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Fiscal Close Clinic
Fiscal Close Clinic
Join the BRC for a review of fiscal close policies and procedures, including: Fiscal close calendar Journals Invoices and PCard orders Accruals and deferrals Business travel & entertainment Cost transfers Open commitments Requisitions Encumbrances Purchase Orders
2 events,
Leadership Fundamentals for Aspiring Leaders – Information Session
Leadership Fundamentals for Aspiring Leaders – Information Session
If you have never been a manager or supervisor, but are interested in learning key aspects of leadership, time management, and wellness, UCOP Leadership Fundamentals for Aspiring Leaders program (LFP) might be just what you’re looking for! Created and facilitated by long time and highly…
Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
Learn how to build an investment strategy based on risk tolerance, investing horizon and involvement level, and the investment options available through UC's 403(b), 457(b) and DC plans. May 2, 5 – 6 p.m. May 9, 9 – 10 a.m. May 16, 12 – 1…
6 events,
Leading Across Difference: Understanding Self, Understanding Leadership – Session 2
Leading Across Difference: Understanding Self, Understanding Leadership – Session 2
A training experience focusing on disrupting racial bias and anti-blackness, increasing awareness of institutional, structural, and systemic inequity through race, and applying this information to increase leadership skills at all levels. Leaders will examine the ways in which their own biases have a huge structural…
Zoom for Meeting Rooms
Zoom for Meeting Rooms
As we welcome more and more staff back to the office, familiarize yourself with the technology in meeting rooms. Join us for a 30-minute in-person demo on how to connect to meeting room screens to project content or join a Zoom meeting. IT Client Services…
Benefits and Perks in Negotiated Contracts
Benefits and Perks in Negotiated Contracts
UC’s contracts with major airlines, some hotels and specific car rental companies include discounts, but many also have travel perks and this session will explore how to find and take advantage of them.
OPSA Panel: Managing Teams Today – A Conversation with Managers
OPSA Panel: Managing Teams Today – A Conversation with Managers
The OP Staff Assembly (OPSA), in collaboration with UCOP Learning & Development, invites you to hear from valued UCOP managers as they share their journeys and best practices in navigating teams in today’s work environment. Panelist will share insights into how they build and lead…
Zoom for Meeting Rooms
Zoom for Meeting Rooms
As we welcome more and more staff back to the office, familiarize yourself with the technology in meeting rooms. Join us for a 30-minute in-person demo on how to connect to meeting room screens to project content or join a Zoom meeting. IT Client Services…
5 events,
UCOP Safety – Active Attacker Training
UCOP Safety – Active Attacker Training
Melissa Collins, Program Manager for Security, Risk and Resilience, will facilitate this live virtual class in which participants will learn skills and strategies to respond if exposed to active attacker situations. The course will review real-life incidents and discuss options in the event of potential…
Excel Intermediate/Advanced – Session 2
Excel Intermediate/Advanced – Session 2
Microsoft Excel has hundreds of features and hundreds of functions. Getting the right feature, at the right time, used in the right way, in the right sequence is very often a problem. In this three-hour session you will become aware of a few core Excel…
New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
*Virtual orientation dates are only available to UC Path, UCDC, Sacramento and fully remote employees. Starting a new job or new location can be daunting. The UCOP New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization. Topics include: • University of…
APISA monthly meeting
APISA monthly meeting
Asian and Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA) promotes and enhances the well-being of Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander staff, faculty and students through active participation and representation in the affairs at UCOP and the community at large. We sponsor activities that foster understanding and…
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually 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…
2 events,
Design Thinking to Focus, Collaborate, and Play
Design Thinking to Focus, Collaborate, and Play
Have you been curious about Design Thinking and want to learn more? This hands-on workshop includes an overview of the design thinking process and leaves you equipped with the key design thinking concepts and techniques that you can apply right away.
