This week’s special events: Community and Connection Fair, BSFO Health Fair, Systemwide Academic Congress + cybersecurity awareness
October 27, 2025 •
The week of Oct. 27 is just getting started, but it’s already shaping up to be a busy one. We are kicking things off with three great events this Tuesday and even more throughout the week. See below for details and join us!
Listings reflect Pacific Time.
Oakland events
UCOP Community and Connection Fair | Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Broadway Conf. Center
Join OPSA for the 2025 UCOP Community and Connection Fair! This fun, Halloween-themed event will feature tables hosted by UCOP departments, employee resource groups, affinity groups and our amazing vendor partners — some of whom will offer tasty treats! Vendors include: Bocanova, Mr. Expresso, Oracle, AWS, Insight Global and Dell.
Feeling creative? Come dressed in your best Halloween attire and join the festive spirit of our costume contest! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to connect and spend time with colleagues throughout UCOP.
No registration is needed for this event.
BSFO Health Fair | Tuesday, 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Franklin Lobby 1
The BSFO Health Fair will feature cross-industry health care experts. Clockwise from left: Jodie Geddes, Brian Harper, Cayla R. Lofties-Ogbulie and Michelle Moseley.
Join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a special event designed to promote health, well-being and community connection!
Whether you’re looking to enhance your physical fitness, learn about mental wellness, or discover new ways to stay healthy, this fair has something for everyone.
Connect with like-minded individuals, learn from health professionals and take steps toward a healthier lifestyle. There will also be a drawing for free chair messages (must be present to win).
Guest speakers include.
- Jenny Vazques, Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
- Cayla R. Lofties-Ogbulie, Breathe Day Spa and BoutiqueÂ
- Janae Perry, PerFit Massage – Licensed Massage
- Jodie Geddes, Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY)Â
- Michelle Moseley, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Office of Community Engagement
- Dr Brain Harper, The Source Chiropractic BerkeleyÂ
- Lupita Medrano-Hernández Kneon, Charlotte Maxwell ClinicÂ
- Blanca Bonvehi, Wellness Chair Massage
Everyone is welcome to attend this event and no registration is needed. For additional info, email Joyce Price or Roni Wilson. You can also download a flyer (PDF).
Open Enrollment Kick-Off Fair | Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Broadway Conf. Center
Learn all about this year’s Open Enrollment! Meet benefits vendors, chat with our health care facilitator, grab some swag and enter a drawing for prizes. Find out more.
Virtual events
Systemwide Academic Congress | Tuesday, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. & Wednesday, 8:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Join UCOP Academic Affairs for its next UC Systemwide Academic Congress: The Labor Market Destinations of Recent College Graduates. Distinguished economists, leading UC researchers, influential public figures and industry experts will discuss emerging national and statewide labor market trends, the impacts of AI and and how UC data can inform academic planning and support student success. Topics will include:
- National and California labor markets for recent grads
- Employer insights on UC alumni in the workforce
- UC alumni pathways and labor market data
- Ongoing labor market challenges
- >Preparing students for a changing workforce
Register for the Systemwide Academic Congress. For questions, contact Jennifer Tang.
Let’s Talk About Privacy. Let’s Talk About You and Me | Tuesday, 12 – 1 p.m.
Get ready to protect your personal information with UC Santa Barbara Privacy Officer Becky Steiger! This Cybersecurity Month presentation isn’t just about boring data rules; it’s about your human right to be left alone, why protecting your privacy is important and tips on how to manage your digital life. You will learn about key privacy laws and policies like the California Information Practices Act, the UC Electronic Communications Policy and the UC Privacy and Information Security Initiative. Learn how to protect your digital privacy and keep your personal business to yourself. Register for the privacy event.
Humans, Hackers and Hallucinations | The Future of Cybersecurity | Tuesday, 1 – 2 p.m.
Artificial intelligence has quickly shifted from a promising tool to a disruptive force. While AI enables defenders to detect threats more quickly and automate responses, it also provides attackers with new ways to deceive, manipulate and exploit. From deepfake audio convincing an employee to transfer millions to AI-written phishing campaigns that bypass filters, the game has changed.
This session will explore the intersection of AI and social engineering, revealing how threat actors leverage machine learning to craft convincing attacks and where defenders can push back. We’ll also examine the emerging cybersecurity trends to watch in the coming year, from the rise of synthetic identities to AI-driven security operations. Most importantly, we’ll ground the discussion in practical advice: how individuals and organizations can stay vigilant, adapt defenses, and avoid becoming the next case study.
By the end of the talk, participants will have a deeper understanding of the risks and opportunities that AI presents, as well as actionable strategies to build resilience in an age where the line between human and machine manipulation is increasingly blurred. Register for the humans and hackers event.
Authentic or Artificial: AI-Generated Content vs. the Real Deal | Thursday, 3 p.m.
Cyber@UC Irvine offers a variety of competitive teams for members seeking to delve into different subfields of cybersecurity. These include blue teaming, red teaming, penetration testing, SecDevOps, IT, forensics, reverse engineering, application security and more. Their mission is to provide a platform for students to learn and engage with cybersecurity, regardless of their prior experience. How well can you tell the difference between AI-generated content and the real deal? Put your analytical skills to the test during a live demo! Register for the AI-generated content event.
For all upcoming events, visit the Link calendar.
