UCOP.edu Editor Working Group meeting
2025-09-23 14:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The UCOP.edu Editor Working Group is an advisory body of Cascade CMS editors that provide ucop.edu product stakeholders with direction, scope and feedback regarding website improvements and support. Discussion topics for this group include:

Cascade CMS support resources and live tutorials
Website accessibility, brand and editorial best practices
Google Analytics and Siteimprove reports
Questions from the group and much, much more!

All UCOP.edu Cascade editors are invited to attend our Zoom meeting every fourth Tuesday of the month from 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm. To receive the Zoom information or to hear about future events, please email Michael.Aires@ucop.edu and Gerlando.Termini@ucop.edu.

Excel Advanced Data Analysis - Session 2
2025-09-24 09:00 - 12:00
Excel Data Analysis Advanced: In this two-part class, participants will learn:

Essential Excel Skills
Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Share and protect workbooks.
Automate workbook functionality

Introduction to Macros and VBA

Dynamic arrays

FILTER, SORTBY, UNIQUE and other functions

Auditing Tools
Forecast data

Trends, Analyze Data tool, and Forecast Sheet
Create sparklines

Map data.

Maps and 3D Maps

Prerequisite- Intro to Data Analysis

Delivery Skills for Connecting with Your Audience
2025-09-24 09:00 - 12:00
For many, public speaking and giving formal and informal presentations can be uncomfortable and daunting. Luckily, delivery skills ca be practiced and improved on with each presentation. This session will focus on identifying anxieties about presenting and how to prepare for them, explore different presentation styles and techniques to engage with your audience, and tips and tricks to making your next presentation a success! This session will be interactive and participants are asked to bring a recent presentation, outline, or presentation idea to practice.

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:30 | https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours-2/2025-09-24/
Ask questions about purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and payments to suppliers.
Meeting ID: 933 5346 8546

Legacy, Science & Deportation
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
UC ANR Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Webinar Series
“A Celebration of Our Dignity, Our Legacy, Our Voice / We Belong. We Build. We Rise.”Legacy, Science & Deportation
Guest: Dr. Adriana Mejía Briscoe – Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, UC Irvine
Dr. Adriana Mejía Briscoe is a world-renowned evolutionary biologist whose research on butterfly genetics and vision has advanced the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, she bridges scientific excellence with cultural identity, showing how personal history can deepen our understanding of belonging and legacy.
While tracing her ancestry, Dr. Adriana Mejía Briscoe uncovered a century-old corrido written by her great-great-grandfather about the mass deportations of Mexicans in the 1930s. The discovery connected her personal story to a larger narrative of resilience and displacement in Mexican American history.
Why This Matters
Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a celebration — it is a recognition of resilience, contribution, and the ongoing work to create a more inclusive future. These conversations invite reflection, learning, and connection across cultures and disciplines.
Mark your calendars and register today!
REGISTER HERE or scan the QR code below.
For more information, please contact:
Ricardo Vela, rvela@ucanr.edu, 951-660-9887

Oakland Community Spaces Open House
2025-09-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Oakland – Varies
The UCOP Operations team is hosting an open house to share new openings and significant refreshes of community spaces in the Broadway and Franklin Oakland offices.
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the following locations:
• Broadway Community Center – 5th Floor
• Franklin Community Kitchen – 5th Floor
• Broadway Reflection Room – 8th Floor, Room 8042
• Franklin Reflection Room – 5th Floor, Room 5110
Registration is not required.

Sustainability Employee Resource Group meeting
2025-09-26 09:00 - 10:00
Monthly meeting

Caring For Yourself while Caring for Others
2025-09-26 12:00 - 13:00

UCOP Wellbeing Lunch and Chat: Vulnerability & Resilience
2025-09-26 12:10 - 12:55
Take a mindful pause in your day and join us for this virtual monthly series for individual and collective wellbeing. There will be space for reflection, discussion, and real-life application. Bring your lunch, curiosity and a willingness to connect. All are welcome!
Imagine you’re feeling inadequate after a critical comment from your supervisor. Instead of going down the rabbit hole with this narrative, you can transform negative self-talk to constructive reflections by reframing the story. (Learnings based on the work of Brene Brown)

Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-09-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Franklin Lobby 1, Oakland
UCOP is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin building.
To schedule a donation appointment, or for questions, please contact Jan Kehoe at 510-987-9692.

