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BSFO to host array of Black History Month events for all staff

From a movie screening to expert-led conversations and meditation sessions, BSFO invites all colleagues to join them for community-based events in celebration of Black History Month.


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Join President Milliken for breakfast in Oakland next Tuesday

Next Tuesday, Feb. 10, President Milliken invites all UCOP staff to join him in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin Building for breakfast from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. 


Celebrate Lunar New Year with APISA next week: Year of the Horse

Check out lion dancing from Cal VSA, a sampling of delicious foods, engaging cultural activities and a variety of vendors to explore.


Strategic Planning UC Lunch + Learn featuring Allorah Pradenas, Christina A. Armstrong, Julian Ryu and Devin Richards

Wednesday: Learn how strategic planning works at UC

Attend the first session of the UC Internal Consulting Community of Practice systemwide lunch-and-learn series.


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Toastmasters Open House will feature U.S. submarine veteran and complimentary lunch

Practice your speaking and leadership skills, and connect with Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters members.


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Boost your AI knowledge with two events this week

Join a Zoom expert for a live tutorial on using Zoom AI Companion, or attend the inaugural session of the UCOP AI Community of Practice.


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Travel Talk Tuesday will share helpful tools and tips for expense reports and travel requests

Get a live walk-through of Concur at the next Travel Talk Tuesday, and learn about new helpful tools to make processes easier.


President James B. Milliken at the UC Berkeley Library

Reminder: President Milliken will speak at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California this Thursday, Jan. 29

Register for the live event (taking place via Zoom and in San Francisco), or get ready to tune in later on UCnet.


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Tuesday, Jan. 27: Learn how UC Procurement can be your team’s strategic partner

Gain a clearer understanding of the full range of benefits UC Systemwide Procurement delivers and why procurement is about far more than simply "buying stuff."


Strategic Planning UC Lunch + Learn featuring Allorah Pradenas, Christina A. Armstrong, Julian Ryu and Devin Richards

Join the SPMO team to learn how strategic planning works at UC

On Feb. 4, from 12 – 1 p.m., attend a special virtual event focused on how strategy can guide UC teams and locations, especially in uncertain times.


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FSAP announces free eight-week mindfulness-based self-compassion course

Open to all UCOP staff, this course will help you reduce anxiety and stress, boost your mental resilience and distress tolerance, help curb self-defeating thought patterns and increase your happiness and productivity.