BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Link: UCOP's e-newsletter - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://link.ucop.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Link: UCOP's e-newsletter REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 DTSTART:19701029T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:19700402T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171221T120500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160112T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T224258Z UID:10005951-1513857900-1513861200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters DESCRIPTION:Toastmasters meet weekly to help individuals build their communication skills\, including speaking\, leadership\, listening and feedback. If you need help with presentations\, meeting interactions\, elevator sound bites and/or performance feedback\, this is the group for you. \nCost is $42 every 6 months\, with an initial one-time charge of $22 for learning materials. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lakeside-speakeasy-toastmasters/2017-12-21/ LOCATION:Kaiser 712 ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Tang":MAILTO:elisa.tang@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160311T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T170642Z UID:10006186-1513333800-1513339200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Benefits Orientation webinar DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar for new UCOP staff provides an overview of UC’s health and welfare and retirement benefits programs. It is intended for career staff with full benefits\, including the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP). \n(Newly hired benefited staff who are not eligible for UCRP should attend the Benefits Orientation webinar offered on the second Thursday of every month instead.) \nHow to join the web meeting: \n\nOnline: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/9517875041\n(www.zoom.us > join a meeting > use meeting ID 951 787 5041)\nAudio (if not using computer audio): Dial 408-638-0968; enter meeting ID: 951 787 5041\n\nFor additional information\, please visit the New Employee Orientation page. \nPlease make sure you have enrolled in your benefits before your PIE (period of eligibility) ends\, which is 31 days from your date of hire. The UCPath Center can answer any benefit questions you may have. Failure to understand your options may result in permanent loss or reduction of benefits. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/benefits-orientation-webinar-2017-05-19-2017-05-26/2017-12-15/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Orientation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171214T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171117T220149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T214558Z UID:10006810-1513261800-1513267200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:UCOP Season of Gratitude Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual year-end event for all Oakland-based staff. \nAs in years past\, this event is funded entirely from generous personal donations by UCOP leaders and managers\, combining their funds for one larger all-staff appreciation event. It’s a great time to mingle with colleagues and UCOP senior leadership. Treats will be provided at several locations (TBA) within the Franklin building. \nIn the spirit of gratitude\, UCOP Staff Assembly and the UCOP Employee Engagement & Diversity Group will also be suggesting several ways to say “thank you” — stay tuned for more details! \nQuestions about this event? Please contact Joanna.Trammell@ucop.edu URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-season-of-gratitude-celebration/ LOCATION:Franklin building CATEGORIES:Special event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171214T120500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160112T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T224258Z UID:10005950-1513253100-1513256400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters DESCRIPTION:Toastmasters meet weekly to help individuals build their communication skills\, including speaking\, leadership\, listening and feedback. If you need help with presentations\, meeting interactions\, elevator sound bites and/or performance feedback\, this is the group for you. \nCost is $42 every 6 months\, with an initial one-time charge of $22 for learning materials. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lakeside-speakeasy-toastmasters/2017-12-14/ LOCATION:Kaiser 712 ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Tang":MAILTO:elisa.tang@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171214T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160311T184725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T170833Z UID:10005808-1513247400-1513252800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Benefits Orientation (without UCRP) DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar for new UCOP staff provides an overview of UC’s health and welfare benefits programs. It is intended for benefited staff who are not eligible for the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP). \n(Newly hired career staff who are eligible for UCRP should instead attend one of the Benefits Orientation webinars held on Fridays.) \nHow to join the web meeting: \n\nOnline: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/9517875041\n(www.zoom.us > join a meeting > use meeting ID 951 787 5041)\nAudio (if not using computer audio feature): Dial 408-638-0968; Meeting ID: 951 787 5041\n\nFor additional information\, please visit the New Employee Orientation page. \nPlease make sure you have enrolled in your benefits before your PIE (period of eligibility) ends\, which is 31 days from your date of hire. The UCPath Center can answer any benefit questions you may have. Failure to understand your options may result in permanent loss or reduction of benefits. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/benefits-orientation-without-ucrp-2-2017-06-08/2017-12-14/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Orientation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160112T222045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T172025Z UID:10005254-1513166400-1513170000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:OP Staff Assembly monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:All staff members are welcome to attend the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee meetings on the second Wednesday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m. The default location for the meeting is Franklin 5318 but please check this Link calendar on the day of the meeting to see if it is being held elsewhere (as it sometimes is). \nOP Staff Assembly is the all-volunteer staff organization dedicated to promoting the interests and welfare of all career employees. It is affiliated with the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA)\, the systemwide staff group with representatives from all UC campuses and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as well as OP. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/op-staff-assembly-monthly-meeting-2016-05-11/2017-12-13/ LOCATION:Franklin 5318 CATEGORIES:Employee Resource + Affinity Groups ORGANIZER;CN="OP Staff Assembly":MAILTO:OPStaffAssembly@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171213T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171127T192835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T193003Z UID:10006814-1513155600-1513182600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Family gift wrapping party DESCRIPTION:Whether you adopted a family or not\, you are welcome to join us at the gift wrapping party for the Salvation Army Adopt-a-Family program. There will be hot apple cider\, hot chocolate and a festive atmosphere. All wrapping supplies will be provided. \nIn order to have enough room\, the party will take place in two locations with overlapping times: \nDate: Wednesday\, Dec. 13\nTimes and locations: \n\nFranklin 12129 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nFranklin 10325 from 12 to 4:30 p.m.\n\nQuestions? Please contact one of the event organizers: Trish Dolan\, Fredye Harms or Berni Fitzsimmons. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/adopt-a-family-wrapping-party/ CATEGORIES:Special event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20170830T225353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T225353Z UID:10006388-1513155600-1513166400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:SharePoint – Site Administration DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nSharePoint is a powerful tool that provides collaboration team sites for workgroups to share documents\, calendars\, project information to name a few. For SharePoint to be effective\, the day-to-day team site administration needs to be in the hands of the teams rather than a central authority. Therefore individuals in the business units need the knowledge to administer team sites. This workshop focuses on the primary skills necessary for site administration such as permissions\, site and list creation\, page editing and navigation. Topics: \n\nPermissions overview\nPermissions Best Practices\nSite Management\nLists and Libraries\nNavigation\nWeb pages and Web Parts URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/sharepoint-site-administration-7/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171002T174536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T174536Z UID:10006793-1513087200-1513090800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:The UC Retirement Choice Program DESCRIPTION:For employees hired on or after July 1\, 2016: Learn how the Retirement Choice program works\, including details on the Pension and Savings Choice options\, what to consider\, and instructions on how to make your choice \nPre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/the-uc-retirement-choice-program-15/ LOCATION:Franklin 11110 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171002T174105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T174105Z UID:10006790-1513083600-1513087200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Basics of When and How to Claim Social Security DESCRIPTION:Understand how Social Security works and what you should consider before you claim your benefit. \nPre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/basics-of-when-and-how-to-claim-social-security/ LOCATION:Franklin 11110 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171002T173848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T173848Z UID:10006788-1513080000-1513083600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Identify and Prioritize Your Savings Goals DESCRIPTION:How to balance saving for retirement with other savings goals such as paying off student loans\, purchasing a home or saving for children’s college. \nPre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/identify-and-prioritize-your-savings-goals-2/ LOCATION:Franklin 11110 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171002T174002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T174002Z UID:10006789-1513072800-1513076400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Your UC Retirement System DESCRIPTION:Overview of UC retirement benefits\, including primary retirement benefit options and additional voluntary savings opportunities through to 403(b)\, 457(b) and DC plans. \nPre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/your-uc-retirement-system-11/ LOCATION:Kaiser 705 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T134000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20170104T215754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T215754Z UID:10006257-1513069200-1513086000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation DESCRIPTION:General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m.\, with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building\, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required. \nNote: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately\, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules\, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this calendar. \nInformation about both orientations can be found on the New Employee Orientation page. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-20/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 CATEGORIES:Orientation GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171002T173756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T173756Z UID:10006786-1513069200-1513072800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Identify and Prioritize Your Savings Goals DESCRIPTION:How to balance saving for retirement with other savings goals such as paying off student loans\, purchasing a home or saving for children’s college. \nPre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/identify-and-prioritize-your-savings-goals/ LOCATION:Kaiser 705 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20170804T215512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T215512Z UID:10006710-1512993600-1512997200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Women We Admire: Carol Christ DESCRIPTION:To join by Zoom conference: \nhttps://UCOP.zoom.us/j/6987568179 \n(408) 638-0968 (toll charges apply)\n*4 (from a UCOP office phone)\nMeeting ID: 698-756-8179 \nQuestions about this event? Contact Alisa.Hsiu@ucop.edu URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/women-we-admire-carol-christ/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 CATEGORIES:Women We Admire ORGANIZER;CN="President's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women":MAILTO:Alisa.Hsiu@ucop.edu GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171208T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160311T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T170642Z UID:10006185-1512729000-1512734400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Benefits Orientation webinar DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar for new UCOP staff provides an overview of UC’s health and welfare and retirement benefits programs. It is intended for career staff with full benefits\, including the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP). \n(Newly hired benefited staff who are not eligible for UCRP should attend the Benefits Orientation webinar offered on the second Thursday of every month instead.) \nHow to join the web meeting: \n\nOnline: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/9517875041\n(www.zoom.us > join a meeting > use meeting ID 951 787 5041)\nAudio (if not using computer audio): Dial 408-638-0968; enter meeting ID: 951 787 5041\n\nFor additional information\, please visit the New Employee Orientation page. \nPlease make sure you have enrolled in your benefits before your PIE (period of eligibility) ends\, which is 31 days from your date of hire. The UCPath Center can answer any benefit questions you may have. Failure to understand your options may result in permanent loss or reduction of benefits. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/benefits-orientation-webinar-2017-05-19-2017-05-26/2017-12-08/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Orientation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171207T120500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160112T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T224258Z UID:10005949-1512648300-1512651600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters DESCRIPTION:Toastmasters meet weekly to help individuals build their communication skills\, including speaking\, leadership\, listening and feedback. If you need help with presentations\, meeting interactions\, elevator sound bites and/or performance feedback\, this is the group for you. \nCost is $42 every 6 months\, with an initial one-time charge of $22 for learning materials. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lakeside-speakeasy-toastmasters/2017-12-07/ LOCATION:Kaiser 712 ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Tang":MAILTO:elisa.tang@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20170830T225240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T221419Z UID:10006386-1512637200-1512662400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel Pivot Tables DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nRegistration for this class opens on Nov. 1. \nThe pivot table in Excel is arguably the most powerful tool in the entire Microsoft Office suite. When the success of the organization relies on the ability of its employees to analyze complex data efficiently and quickly\, it is essential that you master pivot tables. A pivot table is a data summarization tool that can automatically sort\, group\, count\, filter\, report\, and summate data with simple dragging and dropping. UCOPs pivot tables training will enhance your ability to manipulate\, analyze\, and interpret large quantities of data and empower you to make effective\, data-driven solutions. Through hands-on lessons in our computer lab\, accompanied by the pivot tables training curriculum\, you will learn to: \n\nImport and prepare large datasets into Excel\nSetup data and create a pivot table\nUnderstand source data considerations\nRespond to changes in source data\nWork with Report Layout options\nGroup PivotTable data and create Calculated Fields\nSort and filter data\nCreate data subsets and extract detail from a pivot table\nCreate a Pivot Chart\nand much more URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-pivot-tables-2/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171129T211914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T212007Z UID:10006816-1512633600-1512653400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:UC-CORO graduation and project presentation DESCRIPTION:The UC–CORO Systemwide Leadership Collaborative is offered to 45–50 senior staff and faculty/academic personnel administrators from UC locations who form a Northern California cohort and a Southern California cohort. The program develops leadership skills and awareness focusing on inter-UC and cross-functional involvement. This provides a direct opportunity to get a sense of the physical\, intellectual\, administrative and cultural nature of multiple UC locations. \nThe graduates will do a project presentation on Leadership Development Program for Faculty. This event is open to all UC-CORO Systemwide Leadership Collaborative graduates and participants\, UCOP leaders\, UC chancellors\, Chancellor’s Cabinet\, sponsors\, and nominators. \nRegister via Eventbrite at \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-uc-coro-systemwide-leadership-collaborative-graduation-tickets-38016239596 \nMore information at http://uccoro.ucop.edu \nQuestions? Contact Donna.Salvo@ucop.edu. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/uc-coro-graduation-and-project-presentation/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 CATEGORIES:Special event GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171115T192235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T185054Z UID:10006432-1512475200-1512478800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Waste Not\, Want Not: New recycling regulations DESCRIPTION:Come to a presentation to learn about new regulations in Alameda County for recycling\, compost and waste management. Learn how to best manage this process both in the office and at home. \nQuestions about this event? Contact Matthew.Leet@ucop.edu. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/best-practices-for-recycling-at-home-and-in-the-office/ LOCATION:Franklin 12322 CATEGORIES:Special presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Building Services":MAILTO:building.services@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171205T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20170830T225117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T225117Z UID:10006763-1512464400-1512475200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Cascade Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nThis course is designed to teach UCOP Content Editors / Content Managers how to maintain their department websites. Topics covered include: \n\nWhat is Cascade\nSigning in / changing password\nNavigating within Cascade\nResources\nPage Types\, and\nKey Tasks URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/cascade-fundamentals-6/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160311T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T170642Z UID:10006184-1512124200-1512129600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Benefits Orientation webinar DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar for new UCOP staff provides an overview of UC’s health and welfare and retirement benefits programs. It is intended for career staff with full benefits\, including the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP). \n(Newly hired benefited staff who are not eligible for UCRP should attend the Benefits Orientation webinar offered on the second Thursday of every month instead.) \nHow to join the web meeting: \n\nOnline: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/9517875041\n(www.zoom.us > join a meeting > use meeting ID 951 787 5041)\nAudio (if not using computer audio): Dial 408-638-0968; enter meeting ID: 951 787 5041\n\nFor additional information\, please visit the New Employee Orientation page. \nPlease make sure you have enrolled in your benefits before your PIE (period of eligibility) ends\, which is 31 days from your date of hire. The UCPath Center can answer any benefit questions you may have. Failure to understand your options may result in permanent loss or reduction of benefits. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/benefits-orientation-webinar-2017-05-19-2017-05-26/2017-12-01/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Orientation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171130T120500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160112T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T224258Z UID:10005948-1512043500-1512046800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters DESCRIPTION:Toastmasters meet weekly to help individuals build their communication skills\, including speaking\, leadership\, listening and feedback. If you need help with presentations\, meeting interactions\, elevator sound bites and/or performance feedback\, this is the group for you. \nCost is $42 every 6 months\, with an initial one-time charge of $22 for learning materials. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lakeside-speakeasy-toastmasters/2017-11-30/ LOCATION:Kaiser 712 ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Tang":MAILTO:elisa.tang@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171130T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20170915T191210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171114T200216Z UID:10006400-1512036000-1512052200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:UCOP Annual Winter Craft Fair DESCRIPTION:This popular annual event returns with 12 new sellers this year! Choose from a wide variety of unique handcrafted items\, many priced at $5 or less. \nItems for sale will include: \n\nMany different types and styles of handmade jewelry such as earrings\, bracelets\, and necklaces\, made of beads\, fused glass\, and gold\nPampering items like “bath bombs\,” all-natural soaps\, herbal remedies and lavender sachets\nAccessories like silk and wool scarves\, stockings\, leather bags and wallets\nHousehold comforts including quilts\, pillowcases\, woven blankets and hand-sewn textiles\nDecorative items including framed artwork\, stained glass pieces and embellished candles\nPaper luxuries such as handmade cards\, gift tags\, “upcycled” journals and lathe-turned pens\nFun items like wooden toys\, rhinestone tumblers\, art kits\, Christmas ornaments and holiday linens\n\nQuestions about this event? Contact Carol.Lake@ucop.edu or Rebecca.Landes@ucop.edu. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-annual-craft-fair/ LOCATION:Franklin lobby CATEGORIES:Special event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171127T174720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T174720Z UID:10006812-1511949600-1511953200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Webinar: How will ESSA affect California K-12 schools? DESCRIPTION:This webinar offers a professional development opportunity for professionals who support K–12 schools and districts in California. It will provide essential information about California’s plan to implement the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)\, which will align with the state’s new accountability system\, a new process that uses multiple measures to identify inequities. Participants will receive an overview of federal law as well as specific insights about California’s proposed implementation plan\, Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)\, Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs)\, the California School Dashboard and statewide systems of support. \nSpeaker Marguerite Ries is the federal policy liaison for the California Department of Education (CDE)\, and is the primary point of contact for Congress\, the Administration and various federal agencies. Prior to this role\, she was the administrator at the CDE’s Early Education and Support Division policy office\, addressing access and quality of early education for low-income families in California. \n\nWho’s invited: All of UCOP and the UC community at large\nHow to register: https://ucop.