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SUMMARY:#SpeechMatters 2026 feat. President Milliken
DESCRIPTION:The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s eighth annual #SpeechMatters conference\, “Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression\,” taking place virtually on April 8\, 2026. The event will convene national leaders from higher education\, journalism\, law and the arts to examine emerging challenges to free expression — and the role universities play in protecting open inquiry. President Milliken will help frame the conversation alongside Michelle Deutchman\, executive director of the Center\, underscoring the university’s commitment to free expression as a cornerstone of its teaching\, research and public service mission. \nSign up here to join the conversation and engage with leaders shaping the future of free expression. This virtual event is free for staff. You can also check out the full agenda.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/speechmatters-2026/
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SUMMARY:Write Right: Business Writing Essentials (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor-led interactive workshop designed to enhance participants’ writing skills with a focus on clarity\, structure\, grammar\, and punctuation. A crucial refresher on the “nuts and bolts” of writing\, equipping attendees with practical skills that they can immediately apply in business communications. The workshop covers key writing fundamentals such as sentence structure\, punctuation rules\, readability strategies\, active voice usage\, parallelism\, subject-verb agreement\, and pronoun clarity. Emphasis is placed on making business writing clear\, concise\, and effective to ensure messages are more likely read and easily understood by readers. Participants will engage in interactive exercises\, workbook activities\, and real-world business writing scenarios to strengthen their writing proficiency. By the end of the Write Right workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nMaster Essential Grammar and Punctuation\nEnhance Readability and Clarity\nWrite with Strong Verbs and Active Voice\nImprove Sentence and Paragraph Structure\nEnsure Correct Subject-Verb Agreement and Pronoun Usage\nApply Professional Business Writing Standard\nAdopt Best Practices for Proofreading and Finalizing Documents\n\nGoing Forward: Participants are encouraged to continue practicing by applying readability guidelines\, checking grammar and punctuation\, and using resources like readability stats. A follow-up session\, Get to the Point\, is the next step in strengthening your professional writing. This follow-up session sharpens your ability to write with clarity\, adjust tone\, and communicate with purpose. The Write Right workshop empowers professionals to write with clarity\, precision\, and confidence\, ensuring their business communications are effective and professional.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/write-right-business-writing-essentials-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:BRC T&E Team Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours. \nZoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-te-team-office-hours-2/2026-04-08/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Lozano%2C Business Resource Center":MAILTO:Mark.Lozano@UCOP.EDU
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SUMMARY:Travel & Entertainment Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Ask questions about pre-travel requests\, corporate credit card requests\, and expense reimbursements.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/travel-entertainment-office-hours/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09
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SUMMARY:BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
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URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours/2026-04-08/
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