BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Link: UCOP's e-newsletter - ECPv6.15.19//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:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144403 CREATED:20160122T185254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T185254Z UID:10005666-1455292800-1455300000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Mixer DESCRIPTION:All staff are invited to an OP Staff Assembly-sponsored Mardi Gras mixer. There will be assortment of free appetizers\, such as andouille sausage and chicken jambalaya\, Creole/Cajun vegetable spring rolls and pecan pie\, as well as New Orleans-style decorations and “DJ Matt” playing Zydeco music. \nIn addition to great food and entertainment\, this festive staff appreciation event will provide an opportunity to learn from many UCOP affinity groups who will be there providing information regarding their organization and upcoming events and activities. Please stop by and enjoy the festivities! URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/mardi-gras-mixer/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 CATEGORIES:Employee Resource + Affinity Groups GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144403 CREATED:20160222T233312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T233312Z UID:10006060-1455278400-1455282000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Black History Month research symposium DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Black History Month\, the Black Staff & Faculty Organization and the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity & Engagement will sponsor research symposia that highlight contributions of African-American scholarship and research across the University of California system. \nPresenters \n\nCamille Gaynus\, graduate student\, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, UC Los Angeles\nLois Harmon\, graduate student\, The Givertz School\, Graduate School of Education\, UC Santa Barbara\nDelina Tesfaldet Meharenna\, undergraduate student\, Integrative Biology\, UC Berkeley\n\nLight refreshments will be served. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/black-history-month-research-symposium/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 CATEGORIES:Employee Resource + Affinity Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Black Staff & Faculty Organization":MAILTO:ghanya.thomas@ucop.edu GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160212T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160212T090000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144403 CREATED:20160112T222429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T203253Z UID:10006029-1455264000-1455267600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Second Friday breakfast at Kaiser DESCRIPTION:TGIF! Join your colleagues for a hot breakfast\, brought to you every second Friday by UCOP’s Department of Building Services. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/second-friday-breakfast-at-kaiser/2016-02-12/ LOCATION:Kaiser 505 CATEGORIES:Breakfast ORGANIZER;CN="Building Services":MAILTO:building.services@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160211T120500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144403 CREATED:20160112T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T224258Z UID:10005854-1455192300-1455195600@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/2016-02-11/ LOCATION:Kaiser 712 ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Tang":MAILTO:elisa.tang@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160211T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160222T232414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T232414Z UID:10006059-1455179400-1455193800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Negotiation in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Effective negotiation is a vital business skill. Find that perfect “middle-ground” in any deal by acquiring the essential steps of a skilled negotiator in this half-day workshop which provides the process\, skills\, and tools to negotiate win-win deals and strengthen long-term relationships. \nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/negotiation-in-the-workplace/ LOCATION:Franklin 12322 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T222045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T233017Z UID:10006025-1455105600-1455109200@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/ 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:20160209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T221732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T221819Z UID:10006024-1455008400-1455033600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Access Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Access\, a component of the Microsoft Office Suite\, is a database management program: an application that stores and organizes data and makes data retrieval efficient. \nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/access-fundamentals/ LOCATION:Franklin 7107 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160209T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160121T003718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T225831Z UID:10005663-1455006600-1455021000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Influencing without Authority DESCRIPTION:To exercise influence without authority\, it is important to understand the nature of power and influence in the organization\, understand personal sources of influence\, and know how to leverage personal political power. Successful professionals build networks of relationships with stakeholders and influencers. This half-day course introduces the skills necessary to employ these interpersonal and leadership skills and to manage the often complex relationship dynamics of the workplace. \nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/influencing-without-authority/ LOCATION:Franklin 10325 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160210 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160126T184122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160126T184122Z UID:10005716-1454976000-1455062399@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:New phone system training DESCRIPTION:By popular demand\, these training sessions will focus predominantly on set-up and use of the Jabber Softphone\, but will touch on Unity Connection voicemail and the desk phone. Sessions will include instructor-led lecture and demonstration\, along with Q&A. Staff who attended earlier sessions found the training extremely helpful. \nSix one-hour sessions will be offered at the following times on both Feb. 9 and March 2: \n8:30–9:30 a.m.\n9:45–10:45 a.m.\n11 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n1–2 p.m.\n2:15–3:15 p.m.\n3:30–4:30 p.m. \nFirst 30 minutes — Jabber\nNext 10 minutes — Unity Connection voicemail\nNext 15 minutes — Desk Phone\nFinal 5 minutes — Self-Care Portal URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-phone-system-training/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:kim.dorsey@ucop.edu GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160201T214807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T201243Z UID:10005760-1454940000-1454947200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Preparing for Retirement DESCRIPTION:Retirement counselors at the UC Retirement Administration Service Center will explain your UC retirement and eligibility rules for retiree health benefits\, describe the steps you need to take when you’re ready to retire and answer your questions. \nSpace is limited to 50 people\, on a first come basis. Please contact Melinda Dahms to reserve a seat. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/preparing-for-retirement/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 ORGANIZER;CN="RASC":MAILTO:Melinda.Dahms@ucop.edu GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160121T004445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160121T004445Z UID:10005665-1454932800-1454936400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:APISA Chinese Lunar New Year potluck DESCRIPTION:Please bring a dish to share (enough for 6-8 people). URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/apisa-chinese-lunar-new-year-potluck/ CATEGORIES:Employee Resource + Affinity Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association":MAILTO:angela.hom@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160205T090000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T221405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T203145Z UID:10006015-1454659200-1454662800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:First Friday breakfast at Franklin DESCRIPTION:TGIF! Join your colleagues for a hot breakfast\, brought to you every first Friday by UCOP’s Department of Building Services. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/first-friday-breakfast-at-franklin-2/2016-02-05/ LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1 CATEGORIES:Breakfast ORGANIZER;CN="Building Services":MAILTO:building.services@ucop.edu GEO:37.8022945;-122.271448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160204T120500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T224258Z UID:10005853-1454587500-1454590800@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/2016-02-04/ LOCATION:Kaiser 712 ORGANIZER;CN="Elisa Tang":MAILTO:elisa.tang@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160203T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T213036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T225737Z UID:10005851-1454488200-1454517000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Write Right: Baseline Business Writing Skills DESCRIPTION:This all-day class in business writing gives guidance on how to construct clear complete sentences\, eliminate grammatical errors\, punctuate and capitalize correctly and consistently and proofread effectively. The course provides writing practice and feedback. \nRegister in the UCOP Learning Center. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/write-right-baseline-business-writing-skills/ LOCATION:Franklin 10325 CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T203059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T201101Z UID:10005849-1454421600-1454425200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Building a Portfolio for Any Weather DESCRIPTION:This class explains the role of asset allocation and diversification when you are choosing investments for your UC Retirement Savings Program accounts. After the class\, you should be able to recognize the characteristics of the three asset classes\, identify an appropriate target asset mix based on your situation\, and understand how and when to adjust your mix. \nRSVP with Fidelity by calling 1-800-642-7131 or online at http://getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/building-a-portfolio-for-any-weather/ LOCATION:Kaiser 705 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T202919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T201012Z UID:10005847-1454418000-1454421600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Getting on the Right Path with Your UC Savings Plan DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to help you make the most of your UC Retirement Savings Program: the 403(b)\, 457(b)\, and DC Plans. You will learn the benefits of joining your retirement savings plan\, why it’s important to save for retirement\, and how to get started. After you complete the class\, you should be able to determine your workplace savings needs\, enroll\, and make your initial investment elections. \nRSVP with Fidelity by calling 1-800-642-7131 or online at http://getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/getting-on-the-right-path-with-your-uc-savings-plan/ LOCATION:Kaiser 705 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T202750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T200912Z UID:10005236-1454414400-1454418000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Create a Budget\, Ditch Your Debt and Start Building for the Future DESCRIPTION:In this class\, you will learn about types of debt\, good and bad. You’ll get tips for boosting your credit rating and ways to whittle down your debt. After the class\, you will be better-equipped to improve your financial situation. \nRSVP with Fidelity by calling 1-800-642-7131 or online at http://getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/create-a-budget-ditch-your-debt-and-start-building-for-the-future-2/ LOCATION:Kaiser 705 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T201721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T191855Z UID:10005230-1454414400-1454418000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Project Management Interest Group bi-monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:The Project Management Interest Group (PMIG) is a staff-initiated affinity group of project managers that explores best practices and new ideas and methods for managing work flow and projects in their jobs at UCOP. The group holds brown bags over the lunch hour on the first Tuesday of every other month. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-interest-group-bi-monthly-meeting/2016-02-02/ CATEGORIES:Employee Resource + Affinity Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Project Management Interest Group":MAILTO:Halina.Wojnicz@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T201411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T200834Z UID:10005229-1454407200-1454410800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Women and Investing — Build and Own Your Plan DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to help women understand their unique approach to investing and begin building a plan for investing their personal and retirement savings. You’ll learn what a mutual fund is\, what type of investor you are\, how to build a diversified mix of investments\, and how to monitor and evaluate your investments over time. \nRSVP with Fidelity by calling 1-800-642-7131 or online at http://getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/women-and-investing-build-and-own-your-plan/ LOCATION:Franklin 12129 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop GEO:36.778261;-119.4179324 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160202T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T144404 CREATED:20160112T200903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T200811Z UID:10005228-1454403600-1454407200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Create a Budget\, Ditch Your Debt and Start Building for the Future DESCRIPTION:In this class\, you will learn about types of debt\, good and bad. You’ll get tips for boosting your credit rating and ways to whittle down your debt. After the class\, you will be better-equipped to improve your financial situation. \nRSVP with Fidelity by calling 1-800-642-7131 or online at http://getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/create-a-budget-ditch-your-debt-and-start-building-for-the-future/ LOCATION:Franklin 12129 CATEGORIES:Financial workshop GEO:36.778261;-119.4179324 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR