Earth Day: What is Responsible Tech?
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Host: UC Office of the President
Panelists: Camille Crittenden and Michele Barbato, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute; Fritz Leader, San Diego Supercomputer Center; Eric Eberhardt and Hilary Steinman, UC Office of the President; Collin Bode
Director of Environmental Monitoring & Data Science, UC Natural Reserve System
Moderators: Al Lavassani, Compliance, and Laurel Skurko, Marketing, UC Office of the President
Contact: Laurel.Skurko@UCOP.edu
Register online here: https://uctechnews.ucop.edu/event-uc-tech-earth-hour-gathering-april-22-register-now/

Travel Talk Tuesday - What Expenses Can Be Direct Billed and How
2025-04-22 10:00 - 10:30
There are certain business travel expenses that can be directly billed to the department, so the traveler does not have to be out of pocket for the expense. These expenses include airfare, lodging (select hotels only), and conference registrations. The BRC offers a variety of options to direct bill expenses, depending on the type of expense.
UCOP employee travelers also have the option to obtain a University Corporate T&E credit card to pay for their business travel expenses.
Please join us for our “Travel Talk Tuesday” on Tuesday, April 22nd where we will review what expenses can be direct billed, how to request direct bill payment and how to apply for a University Corporate credit card. The session will include a PowerPoint presentation and a live demonstration.

Delivery Skills for Connecting with Your Audience
2025-04-18 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.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

Latinx Staff Association Meeting
2025-04-17 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@ucop.edu.

Process Mapping: UCOP Operational Excellence Community of Practice Meeting
2025-04-17 11:10 - 12:00 | 1111 Broadway
We’ll connect with peers, learn process mapping basics, and see a demo of the Nintex Process Manager. Then, we’ll hear a short case study presentation and open up to discuss how participants might apply these tools in their work.
This interactive session will bring colleagues across UCOP to connect, share insights, and build a strong network of process improvement champions.
All are invited to attend a no-host lunch after the meeting at Bocca Nova, 1111 Broadway.
Join the Operational Excellence Community of Practice email list!

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-04-16 10:30 - 11:30 | https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours-2/2025-04-16/
Ask questions about purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and payments to suppliers.
Meeting ID: 933 5346 8546

UCOP STEP: Successful Check-Ins
2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:00
In this new course for individual contributors, participants will explore how to get the most out of their STEP Check-ins. The course will review best practices for tracking progress on STEP goals, managing emotions when receiving feedback, and delivering upward feedback utilizing the CARE model. The highly interactive two-hour virtual live workshop will provide employees the opportunity to practice the CARE model when delivering feedback to others and upward feedback to their managers. The goal of the course is for employees to be best prepared to engage their managers during their STEP Check-ins. The framework breaks down the conversation into parts: Context, Action, Results, Explore, and Envision.
Note: The ecourse “GROWing your Checkpoint Conversations must be taken prior to this class.”
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

Box Advanced
2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:00
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.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

A Conversation with UC Regent Greg Sarris
2025-04-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Broadway Conference Rooms (A, B & C)
NAIPISA’s “A Conversation with Regent Greg Sarris, Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria” Moderated by Provost Katherine Newman — Co-sponsored by OPSA

Virtual/Remote Registration: https://ucop.zoom.us/meeting/register/YDmzu9uGRWCH1KKSKzajMA
In-Person Registration: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/93087c92a8bf446599a450a1017f2d34

#SpeechMatters Conference
2025-04-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement for the annual #SpeechMatters Conference. This year’s theme is “Truth, Trust and Transformation.”
Advance registration is required. Registration link: https://freespeechcenter.universityofcalifornia.edu/speechmatters-2025-truth-trust-and-transformation/

AI in Action: UC AI Innovation Virtual Share Fair
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
See groundbreaking AI implementations transforming workplace safety, policy navigation, and administrative efficiency across the UC system. This interactive session features real-world AI use cases, with presenters sharing their journey from ideation to implementation, highlighting key challenges, lessons learned, and alignment with UC’s AI Principles. Whether you’re exploring AI for your own initiatives or looking to connect with peers, this event offers insights, collaboration, and inspiration to drive innovation.
Register online: https://ucop.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GPycVkLXStqBpWcPB5jRcA#/registration

UCOP STEP: Setting Goals & Competencies
2025-04-09 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

