Affinity groups
Black History Month research symposium
Franklin Lobby 1In Celebration of Black History Month, the Black Staff & Faculty Organization and the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity & Engagement will sponsor research symposia that highlight contributions of African-American scholarship and research across the University of California system. Presenters Camille Gaynus, graduate student,…
Mardi Gras Mixer
Franklin Lobby 1All staff are invited to an OP Staff Assembly-sponsored Mardi Gras mixer. There will be assortment of free appetizers, such as andouille sausage and chicken jambalaya, Creole/Cajun vegetable spring rolls and pecan pie, as well as New Orleans-style decorations and "DJ Matt" playing Zydeco music.…
Black History Month research symposium
Franklin Lobby 1Ben Tucker will discuss his memoir "A Good Run: Memoirs — Ben Tucker."
Black History Month research symposium
Franklin Lobby 1UC Irvine's James B. Pratt, Jr. and Courtney Thomas from UCLA
Black History Month research symposium
Franklin Lobby 1Tracy Johnson, Amani Nuru-Jeter and Geoff Ward.
Brown bag: Flavors of Oakland, celebrating Oakland one dish at a time
Franklin 11326Stories capture the essence of each "flavor" of Oakland. This project aims to use food as a means to bring people together over a meal and break down barriers between the many cultures represented in Oakland. Speakers: Elazar Sontag and Anya Ku
Brown bag: Caring for elders with dementia
Franklin 9204Laura Wayman, “the Dementia Whisperer,” will provide suggestions on how to give the best possible care to elders with dementia while balancing the needs of the caregiver, creating a more positive experience for you both.
LaSA Cesar Chavez Celebration
Franklin Lobby 1U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera will read from his collection of poems and discuss the impact of Cesar Chavez.
