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February 2016

First Friday breakfast at Franklin

Friday, February 5, 2016, 8:00 am9:00 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 8:00am on day First of the month, repeating until Friday, September 30, 2016

TGIF! Join your colleagues for a hot breakfast, brought to you every first Friday by UCOP's Department of Building Services.

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Preparing for Retirement

Monday, February 8, 2016, 2:00 pm4:00 pm

Retirement counselors at the UC Retirement Administration Service Center will explain your UC retirement and eligibility rules for retiree health benefits, describe the steps you need to take when you’re ready to retire and answer your questions.

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New phone system training

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

By popular demand, these training sessions will focus predominantly on set-up and use of the Jabber Softphone, but will touch on Unity Connection voicemail and the desk phone. Sessions will include instructor-led lecture and demonstration, along with Q&A. Staff who attended earlier sessions found the training extremely helpful. Six one-hour sessions will be offered at the following times on both Feb. 9 and March 2: 8:30–9:30 a.m. 9:45–10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1–2 p.m. 2:15–3:15 p.m. 3:30–4:30 p.m.…

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Black History Month research symposium

Friday, February 12, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

In Celebration of Black History Month, the Black Staff & Faculty Organization and the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity & Engagement will sponsor research symposia that highlight contributions of African-American scholarship and research across the University of California system. Presenters Camille Gaynus, graduate student, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UC Los Angeles Lois Harmon, graduate student, The Givertz School, Graduate School of Education, UC Santa Barbara Delina Tesfaldet Meharenna, undergraduate student, Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley Light refreshments will be served.

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Mardi Gras Mixer

Friday, February 12, 2016, 4:00 pm6:00 pm

All staff are invited to an OP Staff Assembly-sponsored Mardi Gras mixer. There will be assortment of free appetizers, such as andouille sausage and chicken jambalaya, Creole/Cajun vegetable spring rolls and pecan pie, as well as New Orleans-style decorations and "DJ Matt" playing Zydeco music. In addition to great food and entertainment, this festive staff appreciation event will provide an opportunity to learn from many UCOP affinity groups who will be there providing information regarding their organization and upcoming events…

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Black History Month research symposium

Monday, February 22, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Ben Tucker will discuss his memoir "A Good Run: Memoirs — Ben Tucker."

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Black History Month research symposium

Friday, February 26, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

UC Irvine's James B. Pratt, Jr. and Courtney Thomas from UCLA

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Black History Month research symposium

Monday, February 29, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Tracy Johnson, Amani Nuru-Jeter and Geoff Ward.

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March 2016

New phone system training

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

By popular demand, these training sessions will focus predominantly on set-up and use of the Jabber Softphone, but will touch on Unity Connection voicemail and the desk phone. Sessions will include instructor-led lecture and demonstration, along with Q & A. Staff who attended earlier sessions found the training extremely helpful.

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LaSA Cesar Chavez Celebration

Monday, March 28, 2016, 11:45 am1:00 pm

U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera will read from his collection of poems and discuss the impact of Cesar Chavez.

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April 2016

New Employee Orientation

Thursday, April 7, 2016, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for "Benefits Orientation webinar" on this…

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Women We Admire: EVP & COO Rachael Nava

Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

UC Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rachael Nava speaks as part of the Women We Admire series, sponsored by the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. The series features women from the UC system sharing their insights about career, workplace challenges and work-life balance. If you cannot attend in person, dial in through ReadyTalk at 866-740-1260 and enter access code 7226879.

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Thursday, April 21, 2016, 10:00 am12:00 pm

This workshop fulfills the sexual harassment training requirement for UCOP staff. The live presentation mixes serious education and learning with humor, entertainment and spirited discussion as professional actors dramatize real-life scenarios that illustrate both overt and subtle forms of sexual harassment. Participants can ask questions and give advice about any of the vignettes. The actors then respond as their characters, and a lively discussion ensues. Pre-registration is required via UC Learning Center (UCLC).

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May 2016

Women We Admire: Associate Chancellor Luanna Putney

Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

UC Merced Associate Chancellor Luanna Putney speaks as part of the Women We Admire series, sponsored by the President's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.

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CPR/AED certification (AHA Heartsaver course)

Thursday, May 12, 2016, 8:30 am11:30 am

In this instructor-led American Heart Association Heartsaver® training course, you will learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use the automated external defibrillator (AED). Administering CPR and the AED dramatically increases the odds of survival during a cardiac or respiratory emergency. Those who successfully complete the three-hour session will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED Course Completion Card valid for two years. Registration is open to anyone interested in becoming certified or in recertifying. Every student will have hands-on skills practice with…

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Brown bag: UC Education Abroad Program

Monday, May 16, 2016, 12:15 pm1:00 pm

UCEAP Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director Vivian-Lee Nyitray will speak and answer questions about UC's "global campus". Please join us to learn more about UC’s work in sending thousands of students to study in hundreds of programs around the globe. Dr. Nyitray’s talk is part of an informational series sponsored by Academic Personnel and Programs in the Division of Academic Affairs. If you can't attend in person, you can dial in to 1-866-740-1260 and use meeting ID 5876147. Questions? Contact Patricia.OsorioOdea@ucop.edu.

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for "Benefits Orientation webinar" on this…

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APISA Annual Short Film Festival

Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by attending APISA's third Annual Short Film Festival. Escape into the world of imagination with three "short short" films: "Navi9ator" by Kanin Ramasoot (from Thailand) - charming high tech "Gift" by Daniel Yam (from Singapore) - heartwarming drama "The Indian Caste System" by Ik Jagait (from India) - comedy Bring your lunch and join us. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Contact Angela Hom at Angela.Hom@ucop.edu. APISA-OP promotes and enhances the well-being of Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander staff at…

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UCPD safety presentation for Franklin and Broadway buildings

Thursday, May 19, 2016, 9:00 am10:00 am

Wade MacAdam of the UC Police (UCPD-Berkeley) Crime Prevention Unit will discuss UCPD services, share safer practices and discuss building/surrounding area crime statistics. If you work in or visit the Franklin or Broadway buildings, please attend this free presentation. The session will include time for Q&A.

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Brown bag: Managing your professional brand with LinkedIn

Friday, May 20, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Having an updated LinkedIn profile is an important part of your professional career. Bring your lunch and join us for a talk from a manager at LinkedIn on how to improve your LinkedIn profile. RSVP to Jocelyn.Banaria@ucop.edu by May 18. Include your name, title, department and whether you will attend via videoconference. Before the workshop: Bring your laptop or tablet so you can edit your LinkedIn profile during the workshop. If you don’t have a Linkedln account, please create one…

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IT Brown Bag: Mac Facts, Jabber and other IT Services

Monday, May 23, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Come and hear from UCOP IT staff about support for Macs, a new service for Jabber users and other IT service offerings. Bring your questions to be answered. DIAL IN: 866-740-1260, meeting ID 9879319# www.readytalk.com

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CPR/AED certification (AHA Heartsaver course)

Thursday, May 26, 2016, 8:30 am11:30 am

In this instructor-led American Heart Association Heartsaver® training course, you will learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use the automated external defibrillator (AED). Administering CPR and the AED dramatically increases the odds of survival during a cardiac or respiratory emergency. Those who successfully complete the three-hour session will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED Course Completion Card valid for two years. Registration is open to anyone interested in becoming certified or in recertifying. Every student will have hands-on skills practice with…

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June 2016

CUCSA quarterly meeting

Wednesday, June 1, 2016Friday, June 3, 2016

Quarterly meeting for the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA). All staff are invited to attend. See agenda and details. Questions? Please contact Karla.Wood@ucop.edu.