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-04-09 10:30 - 11:30 | https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours-2/2025-04-09/

Take Our Kids to Work Day
2025-04-09 08:15 - 15:15 | Franklin Lobby 1
Volunteers from several departments will present a structured and interactive experience for UCOP colleagues’ children. Pre-registration is required. Register here: https://ucop.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06uyDvy2wVnyNqC

Subtle Acts of Exclusion
2025-04-08 09:00 - 12:00
The term “microaggression” has become widely used, yet just as widely misunderstood. Join us as we reframe microaggressions as Subtle Acts of Exclusion (SAE). Explore the SAE framework and participate in group dialogue on how to normalize interrupting these acts and engage colleagues in discussion.
In this session, participants will:

Reflect on socialization and its impact on our outlook, attitudes, and behaviors
Understand the shift in language from Microaggressions to Subtle Acts of Exclusion
Explore the Subtle Acts of Exclusion Framework
Participate in group dialogue on best practices to interrupt SAEs

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

New Employee Orientation
2025-04-08 09:00 - 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

People Leader Forum - Make STEP Work for You
2025-04-04 13:00 - 14:00
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.

April 4: Make STEP Work for You
May 2: Managing in 2025: Current Research
June 6: Understanding UCOP Leaves and Accommodations

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

New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:30 | https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours-2/2025-04-02/

Power Pivot
2025-04-02 09:00 - 12:00
Advance your Excel skills with learning Power Pivot. In this 2-session 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.
Participants must attend both sessions on Wednesday, April 2 and 9 to receive credit for the course.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ ucop.edu

CUCSA Town Hall with Regent Maria Anguiano
2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) for a town hall featuring UC Board of Regents Vice Chair Maria Anguiano. Regent Anguiano will provide insights into the regents’ role in university governance and address UC’s challenges, including state budget cuts and potential reductions in federal funding.

Cesar Chavez Day
2025-03-28
UCOP Holiday

This Is Wong-Kim Ark
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join the Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association for a discussion with University of San Francisco Professor Bill Hing. He will discuss the case of Wong-Kim Ark who was denied reentry to the U.S. in 1895 after visiting China, as well as other cases related to immigration and asylum. Register online here: https://UCOP.zoom.us/meeting/register/SQCrIYIIT7WdF4TdntsrAA

GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers
2025-03-27 09:00 - 11:30
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 27
Jun 25

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

BSFO and LaSA invite you to a lunchtime presentation
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Broadway 4001
Caín Díaz
Associate Vice President
Budget Analysis and Policy
Come learn about the University’s systemwide budget
Light snacks will be served

AI & Third-Party Risk: Best Practices for Evaluating and Procuring AI Solutions
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00
As AI adoption accelerates, UC must carefully manage third-party risks when evaluating and purchasing AI-powered solutions. This webinar provides a roadmap for assessing AI tools, ensuring privacy, security, and compliance while mitigating risks. Our panel will guide attendees through key stages of AI acquisition, from pre-adoption considerations and vendor assessments to procurement strategies and risk advisories, equipping decision-makers with best practices for informed AI purchasing. This event is intended for UC audiences only. Register online here: https://ucop.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LnT4jPW5QDOzMth-jB7BRA#/registration

Getting to Know You: UC Academic Senate Office
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Oakland Franklin building, Lobby 1
Join the Academic Senate Office team in Franklin Lobby 1 for an engaging hour of information, conversation, networking, light refreshments and prizes!

PACSW Women’s History Social Event (UCPath)
2025-03-26 11:30 - 13:00 | 3004 Executive Conference Room
UCPath-based PACSW members will host a social gathering on Wednesday, March 26, in 3004 Executive Conference Room. Contact summer.alvarez@ucop.edu for more information.

Gartner Introduction
2025-03-26 11:30 - 12:00
You’ve activated your Gartner membership through UCOP, now what? Join us to learn how to tailor your Gartner experience and leverage the latest research available to you on generative AI, manager effectiveness, DEI, and much more.
Together, we will:
-Explore different membership views and tailor your homepage with What I Follow
-Discover the Research Resource Centers, Tools & Benchmarks, and upcoming Webinars in areas of interest
-Learn how to cut to the chase and find what you’re looking for with Advanced Search
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:30 | https://link.ucop.edu/event/brc-procure-to-pay-office-hours-2/2025-03-26/
