Your UC Retirement System
2023-06-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Get an overview of UC retirement benefits, including primary retirement benefit options and additional voluntary savings opportunities through the 403(b), 457(b) and DC plans. See all upcoming classes.

June 6, 9 a.m.
June 13, 12 p.m.
June 20, 1 p.m.
June 27, 5 p.m.

UCOP Pride Ice Cream Social
2023-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | 5th floor garden padio
It’s back! UCOP Pride is thrilled for the return of the annual Ice Cream Social! Please mark your calendars for the following date/time.
Tuesday, June 27 from 1-3pm (with remarks from President Drake around 1:30pm)
5th Floor Garden Patio

CUCSA: The Exit Interview
2023-06-27 11:05 - 12:00
All UC staff are invited to attend the Council of UC Staff Assemblies’ (CUCSA) final event for the term, The Exit Interview. As a follow up to UC Staff: Looking Ahead, departing leadership from UC Administrative Management Professionals, CUCSA and the Staff Advisor to the Regents will share departing thoughts and accomplishments from the 2022-23 year. They will also answer questions and recognize incoming leadership for the 2023-24 year. Register online here.

Courageous Conversations
2023-06-27 10:00 - 12:00
Whether you’re having a feedback conversation, navigating conflict, or just sharing a tough message, knowing how to communicate for impact without damaging relationships is essential. In this workshop, you’ll develop skills to manage your emotions and communicate effectively, especially under pressure. We’ll explore a 3-step model of structuring a conversation and useful strategies for opening dialogue. You’ll leave this workshop knowing what to do before, during, and after a difficult conversation. Participants will practice real-life examples and get feedback from their peers.

New and Infrequent Traveler Workshop
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:15
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 this Zoom link. There is no preregistration.

Women & Investing: Organize, Plan, Own Your Future
2023-06-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Learn simple steps you can take to build healthy financial habits, save for multiple goals and invest wisely. See all upcoming classes.

June 8, 9 a.m.
June 15, 12 p.m.
June 22, 1 p.m.
June 29, 5 p.m.

Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club Open House
2023-06-22 12:05 - 12:55, 2023-06-15 12:05 - 12:55 | Zoom link provided upon request
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 you.
Join Toastmasters for an online open house every Thursday in June from 12:05 – 12:55 p.m. (PT).
Zoom: https://ucop.zoom.us/j/5480702823
For more information, contact Nicola Gruen or Gemma Rieser.

Collaborative Tools for Virtual Meetings
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00
Learn and try different tools and techniques to make virtual and hybrid meetings more engaging and collaborative. Come with an open mind and ready to learn new internet-based tools!

The UC Retirement Process from Start to Finish
2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
For UCRP members who are planning to retire within the next four to 12 months, this webinar explains everything you need to know about the retirement process, including required forms, important deadlines and helpful resources. Learn more about preparing for retirement.

Register for June 22, Aug. 24 or Sept. 28 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Retiree Health Benefits — Frequently Asked Questions
2023-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Learn about the health plans available for UC retirees and their eligible family members. Learn more about preparing for retirement.

Register for June 21, Aug. 16 or Sept. 20, 2 – 4 p.m.

Maximizing Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Learn about strategies for claiming your Social Security benefit and how it fits with other income sources to create your retirement paycheck. See all upcoming classes.

June 7, 9 a.m.
June 14, 12 p.m.
June 21, 1 p.m.

Introducing the UCOP Strategic Framework
2023-06-21 13:00 - 13:45
UCOP’s updated organizational strategic framework provides guidance to all UCOP divisions and staff so we can focus our energy and resources on actions that will best position UC to achieve its academic, research and public service missions. The framework articulates and guides our mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.
On June 21 from 1 – 1:45 p.m. PT, join our leadership for a virtual kick-off event! Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/94332754259
For questions about the strategic framework, please contact strategicframework@ucop.edu.

Retiring the Concept of Retirement
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join the UC Alumni Career Network for Retiring the Concept of Retirement — an episode featuring professionals ages 55 and over who are re-framing retirement and creating a new definition of career success. Representatives from UC Alumni Associations will share resources and opportunities to engage your professional development throughout your lifetime. Learn what it’s like to rejuvenate your career goals and trajectory!
Register online here

UCOP Creating Accessible Documents
2023-06-21 09:00 - 10:30
In this two-part training we will provide you with all the information you need to create accessible Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF documents. The first session will focus on the principles of accessibility, how to generate accessible Microsoft Office documents, and how to export these to PDF. The second session will focus on Adobe Acrobat and how to edit or enhance accessibility within a PDF file. We will be remediating a Word document during session one and a PDF during session two. While sample documents will be provided, please feel free to bring your own documents to practice on.
Participants must attend both sessions:

Wednesday, June 21, 9:00-10:30am
Wednesday, June 28 9:00-10:30am

UCOP BRC Travel & Entertainment Training
2023-06-20 14:00 - 15:30
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 UCLA Express. Additionally, procurement card (PCard) expenses will be processed through Concur.

Juneteenth
2023-06-19

Managers' update on the Unified Framework for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Racism at UCOP
2023-06-16 10:00
Join the Office of Workplace Inclusion and Belonging for an update on the effort to develop a unified framework for equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism at UCOP. The framework will help guide shared accountability across UCOP for this critical work. During this event, exclusively for managers and supervisors, get an update on this work, including next steps, ask questions, provide feedback on the content and approach, and gain clarity on your role in advancing a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion at UCOP.
Registration will be emailed to all managers and supervisors.

"Ferguson Rises" Movie Screening
2023-06-15 13:00 - 15:00
Join the UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a special Juneteenth celebration screening of “Ferguson Rises,” followed by a thought-provoking discussion with esteemed speakers who will explore the themes and issues presented in the film.
Come to the Broadway Conference Center or join via Zoom: 912 1559 5154

Together We Rise: Celebrating AAPI and LGBTQ Resilience
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:30
In this UCSF-hosted event, professor, author, psychologist and activist Kevin Nadal, Ph.D., will focus on the intersections of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) history and elevate the ways in which we can build collective hope to carry and move us forward.
— Webinar: 12 – 1 p.m. (PT): Register for the main session
— Q&A session: 1 – 1:30 p.m. (PT): Register for the Q&A session
For more information, visit the event website or contact Tony Yang.

The Science of Managing Stress
2023-06-15 11:00 - 12:00
Job stress can be all-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be. Find ways to identify your triggers, keep perspective, learn helpful strategies, and know when to seek help.

Healing Meditation: LeNaya Smith Crawford
2023-06-15 09:00 - 09:15, 2023-06-13 09:00 - 09:15
Join the UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a special Juneteenth celebration healing session with LeNaya Smith Crawford, The Holistic MFT. LeNaya is a licensed marriage and family therapist, holistic healer, wellness expert and entrepreneur who earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spelman College and her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy with a certification in trauma therapy.
Join via Zoom: 961 6932 6312

Preparing for Retirement
2023-06-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
If you’re a UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) member or a vested inactive UCRP member who is planning to retire within the next five years, this webinar is for you. We’ll cover UCRP pension benefits, retirement savings and retiree health coverage. Learn more about preparing for retirement.

Register for June 6, Aug. 1 or Sept. 5, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register for June 14, Aug. 9 or Sept. 13, 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Voting Rights Presentation: Kristin Nimmers
2023-06-14 12:00 - 13:00
Join the UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a special Juneteenth celebration presentation. Kristin Nimmers from the California Black Power Network will speak about the importance of voting and voting rights.
Join via Zoom: 980 8905 5733

New Employee Orientation
2023-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Franklin Lobby 1
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 our history • Overview of UCOP and the organization • Tools and Resources • Safety • Compliance
Register for New Employee Orientation
Please note: For information about orientations to UCOP benefits or UCOP IT tools, visit the UCOP Life webpage: https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources//op-life/new-employee-orientation.html