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Women We Admire: Executive Director of Public Affairs Jenny Kao

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Executive Director of Public Affairs - IMPAC Jenny Kao speaks as part of the Women We Admire series, sponsored by the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. The series features women from the UC system sharing their insights about career, workplace challenges and work-life balance. If you cannot attend in person, dial in through ReadyTalk at 866-740-1260 and enter access code 7226879.  

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for "Benefits Orientation webinar" on this…

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Projecting Credibility and Confidence workshop

Monday, June 27, 2016, 11:30 am1:30 pm

Led by Samorn Selim, founder of Samorn Selim Coaching, this workshop will provide you with practical information on: Cultivating personal presence Balancing authority with approachability Connecting with your audience Through this interactive workshop and speed coaching, you will learn key strategies to increase your awareness of your personal style and tangible strategies. Reserve your spot by emailing PACSW Co-Vice Chair, Jocelyn Banaria at Jocelyn.Banaria@ucop.edu by Friday, June 24

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July 2016

New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for "Benefits Orientation webinar" on this…

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August 2016

Women We Admire: Vice Provost Yvette Gullatt

Friday, August 5, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

UCOP Vice Provost and Chief Outreach Officer Yvette Gullatt speaks as part of the Women We Admire series, sponsored by the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. The series features women from the UC system sharing their insights about career, workplace challenges and work-life balance. If you cannot attend in person, dial in through ReadyTalk at 866-740-1260 and enter access code 7226879.

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2016 ITS Tech Fair

Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 11:00 am1:00 pm

Information Technology Services (ITS) will showcase its latest products and services. See demos and meet your UCOP ITS teams supporting the following: Accessibility, User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI) Information Security ITS Project Management Office Jabber Learning and Development Office 2016 Outlook headshot photo booth Record Management Salesforce & Power BI Service Desk Service Now Tableau Windows 10 ZOOM Enjoy light refreshments as you geek out, plus complete a quick survey and enter a drawing for one of two iPads Pros…

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New Employee Orientation

Thursday, August 11, 2016, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for "Benefits Orientation webinar" on this…

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September 2016

New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for "Benefits Orientation webinar" on this…

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October 2016

Brown bag: Cybersecurity tips and tricks

Monday, October 3, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Ransomware, phishing, mobile devices, and online privacy. How do you protect yourself? Learn to keep both UC's and your personal and work data safe and secure at this brown bag with speakers Jon Good and Julie Goldstein. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and will be celebrated UC systemwide. The ITS Information Security team at UCOP is committed to raising awareness on how to protect yourself from the everyday risks posed with cyber-crime on the rise. Questions about this event?…

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for "Benefits Orientation webinar" on this…

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Conversation with Student Regents Marcela Ramirez and Paul Monge

Friday, October 14, 2016, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, UC Student Regents Ramirez and Monge will speak. Sponsored by LaSA and the OP Office of Diversity and Engagement. Questions? Contact Juliann.Martinez@ucop.edu or Alina.Tejera@ucop.edu.

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November 2016

2017 UCOP Open Enrollment Fair

Thursday, November 3, 2016, 10:00 am2:00 pm

UC’s health and welfare vendors will be available to answer your questions -- including returning vendor Anthem Blue Cross. Also, the Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans are OPEN. This is an opportunity for those who only have the UC/Employer Plan coverage to enroll. Liberty Mutual will be on hand to answer any questions regarding the new plan structure. There will be giveaways and raffle prizes as well. Questions? Contact Leslie.Lyons@ucop.edu or Jackylyn.Wong@ucop.edu.

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Workshop: UCOP as a gender-inclusive workplace

Tuesday, November 8, 2016, 12:00 pm1:30 pm

The experiences and voices of transgender Americans have gained visibility in recent years. But there is much to be done, including creating inclusive workplaces for all trans and gender-nonconforming people. How can we ensure inclusivity thrives at UCOP? To provide information and inspire conversation on this topic, all UCOP staff are invited to attend a workshop led by Billy Curtis, director of the Gender Equity Resource Center at UC Berkeley. Light refreshments provided but please bring your own lunch if…

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Thursday, November 17, 2016, 10:00 am12:00 pm

Live presentation to fulfill UCOP requirement for staff to complete training on this topic. Details TBA.

