Get ready for APISA’s annual potluck celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year features a guest speaker — also featured via Zoom — as well as a potluck lunch and tastings of tea and moon cakes.

On August 21, tune in to the UC Alumni Career Network to learn how your university connections can open career opportunities.

Save the date: The IT Tech & Friends Fair comes to UCOP on Thursday, September 12. Enjoy light refreshments and a raffle!

On August 21, join the UC Alumni Career Network for an online workshop on how your university network can open up career opportunities.

On August 26, Student Affairs welcomes Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of Berkeley Law and co-author of “Free Speech on Campus.” In 2017, he was named the most influential person in legal education in the United States.

On September 18, join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization in Oakland for a delicious lunch in support of their 2020 scholarship program. Save the date: All employees are invited!

The UC Davis director of research and policy for equity will present, “Community-Based Scholarship: Reimagining Higher Education in the Lives of Young People” on Monday, August 12, from 12-1 p.m.

UCOP Records Compliance Week is August 5-9. Meet Records Management staff, clean out your workspace, finalize your scanning needs and attend an informational webinar.

As summer continues to heat up, check out local events to keep the excitement going. Whether you’re in Oakland, Riverside, DC or Sacramento, we’ve got plans for you!

If you’ve wanted to take advantage of UCOP’s free professional development courses but can't attend in-person classes, check out the many live virtual opportunities offered this summer — plus year-round resources!

Don’t miss this special lunchtime event, featuring Vajra Watson, director of research and policy for equity at UC Davis. Attend in Oakland or via Zoom.

On July 31, Student Affairs will host a panel discussion on statewide financial aid reform and the possibility of a California Affordability Promise. Learn about the proposals, controversial elements and future of college affordability in California.