UC Tech Awards Info Session
2025-02-11 16:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn about the 2025 UC Tech Awards, including:

Nomination and application process
Award categories
Eligibility and selection criteria
Answers to frequently asked questions

Register to attend via Zoom: https://ucop.zoom.us/meeting/register/Op-_7YAuQeqjhHHVUWO02Q

BRC T&E Team Office Hours
2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours.
Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=[REDACTED]

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-02-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-26 10:30 - 11:30

UCOP STEP: Setting Goals & Competencies
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:00
In this instructor-led training on the Staff Talent Evaluation Process (STEP), we will expand on the materials presented in the STEP Fundamentals for Employees eCourse by going into detail on the first stage of STEP, Define Criteria. You will practice writing goals and review how to align them to the UCOP Competencies. This course is designed to support new employees and employees who would like a refresher to elevate their STEP goals.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

BSFO Valentine’s Day Appreciation Event in Oakland
2025-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Building Lobby
Stop by the BSFO table in the Franklin Lobby by the security desk to meet BSFO members and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a rose.

UCOP Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
2025-02-13 08:30 - 16:00
This dynamic, interactive training program is designed specifically for UCOP staff. Through a hands-on group simulation, you’ll explore essential process improvement concepts and methodologies that can be directly applied to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your daily work.
Key Features
• Immersive learning experience using the DMAIC model (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control)
• Practical application of value stream mapping, Lean 5S, and data analysis tools
• Real-time implementation of Lean Six Sigma concepts
This is an all-day in-person training in the Oakland Office.
Additional 2025 Offerings:

April 30
June 5
August 20
November 6

Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email Kristin Kielich (kristin.kielich@ucop.edu)

Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
Ask questions about journals/reports, cost transfers, ITF’s, Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, and CashNet.

Dial-in: 1 669 219 2599
Meeting ID: 919 8651 9749
Passcode: [REDACTED]

BSFO Features World-Renowned Diver Kamau Sadiki
2025-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
The Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) is celebrating Black History Month with a speaker series on the theme “The Crisis in Black Education.”
This event will feature Kamau Sadiki, a board of directors member and lead instructor of Diving with a Purpose, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of submerged heritage resources, with a particular focus on the protection, documentation and interpretation of African slave trade shipwrecks and the maritime history and culture of African Americans.
Thursday, February 13, 12 – 1 p.m. (PT)
Zoom ID: 932 7640 1378 | Zoom link for Kamau Sadiki

Presidents Day
2025-02-17
UCOP Holiday

Box Advanced
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
Want to learn how to securely store sensitive data in Box? Interested in how to get data into Box via email or URL? Sign up for this advanced Box class and we will cover a wide range of topics including setting up alerts to monitor folders and using Box groups to manage department collaborations.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

Pres. Drake/CUCSA Town Hall
2025-02-19 11:00 - 12:00
Save the date! On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. (PT) President Drake will participate in his final UC systemwide town hall. Hosted by representatives from the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA), this virtual event will give all UC staff an opportunity to hear from President Drake in advance of his retirement.
Advance registration is required. Sign up online here.
Join us

What: Council of UC Staff Assemblies Systemwide Town Hall Featuring UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (PT)
Where: Virtual. Register here to receive Zoom information.

UC Health Grand Rounds: Avian Flu
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how health professionals are navigating the current highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak throughout California. Animal disease experts, epidemiologists and public health professionals will share the current status, trends and areas of concern around this important new health threat.

Upcoming INROADS Intern Manager Info Session
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00
We’re hosting an information session on the INROADS Internship Program to provide more details about this initiative. While the Talent Acquisition (TA) team briefly introduced the program during the Intern Manager Info session, INROADS representatives will join us to offer additional insight and information regarding this year’s programming.
The topics of discussion will include:

Overview of INROADS
Commitment expectations
Additional programming provided to the students is included in the INROADS placement fee
How to participate & hiring timeline
Q&A session

Join Zoom Meeting
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/94417495672?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 944 1749 5672
Passcode: [REDACTED]
We will record the information session for those who cannot attend. If you have any questions and cannot be present, please email your inquiries, and we will ask them on your behalf during the session.

Latinx Staff Association Meeting
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join the UCOP Latinx Staff Association (LaSA) for their monthly membership meeting, typically held the third Thursday of each month from 12-1 p.m. (PT).
Join by Zoom:
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/93715068634
Meeting ID: 937 1506 8634
For questions, contact Belinda Vea.

