Looking for a little relaxation, a chance to connect with colleagues or a fresh perspective on your work? Join UCOP colleagues this week for two events focused on wellness, community and professional learning.

Take a wellness break with BSFO

Shawn Nealy-Oparah, Ed.D., and Amani Gaillard will lead the BSFO event, “Nourishing Our Roots: Culture, Food and Whole-Person Wellness.”

Nov. 10, 3 – 4 p.m. | Franklin Building, Lobby 2, Oakland

Step away from your to-do list and treat yourself to an afternoon of relaxation and renewal with the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO).

“Nourishing Our Roots: Culture, Food & Whole-Person Wellness” offers a chance to slow down and focus on yourself. Through guided meditation, breathwork and sound healing, you’ll explore ways to ease stress, find a sense of calm and nurture your well-being.

Two guest wellness experts will lead the session:

• Dr. Shawn Nealy-Oparah, a trauma-informed integrative health coach, educator and founder of Wellness Journey Portal, draws on neuroscience, somatic practices and more than 20 years of experience to help people understand stress and develop sustainable approaches to well-being.
• Amani Gaillard, a reiki master teacher, certified meditation guide and founder of Still Lotus Healing Collective, combines meditation, breathwork, sound healing and reiki to encourage deep relaxation and mind-body connection.

Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required! Feel free to bring a yoga mat, comfortable blanket, water, notebook and pen.

For questions, contact BSFO Chair Joyce Price or co-chair Roni Wilson.

Learn how to keep strategic planning momentum going

Nov. 13, 12 – 1 p.m. | Zoom

UCOP Senior Strategic Advisor Devin Richards (left) and Daniel Newhart, assistant vice provost for Planning, Policy and Measurement, Office of the Provost at Penn State University (right).

Creating a strategic plan is one thing. Keeping it moving forward is another!

Join UCOP Senior Strategic Advisor Devin Richards for a lunch-and-learn conversation with Daniel Newhart, assistant vice provost for planning, policy and measurement at Penn State University.

They’ll explore how Penn State keeps its strategic plans on track through communication, accountability and flexibility, and share practical ideas for turning plans into sustained action.

Read more and register for the strategic planning event.

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