Mindfulness at UCOP
2021-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Less stress. Enhanced awareness and focus. Improved health. These are some of the benefits shown in research studies on mindfulness. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn how to both reduce your stress and increase your effectiveness at work through simple mindfulness techniques.

Women We Admire: Lina Mendez, Ph.D.
2021-03-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) for this special event featuring Lina Mendez, Ph.D., associate director, UC Davis Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success. Lina Mendez is a first-generation Latina who is passionate about teaching and mentoring. She has held leadership roles in the Latinx Staff and Faculty Association, the Staff Diversity Administrative Advisory Committee and the UC Davis Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association. In each of these roles, she has focused on fostering a sense of belonging.
Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/98225808769
Webinar ID: 982 2580 8769
Dial-In: +1 669 900 6833
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,98225808769# US

Managing and Organizing Your Outlook Inbox
2021-03-09 09:30 - 11:30
Are you trying to get more organized? Learn skills for e-mail management strategies to transform e-mail into a productivity tool that can help you succeed.

New Employee Orientation
2021-03-09 10:00 - 12:00

Leading through culture: A conversation with President Michael Drake
2021-03-09 14:30 - 15:30
Professors Jennifer Chatman and Sameer Srivastava, co-directors of the Berkeley Culture Initiative, invite you to attend, “Leading Through Culture: A Conversation with University of California President, Michael Drake”.
Please join us for a “fireside chat” with University of California President Michael Drake on March 9th from 2:30 – 3:30pm PST.
In line with a central theme of the Berkeley Culture Initiative’s third annual Culture Conference – Addressing Systemic Racism and Fostering Inclusion Through Organizational Culture – UC Berkeley Professors Jennifer Chatman and Sameer Srivastava will moderate a discussion with UC President Michael Drake on developing strategies to cultivate a culture of inclusion and equity, drawing from Drake’s extensive career in higher education implementing innovative solutions to improve university diversity and access. Click here to learn more about President Drake’s background and experience.
The session will be the first of the Berkeley Culture Initiative’s “Leading Through Culture” fireside chat series, spotlighting culture leaders from government, education, industry and academia.
Click the link below to register by the event date. We hope you will join us!

Zoom Office Hours
2021-03-10 10:00 - 23:00

CONNEX UC - Travel webinars
2021-03-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | yasmin.sidi@ucop.edu
The Central Travel Office continues its efforts to educate and inform UC travelers on the benefits of booking within the systemwide program. Previous webinar recordings can be found in the Video Library and FAQs in Resources. If you have any suggestions please forward them to yasmin.sidi@ucop.edu.
Travel & COVID (March 3 at 11AM) – How is the travel industry continuing to respond to the pandemic? What does it mean to travel today and will travel ever be the same? This session will highlight some of the challenges and ongoing efforts to overcome them.

Marriott Hotels Safety & Sanitation (March 10 at 11AM) – The pandemic has forced the travel industry to publicize a lot more of their cleaning protocols. Join us as Dana Pellicano, Marriott VP for, Global, US + Canada Food & Beverage, will share how Marriott has always taken cleanliness seriously, but what more they put in place due to COVID-19.
Managing Unused Airline Credits (March 17 at 11AM) – UC has over $2.7M in unused credits (cancelled tickets that could not be refunded by airline, but funds are still in play as credits are valid for future travel). What should travelers be aware of and how can travelers maximize the value? Guest speaker, Andre Dawson (UC Risk Services), will be on hand to discuss options for international tickets.
Car Rentals & UC Insurance (March 24) – UC contracts with Hertz, National, Enterprise, Dollar & Thrifty offer travelers incredibly competitive rates and if the rental is for business, full coverage within the US. Guest speaker, Melissa Burley (UC Risk Services), will share details on the value of insurance to campus budgets.