Pilipinx American History Month Kick-Off Celebration
2025-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Broadway Conference Center
Celebrate the beginning of Pilipinx American History Month with APISA! Enjoy delicious samples of traditional cuisine and Magnolia Ice Cream from Ramar Foods, connect with inspiring student keynote speakers, and discover the dynamic Pilipinx student organizations making an impact on the UC Berkeley campus!

Excel Power Pivot - Session 1
2025-10-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Advance your Excel skills with learning Power Pivot. In this class you will: Become familiar with the PowerPivot application and import data. Manipulate data in a PowerPivot worksheet. Create reports using PowerPivot data. Use DAX functions in PowerPivot. Distribute PowerPivot Data. This is the first of two sessions. Must attend both sessions to complete course.

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:30 | https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours-2/2025-10-01/

Deportations – Then & Now
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00
UC ANR Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Webinar Series
“A Celebration of Our Dignity, Our Legacy, Our Voice / We Belong. We Build. We Rise.”
Deportations – Then & Now
*This webinar will be conducted in Spanish and simultaneously interpreted in English.
Guest: Dr. Isidro Ortiz – Professor of Chicana & Chicano Studies, San Diego State University
Dr. Isidro Ortiz is a leading scholar on Latino politics, education, and public policy. Over his career, he has analyzed the historical and contemporary impact of deportation policies on Latino communities, offering critical insight into how these forces shape identity, opportunity, and family life. His work has informed both academic research and civic engagement, making him a trusted voice in the ongoing conversation about immigration, equity, and representation.
Why This Matters
Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a celebration — it is a recognition of resilience, contribution, and the ongoing work to create a more inclusive future. These conversations invite reflection, learning, and connection across cultures and disciplines.
Mark your calendars and register today!
REGISTER HERE or scan the QR code below.
For more information, please contact:
Ricardo Vela, rvela@ucanr.edu, 951-660-9887

New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00
Starting a new job or new location can be daunting. The UCOP New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization. Topics include:

University of California and our history
Overview of UCOP and the organization
Tools and Resources

All UCOP employees are encouraged to attend a session as soon as possible following their date of hire.
Note: Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE), which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits, regardless of when they attend the orientation session.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

Change Essentials, Session 1
2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
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. This is the first of 3 sessions. Attendance is required for all three sessions. Thursdays Oct 2, Oct, 9, Oct 16

Preparing for Retirement
2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:30
If you’re a UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) member planning to retire within the next five years, or a vested inactive member of UCRP, join this webinar to learn more about UCRP pension benefits, retirement savings and retiree health coverage.

People Leader Forum: Managing Newer Professionals
2025-10-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
The People Leader 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.

Smartsheet Essentials: Project Planning Made Easy
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Learn the core skills needed to manage projects effectively using Smartsheet. 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. This workshop focuses on the essentials, helping participants create organized workflows and understand best practices for using Smartsheet in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re planning a single project or managing multiple teams, this session equips you with the tools to stay on track and deliver successful outcomes. Key Takeaways:
• Understand Smartsheet’s project management basics, including workspaces and sheet creation.
• Build and manage Gantt charts with dependencies and critical paths.
• Assign tasks and manage resources effectively.
• Explore Smartsheet templates for efficient project planning.
• Learn best practices for reporting project progress.

Mentorship Program Information Session
2025-10-07 14:00 - 14:30 | Online
Come learn about the 2026 UCOP Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program is an exciting opportunity to share and learn career skills and leadership practices, guide and navigate the UCOP culture, and establish long term professional relationships. The goal of the Mentorship Program is to create mentor–mentee pairings that provide a supportive structure for UCOP employees to cultivate contacts, explore challenges and enhance their effectiveness as they grow both personally and professionally.

The Latest AI-Based Attacks and How to Protect Yourself from AI Scams
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00
What are the newest AI-fueled attacks you face at work and at home? You’ll see real-life video and audio deepfakes that attackers are currently using to try to trick people into giving up passwords, data and money. Learn how and when cyber criminals are deploying this AI-generated content, the latest methods on how to defend yourself against the fakes.

UCOP Excel Power Pivot Session 2
2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Advance your Excel skills with learning Power Pivot. In this class you will: Become familiar with the PowerPivot application and import data. Manipulate data in a PowerPivot worksheet. Create reports using PowerPivot data. Use DAX functions in PowerPivot. Distribute PowerPivot Data. This is the second session of two sessions. Session 1 is a prerequisite.

