UCOP community conversation
2020-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Dear UCOP colleagues:
The recent events following the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd have caused uprisings in our communities. The heightened activism coupled with civil unrest weighs differently upon each of us. What we know for sure is that there are a vast range of emotions that affect us as humans, as co-workers, and as members of the UCOP community. It is during these times when our personal and professional lives intersect. As we have been doing for the past several months in response to the coronavirus, we stand united to support one another through these difficult and complex times.
We are inviting all members of the UCOP community to join us in a conversation about the recent protests and our responsibilities to each other as members of the UC community and our nation. The goal of these conversations is to offer a safe space filled with kindness and compassion, where we can share thoughts and perspectives and listen to each other’s voices. Although our reactions and experiences may vary, we are all in this together and we want to foster an environment where we all feel respected, valued, and appreciated.
What: UCOP Community Conversations
Where: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/93308264655
When:

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (PT)
Thursday, June 4, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (PT)

Additional resources available:

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
UCOP Culture and Connectivity website
UC Santa Cruz, Interrupting Microaggressions
UCLA, Resources for Racial Trauma
UC Systemwide Implicit Bias Training Series
LinkedIn Learning, Unconscious Bias

We appreciate your dedication to UCOP.
Yvette Gullatt, PhD
Vice Provost for Diversity and Engagement
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Francesca Galarraga, PhD
Organizational Consultant for UCOP
Culture, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

UC Wildfire Symposium
2021-07-28 08:00 - 12:00
Join the UC Research & Innovation (R&I) office for a virtual symposium on wildfires in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). WUI regions are those most at risk for loss of life and property, as they confront the dual challenges of climate change and increased development of wildlands for urban use.
View all topics and speakers at the UC Wildfire Symposium website.
Register to attend via Zoom
For questions, contact Beth.Kellman@ucop.edu.

Parenting and the Pandemic Age
2021-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) for a webinar on a broad range of contemporary parenting topics, including dealing with back to school anxiety, the parenting goal of social-emotional skill development, a discussion about the “good enough” parenting paradigm and ways to help kids accept change and tolerate uncertainty, all of which will help prepare them for whatever lies ahead. This event will feature Alison King, LCSW, Health Net/MHN.
Zoom info

Phone: 408.638.0968
Meeting ID: 510.987.9837
Passcode: [REDACTED]
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5109879837?pwd=[REDACTED]

Toastmasters Open House
2021-09-16 12:05 - 12:55 | Zoom link provided upon request
Learn more about Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters during our virtual open house on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 12:05 – 12:55 p.m. There is no cost to attend this informational session.
To attend, RSVP to lakesidespeakeasy@gmail.com. You can also download an event flyer (MS Word).
Learn more about Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters.

UC Wildfire Symposium
2021-09-22 08:00 - 12:00
This symposium will highlight the devastating societal and economic impacts of these fires on at-risk communities and the state of California. This event offers an opportunity to hear directly from UC experts and California agency representatives on the issue of wildfires and the vital recovery and mitigation strategies the state can take to assist Californians.

Multicultural Week Event
2021-10-18 11:00 - 12:00
All UCOP staff are invited to share their cultural expression alongside UCOP leaders and colleagues. This year our virtual Multicultural Week will feature events that express culture through dress and fabric, literature, visual and performing arts, spoken word and music.
Monday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT

Executives:
– Glenda Humiston, vice president, Agriculture and Natural Resources
– Rachael Nava, executive vice president and chief operating officer
Staff organizations:
– OP Staff Assembly (OPSA)
– President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW)
– Sustainability Affinity Group (SAG)
– UCOP Pride

Zoom info

Web: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/95470066394
Meeting ID: 954 7006 6394
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Find your local number: https://UCOP.zoom.us/u/asTDR3g7A

Multicultural Week Event
2021-10-19 13:00 - 14:00
All UCOP staff are invited to share their cultural expression alongside UCOP leaders and colleagues. This year our virtual Multicultural Week will feature events that express culture through dress and fabric, literature, visual and performing arts, spoken word and music.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT

Executives:
– Alex Bustamante, senior vice president and chief compliance and audit officer
– Brent Colburn, senior vice president, External Relations and Communications
Staff organizations:
– Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO)
– UCOP Pride

Zoom info

Web: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/95470066394
Meeting ID: 954 7006 6394
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Multicultural Week Event
2021-10-21 11:00 - 12:00
All UCOP staff are invited to share their cultural expression alongside UCOP leaders and colleagues. This year our virtual Multicultural Week will feature events that express culture through dress and fabric, literature, visual and performing arts, spoken word and music.
Thursday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT

Executive: Nathan Brostrom, executive vice president and chief financial officer
Staff organizations:
– Latino Staff Association (LaSA)
– Native American, Indigenous Pacific Islander Staff Association (NAIPISA)
– UCOP Pride
– Veterans Among US