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iuSHK2jZS9-pnAkOx-tLRQ\nDial-in or web access: Provided upon registration at the link above\n\nQuestions about this event? Contact alexandra.lozanoff@ucop.edu URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/webinar-how-will-essa-affect-california-k-12-schools/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Special presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171129T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171129T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20170830T224952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T221333Z UID:10006762-1511944200-1511973000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Get to the Point! Effective Business Writing DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration is required for all classes.\nClasses take place in downtown Oakland.\nLog into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.\n\nRegistration for this class opens on Oct. 1. \nWe recommend that participants have already completed the Write Right! Business Writing Basics course. \nBeing able to articulate one’s point quickly\, clearly\, concisely and powerfully is a critical skill in effective writing.  This one day workshop provides practical tips and tools that can immediately be used to improve  written communications. \nTopics include: \n\nFacing the crucial issues: determining purpose and analyzing audience\nOrganizing and formatting: getting beyond the traditional outline\, writing powerful openings and writing for high skim value\nWriting clearly and concisely: using powerful verbs and eliminating extra words and jargon\n\nParticipants are encouraged to bring a sample of their writing for individual feedback. \n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/get-to-the-point-effective-business-writing-5/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171124T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160311T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T170642Z UID:10006183-1511519400-1511524800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Benefits Orientation webinar DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar for new UCOP staff provides an overview of UC’s health and welfare and retirement benefits programs. It is intended for career staff with full benefits\, including the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP). \n(Newly hired benefited staff who are not eligible for UCRP should attend the Benefits Orientation webinar offered on the second Thursday of every month instead.) \nHow to join the web meeting: \n\nOnline: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/9517875041\n(www.zoom.us > join a meeting > use meeting ID 951 787 5041)\nAudio (if not using computer audio): Dial 408-638-0968; enter meeting ID: 951 787 5041\n\nFor additional information\, please visit the New Employee Orientation page. \nPlease make sure you have enrolled in your benefits before your PIE (period of eligibility) ends\, which is 31 days from your date of hire. The UCPath Center can answer any benefit questions you may have. Failure to understand your options may result in permanent loss or reduction of benefits. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/benefits-orientation-webinar-2017-05-19-2017-05-26/2017-11-24/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Orientation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171123T120500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160112T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T224258Z UID:10005947-1511438700-1511442000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters DESCRIPTION:Toastmasters meet weekly to help individuals build their communication skills\, including speaking\, leadership\, listening and feedback. If you need help with presentations\, meeting interactions\, elevator sound bites and/or performance feedback\, this is the group for you. \nCost is $42 every 6 months\, with an initial one-time charge of $22 for learning materials. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lakeside-speakeasy-toastmasters/2017-11-23/ LOCATION:Kaiser 712 ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Tang":MAILTO:elisa.tang@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171121T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171121T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20171030T213247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T184855Z UID:10006426-1511256600-1511267400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:OGC Annual Thanksgiving Charity Bake Sale and Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:Pick-up for the pre-ordered items will take place on Tuesday\, Nov. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Franklin 8th floor\, alongside the bake sale and silent auction held this day. \nStop by to purchase some additional tasty treats for your holiday table and support worthy local charities. Please note that cash is the preferred method of payment. \nQuestions? please contact Julie.Felkins@ucop.edu or Robert.Harvey@ucop.edu. \n  URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ogc-annual-thanksgiving-charity-bake-sale-and-silent-auction/ LOCATION:Franklin 8th floor CATEGORIES:Special event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142830 CREATED:20160311T181808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T170642Z UID:10006182-1510914600-1510920000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Benefits Orientation webinar DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar for new UCOP staff provides an overview of UC’s health and welfare and retirement benefits programs. It is intended for career staff with full benefits\, including the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP). \n(Newly hired benefited staff who are not eligible for UCRP should attend the Benefits Orientation webinar offered on the second Thursday of every month instead.) \nHow to join the web meeting: \n\nOnline: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/9517875041\n(www.zoom.us > join a meeting > use meeting ID 951 787 5041)\nAudio (if not using computer audio): Dial 408-638-0968; enter meeting ID: 951 787 5041\n\nFor additional information\, please visit the New Employee Orientation page. \nPlease make sure you have enrolled in your benefits before your PIE (period of eligibility) ends\, which is 31 days from your date of hire. The UCPath Center can answer any benefit questions you may have. Failure to understand your options may result in permanent loss or reduction of benefits. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/benefits-orientation-webinar-2017-05-19-2017-05-26/2017-11-17/ LOCATION:Online and dial-in only CATEGORIES:Orientation END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR