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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T120000
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SUMMARY:Latinx Staff Association Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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). \nJoin by Zoom: \nhttps://UCOP.zoom.us/j/93715068634\nMeeting ID: 937 1506 8634 \nFor questions\, contact Belinda Vea.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/latino-staff-association-meeting-2/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Employee Resource + Affinity Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="LaSA":MAILTO:belinda.vea@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T125500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260106T171040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155349Z
UID:10012560-1771502700-1771505700@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967  meets virtually on Thursdays from 12:05p-12:55p with the exception of one hybrid monthly meeting\, which occurs the first Wednesday of the month. Join us virtually or in person 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! For more information or to arrange a visit\, please contact lakesidespeakeasy@gmail.com. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87953980417?pwd=TXdquZrdmmQEzbOlMogPOXo3qqC9oJ.1\nZoom Meeting ID: 879 5398 0417 – Passcode: 298893 \n 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lakeside-speakeasy-toastmasters-2-2-3/2026-02-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260117T002423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T002440Z
UID:10014061-1771506000-1771511400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office
DESCRIPTION:Digital accessibility is about ensuring users with disabilities can easily access and engage with any digital content. In this course\, you will learn the principles of digital accessibility\, how to generate accessible Microsoft Office Documents and how to export these to PDF. This is the first course in the series and a prerequisite for UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 2: PDFs.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-creating-accessible-documents-1-ms-office-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260109T151913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T152136Z
UID:10013873-1771509600-1771511400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Concur Training: Pre-Travel Requests
DESCRIPTION:Join the Business Resource Center Travel + Entertainment Team for a virtual overview of how to submit Pre-Travel Requests through Concur\, including the process and necessary info to share. An event recording will be available for those who are unable to attend. This event is part of the Travel Thursdays Concur Workshop Series. Pre-registration is not required. Join via Zoom. For questions\, please contact the BRC T&E Team at brctravelandent@ucop.edu.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/concur-training-pre-travel-requests-2/2026-02-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T144000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T151000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260109T152106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T152106Z
UID:10013874-1771512000-1771513800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Concur Training: Expense Reports
DESCRIPTION:Join the Business Resource Center Travel + Entertainment Team for a virtual overview of how to submit expense reports through Concur\, including the process and necessary info to share. An event recording will be available for those who are unable to attend. This event is part of the Travel Thursdays Concur Workshop Series. Pre-registration is not required. Join via Zoom. For questions\, please contact the BRC T&E Team at brctravelandent@ucop.edu.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/concur-training-expense-reports-2/2026-02-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260219T171441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T182927Z
UID:10014140-1771848000-1771851600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility at UC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation and conversation with Kate Miffitt\, Chief Digital Experience & Engagement Officer in Digital Innovation & Technology (DigIT) and Judy Thai\, Director of Application Engineering in Digital Innovation & Technology (DigIT).
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/digital-accessibility-at-uc/
LOCATION:https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/92431372684
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260129T165014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T165042Z
UID:10014101-1771923600-1771925400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:BSFO Virtual Meditation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a special Black History Month meditation session led by 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. Preregistration is not required. Join by Zoom.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/bsfo-virtual-meditation-session/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:https://ucop.zoom.us/j/99008165129
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20251014T194546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T160945Z
UID:10013369-1771927200-1771929000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Travel Talk Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Travel Talk Tuesdays\, held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month\, provide helpful resources for UCOP business travellers. For questions or upcoming topics\, contact the BRC T&E Team at: brctravelandent@ucop.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration is not required: Attend by Zoom.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/travel-talk-tuesday-5/2026-02-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T110500
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CREATED:20260217T204929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T204929Z
UID:10014132-1771931100-1771934400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Administrative Professionals Network (APN) meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting provides opportunities to exchange best practices\, discuss updates\, problem-solve together\, and strengthen connections across UCOP’s administrative community.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/administrative-professionals-network-apn-meeting/
LOCATION:Broadway 7001 or Zoom (contact Natalie for zoom link)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T130000
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CREATED:20260129T165355Z
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UID:10014103-1771934400-1771938000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Black History at Cal – Notable Moments & People
DESCRIPTION:Join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization for a special Black History Month event focused on Black history at UC Berkeley. Our special guest speakers will be Michele McKenzie\, social and cultural studies librarian for UC Berkeley Library and liaison for Anthropology\, Linguistics\, African and African American and African Diaspora Studies\, and Gia White\, administrative director of the Institute of European Studies and the Institute of Global\, International and Area Studies at UC Berkeley. Michele and Gia will explore notable moments and people in Black history at Cal. Preregistration is not required. Join by Zoom.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/black-history-at-cal-notable-moments-people/
