Join UCOP colleagues for special events this week and next
October 6, 2026 •
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to connect with colleagues while building your knowledge and skills, you’re in luck! There are several events taking place this week in Oakland and online where you can network, connect and learn.
All listings reflect Pacific Time. Select each link to learn more.
This week
Tuesday, October 6
Cybersecurity Summit 2026 (Day 1)
Oct. 6, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom
The 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit webinar brings together colleagues from the University of California, California State University and California Community Colleges to discuss how we can safeguard our institution and communities. Alongside leading voices in cybersecurity, we’ll examine an evolving digital landscape, from artificial intelligence and online safety to privacy, fraud prevention and the protection of critical infrastructure. Whether you’re a security professional or simply curious about today’s digital risks, you’ll gain practical insights and a better understanding of how we can all build a more secure digital future.
A Conversation on Prostate Health, Prevention & Wellness
Oct. 6, 12 – 1 p.m. | Zoom
The UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) invites everyone to its first prostate cancer awareness event, “A Conversation on Prostate Health, Prevention and Wellness.” Part of BSFO’s Health and Wellness Month series — “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Strong Communities,” four UC experts will share insights on prostate health, including factors that shape health outcomes and cancer care.
Wednesday, October 7
Cybersecurity Summit 2026 (Day 2)
Oct. 7, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Zoom
See above for details.
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club Meeting
Oct. 7, 12:05 – 12:55 p.m. | Hybrid: Oakland + Zoom
Join Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 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!
Thursday, October 8
Can California Fix Its Insurance Crisis? The Candidates Weigh In.
Oct. 8, 11:30 – 1 p.m. | Hybrid: Sacramento + Zoom
California voters will choose the state’s next insurance commissioner as the state continues to face challenges across its insurance market. Join the UC Student and Policy Center and CalMatters for a discussion with Sen. Ben Allen and Jane Kim about their plans for the state’s insurance market, including how they would respond to growing risks such as wildfires.
Friday, October 9
UCOP Shakespeare Club: Coriolanus
Oct. 9, 12:05 – 12:55 p.m. | Zoom
This season, the UCOP Shakespeare Club explores the interplay of power, identity and social order, considering how Shakespeare stages authority at every level – political, communal and personal. The fall quarterly reading will focus on “Coriolanus.”
Next week
Tuesday, October 13
Overview of the 2026 Ballot Initiatives with CalMatters
Oct. 13, 12 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | UC Student and Policy Center (Sacramento)
The UC Student and Policy Center and CalMatters present a lunchtime discussion on California’s statewide ballot propositions. Get a closer look at California’s November ballot propositions, what they mean, and the key issues voters should know ahead of Election Day.
Leaning Into UC’s Identity as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) System
Oct. 13, 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Hybrid: Oakland + Zoom
For Hispanic Heritage Month, join the UCOP Latinx Staff Association (LaSA) for a conversation about Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and how UC and the state of California can continue to support and advance this important work.
UC Nature Day
Oct. 13, 1 – 3 p.m. | Oakland
Join UC Nature, formerly Natural Reserve System, and UCOP leadership to celebrate the annual UC Nature Day. Discover our 42 reserves and learn how these natural landscapes are helping to conserve California’s diverse plants and animals. Students and researchers will share how they use reserves to advance learning, scientific research, and environmental stewardship. Indulge in charcuterie and hummus boards and get the chance to snag swag as you browse our tables and interactive displays. Plus, hear remarks from Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Nathan Brostrom, Vice President for Research and Innovation Theresa Maldonado and UC Nature Executive Director Steve Monfort.
Wednesday, October 14
UCPath Cultural Potluck
Oct. 14, 12 – 1:30 p.m. | UCPath
Join UCPath, APISA and LaSA for a potluck to celebrate Hispanic and Filipino Heritage. Everyone is encouraged to participate by bringing a dish to share. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, enjoy delicious food and celebrate rich cultures and traditions.
10 Mistakes to Avoid on UC Applications
Oct. 14, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Zoom
Applying to UC can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what application readers are looking for. This free virtual event will help you better understand the UC application and avoid 10 of the most common mistakes we’ve seen in applications.
Thursday, October 15
Mental Malware: Why the Human OS Keeps Getting Hacked
Oct. 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom
Social engineering works because it targets what makes us human: our biases, cognitive shortcuts, emotions, and deeply wired instinct to trust. Drawing on studies from the field of psychology, this session unpacks the brain’s architecture that enables manipulation to be disturbingly effective. Learn how generative AI is raising the stakes, making it harder than ever to differentiate what’s real and what’s not. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the psychology behind deception — and how to push back.
Latinx Staff Association Meeting
Oct. 15, 12 – 1 p.m. | Zoom
Join the UCOP Latinx Staff Association (LaSA) for their monthly membership meeting,
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club Meeting
Oct. 15, 12:05 – 12:55 p.m. | Zoom
Join Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 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!
For all upcoming classes and events, check out the Link calendar.
