Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with UCOP colleagues? Mark your calendar for these upcoming opportunities offered in Oakland, at UCPath and/or via Zoom!

Listings are organized by date and reflect Pacific Time. Select the event link to access more details (when available).

Tuesday, March 25

PACSW Women’s History Social Event (Oakland)
March 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Broadway Conference Center
Join colleagues in connecting, engaging and celebrating Women’s History Month with PACSW! During this special social gathering, you’ll have an opportunity to meet colleagues, build networks and continue the conversation on advancing gender equity in the workplace. Contact marisa.strong@ucop.edu for more information.

Wednesday, March 26

PACSW Women’s History Social Event (UCPath)
March 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
3004 Executive Conference Room
Join UCPath-based PACSW members for a social gathering! Contact summer.alvarez@ucop.edu for more information.

Getting to Know You: UC Academic Senate Office
March 26, 12 to 1 p.m.
Oakland Franklin building, Lobby 1
Join the Academic Senate Office team for an engaging hour of information, conversation, networking, light refreshments and prizes! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to meet and connect with Oakland colleagues! For questions, contact Fredye Harms or Doug Kanigher.

UC’s Systemwide Budget Featuring Caín Díaz 
March 26, 12 to 1 p.m.
Oakland Broadway 4001 & Zoom (Meeting ID: 957 0139 9742)
Join the Latinx Staff Association and BSFO in welcoming Associate Vice President of Budget Analysis and Planning Caín Díaz, UC Finance, for a conversation about UC’s systemwide budget. Snacks will be available for Oakland attendees. Download an event flyer. For questions, contact patricia.osorio-odea@ucop.edu.

AI & Third-Party Risk: Best Practices for Evaluating and Procuring AI Solutions
March 26, 12 to 1 p.m.
Zoom
Join the UC AI Council for the first event in its artificial intelligence webinar series. As AI adoption accelerates, UC must carefully manage third-party risks when evaluating and purchasing AI-powered solutions. This webinar provides a roadmap for assessing AI tools, ensuring privacy, security, and compliance while mitigating risks. Our panel will guide attendees through key stages of AI acquisition, from pre-adoption considerations and vendor assessments to procurement strategies and risk advisories, equipping decision-makers with best practices for informed AI purchasing. Register for the AI solutions webinar. For questions, contact aicouncil@ucop.edu.

Thursday, March 27

This Is Wong-Kim Ark
March 27, 12 to 1 p.m.
Zoom
Join the Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association for a discussion with University of San Francisco Professor Bill Hing. He will discuss the case of Wong-Kim Ark who was denied reentry to the U.S. in 1895 after visiting China, as well as other cases related to immigration and asylum. Register for This Is Wong-Kim Ark and download an event flyer (jpg). For questions, contact tony.yang@ucop.edu.

Tuesday, April 1

CUCSA Town Hall with Regent Maria Anguiano
April 1, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Zoom
Join the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) for a town hall featuring UC Board of Regents Vice Chair Maria Anguiano. Regent Anguiano will provide insights into the regents’ role in university governance and address UC’s challenges, including state budget cuts and potential reductions in federal funding. Register for the CUCSA Town Hall.

Wednesday, April 2

LaSA César Chávez Day Event: “McFarland USA” Film Screening (Part 2)
April 2, 12 to 1 p.m.
Franklin 10325 + Zoom (Meeting ID: 957 0139 9742)
Join the Latinx Staff Association (LaSA) the second half of “McFarland USA,” a 2015 film based on a true story about a 1987 cross country running team from a mainly Latino high school in McFarland, California. Light snacks will be served for Oakland participants. For questions, contact belinda.vea@ucop.edu.

Toastmasters Open House
April 2, 12:05 to 12:55 p.m.
Zoom
Find your inner leader with Toastmasters. Learn how to speak in front of a group with confidence and work with others in a positive, supportive environment. Let us help you advance your career and discover new opportunities! This open house event will feature Justin Paras. Justin has been a Toastmaster since 2009. He has received numerous awards and accolades, some of which include two-time District 57 Evaluation Speech Contest Champion and District 57 Toastmaster of the Year. He is a sought-after speaker in Toastmasters and within the community, and is known for connecting with diverse audiences. Justin received his bachelor’s degree in information and computer science from UC Irvine. For questions, contact lakesidespeakeasy@gmail.com.

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