Zoom info

Web: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/95470066394
Meeting ID: 954 7006 6394
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Find your local number: https://UCOP.zoom.us/u/asTDR3g7A

Multicultural Week Event
2021-10-22 13:00 - 14:00
All UCOP staff are invited to share their cultural expression alongside UCOP leaders and colleagues. This year our virtual Multicultural Week will feature events that express culture through dress and fabric, literature, visual and performing arts, spoken word and music.
Friday, Oct. 22, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT

Executive: Rachael Nava
Staff organizations:
– Asian and Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA)
– Sustainability Affinity Group (SAG)

Zoom info

Web: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/95470066394
Meeting ID: 954 7006 6394
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Find your local number: https://UCOP.zoom.us/u/asTDR3g7A

BSFO Presents Dr. Ryland Gore
2021-10-26 11:00 - 11:30 | Online (via Zoom)
Dr. Gore will share her expertise in breast surgical oncology and will demonstrate the process of a breast self-examination.
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/99065490614

BSFO Presents "Life Interrupted"
2021-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Online (via Zoom)
Join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a screening of “Life Interrupted,” a documentary featuring the empowering stories of several diverse breast cancer survivors. A discussion will follow.
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/95865608749

BSFO Breast Cancer Survivors Panel
2021-10-29 14:00 - 15:00
BSFO’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week will conclude with this panel. Four breast cancer survivors will share their unique perspectives and story of survival.
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/91088664052

Imagining an Anti-Racist University
2021-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
The concept of critical race theory has dominated mainstream media in recent months. What does this term really mean, and why has it become so controversial — especially in relation to elementary and secondary education policy? How can institutions like UC work to dismantle white supremacy at every level? Join Dr. Tunette Powell, instructor and director of Equity, Inclusion and Community at the Mirman School at UCLA, for fresh insights on this contemporary hot topic. Dr. Powell will be in conversation with Ghanya Thomas, IT diversity outreach coordinator for Information Technology Services and former co-chair, UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization.
This event is part of the Confronting Racism speaker series, organized and cosponsored by Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity Affairs (GUEA) and the Office of Workplace Inclusion and Belonging (OWIB).
Register online here

Confronting Racism: On the Responsibility of Dreamers
2021-12-09 12:00 - 13:00
At what point does an undocumented immigrant become an American in the making? Join Dr. Alberto Ledesma, assistant dean for diversity, inclusion, and equity at UC Berkeley, for a candid conversation about his journey from undocumented immigrant to a leader at the University of California. Dr. Ledesma will share stories, musings and drawings from his 2017 memoir, “Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, Undocumented Vignettes from a Pre-American Life.” Twenty-five randomly chosen participants will receive a copy of Dr. Ledesma’s book.
This event is part of the Confronting Racism speaker series, organized and cosponsored by Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity Affairs (GUEA) and the Office of Workplace Inclusion and Belonging (OWIB).
Register online here

#SpeechMatters Conference
2022-04-06 10:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-07 10:00 - 12:30
After a year marred by false accusations of voter fraud, an insurrection at our Capitol and deep political polarization across the country, democracy needs scaffolding. Higher education – with its values of vigorous inquiry, search for truth and robust expression – has a vital role to play in safeguarding our democracy.
The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s fourth annual #SpeechMatters conference – Safeguarding Democracy – will be held virtually this year. Join us as we dive into some of the questions that have dominated civil discourse – in classrooms, in casual conversation and in Congress – in a year when democracy itself was on the brink.
Learn more and register.

Women We Admire: Cecilia V. Estolano
2022-06-21 12:00 - 13:00
On Tuesday, June 21, the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) returns with its popular Women We Admire speaker series. This special event will feature Cecilia V. Estolano, J.D., former Chair of the Board of Regents.
Cecilia will discuss her life and career paths, her experience as a former UC Regent, her role in public policy and how she approaches work-life balance through it all.
Download an event flyer (PDF).

OPSA Follow-up Session on Employee Engagement Survey Town Hall
2022-08-30 14:00 - 15:00
Staff are invited to this session to discuss or share feedback with OPSA regarding the Employee Engagement Survey results.
Join via Zoom; no advance registration is needed: Zoom link
Read about the recent town hall regarding the survey results

The Great Digital Transformation – What’s in it for You?
2022-11-01 10:00 - 11:00
Join the UC Records Management Committee for this year’s Electronic Records Day event: “The Great Digital Transformation – What’s in it for You?”
Speakers will include experts in UC archives, records management and privacy who will share their knowledge regarding collaboration tools. Each will provide a 15-minute presentation. After the presentations, there will be a Q&A session.
Register online here to receive an event link
For questions, contact laurie.sletten@ucop.edu.

