POSTPONED: PACSW Women We Admire: Shonté Thomas
2021-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please note that as of May 21, 2021, this event has been postponed.

The President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) welcomes Shonté Thomas, M. Ed., associate dean of students for UC Riverside’s Ethnic & Gender Centers (E&Gs) and a leader in the Student Affairs Division. In her role, Shonté oversees the E&Gs, which promote personal, social, cultural and intellectual development for students. She is committed to helping students and staff cultivate community, find mentorship opportunities and build leadership skills.

People Leader Forum - Caregiver Toolkit
2021-05-21 13:00 - 14:00
The People Leaders Forum is a monthly opportunity for people managers to connect with one another to develop leadership skills, build community, share best practices, swap strategies for navigating current challenges and learn to better support themselves and their teams.
The upcoming People Leaders Forum in May is in partnership with PACSW. We will focus on the “Caregiver Toolkit” that was developed by PACSW to better support colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managers will learn how to support their staff through open dialogue and flexibility. Learn more about PACSW’s work to support employees and access resources.
Please note: UCPath managers and supervisors are welcome to attend the UCOP forums in addition to, but not instead of, the UCPath forums.

OPSA Bingo
2021-05-21 18:00 - 19:30
Connect with colleagues over a virtual game of bingo. Doors will open ten minutes before each session, giving you extra time to socialize.

Concur Travel & Entertainment Training
2021-05-24 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Creating Accessible PDFs - Advanced
2021-05-25 11:00 - 12:00

What is the Ombuds Office?
2021-05-25 14:00 - 15:00
OPSA & Local HR present, “What is the Ombuds Office?” Learn about the purpose and function of the Ombuds Office (OO) and meet UCOP’s Ombudsperson, Bodi Regan, from UC Berkeley. We’ll give an overview of the of the OO and role of the Ombudsperson, as well as the ways in which OO is distinct from, yet complementary to, other UCOP offices and resources. Learn how staff at UCOP can access the OO for assistance. There will be a presentation and plenty of time for Q & A. Those who stay on the call until the end will be entered into a raffle.

Register: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/aeb3046f65ab4eaf966a001b85298302
Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5109879134

UCOP Microaggression (Part 2) - Individual and Institutional Strategies
2021-05-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-06-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-09 13:00 - 15:00
NOTE: This is the part 2 of a 2 part class
As a continuation of the Microaggressions 1 training, this session will further develop the participant’s understanding of how to respond to microaggressions in the workplace. In this second session, participants will:

Discuss when and how to respond to microaggressions
Understand adaptive and maladaptive responses to microaggressions
Learn organizational and structural interventions
Role play activities to practice responding to microaggressions
Learn tips and tools for how to recover from receiving a microaggression

Advancing your career through volunteerism or board leadership
2021-05-26 12:00 - 13:00
Volunteering presents a great opportunity to help others and can also be a great way to expand your network and develop additional skills, from short-term volunteer opportunities to serving on a board.
Join the UC Alumni Career Network and a panel of UC alumni for insights on how volunteering can help you accelerate and advance your career.
This session will highlight how to identify volunteer and board leadership opportunities, common skills organizations look for in volunteer leaders and strategies for positioning volunteer experiences for professional growth. The information offered will be relevant for attendees of all career levels, from new professionals to senior-level executives. Register to join live or to receive a link to the webinar recording.

Concur T&E Office Hours (Drop In)
2021-05-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-16 14:00 - 15:00
Administrators will be on hand to answer any and all questions

ECAS Diversity Speaker Series: Jim LeBrecht
2021-05-26 14:00 - 15:00
The Office of Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services (ECAS) welcomes Jim LeBrecht, co-director and co-producer of Oscar-nominated “Crip Camp.” The author, disability advocate and filmmaker will share his perspective on disability rights and the importance of disability-related education.

Memorial Day Holiday
2021-05-31

BSFO Healing Meditation Series
2021-06-03 09:00 - 09:20, 2021-06-08 09:00 - 09:20, 2021-06-10 09:00 - 09:20, 2021-06-15 09:00 - 09:20
In partnership with the President’s Advisory Council on the Status of Women and UCOP Pride, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) presents a Healing Meditation Series. All sessions are facilitated by LeNaya Crawford, Holistic MFT, and are open to all UCOP staff.
Zoom: Weekly calendar invite; meeting link

PACSW: Adjusting to the New Normal
2021-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
The President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) presents Alison King, LCSW, for “Adjusting to the New Normal: Resilience, Endurance, and Whole Person Self-Care.” Learn concrete ways to build resilience and endurance, with a focus on the whole self, to create more consistent homeostasis.
Zoom: (408) 638-0968 | Meeting ID: 510-987-9837
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5109879837?pwd=[REDACTED]

Microsoft Excel Techniques
2021-06-08 09:30 - 11:00
Take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level! In this workshop, users learn powerful techniques that can help them save significant time, analyze data and extract important business insights, present information in a compelling way, and collaborate with others more effectively.

New Employee Orientation
2021-06-08 10:00 - 12:00

OPSA Steering Committee Candidate Meet & Greet
2021-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Attend a virtual meet and greet with the 2021 candidates for the OP Staff Assembly. Learn more at the OPSA election page.

Excel PivotTables Techniques
2021-06-10 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.

LinkedIn Learning Introduction
2021-06-13 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!

BSFO Juneteenth Conversation on Reparations
2021-06-14 14:00 - 15:00
To kick off its week of Juneteenth events, BSFO will be hosting a conversation and discussion about the Juneteenth holiday and reparations. This event will be hosted by UCOP’s own Andrew Houston, who will be speaking with Terrance Evans, a partner at Duane Morris LLP in San Francisco. There will also be an opportunity for audience Q&A. Join us for this important and educational event!
Zoom info

Webinar link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/94819809810?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile:
US: +12133388477,,94819809810#,,,,*[REDACTED]# or +16692192599,,94819809810#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Telephone:
US: +1 213 338 8477 or +1 669 219 2599 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 646 518 9805 or +1 646 876 9923
Webinar ID: 948 1980 9810
For international numbers: https://UCOP.zoom.us/u/abFXgVHtBy

Tour of Web Accessibility Do’s and Don'ts
2021-06-15 10:00 - 11:00
Join a special webinar to learn from Marc Sutton, a blind accessibility consultant for UCOP, about the human impact of your accessibility efforts. View a demonstration of screen-reading software, review web accessibility issues and learn about common mistakes that make it impossible for people with disabilities to use your website.
Register for the Zoom webinar

Car Rental Shortages
2021-06-16 11:00 - 11:45
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. Recent challenges in the industry have caused shortages and skyrocketing rates. Join us and learn some tips on how to overcome these issues. Advance registration is required, using the event link.

BSFO Juneteenth Talent Showcase
2021-06-16 11:00 - 12:00
As a part of its week of Juneteenth recognition, BSFO will be hosting a celebratory Juneteenth Talent Showcase!
Come join us and enjoy a series of special guests sharing their talents and honoring the Juneteenth holiday. There will be poetry readings, singing, art, and more! As an added bonus, the talent showcase will be hosted by UCOP’s own Geoff Gibbs.
Zoom info

Webinar link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96672208604?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile: US: +16692192599,,96672208604#,,,,*[REDACTED]# or +16699006833,,96672208604#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Telephone: US: +1 669 219 2599 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 213 338 8477 or +1 646 518 9805 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 966 7220 8604
For international numbers: https://UCOP.zoom.us/u/adt9HL1wPq

The Shakespeare Club presents “Bloomsday”
2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:00
Since June 16 is officially Bloomsday (a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce, observed annually in Dublin), the Shakespeare Club is taking a departure from their regularly scheduled Shakespeare to read from James Joyce’s “Ulysses” (which may include some fun Shakespearean references). The reading will take place on Wednesday, June 16 at noon, led by Bernadette Scully. The script will be screen-shared. No preparation is necessary.