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Diversity Speaker Series: Implicit Bias – What Is It and How Does it Impact Our Workplace and Community?

Monday, November 28, 2016, 11:30 am1:00 pm

To kick off the UCOP Diversity Speaker Series, Professor Rodolfo (Rudy) Mendoza-Denton of UC Berkeley will be speaking about implicit bias and how it is prevalent in the workplace, community, and in our homes. According to Professor Mendoza-Denton, the new science of bias suggests that we all carry prejudices within ourselves but we also have the tools to keep them in check. Professor Mendoza-Denton will discuss the difference between explicit, conscious prejudice and implicit bias and will provide steps to…

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December 2016

LaSA Tamale and Pastry Sale – Scholarship fundraiser

Monday, December 12, 2016, 12:00 pm1:30 pm

The UCOP Latino Staff Association (LaSA) will be holding a tamale sale to raise funds to support the non-profit Chicana/Latina Foundation (CLF). The mission of CLF is to empower Chicanas/Latinas through personal, educational and professional advancement. Each year CLF awards merit-based scholarships of $1,500 each to Latina college students. UCOP staff can pre-order their tamales online through Wednesday, Dec. 7. The pre-cooked and ready-to-eat tamales are available with your choice of a chicken, pork or chile cheese filling and are $3 each, $15 for six, or $30…

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for "Benefits Orientation webinar" on this…

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January 2017

New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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Women We Admire: Melissa Murray

Friday, January 20, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Bring your lunch and join Melissa Murray, faculty member and interim dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, for the next talk in the Women We Admire series. Dial-in: 866-740-1260 and access code 722-6879 This talk is part of the Women We Admire series, sponsored by the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. The series features women from the UC system sharing their insights about career, workplace challenges and work-life balance. Murray teaches Family Law, Criminal Law, Advanced Topics…

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Don’t Ask, Don’t Get: Effective Negotiation Techniques

Thursday, January 26, 2017, 12:00 pm1:30 pm

Sharpen your negotiation skills by taking this workshop led by Dr. Amy Levine. You have opportunities to negotiate every day in your professional and personal life. Whether it is, “Where do you want to have dinner tonight?” or “I’d like to discuss my salary,” if you don’t ask for what you want and deserve, you’ll never get it. In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn how to prepare to negotiate, build your case, present your request, and clinch the deal.…

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Getting to Know: Event Services Group (ESG)

Monday, January 30, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

ESG was established in 2010 and has grown exponentially over the last six years.  Most employees see the ESG at OP social events, but did you know they support over 200 events a year and three-quarters of them are held outside of an OP building? At this session, you will learn how ESG can support your department’s next meeting or conference, what the group's services do and do not entail, and what the nominal cost is to receive their support.  Even…

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Meet Robin Holmes-Sullivan

Monday, January 30, 2017, 5:00 pm7:00 pm

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) and Diversity and Engagement invite all UCOP staff to join them in welcoming Robin Holmes-Sullivan to her new role as vice president for Student Affairs in the Academic Affairs Division. Refreshments will be served. Questions about this event? Please contact Latascha Magness-Cotton at (510) 287-3351 or Latascha.MagnessCotton@ucop.edu.  

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February 2017

UCOP ITS Innovation Fair

Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 12:00 pm3:00 pm

In ITS, we value imagination, new ideas, collaboration, and taking the risks necessary to innovate. We gave our staff a week to devote to new ideas on everything from geeky IT stuff to new employee management methods. Please join us at our Innovation Fair to see just what our innovators created. We also invite you to play the role of investor and spend some funny money to vote for your favorite innovation. Here are just some of the projects: Documentation…

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Women We Admire: Kim Budil

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Kim Budil, Vice President for the National Laboratories, UCOP, speaks as part of the Women We Admire series, sponsored by the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. The series features women from the UC system sharing their insights about career, workplace challenges and work-life balance.

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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Zoom training: Advanced

Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Advanced training in new web conferencing system for intensive users such as Executive Admins. Questions? Contact Randy Kemish at Randy.Kemish@ucop.edu or 510-587-6300.

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Brown bag: From Black Panthers to Black Lives Matter

Monday, February 27, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

As part of Black History Month, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) as well as the Academic Senate and Diversity and Engagement are sponsoring this brown bag talk by Sean Malloy, Associate Professor of History at UC Merced. Light refreshments will be served. Sean L. Malloy is an Associate Professor of History and Cri􀆟cal Race and Ethnic Studies (CRES) at the University of California, Merced. He is the author of Atomic Tragedy: Henry L. S􀆟mson and the Decision to…

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Zoom training: Basic

Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 pm

Basic training in new web conferencing system for most users. Questions? Contact Randy Kemish at Randy.Kemish@ucop.edu or 510-587-6300.

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Diversity Speaker Series: Insights from Insects

Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

How can viewing life from the perspective of an insect help you become a better person? To find out, come to this month’s Diversity Speaker Series event featuring Ralph Washington, Jr., who will speak on the topic, "Insights from Insects: Life Lessons from the Small and Short-lived." This event is co-sponosored by Joanna Trammell, program manager of Culture, Engagement, and Diversity, and the Black Staff and Faculty Organization. Washington will explain how his pursuit of entomology is directly responsible for every…

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March 2017

Sexual Harassment Prevention training: Live theater

Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 2:00 pm4:00 pm

Live presentation to fulfill UCOP requirement for staff to complete training on this topic. Details TBA.

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Zoom training: Basic

Thursday, March 2, 2017, 10:30 am11:30 am

Basic training in new web conferencing system for most users. Questions? Contact Randy Kemish at Randy.Kemish@ucop.edu or 510-587-6300.

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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Zoom training: Basic

Thursday, March 9, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Basic training in new web conferencing system for most users. Questions? Contact Randy Kemish at Randy.Kemish@ucop.edu or 510-587-6300.

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Women We Admire: Julie Freischlag

Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Bring your lunch and hear Julie Freischlag speak on the topic "Resilience." For those who can't attend in person - Dial-in: ReadyTalk 866-740-1260; access code 7226879. Freischlag is the vice chancellor for human health sciences and dean of the School of Medicine at UC Davis. She oversees UC Davis Health’s academic, research and clinical programs, including the School of Medicine, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, the 1,000-member physician practice group, and UC Davis Medical Center. Freischlag’s talk is part…

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Preparing for Retirement workshop

Monday, March 20, 2017, 1:00 pm3:30 pm

RSVP:  Space is limited to 50. To reserve your seat, please email Jackylyn.Wong@ucop.edu with a cc: to Scott.Sylva@ucop.edu. The Preparing for Retirement event has been designed for those planning to retire within the next five years. This two-hour presentation will cover UCRP pension benefits, retirement savings and retiree health coverage. Representatives from the Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) will explain benefits and eligibility rules, describe the steps you need to take when you’re ready to retire and answer your questions. For more information, please visit the Preparing for Retirement…

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Getting to Know You: Academic Senate

Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

What is the Academic Senate? Who works there and what do they do? Why do they book all the conference rooms? Find out the answers to these questions and more at this brown bag, part of the Getting to Know You series at OP. Dial-in: ReadyTalk 866.740.1260; passcode 8358782 Light refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your lunch. Sponsored by UCOP Culture, Engagement and Diversity. Questions about this event? Please contact Joanna.Trammell@ucop.edu.

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Brown bag: At Risk World Heritage and Cyber-Archaeology

Friday, March 24, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

At-Risk World Heritage and Cyber-Archaeology: A UC President’s Research Catalyst Award Project
 The destruction of world cultural heritage is an acute problem from the damage done to archaeological sites by the Islamic State and other groups in the Middle East. Last year, the speaker received a grant from UCOP for ‘At-Risk World Heritage and the Digital Humanities’ to tackle this crisis through cultural preservation. In collaboration with archaeology faculty at UC Berkeley, Los Angeles, and Merced, this project incorporates over…

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Mardi Gras Mixer

Friday, March 24, 2017, 3:30 pm6:00 pm

All UCOP staff are invited to the annual OP Staff Assembly-sponsored Mardi Gras mixer! Enjoy beverages and delicious appetizers such as jambalaya, Shrimp Creole, grilled Andouille links, Bananas Foster pudding, as well as New Orleans-style decorations and "DJ Matt" playing zydeco music. In addition to great food and entertainment, this festive staff appreciation event will provide an opportunity to learn about several major UCOP initiatives, such as: Climate and Engagement Council Efficiency Review Staff Engagement Many UCOP affinity groups will also be on hand to provide…

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Cesar Chavez Day event: When Mexicans and Filipinos Join Together

Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, all OP staff are invited to a special brown bag event: "When Mexicans and Filipinos Join Together: The Farmworker Movement and Unity in the Making." This event is co-sponsored by UCOP's Latino Staff Association (LaSA) and Asian-Pacific Islander Association (APISA). Belinda Vea will talk with author Patty Enrado about her novel, "A Village in the Fields" about Filipino-American farmworkers in the Central Valley. Enrado was born in Los Angeles and raised in Terra Bella,…

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April 2017

New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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Feel the Impact: Berkeley Underground Scholars Initiative

Thursday, April 20, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Join your CFO colleagues for the inaugural session of the new Feel the Impact speaker series. The first speakers are from the UC Berkeley Underground Scholars Initiative (USI) which supports “all prospective and current UC Berkeley students impacted by issues of mass incarceration, imprisonment, and detainment of any kind. The goal of USI is to bridge the topic of mass incarceration that is highly popularized in academia with one that is grounded in the lived experiences of UC Berkeley students.” An…

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Diversity Speaker Series: How to Talk to Children (and Each Other) about Race and Racism

Monday, April 24, 2017, 11:30 am1:00 pm

Speaker: Allison Briscoe-Smith, Ph.D, Professor at the Wright Institute. Participants will come away with an understanding of basic developmental awareness of children in regards to race, a grasp of what implicit bias is and how it impacts our children, and support in thinking about how we want to engage with children (and each other) about the topic of race. This event is hosted by Culture, Engagement, & Diversity Program Manager Joanna Trammell. For more information about this event, please contact…

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May 2017

Join President Napolitano for a UCOP Town Hall Thursday, May 11

Thursday, May 11, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

President Napolitano invites you to attend a town hall meeting with her this Thursday, May 11, 9 – 10 a.m. This meeting will be an opportunity to discuss issues of interest to UCOP employees, including the recently released state audit. President Napolitano will begin the town hall with some brief remarks on the audit before opening it up to answer your questions. There are two ways you can participate in this event: In person: The event will be held in Lobby 1…

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Women We Admire: Monica Lozano

Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Bring your lunch and join Monica Lozano, chair of the Board of UC Regents, for the next talk in the Women We Admire series. Dial-in: ReadyTalk 866-740-1260; access code 7226879. Lozano is chair of the Weingart Foundation, and founder and chairman of the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program which is dedicated to increasing awareness of the vital role Hispanics will play in America’s long-term prosperity. Lozano has an impressive record in Hispanic media that began in 1985 when she joined La…

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New Employee Orientation

Thursday, May 18, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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Getting to Know You series: Diversity and Engagement

Thursday, May 25, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Join Vice Provost Yvette Gullatt, Executive Director Claudia Martinez, Program Manager Michael Burton, and Communications Coordinator Danielle McNamara in this discussion of UC’s role in advancing access, equity, diversity and inclusion at K-12 schools, California Community Colleges, and UC campuses. Attendees will learn about a typical work day in the Office of Diversity and Engagement and about the programs, services and initiatives through which UC advances promising ideas and practices and drives change. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions about…

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June 2017

New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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July 2017

Brown bag: Elder Care and Aging in Place

Thursday, July 6, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Corrine Jan, CEO of Family Bridges and a longtime advocate for the care needs of seniors, will share her insights on the topic. Hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA), the presentation is open to all UCOP staff and will cover a wide range of topics related to elder care and advocating for the elderly. Questions about this event? Contact Angela.Hom@ucop.edu.