What Now? What next? The 2022 Midterms and the Future of Democracy
2022-11-07 16:00 - 17:00
UCOP’s Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Equity Affairs has partnered with the Future of Democracy Initiative (part of the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation), the School of Global Policy and Strategy and UC San Diego’s Yankelovich Center for Social Science Research for an in-depth conversation on the eve of the upcoming election.
Register online here to receive a Zoom link

President Drake UCOP Town Hall
2022-12-08 13:00 - 14:00
Join UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. for a Town Hall with UCOP staff. President Drake will begin the event with a brief welcome and remarks. He will then join in conversation with Lalitha Sankaran, director of the Office of Workplace Inclusion and Belonging, to answer questions pre-submitted by UCOP staff.
An Outlook invitation with Zoom details has been emailed to all UCOP staff. If you did not receive this invitation, please contact link@ucop.edu.

UCGHI Student Ambassadors Final Showcase
2023-06-02 12:00 - 13:30
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 for this virtual session will be provided upon registration.
Register online here

NRS Day Fair
2023-10-24 13:00 - 15:00
Join the UC Natural Reserves System (NRS) to learn about the reserves’ pivotal role in advancing scientific research, and the dedicated conservation work taking place. There will be opportunities to engage with NRS students, researchers and staff. Don’t miss a dessert and popcorn bar, along with refreshing drinks, and an enticing raffle.

Changemakers EDI Conference Keynote: Marisa Hamamoto
2023-12-05 09:00 - 10:10 | Broadway Conference Center and Zoom
The inaugural UCOP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) conference will follow the theme and call to action of Changemakers. Join us for this virtual keynote address, “Inclusion That Moves,” featuring Marisa Hamamoto.
Marisa Hamamoto, a transformational speaker, mover and inclusionist, is the founder of Infinite Flow, an award-winning dance company and nonprofit that employs dancers with and without disabilities who follow the mission of creating a more inclusive world, one dance at a time.
To join us virtually, register online here

Changemakers EDI Conference Keynote: Laura Hassner
2023-12-05 15:05 - 16:05
The inaugural UCOP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) conference will follow the theme and call to action of Changemakers. Join us for this virtual keynote address, “Steadfast Leadership: Lessons from Living with Agency” featuring Laura Hassner, MBA.
Laura Hassner is UC Berkeley’s executive director of innovation and entrepreneurship — an overarching ecosystem for connecting students, alumni and faculty with the resources needed for their ideas to succeed — as well as the leader and co-founder of Berkeley Changemaker.
Register for “Steadfast Leadership: Lessons from Living with Agency” featuring Laura Hassner, MBA — 3:05 p.m. PT
Please note that registration for each keynote address is separate. Register here for “Inclusion That Moves” featuring Marisa Hamamoto at 9 a.m. PT.

UCOP FOW Welcome Back Breakfast
2024-01-17 09:00 - 10:15 | Franklin Lobby 1
UCOP’s Future of Work Community and Connection Workgroup will host a welcome back breakfast for all UCOP Oakland staff.

Occupational Risks and Consumer Products Contributing to Breast Cancer Conference
2024-01-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Online (via Zoom)
Join the California Breast Cancer Research Program for its inaugural virtual conference, Occupational Risks and Consumer Products Contributing to Breast Cancer. CBCRP-funded investigators will explore the links between breast cancer and chemical exposures at work and at home, along with strategies for recognizing and addressing them.
See the full program and register for the event.

Getting to Know You: UC National Labs
2024-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Franklin Lobby 1 + Zoom
The UCOP Future of Work (FOW) Program is pleased to kick off a new community and connection webinar series, “Getting to Know You: You Are Here,” during which colleagues will provide an overview and fun facts about their departments!
Join us for our first event:

What: Getting to Know You: UC National Labs
When: Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (PT)
Where: Franklin Lobby 1 and Zoom (https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5109879319)

For questions, contact Shirley Bittlingmeier, Marjo Keller, Hilary Steinman or Heather Baptista.

Making Housing Sustainable: Finding a Path to Home Decarbonization
2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:00
Join the UC Center Sacramento for a talk examining the current barriers to decarbonizing California homes, including the need to transition away from the traditional focus on how much energy is used, to instead focus on when it is used, and how to control housing’s contributions to potential increases in demand on the state’s electricity system.
Register to receive Zoom information: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tQjgi32sTUK_NwBHiJWgEQ

Belonging By Design Featuring john a. powell
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00
Belonging by Design is a new event series featuring UCOP leaders and national experts exploring the many dimensions of belonging at work. Together, they examine why belonging matters, debunk common myths, and highlight practical ways we can create workplaces where everyone feels valued and included.
In our first session, john a. powell, director of the Othering and Belonging Institute and professor of law, African American and ethnic studies at UC Berkeley will engage with UCOP leaders in conversation around a fundamental question: How do we build an inclusive future? They will explore the challenge of bridging differences and how we can intentionally design spaces of belonging.
Registration is required.
— Oakland/In-person event registration
— Zoom/remote event registration