Concur T&E Office Hours (Drop In)
2021-03-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-03-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-03-30 09:30 - 10:30
Administrators will be on hand to answer any and all questions

Biotech Investor Demo Day
2021-03-11 09:00 - 11:00
In partnership with Plug and Play, the leading innovation platform to connect startups with corporate investors, the University of California Innovation and Entrepreneurship has selected six entrepreneurs to pitch at the 2021 UC Biotech Demo Day.
https://live.remo.co/e/biotech-investor-demo-day/register

Accomplishing More with Less for Managers - Session 3 of 3
2021-03-11 10:00 - 11:15
The Accomplishing More With Less for Managers three-part workshop is ideal for managers and supervisors who are overseeing the work of others and want to build best practices to enhance team communication and productivity. Learn how to manage strategically and help your team succeed in through times of high-volume work. The workshop focuses on building management resilience through useful tools and exercises.

LinkedIn Learning Introduction
2021-03-13 13:00 - 13:45
LinkedIn Learning is here! Come to this session and learn how you can leverage this new benefit to strengthen existing skills and learn new ones, too!

Concur Travel & Entertainment Training
2021-03-15 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.

UCOP Community Conversation on Anti-Asian Violence
2021-03-16 09:00 - 10:30
Please join the UCOP community for an open-forum conversation regarding the recent violence against Asian-Americans. Read more about this event.

Cascade CMS - Accessibility Workflow
2021-03-16 11:00 - 12:00

PACSW Open House
2021-03-17 10:30 - 11:30
The President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) invites those interested in joining PACSW to attend this open house meeting. We will be delighted to field questions from potential new members and provide a look at what a meeting is like. Sign up online here.

The Shakespeare Club presents “The Tempest”
2021-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
All aspiring and seasoned thespians are invited to attend a friendly virtual cold reading of “The Tempest,” led by Bernadette Scully. The script will be screen-shared. No preparation is necessary.

Excel Pivot Tables Techniques
2021-03-18 10:00 - 12:00
If you have been using PivotTables and are wondering what more you can do with them, or are maybe running into obstacles and wishing you can get around them, this workshop will help you unleash the power of PivotTables and get results.

Women We Admire: Aimy Steele
2021-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
Join the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) for this special event featuring Aimy Steele, North Carolina House of Representatives Candidate, District 82. Aimy Steele is a former teacher and elementary school principal in Concord, North Carolina. She is passionate about public education and working with children. Aimy ran for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives (District 82) in 2020, conducting most of her campaign virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join us to learn more about this unique experience, along with Aimy’s plans to inform public policy and increase North Carolina voter turnout in the future.
Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/97595692185
Webinar ID: 982 2580 8769
Dial-In: +1 669 219 2599
One tap mobile: +16692192599,,97595692185# US

Virtual Bingo
2021-03-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-19 18:00 - 19:30
Bingo instructions/rules will be given before each session. the last three bingo games in each session are to be played by ONLY employees who did not bingo in that session. Bingo cards emailed to each participant prior to Friday.

President Drake at Salesforce.org Innovation Leadership Forum
2021-03-23 10:00 - 11:00
At the 2021 Salesforce Innovation Leadership Forum, President Drake will share his perspective on how universities are leading through change and helping students thrive. Learn more and register.

Design Thinking to Focus, Collaborate, and Play!
2021-03-23 13:00 - 15:00
Have you been curious about Design Thinking and want to learn more? This hands-on workshop includes an overview of the design thinking process and leaves you equipped with the key design thinking concepts and techniques that you can apply right away.

Leading through challenging times
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00
Join the UC Alumni Career Network for a transparent discussion on the traumatic toll the pandemic has taken on leaders and strategies you can implement to prioritize your needs and those of your team. This event is open to all members of the UC community. Learn more and register.

Sustainability at home: How to feed your soil with compost
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
The UCOP Sustainability Affinity Group, in partnership with the UCOP Department of Energy and Sustainability, invites the UC community to participate in “Sustainability at Home,” a three-part virtual speaker series event in celebration of Earth Month (April).
Our second event will take place on Thursday, March 25, from 12-1 p.m., with a presentation by three San Mateo County Office of Sustainability Master Composters, Nancy Kruberg, Joe Lees and Kelly Torikai. These experts will discuss how you can be sustainable at home by transforming food scraps and plant trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden. Learn how to partner with soil food web organisms in both backyard compost piles and vermicompost bins. Come join us for this lunchtime presentation – we’re serving up some compost tea!

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Cesar Chavez Holiday
2021-03-26