LOCATION:https://ucop.zoom.us/j/96129164068
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20241022T185402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T185402Z
UID:10010432-1772013600-1772017200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:BRC T&E Team Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours. \nZoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-te-team-office-hours-2/2026-02-25/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Lozano%2C Business Resource Center":MAILTO:Mark.Lozano@UCOP.EDU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20241210T195101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T184010Z
UID:10011035-1772015400-1772019000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
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URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours/2026-02-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260213T012352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T012559Z
UID:10014071-1772017200-1772020800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of Zoom AI Companion at UCOP
DESCRIPTION:Topics include: \n\nHow AI Companion summarizes meetings in 36 languages\nUsing smart recordings with automatic chaptering\nGenerating tasks and action items instantly\nPrivacy\, security & Zoom Models Only (ZMO) for regulated environments\nBest practices and live demos of real‑world workflows\n\n  \nRegistration is required: \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 4\, 2026\, at 11 AM. Please register here:\n\n\n\nhttps://UCOP.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FcWmVw3ARuujTvmgwfhlnw \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026\, at 11 am. Please register here:\n\n\n\nhttps://UCOP.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pZVVesimSu2pYzglD23tgA
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/unlock-the-power-of-zoom-ai-companion-at-ucop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260117T003616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T003616Z
UID:10014063-1772024400-1772029800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Connections in a Hybrid World
DESCRIPTION:Today more than ever it is important to be strategic about connecting with others\, building relationships\, and expanding your network. Join us for this interactive workshop to explore the current realities of working in a hybrid environment and discuss tangible actions you can take to build authentic relationships in the workplace. The session will highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in building your social capital to leverage connections and accomplish more at work.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/connections-in-a-hybrid-world-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T155000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20250117T193746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T193746Z
UID:10011474-1772031600-1772034600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:OPSA meeting
DESCRIPTION:Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:00pm to 3:50 pm we will have our staff meetings open to all staff.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/opsa-meeting/2026-02-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20240515T205434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T184209Z
UID:10010207-1772100000-1772103600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Compliance\, Accounting\, Audit\, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Ask questions about journals/reports\, cost transfers\, ITF’s\, Chart of Accounts\, General Ledger\, and CashNet. \n\nDial-in: 1 669 219 2599\nMeeting ID: 919 8651 9749\nPasscode:  654321
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/compliance-accounting-audit-policy-caap-office-hours/2026-02-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T125500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260106T171040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155349Z
UID:10012561-1772107500-1772110500@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967  meets virtually on Thursdays from 12:05p-12:55p with the exception of one hybrid monthly meeting\, which occurs the first Wednesday of the month. Join us virtually or in person 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! For more information or to arrange a visit\, please contact lakesidespeakeasy@gmail.com. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87953980417?pwd=TXdquZrdmmQEzbOlMogPOXo3qqC9oJ.1\nZoom Meeting ID: 879 5398 0417 – Passcode: 298893 \n 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lakeside-speakeasy-toastmasters-2-2-3/2026-02-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260219T171305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T171305Z
UID:10014139-1772186400-1772233200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Procuring with Confidence: What's New in BUS-43
DESCRIPTION:UC issued a new interim version of BUS-43 (Purchases of Goods and Services; Supply Chain Management policy)\, effective Jan. 26\, 2026. During this webinar\, we’ll walk UC staff through the most important changes—what’s new\, what’s clarified and what actions departments should take now. Procurement policy experts and legal counsel will translate policy language into practical guidance and answer questions live. Register here to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/procuring-with-confidence-whats-new-in-bus-43/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20220727T210413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T203550Z
UID:10009334-1772193600-1772197200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Pride Employee Resource Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:UCOP Pride General Meeting – all are welcome! \nhttps://UCOP.zoom.us/j/92828652684 \n 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/pride-employee-resource-group-meeting/2026-02-27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260210T161421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T161421Z
UID:10014128-1772193600-1772197200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Cultivating Mindful Self-Compassion with Loving-Kindness
DESCRIPTION:Join the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program for a Mindful Moment Webinar focused on cultivating a mindful self-compassion practice. Through a brief overview of mindful self-compassion research and an extended guided loving-kindness meditation\, attendees will learn to redirect caregiving skills back towards themselves. Those new to mindfulness and experienced practitioners are welcome to attend.  This session will be led by FSAP Licensed Clinical Psychologist Jessica Allanson\, Ph\,D\, director of the FSAP Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program. Register here to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/cultivating-mindful-self-compassion-with-loving-kindness-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260128T005914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T005914Z
UID:10014094-1772528400-1772541000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP Compensation
DESCRIPTION:This is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session where we will discuss UCOP Compensation policies and procedures. Topics include: – Promotion & Equity – Salary Range Offers\, Hiring\, and Bargaining Units – Career Tracks\, Job Builder by JDX and Position Description This is part of the Manager Essentials at UCOP (ME@UCOP). This course is required for all people new to a management or supervisory positions at UCOP since 2020 (internal promotions and external hires). All experienced managers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-compensation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20251216T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T185603Z
