptional contributions to the UC San Diego and San Diego communities in support of the vision to be a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university.

To learn more about nomination criteria and to submit nominations, visit the Inclusive Excellence Awards Blink page.

Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month (NAHM)! Every November in the United States, is a time to celebrate and recognize Indigenous peoples' cultures, traditions, histories, and enduring contributions. We encourage the UC San Diego community to participate in the events being held around campus in honor of NAHM. 

The 19th Annual Native American Heritage Month Celebration is Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Price Center West Ballroom B.

Explore the full calendar of events and more details on the Native American Heritage Month website.

The UC Chicanx/Latinx Leadership Summit brings together UC professionals to celebrate and strengthen the Chicanx/Latinx community across the University of California. Open to all UC staff and faculty, the summit offers an opportunity to connect, share experiences and explore new pathways for leadership and engagement.

Join your colleagues for one day of virtual connection, joy and comunidad! 

Dear UC San Diego colleagues,

Since returning to campus as Vice Chancellor of Marine Sciences and Director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, I’ve been deeply inspired by the collaboration and care that define this community. Scripps plays a vital role in understanding and protecting our planet, and we’re eager to reach across campus to forge new partnerships across disciplines, to grow our education programs and to translate our discoveries into actionable knowledge.

I invite you to engage with us — read the latest news, join a public lecture, visit Birch Aquarium, or explore ways our research can connect us across campus. It’s a joy to be back in San Diego, and I look forward to getting to know more of the people who make UC San Diego one of the world's most innovative and productive research universities. 

Join Pride Staff Association for their next Bring Your Own Lunch (BYOL)! Each month, the PSA gathers at different spots around campus to relax, connect, and build community. 

All staff members of UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health Sciences are welcome.

Have questions about benefits or the upcoming open enrollment period? Join the virtual office hours hosted by the Campus HR – Benefits team. Drop in at any scheduled time and speak 1-on-1 with a Senior Benefits Analyst. No registration required.  

Located on Library Walk, The Trove is a full-service postal annex available to the campus community. The Trove provides convenient access to a variety of mailing and shipping services right on campus, including:

The Trove is open to the public on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by for all your mailing needs!

If you have content you'd like to share with the campus community, we’d love to hear from you! 

Monthly Submission Deadline: The deadline to submit content for each month is the 3rd. Each newsletter goes out around the 10th of each month. 

Please note: Submitting a request does not guarantee placement. We review all submissions and select a limited number of features each month that align with the Staff Association’s mission and goals.