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Rise and shine, Triton staff! Join Staff Association to start off the work day with delicious breakfast bites! Treats* include a breakfast burrito from Ridgewalk Social and a smoothie from Shake Smart!  

This event is for UC San Diego Staff ONLY and registration (RSVP) is required.

We are seeking volunteers for our upcoming Triton Treats. Volunteer shifts are from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., assisting with registration, check-in, food distribution, line management, and greeting guests. Breakfast treats will be provided to all volunteers. Please sign up by the end of the day on Monday, May 18. 

Observed annually since 1949, MHAM provides a chance to stand with your community and show that no one struggles alone. 

This month the UC San Diego Library has a Book Display featuring a curated collection of books on mental health, resilience and self-care.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary, Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month theme is "Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together."

Discover a diverse array of events in honor of APIA at apiaheritage.ucsd.edu

This year's theme, “לְדוֹר וָדוֹר / L'dor v'dor (From Generation to Generation): Celebrating Generations of Jewish Life in San Diego."

Learn more about UC San Diego's celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month in this campus notice.

Join colleagues across the UC system by participating in the UC Moves Challenge! A 4-week movement and activity challenge designed to help UC staff get moving, stay active, and connect with the broader UC community. Represent UC San Diego as you track your steps and participate either individually or as part of a team.

Participants can earn 'blossoms' by recording 6000, 8000, or 10,000 steps a day. Each blossom earned goes toward filling your Bloom branch and contributes to your team and UC overall goal. 

The challenge runs from Monday, May 4 through Sunday, May 31. The last day to register is May 24. 

Greetings, UC San Diego staff community,

I'm honored to be welcomed into such an extraordinary institution. Since joining UC San Diego in January, I've been impressed by the scope, energy, and ambition of this campus and by the people who make it all work. That's you. I'm glad to be here.

I want to be straightforward with you about where we stand financially, because I believe you deserve candid communication. As I've said publicly: our costs are growing faster than our revenues. Tuition, state appropriations, federal grant funding are all shaped by external political and economic forces. At the same time, cost inflation is high and persistent. Taken together, these pressures require us to make thoughtful choices.

The good news: we are not now facing the catastrophic cuts we feared a year ago as we build the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. But "not catastrophic" is not the same as "easy," and I won't pretend that we can avoid difficult decisions.

My priorities are straightforward:

Everything my office does is in service to this university's mission. When you connect to campus Wi-Fi, access your employee benefits, or eat at a dining facility, you're experiencing what our teams work hard to provide every day.

I'm a budget analyst by trade, and if I have a special skill, it's distilling complex financial data into the key numbers that matter the most and then explaining them clearly. I intend to bring that same clarity to our community.

I look forward to partnering with the Staff Association and showing up for staff across campus.

Best, 
Lawrence Furnstahl
Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration

Join us at the Spring Town Hall featuring updates on budget, parking, HR and more, followed by a live Q&A session. 

The Cross-Cultural Center’s Annual Book Fair is a vibrant celebration of storytelling, resistance, and community. 

The event also features local vendors, interactive workshops, and creative spaces that honor culture, expression, and collective care.

Interested in making an impact across the staff community? The UC San Diego Staff Association will soon open elections for the 2026–2027 board cycle.

An announcement will be shared at the end of May with information on how to nominate yourself or another staff member. Voting will take place for one week at the beginning of June, and selected candidates will be notified by mid-June.

Open Positions for the 2026–2027 Cycle:

Be part of a historic moment and help us make All Campus Commencement 2026 a night to remember! Join the volunteer team and assist in creating flawless experiences for our graduating class and their guests.

All Campus Commencement will be taking place on Saturday, June 13. Participating volunteers will receive a Commencement Staff t-shirt, food, and a special appreciation gift.

Deadline to register is Sunday, May 17.  Questions? Email abuenviaje@ucsd.edu

The UC San Diego Rady School of Management is now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 MicroMBA — a fast-paced, eight-week virtual program designed for graduate students and professionals, especially those with STEM backgrounds, seeking an introduction to core business concepts. For more information, visit the MicroMBA website or email micromba@ucsd.edu.

The UC San Diego Staff Association is a campus-wide community dedicated to supporting, connecting, and advocating for non-represented staff. We work to enhance the staff experience through programs, events, and initiatives that promote professional growth, personal well-being, and a sense of belonging.

Our members represent diverse backgrounds and roles across campus, united by a common goal: to ensure staff voices are heard, valued, and empowered. Whether through networking opportunities, skill-building workshops, or advocacy efforts, the Staff Association is here to strengthen our campus community and make UC San Diego a place where staff thrive.

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.