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Leadership Week | October 27-31, 2025

UCR Leadership Week

Leadership Week 2025

Explore the Leadership Landscape

UCR Leadership Week is a flagship, transformative experience designed to strengthen the leadership abilities of UCR students through the exploration of social capital, career readiness, civic mindedness, personal resilience, and cultural humility. This experience is crucial for students aiming to elevate their leadership skills, prepare for professional success, and make a meaningful impact in their communities. By participating, students will gain access to an exclusive lineup of activities designed to expand their horizons, from engaging workshops and panels, to networking events and roundtable discussions. Register for UCR Leadership Week to embark on your journey of self-discovery and empowerment, and learn the skills necessary to become an empowered and engaged leader. 

UCR Leadership Week offers an extensive array of events and activities, allowing students the flexibility to choose the ones that resonate most with their personal and professional growth goals. While students are encouraged to explore as many sessions as they wish, its important to note that some of the week's highlights require pre-registration due to limited spaces. 

UCR Leadership Week takes place Monday, October 27 to Friday, October 31, 2025 (Week 5 of Fall Quarter).

By participating in UCR Leadership Week events, students will be entered into an opportunity drawing for UCR merchandise. The more events students attend, the more opportunities they have to win!


REGISTER FOR UCR LEADERSHIP WEEK!

Schedule of Events

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
  • Dimensions of Wellness

    1–2 p.m. |  HUB 269

    Students have a range of roles and responsibilities that can both contribute to and detract from overall wellness. In this 60-minute program, explore wellness from a holistic perspective while learning how UCR’s resources aim to integrate healthy practices into the student experience.

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    HOST: The Well 

  • Navigating Climate Emotions

    3–4 p.m. |  HUB 269

    In this session, participants will identify, acknowledge, and process their emotional responses to the impacts of climate change, in particular wildfires, heat waves, and major storms. Engaging through interactive exercises, we will learn different techniques for tolerating uncomfortable emotions, recognizing and processing climate injustice, cultivating gratitude, and moving toward purposeful action.

    🧋Boba provided for the first 45 participants🧋

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    FACILITATOR: Dr. Jade Sasser
    HOST: The Office of Sustainability 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
  • Understanding Your Finances and Why Financial Wellness Matters

    12–1 p.m. |  HUB 265

    Engage in a self-reflective discussion to examine our relationship to money, tools to cope with financial stress, and an introductory level on budgeting, credit, loans, and financial aid tips.

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    HOST: Financial Wellness

  • From Cause to Career: Your Volunteer Skills as a Launchpad

    2–3 p.m. |  HUB 265

    Turn your passion into a profession! This interactive workshop explores how the skills and experiences gained through volunteering can be powerful assets in your career journey. Learn how to identify transferable skills, articulate your impact, and leverage your volunteer work to open doors to new opportunities.

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    HOST: The Career Center

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
  • Community Engagement Fair

    11 a.m.–1 p.m. |  HUB Upper Plaza

    This event is designed to connect local organizations & community members with UCR students to foster collaboration within our community.

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  • Paths to Public Service: Building Leaders for the Common Good

    2:30–3:30 p.m. |  HUB 260

    Are you interested in combining your career goals with leadership for community impact, but don't know where to start? Join a panel of UCR Randall Lewis Policy Fellows as they discuss how their experiences have shaped their academic journey, leadership skills, and professional paths. Together, we'll explore how you can begin building your civic leadership as a UCR student and learn more about what a career of impact in public service could look like for you!

    🧋Boba included for the first 45 participants🧋

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    HOST: Center for Community Solutions

  • People Who Stay: Honoring Home and Community with Stories

    5–6:30 p.m. |  HUB 355

    Join UCR distinguished faculty & author, Susan Straight, to discuss her newest book – Sacrament. Participants will receive a copy of the book, Sacrament, and will have the chance to get their book signed by Susan Straight.  This event also includes boba 🧋and a promotion item 🎁 provided by the Women’s Resource Center.

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    FACILITATOR: Distinguished Professor Susan Straight
    HOST: Women’s Resource Center & Student Life

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
  • Climate Science Takeaways and Thoughts on Affecting Change

    12–1 p.m. | HUB 269

    What does the latest climate science really tell us—and what can we do about it? This workshop breaks down key insights from current climate research in clear, accessible language, and invites participants to reflect on their role in driving change.

    🍴Lunch is provided for the first 45 participants🍴

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    FACILITATOR: Dr. Brian Siana
    HOST: The Office of Sustainability

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
  • Volunteer Portal Workshop

    12–1 p.m. | HUB 228

    Come meet the Volunteer Center student team and learn about all the resources offered through the Volunteer Center, including navigating multiple volunteer opportunities on the Volunteer Portal.

    🍴Lunch provided for first 15 participants🍴

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The Five Pillars of Leadership Week

Social Capital: The development of networks that enrich one's personal and professional life and can be leveraged to address personal and community challenges. 

Career Readiness: The development of skills and competencies critical to securing a career and excelling in the workplace.

Civic Mindedness: The development of pro-social behavior and the understanding of civic engagement as a process of public problem-solving through both political and non-political means.

Personal Resilience: The development of physical, mental, and emotional resilience and perseverance critical for enduring personal and community challenges.

Cultural Humility: The development of skills necessary to engage in critical self-reflection, ongoing recognition of personal bias, exploration of one's role in developing inclusive environments, and effective collaboration and communication with all people.  

Explore the leadership core competencies!

Questions? Contact us: leadership@ucr.edu

Benefits of Attending Leadership Week

  1. Personal Growth and Skill Development: Students will have the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills such as effective communication, strategic thinking, and personal resilience. All workshops and activities are designed to challenge and expand their abilities in an effort to foster personal growth. 
  2. Networking Opportunities: UCR Leadership Week provides a platform for students to connect with like-minded peers, as well as campus and community leaders. These connections can open doors to mentorship, internships, and future career opportunities. 
  3. Enhanced Employability: By strengthening your career readiness and personal resilience, you will be more employable. Participation in the week's events can be a valuable experience to pull from when searching for a job. 
  4. Community Engagement and Civic Responsibility: Through their participation, students will gain insights into the importance of community engagement and social responsibility. This can inspire them to take on leadership roles in community projects and initiatives, and make a positive impact in their community. 
  5. Resilience Building: In today's fast-paced and often unpredictable world, resilience is key. UCR Leadership Week will equip students with strategies to overcome challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and thrive in both their personal and professional lives. 

 

You Belong at UCR

All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.

To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.