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:30 | https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours-2/2025-10-08/

Should Latino Farmworkers Be at the Center of UC ANR’s Work?
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
UC ANR Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Webinar Series
“A Celebration of Our Dignity, Our Legacy, Our Voice / We Belong. We Build. We Rise.”
Should Latino Farmworkers Be at the Center of UC ANR’s Work?
*This webinar will be conducted in Spanish and simultaneously interpreted in English.
Guest: Ofelia Lichtenheld – Agave producer & member of California’s Women Agave Growers Collective.
Ofelia Lichtenheld is a Latina farmer who has carved out a space in the male-dominated world of agriculture. She grows olives, fruit trees, and agave, blending tradition with innovation to create new opportunities for women producers. As a founding member of California’s Women Agave Growers Collective, she is helping to build a legacy rooted in sustainability and community leadership.
Guest: Claudia Quezada – Environmental Justice Coordinator, Líderes Campesinas
Claudia Quezada is an advocate with Líderes Campesinas, one of California’s most influential grassroots organizations supporting farmworker women. She brings years of experience in environmental justice and community organizing, working directly with Latinas to provide pathways into farming, as well as programs for advocacy, health, and safety. Her work amplifies the voices of women who often remain invisible in agriculture.
Why This Matters
Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a celebration — it is a recognition of resilience, contribution, and the ongoing work to create a more inclusive future. These conversations invite reflection, learning, and connection across cultures and disciplines.
Mark your calendars and register today!
REGISTER HERE or scan the QR code below.
For more information, please contact:
Ricardo Vela, rvela@ucanr.edu, 951-660-9887

Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening and Impact
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
LaSA invites you to a special Hispanic Heritage and Breast Cancer Awareness Month lunchtime presentation
Veronica C. Jones, M.D.
Chief and Associate Professor, Division of Breast Surgery, Dept. of Surgery
Associate Professor, Division of Health Equities, Dept. of Population Sciences
Physician Co-Lead, Breast Disease Team
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
12:00-1:00pm (program begins promptly at 12:05)
Online presentation
Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/99411785960
Meeting ID: 994 1178 5960
Questions about this event? Contact Manny Kauss Manuel.Kauss@ucop.edu

Box Advanced
2025-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Want to know 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.

Change Essentials, session 2
2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
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. This is the second of 3 sessions. Attendance at session 1 is a perquisite. Attendance is required for all three sessions. Thursdays Oct 2, Oct, 9, Oct 16

Monthly Digital Accessibility Office Hours
2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:00
Join Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services; the Systemwide Office for Civil Rights; and UC Legal for monthly office hours focused on digital accessibility. These sessions are an opportunity to engage with subject matter experts in technical, legal and compliance roles to exchange best practices and discuss shared challenges.
If possible, submit questions in advance to help ensure relevant subject-matter experts are available. Register here.
This event will be captioned; if you need another disability-related accommodation, please note that in your registration.

Hidden In Plain Sight - The Truth About Stress and Our Health
2025-10-13 12:00 - 13:00
BSFO Health and Wellness Week
LeNaya Smith Crawford, The Holistic Therapist™
Licensed Therapist, Holistic Mental Health Educator, and Wellness CEO With over a decade of experience and features in outlets like The New York Times and Essence, she makes healing accessible, inclusive, and relatable. Through her Holistic Therapist™ Academy, she empowers therapists and healers worldwide to restore wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.
Devona “Coach D” McClinton
Certified Personal Trainer and Board-Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, and owner of The Experience Integrative Fitness & Nutrition. After a 20-year IT career, she shifted to health and wellness, specializing in women’s fitness, nutrition, and holistic healing with a focus on women over 40. Her mission is to empower women to prioritize their health, embrace resilience, and live ageless, limitless lives.

Belonging By Design Featuring john a. powell
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:00
Belonging by Design is a new event series featuring UCOP leaders and national experts exploring the many dimensions of belonging at work. Together, they examine why belonging matters, debunk common myths, and highlight practical ways we can create workplaces where everyone feels valued and included.
In our first session, john a. powell, director of the Othering and Belonging Institute and professor of law, African American and ethnic studies at UC Berkeley will engage with UCOP leaders in conversation around a fundamental question: How do we build an inclusive future? They will explore the challenge of bridging differences and how we can intentionally design spaces of belonging.
Registration is required.
— Oakland/In-person event registration
— Zoom/remote event registration
