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MEN’S BASKETBALL HOME OPENER HOSTS BASIC NEEDS NIGHT!

Join us as UCR Men’s Basketball faces off against La Verne while supporting Basic Needs and their mission to assist UCR students!

📅 November 7
⏰ 7 PM | Doors open at 6 PM
📍 SRC Arena

UCR students: Arrive early and donate an item from the list to receive an exclusive UCR shirt while supplies last!

Come out, support your Highlanders, and help support fellow students!

#GoHighlanders | #UCRHWS taken in UC Riverside by @ucrhws

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Highlanders🐻

Safe Ride starts today, September 30th! UCRPD’s Highlanders Student Safety Team is here to get you there safely.

🗓️ Monday - Friday
📍Visit the HUB first floor Information Desk or call 951-827-5222 to request a ride.
📌 Rider are available to designated drop-off locations.

Swipe left to view the pick up zone and drop-off locations! by @ucrhws

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Keep your wheels safe! Register your bike or scooter online and ride with peace of mind. It’s quick. It’s free. It helps recover your property if lost, stolen, or impounded. transportation.ucr.edu #RideSafeRideSmart by @ucrhws

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HWS wishes all students a great start to the first day of classes! 🎉

Whatever you need to start the school year off right, we’re here to support your health and well-being. Explore all the resources HWS has to offer, and if you have questions, we’re here to help.

Have a great first day, Highlanders! 💙💛
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Welcome, Highlanders, to the 2026–27 academic year at UCR!

The HWS staff gathered for its annual retreat, where we planned programs to support UCR students throughout the year.

We look forward to seeing you again or meeting you for the first time.

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📚IT’S NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY📚

We know a good book goes a long way for your holistic health. Here are some recommendations from our leaders in HWS.

To get access to these books, head over to our UCR Library. If ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines are your go to, head to ucr.overdrive.com or via the Libby app using your UCR Net ID.

#UCRHWS #nationalreadabookday

HWS: Dr. Denise Woods Recommendation
📖 Book: Waiting to Exhale
✍️ Author: Terry McMillan
📚 Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Women’s Fiction

CARE: Dr. Karla Aguilar Recommendation
📖 Book: Thinking Like an Abolitionist to End Sexual Violence in Higher Education
✍️ Authors: Chris Linder, Nadeeka Karunaratne & Niah S. Grimes
📚 Genre: Higher Education / Social Justice / Sexual Violence Prevention

The Well: Marisol Torres Recommendation
📖 Book: Project Hail Mary
✍️ Author: Andy Weir
📚 Genre: Science Fiction / Adventure / Thriller taken in UC Riverside by @ucrhws

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Learn more about Health, Well-being, & Safety with Karina!

#ucr #ucriverside #healthwellbeingsafety #hws #wellbeing taken in UC Riverside by @ucrhws

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It’s never to late to start your year right and get the support you need.
Don’t know where to start? Start at hws.ucr.edu.

#UCRHWS by @ucrhws

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You might have seen the HWS Wheel of Wellness around campus. Want to know more?

Health, Well-being & Safety is here to help connect you with programs and support you need, whenever you need them.

Not sure where to start? Start with us. Visit and bookmark hws.ucr.edu to find the right resource for you.

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Some of our favorite photos aren’t just about the places we capture. They’re about the moments we share with the people who matter.

Whether it’s taking a selfie, catching up between classes, or simply sitting down and checking in. Taking time to connect can make a difference.

💙 Where’s your favorite spot on campus to catch up with a friend? Tag someone you’d love to meet there this week.

#UCRHWS #WorldPhotographyDay #MentalHealth #CheckIn taken in UC Riverside by @ucrhws

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Hi, Highlanders. We hope you’re having a safe and amazing summer so far!

Whether you are a newly enrolled or returning student, Health, Well-being, & Safety departments are here to provide the resources, programs, and support you need.

Visit hws.ucr.edu to learn more.

#UCR #UCRHWS by @ucrhws

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