UID:10014123-1772528400-1772550000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:UCOP will once again host a blood drive for the American Red Cross in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin building. All employees are welcome to participate. \nThe U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed now to help ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care. It only takes about an hour to participate — and your donation could save three lives! \nHow to join us\n\nContact UCOP retiree Jan Kehoe to make an appointment that works with your schedule\nStreamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions.\nBring your photo ID\n\nFrequently asked questions\nGet answers to the questions below on the Red Cross donation site. \n\nAm I eligible to donate blood?\nWhat is the blood donation process?\nHow can I prepare for my donation?\nWhat COVID-19 safety precautions are in place at the blood drive?\n\nRead a complete list of FAQs here.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/red-cross-blood-drive-6/2026-03-03/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260128T011014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T011014Z
UID:10014095-1772614800-1772625600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Excel Intermediate/Advanced - Session 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel has hundreds of features and hundreds of functions. Getting the right feature\, at the right time\, used in the right way\, in the right sequence is very often a problem. In this three-hour session you will become aware of a few core Excel features that you can use right away and that other capabilities do exist that you can build on later as your Excel knowledge increases.  We start with these features\, and if time permits\, cover other interesting features. \n\nSumIFs\, AveregeIFs\, CountIFs : Get what you need from your data with minimal effort\nTables (with structured referencing): Look good and be organized\n Pivot Tables: The easiest\, best method to get unexpected and expected answers from you giant\, messy data set\n\nYou must attend both sessions.  Second session is Wednesday\, March 11\, 9 AM- 12PM
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-intermediate-advanced-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T105000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20260210T161242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T155316Z
UID:10014127-1772618400-1772621400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Book Talk: “Racial Exhaustion: How to Move Through Racism in the Wake of DEI”
DESCRIPTION:Join Graduate\, Undergraduate\, and Equity Affairs in conversation with author Ralina Joseph\, vice provost of inclusive excellence and professor of African American Studies at UCLA. Dr. Joseph’s book\, “Racial Exhaustion: How to Move Through Racism in the Wake of DEI\,” challenges us to recognize and address the fatigue that racial discourse brings while offering practical strategies to foster more equitable and productive conversations. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is full. Registration has closed.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/book-talk-racial-exhaustion-how-to-move-through-racism-in-the-wake-of-dei/
LOCATION:Oakland Franklin Building\, Lobby 2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20241022T185402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T185402Z
UID:10010433-1772618400-1772622000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:BRC T&E Team Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours. \nZoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-te-team-office-hours-2/2026-03-04/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Lozano%2C Business Resource Center":MAILTO:Mark.Lozano@UCOP.EDU
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20241210T195101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T184010Z
UID:10011036-1772620200-1772623800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours/2026-03-04/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T125500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130911
CREATED:20250805T155805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155059Z
UID:10013075-1772625900-1772628900@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967  meets virtually on Thursdays from 12:05p-12:55p with the exception of one hybrid monthly meeting\, which occurs the first Wednesday of the month. Join us virtually or in person 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! For more information or to arrange a visit\, please contact lakesidespeakeasy@gmail.com. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87953980417?pwd=TXdquZrdmmQEzbOlMogPOXo3qqC9oJ.1\nZoom Meeting ID: 879 5398 0417 – Passcode: 298893 \n 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lakeside-speakeasy-toastmasters-hybrid/2026-03-04/
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SUMMARY:Compliance\, Accounting\, Audit\, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Ask questions about journals/reports\, cost transfers\, ITF’s\, Chart of Accounts\, General Ledger\, and CashNet. \n\nDial-in: 1 669 219 2599\nMeeting ID: 919 8651 9749\nPasscode:  654321
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/compliance-accounting-audit-policy-caap-office-hours/2026-03-05/
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SUMMARY:Smartsheet Essentials: Project Planning Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:This foundational session is designed for new users and project managers seeking to understand how to leverage Smartsheet for project planning and execution. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities\, participants will gain the knowledge to set up and manage projects confidently\, using features such as Gantt charts\, task assignments\, and resource allocation. Key Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand Smartsheet’s project management basics\, including workspaces and sheet creation.\nBuild and manage Gantt charts with dependencies and critical paths.\nAssign tasks and manage resources effectively.\nExplore Smartsheet templates for efficient project planning.\nLearn best practices for reporting project progress.\n\nThis is part of the | UCOP Project Management Collection 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/smartsheet-essentials-project-planning-made-simple/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:Change Essentials (1 of 3 sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Change Essentials is based on the best-selling book\, Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions\, by Dr. John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber. Dr. Kotter’s research revealed eight key steps and four critical leadership principles that\, when applied effectively\, help to ensure successful change. This three-part workshop will provide you with a foundational level of knowledge and skill to help you identify strategies to apply those steps and principles to a current or anticipated change within a department\, or as part of a broader organizational change initiative. Attendance is required for all three sessions\, March 5\, 12\, and 26: 10 am- 12 pm
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/change-essentials-1-of-3-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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