Mindfulness at UCOP
2025-02-21 11:00 - 12:00
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. Some highlights:

Research on mindfulness benefits
Mindfulness vs meditation
Simple mindfulness practices at work

Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

Design Thinking to Focus, Collaborate and Play
2025-02-25 09:00 - 12:00
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. Design Thinking helps build ability to think creatively and work collaboratively to solve significant problems.
Key takeaways

Understand the key aspects of design thinking including working with your stakeholders to co-create innovate solutions together
Get insights into the challenges related to workplace interruptions and solutions to address them
Learn valuable tips and techniques for collaborating and problem solving in the workplace and beyond

Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

Travel Talk Tuesday: Reconciling University Bank Card Charges
2025-02-25 10:00 - 10:30
Come join us at our next Travel Clinic where we will focus on how to reconcile University Bank Card charges.
Travel Clinic will include the following:

How to identify University Bank Card charges
How to pull charges into an Expense Report
How to add credits and provide required information/documentation
Itemizing University Bank Card charges

Travel Clinic will include a short presentation followed by a live demonstration in the Concur system!
Join via Zoom

Explore the Updated ConnexUC Interface
2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:00
Beginning Wednesday, February 26, an enhanced version of the Concur Travel Online Booking tool will be available, featuring a new, intuitive user interface and enhanced content. Join us at our regularly scheduled Office Hours for a live demonstration session of the new user interface.
Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=[REDACTED]

Explore the Updated ConnexUC Interface
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Beginning Wednesday, February 26, an enhanced version of the Concur Travel Online Booking tool will be available, featuring a new, intuitive user interface and enhanced content. Join the BRC Travel & Entertainment team for a live demonstration session of the new user interface.
Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=[REDACTED]

OPSA meeting
2025-02-26 15:00 - 15:50
Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:00pm to 3:50 pm we will have our staff meetings open to all staff.

LinkedIn Learning for Managers
2025-02-27 11:00 - 12:00
Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning with your team as a professional learning tool. As a UCOP Manager or Supervisor, LinkedIn Learning has tools and features to make assigning and tracking team learning easy!
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers
2025-02-28 09:30 - 12:00
GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers is the second part in the required live training series on manager and employee performance conversations. This training answers the question: What do I do when my coaching is not improving performance? In this virtual, live, and highly interactive workshop, we will cover: providing productive critical feedback, managing emotions, creating efficient documentation, and holding effective accountability conversations. Managers will also practice having role Accountability Conversations using the UCOP GROW Plus framework. This training is part of the STEP training plan developed by the STEP workgroup made up of people from all divisions. The previous STEP trainings are all prerequisites to this training.
Additional Sessions:

Feb 28
Mar 27
Apr 25
May 28
Jun 25

Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

Pride Employee Resource Group Meeting
2025-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
UCOP Pride General Meeting – all are welcome!
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/92828652684

FASP Wellness Webinar: Balancing Eldercare and Self-Care
2025-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
Caregiving can be deeply meaningful but also mentally and emotionally demanding. Over time, the stress of supporting others—whether aging parents, loved ones, or both—can lead to exhaustion, burnout, and a sense of being overwhelmed. This webinar will explore the psychological impact of caregiving, common emotional responses, and practical ways to manage stress while maintaining well-being.
We will also discuss the sandwich generation, a term used to describe those caring for both aging parents and their own children, and the unique challenges this dual role presents.
To close, we will offer a special meditation for caregivers, designed to help reduce stress and promote emotional balance. Whether you’re providing hands-on care or coordinating support from a distance, this session will provide insights into protecting your mental health while caring for others.
Join Dr. Ana Dolatabadi from the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) for this wellness hour.
Registration Link

Excel Advanced Data Analysis
2025-03-04 09:00 - 12:00
Enhance your Excel skills in this advanced two-session course. Learn to manage multiple worksheets, share and protect workbooks, and automate tasks with Macros and VBA. Explore dynamic arrays with functions like FILTER, SORTBY, and UNIQUE. Use auditing tools and forecasting features, including Analyze Data, Forecast Sheet, and sparklines. Visualize data with Maps and 3D Maps. By the end, you’ll be equipped with advanced techniques to streamline workflows, analyze data, and create interactive reports.
*Participants must attend both sessions from 9am-12pm PT on Tuesday, March 4 and March 11 to receive credit for the course.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu