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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August 2017

Box training

Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 3:00 pm4:00 pm

Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training. Session will also be available on Zoom:  https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485 Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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APISA Speaker Series: Tammeil Gilkerson, president of Laney College

Monday, August 14, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

All UCOP staff is invited to this special APISA Speaker Series event. Tammeil Gilkerson, president of Laney College, will speak about our role as educators and respond to your questions and thoughts about this topic. Questions about this event? Contact Benjamin.Tsai@ucop.edu

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Women We Admire: Glenda Humiston

Wednesday, August 16, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Glenda Humiston was appointed vice president of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources on Aug. 3, 2015. She came to UC ANR with more than 25 years of experience working on public policy development and program implementation supporting sustainability. Humiston produced a widely acclaimed guidebook “Access to Capital” and has led efforts to bring rural issues to the forefront of the state’s Economic Summit and policymakers throughout California. Before joining UCOP, Humiston served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tunisia, served…

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Heartsaver CPR AED course

Thursday, August 17, 2017, 9:00 am12:00 pm

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® training is a classroom, instructor-led course in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using the automated external defibrillator (AED). Those who successfully complete this session will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver®  CPR AED Course Completion Card valid for two years. Registration is open to those interested in becoming certified or in recertifying. Every student will have hands-on skills practice with a mannequin and receive feedback from the instructor. Register through the UC Learning Center (UCLC): Log…

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Heartsaver CPR AED course

Thursday, August 17, 2017, 1:00 pm4:00 pm

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® training is a classroom, instructor-led course in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using the automated external defibrillator (AED). Those who successfully complete this session will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver®  CPR AED Course Completion Card valid for two years. Registration is open to those interested in becoming certified or in recertifying. Every student will have hands-on skills practice with a mannequin and receive feedback from the instructor. Register through the UC Learning Center (UCLC): Log…

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Heartsaver CPR AED course

Thursday, August 24, 2017, 9:00 am12:00 pm

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® training is a classroom, instructor-led course in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using the automated external defibrillator (AED). Those who successfully complete this session will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver®  CPR AED Course Completion Card valid for two years. Registration is open to those interested in becoming certified or in recertifying. Every student will have hands-on skills practice with a mannequin and receive feedback from the instructor. Register through the UC Learning Center (UCLC): Log…

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Heartsaver CPR AED course

Thursday, August 24, 2017, 1:00 pm4:00 pm

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® training is a classroom, instructor-led course in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using the automated external defibrillator (AED). Those who successfully complete this session will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver®  CPR AED Course Completion Card valid for two years. Registration is open to those interested in becoming certified or in recertifying. Every student will have hands-on skills practice with a mannequin and receive feedback from the instructor. Register through the UC Learning Center (UCLC): Log…

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Box training

Friday, August 25, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training. Session will also be available on Zoom:  https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485 Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

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September 2017

Box training

Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training. Session will also be available on Zoom:  https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485 Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

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Women We Admire: Jocelyn Surla Banaria

Friday, September 8, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

To join by Zoom conference: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/6987568179 (408) 638-0968 (toll charges apply) *4 (from a UCOP office phone) Meeting ID: 698-756-8179 Questions about this event? Contact Alisa.Hsiu@ucop.edu

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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Box training

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training. Session will also be available on Zoom:  https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485 Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

