2019 Take Our Kids to Work Day participants pose at UCOP. This year’s event takes place on April 9.

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. 

Tuesday, April 1

CUCSA Town Hall with Regent Maria Anguiano
April 1, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Zoom (Register for link)
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. Learn more about the CUCSA Town Hall and register for the April 1 event.

Wednesday, April 2

CANCELED: LaSA César Chávez Day Event: “McFarland USA” Film Screening (Part 2)
Due to technical difficulties, LaSA has canceled this event. For questions, contact belinda.vea@ucop.edu.

Toastmasters Open House
April 2, 12:05 to 12:55 p.m.
Zoom (RSVP for link)
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. To RSVP for the Zoom link, contact lakesidespeakeasy@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 9

Take Our Kids to Work Day
April 9, 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Oakland and UCPath
Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTWD) is a national movement that allows students to explore career possibilities while learning more about their parent/guardian’s work. UCOP will welcome children in grades 1 through 12 to participate in TOKTWD in Oakland and at the UCPath Center. Registration is full for both locations but the planning team encourages you to sign up for the waitlist here. Contact ucopevents@ucop.edu with questions.

AI in Action: UC AI Innovation Virtual Share Fair
April 9, 12 – 1 p.m.
Zoom (RSVP for link)
See groundbreaking AI implementations transforming workplace safety, policy navigation, and administrative efficiency across the UC system. This interactive session features real-world AI use cases, with presenters sharing their journey from ideation to implementation, highlighting key challenges, lessons learned, and alignment with UC’s AI Principles. Whether you’re exploring AI for your own initiatives or looking to connect with peers, this event offers insights, collaboration, and inspiration to drive innovation. Register for the April 9 event.

OP Staff Assembly Meeting
April 9, 12 – 1 p.m.
Zoom, Meeting ID: 994 490 7320
All colleagues are encouraged to attend the OP Staff Assembly (OPSA) Steering Committee meetings. OPSA is an all-volunteer staff organization dedicated to promoting the interests and welfare of all career employees.

Thursday, April 10

Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
April 10, 12:05 – 12:55 p.m.
Zoom (RSVP for link)
Join Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 virtually to build communication skills, including speaking, leadership, listening and feedback. If you’d like to excel at presentations, meeting interactions, elevator-speech “sound bites” and/or performance feedback, this is the group for you. To RSVP for the Zoom link, contact lakesidespeakeasy@gmail.com.

Friday, April 11

Shakespeare Club: As You Like It
April 11, 12:05 – 12:55 p.m.
Zoom (Meeting ID: 744 708 5448 | Passcode: 577977)
Join the Shakespeare Club in journeying through the Bard’s masterpieces! This is a casual read-through of “As You Like It” followed by a discussion led by Kelley Ogden (ER&C). Scripts will be shared via Zoom; no preparation is needed. All reading levels are welcome! For questions, contact nicola.gruen@ucop.edu.

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