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Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
Learn how to build an investment strategy based on risk tolerance, investing horizon and involvement level, and the investment options available through UC's 403(b), 457(b) and DC plans. May 2, 5 – 6 p.m. May 9, 9 – 10 a.m. May 16, 12 – 1…
New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation
Starting a new job or new location can be daunting. The UCOP New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization and is offered in person every month at the UCOP Broadway building in Oakland. Topics include: • University of California and…
STEP for New Employees: Define Criteria
STEP for New Employees: Define Criteria
In this instructor-led training on the Staff Talent Evaluation Process (STEP), we will expand on the materials presented in the STEP Fundamentals for Employees eCourse by going into detail on the first stage of STEP, called Define Criteria. You will practice writing goals, review strategies…
6 events,
Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
Understand how Social Security works and factors that you should consider before you claim your benefit. May 10, 9 – 10 a.m. May 17, 12 – 1 p.m. May 24, 1 – 2 p.m.
Box Fundamentals
Box Fundamentals
This course will give you an overview of Box, the cloud-based service that provides secure file storage and file sharing.
OP Staff Assembly Meeting
OP Staff Assembly Meeting
All staff members are welcome to attend the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Zoom info Web link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/94273171531?pwd=bVNmU2tUdjUwT2NiT1p3TjQrQ2JlUT09 Meeting ID: 942 7317 1531 Passcode: 374177 OP Staff Assembly is an all-volunteer staff organization dedicated to promoting the…
Leading Toward Equity
Leading Toward Equity
During Leading Toward Equity conversations, UCOP leaders share unvarnished truths about their personal experiences with equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), their journeys of learning in this space and how they are leading efforts to further EDI and anti-racism efforts at UCOP. This conversation will feature…
OP Staff Assembly Engagement Meeting
OP Staff Assembly Engagement Meeting
All staff members are welcome to attend the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. The May 10 meeting will now take place from 12:05 – 12:50 p.m. Zoom info Web link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/94273171531?pwd=bVNmU2tUdjUwT2NiT1p3TjQrQ2JlUT09 Meeting ID: 942 7317 1531 Passcode:…
Fiscal Close Clinic
Fiscal Close Clinic
Join the BRC for a review of fiscal close policies and procedures, including: Fiscal close calendar Journals Invoices and PCard orders Accruals and deferrals Business travel & entertainment Cost transfers Open commitments Requisitions Encumbrances Purchase Orders This event will take place in Broadway Conference…
2 events,
Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future
Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future
Tips and tools to help you get a handle on spending and borrowing, including how to develop a smart budget and ways to manage debt. May 11, 9 – 10 a.m. May 18, 12 – 1 p.m. May 25, 1 – 2 p.m.
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually 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…
1 event,
People Leader Forum – Team Agreements
People Leader Forum – Team Agreements
The People Leaders Forum is a monthly opportunity for people managers to connect with one another to develop leadership skills, build community, share best practices, swap strategies for navigating current challenges and learn to better support themselves and their teams. Team Agreements are co-created rules…
2 events,
LinkedIn Learning Introduction
LinkedIn Learning Introduction
LinkedIn Learning is here! Come to this session and learn how you can leverage this new benefit to strengthen existing skills and learn new ones, too!
Reparations Speaker: Cheryl Grills, Ph.D.
Reparations Speaker: Cheryl Grills, Ph.D.
Join the UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a special Juneteenth celebration presentation. Cheryl Grills, Ph.D., will discuss the meaning and importance of reparations, including the history of reparations in America. She will also provide information on how to support tangible reparations for American…
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BRC Community of Practice Meeting
BRC Community of Practice Meeting
The Business Resource Center (BRC) invites all users to attend monthly community of practice meetings. Each session will begin with 30 minutes of announcements, updates and deadlines (anything that’s arisen since the prior meeting). The second 30 minutes will be a topic-themed discussion and Q&A…
Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
Learn how to build an investment strategy based on risk tolerance, investing horizon and involvement level, and the investment options available through UC's 403(b), 457(b) and DC plans. May 2, 5 – 6 p.m. May 9, 9 – 10 a.m. May 16, 12 – 1…
4 events,
Navigating Hotel Rates
Navigating Hotel Rates
While UC has a global contract with Marriott and other localized hotel agreements, UC’s needs are varied from individual travel to conferences and group travel. We will share how to navigate these various options, including understanding government rates and analyzing rate rules and restrictions.
Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
Understand how Social Security works and factors that you should consider before you claim your benefit. May 10, 9 – 10 a.m. May 17, 12 – 1 p.m. May 24, 1 – 2 p.m.
Concur Training
Concur Training
Learn how to use Concur to make air, car and hotel reservations for business or personal travel. Register for class here (If you would like class completion to be on your transcript)
6 events,
New and Infrequent Traveler Workshop
New and Infrequent Traveler Workshop
This general information session will provide new employees and infrequent travelers with basic information about travel policies and procedures, as well as information related to the various systems used to book travel and process pre-travel requests and post travel expense reports. Join the presentation at…
UCOP BRC Travel & Entertainment Training
UCOP BRC Travel & Entertainment Training
This training is geared toward UCOP employees who travel or book travel on behalf of others. Beginning July 1, 2020, all travel requests will need to be pre-approved in the new Concur system. Travel & entertainment expense reports will be submitted in Concur rather than…
Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future
Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future
Tips and tools to help you get a handle on spending and borrowing, including how to develop a smart budget and ways to manage debt. May 11, 9 – 10 a.m. May 18, 12 – 1 p.m. May 25, 1 – 2 p.m.
Latinx Staff Association Meeting
Latinx Staff Association Meeting
Join the UCOP Latinx Staff Association (LaSA) for their monthly membership meeting, typically held the third Thursday of each month from 12-1 p.m. (PT). Join by Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/92002215075 For questions, contact Alina.Tejera@ucop.edu.
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually 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…
GROWing Your Check-In Conversations for Managers
GROWing Your Check-In Conversations for Managers
GROWing your Check-in Conversations is two-hour virtual live workshop that provides managers with an opportunity to practice using the GROW in STEP check-ins and share tips and strategies for providing feedback. This is part of the three-year training plan designed by the Performance Appraisal workgroup…
2 events,
Mindfulness at UCOP
Mindfulness at UCOP
Less stress. Enhanced awareness and focus. Improved health. These are some of the benefits shown in research studies on mindfulness. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn how to both reduce your stress and increase your effectiveness at work through simple mindfulness techniques.
Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo
Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo
Join UC Riverside Staff Assembly’s Director of Finance Penni Ebina and Special Guest Board Members for Monthly Virtual Bingo! The event will also include participants from UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UCSF. There will be two virtual sessions: A matinee session,…
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Antisemitism in the United States
Antisemitism in the United States
The UCOP Confronting Racism Speakers Series presents: A conversation about Antisemitism in the United States featuring Dr. Ethan Katz and Dr. Gregg Drinkwater of the Antisemitism Education Initiative at UC Berkeley and moderated by Kari Stewart, executive director, Academic Success Initiatives, Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity…
2 events,
Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
Learn how to build an investment strategy based on risk tolerance, investing horizon and involvement level, and the investment options available through UC's 403(b), 457(b) and DC plans. May 2, 5 – 6 p.m. May 9, 9 – 10 a.m. May 16, 12 – 1…
APISA Tea Time and Stories
APISA Tea Time and Stories
Calling all tea aficionados: All staff are invited to share tea on the Oakland Brodway/Franklin 5th floor patio, along with stories about the tea they are sharing. Sign up here to participate in tea time. • Oakland: 5th Floor Patio • Zoom Link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96756318615
5 events,
Power BI
Power BI
In this class, users will learn about and practice using Power BI. Users will learn how to: connect to data sources. perform data cleaning, profiling, and shaping, visualize data with Power BI, create interactive visualizations, enhance reports and dashboards, publish and share reports and dashboards.…
Understanding UC’s Car Rental Rates
Understanding UC’s Car Rental Rates
This session will go over our car rental program, what that means and how to take advantage of it for personal travel. Melissa Burley (UC Risk Services) will join us to share information on insurance coverage for business rentals.
Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security
Understand how Social Security works and factors that you should consider before you claim your benefit. May 10, 9 – 10 a.m. May 17, 12 – 1 p.m. May 24, 1 – 2 p.m.
Zoom for Advanced Users
Zoom for Advanced Users
Learn the various features Zoom offers to improve your virtual experience. Topics include: Personal Meeting ID ; Advanced Web Portal Settings; Advanced Scheduling Options; Advanced Sharing Options & Annotation; Polling; Breakout rooms; Reporting and Cloud Recording; Q&A Additional Sessions: Wednesday, June 7, 1:30-3:00pm
APISA Presents Author Alfred P. Flores
APISA Presents Author Alfred P. Flores
Join APISA for a conversation with Alfred Flores, Ph.D., author of “Tip of the Spear, Land Labor and Militarism in Guam.” Dr. Flores is an alumnus of UC Riverside and UCLA and is currently an assistant professor of Asian American Studies at Harvey Mudd College.…
4 events,
Power BI
Power BI
In this class, users will learn about and practice using Power BI. Users will learn how to: connect to data sources. perform data cleaning, profiling, and shaping, visualize data with Power BI, create interactive visualizations, enhance reports and dashboards, publish and share reports and dashboards.…
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually 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…
Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future
Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future
Tips and tools to help you get a handle on spending and borrowing, including how to develop a smart budget and ways to manage debt. May 11, 9 – 10 a.m. May 18, 12 – 1 p.m. May 25, 1 – 2 p.m.
Tsai, Yang and Hui at the Movies: “Not Your Model Minority”
Tsai, Yang and Hui at the Movies: “Not Your Model Minority”
The movie "Not Your Model Minority" explores the model minority myth and its intersections with past and present anti-Asian violence. The film reveals how the myth has been used to create a wedge between communities of color, while also examining opportunities to build power towards…
2 events,
Sustainability Employee Resource Group Meeting
Sustainability Employee Resource Group Meeting
This is the monthly UCOP Sustainability Employee Resource Group (SERG) meeting. All are welcome! SERG started in July 2020 to create and promote a culture of sustainability at UCOP locations and focuses on UC Sustainable Practices Policy issue areas. Our goals are to: Identify and initiate projects…
Pride Employee Resource Group Meeting
Pride Employee Resource Group Meeting
UCOP Pride General Meeting - all are welcome! https://ucop.zoom.us/j/5109870973
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Power BI
Power BI
In this class, users will learn about and practice using Power BI. Users will learn how to: connect to data sources. perform data cleaning, profiling, and shaping, visualize data with Power BI, create interactive visualizations, enhance reports and dashboards, publish and share reports and dashboards.…
3 events,
New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
*Virtual orientation dates are only available to UC Path, UCDC, Sacramento and fully remote employees. Starting a new job or new location can be daunting. The UCOP New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization. Topics include: • University of…
APISA monthly meeting
APISA monthly meeting
Asian and Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA) promotes and enhances the well-being of Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander staff, faculty and students through active participation and representation in the affairs at UCOP and the community at large. We sponsor activities that foster understanding and…
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club Open House
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club Open House
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually 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…
1 event,
UCGHI Student Ambassadors Final Showcase
UCGHI Student Ambassadors Final Showcase
Students from the Center for Gender & Health Justice and the Center for Planetary Health will share creative presentations on current critical global health topics related to their research. The showcase will include research presentations, art-based projects, PhotoVoice, infographics, TikTok, reels and more. Zoom information…