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UCOP Town Hall

Friday, September 15, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Join President Napolitano and Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Rachael Nava for an Office of the President town hall meeting. President Napolitano will begin with remarks before opening it up to answer your questions. There are two ways you can participate in this event: In person: Seating capacity in Franklin Lobby 1 is limited to 100 people, so please be sure to arrive early if you would like to attend in person. Online or by phone: If you cannot attend in person, you can…

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Box training

Monday, September 18, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training. Session will also be available on Zoom:  https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485 Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

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ITS Tech Fair

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 11:00 am1:00 pm

The UCOP Tech Fair is an annual event where ITS showcases its latest technology products and services. Learn more about new products, software and service upgrades coming to your area soon. ITS employees will be staffing various booths where you’ll be able to see demos and get hands-on experience with some of UCOP’s new technology products and services, including: Service Desk Accessibility & UX/UI Salesforce & Power BI Metadata repository/Tableau Records Management Service Hub Facilities – New building Windows 10/Office…

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Box training

Monday, September 25, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training. Session will also be available on Zoom:  https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485 Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

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October 2017

Box training

Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 9:00 am10:00 am

Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training. Session will also be available on Zoom:  https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485 Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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Box training

Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 3:00 pm4:00 pm

Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training. Session will also be available on Zoom:  https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485 Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

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Preparing for Retirement seminar

Friday, October 27, 2017, 1:00 pm3:30 pm

This seminar has been designed for those planning to retire within the next five years but includes valuable information for all UCOP employees who want to learn more about their University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) benefits. This two-hour presentation will cover UCRP pension benefits, retirement savings and retiree health coverage. Representatives from the Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) will explain benefits and eligibility rules, describe the steps you need to take when you’re ready to retire and answer your questions. RSVP:  Space is limited…

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Open Enrollment Fair in Oakland

Monday, October 30, 2017, 10:00 am2:00 pm

Open Enrollment begins on Oct. 26 this year. Attending an Open Enrollment Fair is your chance to meet with UC medical plan vendors including Anthem, Health Equity, Health Net Blue & Gold, Kaiser, UC Care and Western Health Advantage, as well as Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan. Other UC benefit plans that will be represented at the Fair include ARAG (legal plan), WageWorks (formerly Conexis, flexible spending accounts), Optum (behavioral health) and Fidelity Retirement Services, as well as supplemental insurance providers California…

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President Napolitano – UC FirstGen celebration

Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 2:00 pm3:00 pm

All UCOP staff is invited to join President Napolitano in celebrating UC’s community of first-generation college graduates and to hear about the innovative systemwide effort to connect these first-generation students to role models who have walked in their shoes. Hear a brief talk about the FirstGen campaign that was rolled out to all 10 UC campuses this fall, enjoy refreshments, and pick up your own #FirstGen swag if you identify as the first in your family to go to college.

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November 2017

New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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December 2017

UC-CORO graduation and project presentation

Thursday, December 7, 2017, 8:00 am1:30 pm

The UC–CORO Systemwide Leadership Collaborative is offered to 45–50 senior staff and faculty/academic personnel administrators from UC locations who form a Northern California cohort and a Southern California cohort. The program develops leadership skills and awareness focusing on inter-UC and cross-functional involvement. This provides a direct opportunity to get a sense of the physical, intellectual, administrative and cultural nature of multiple UC locations. The graduates will do a project presentation on Leadership Development Program for Faculty. This event is open to…

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Women We Admire: Carol Christ

Monday, December 11, 2017, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

To join by Zoom conference: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/6987568179 (408) 638-0968 (toll charges apply) *4 (from a UCOP office phone) Meeting ID: 698-756-8179 Questions about this event? Contact Alisa.Hsiu@ucop.edu

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New Employee Orientation

Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 9:00 am1:40 pm

General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this…

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January 2018

1100 Broadway brown bag

Thursday, January 11, 2018, 12:00 pm1:30 pm

Find out more about the construction project, including schedules, potential impacts and mitigation plans. Questions? Please contact Steve Murray at Steven.Murray@ucop.edu.  

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