Panel presentation on UC’s education outreach in prisons
2019-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Franklin Lobby 1
Questions? Contact Jimmy.Johnson@ucop.edu

Parent Prep: Pursuing UC
2019-10-21 12:00 - 13:00
Pursuing UC: A guide to academic and financial planning
Parent Prep is a resource for members of the UC community with children or dependents who are either approaching the college search process, in the midst of applying, or newly enrolled at UC.
This workshop will focus on:

How can you help your student become a competitive UC applicant?
What financial aid is available and what can you do now to prepare for the cost of attending UC?

Register for webinar 2

Tableau Desktop 101 + Prep (Online)
2019-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Is data visualization important to your work? Join us for a hands-on workshop of Tableau Desktop plus Tableau Prep!
Register here.

Outlook: Managing and Organizing Your Email Inbox
2019-10-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
This workshop is for Microsoft Outlook users who want to learn new and innovative techniques for better managing and organizing their inbox and overcoming e-mail overload.
Register here.

Workshop: Making Change Work for You
2019-10-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Franklin Lobby 1
This 90-minute workshop will deepen your knowledge of how change impacts you and to help you find ways to tap into your inner strength during personal or organizational change.
Register here.

Project Management Series: Scheduling and Tracking a Project (Class 3 of 3)
2019-10-23 08:30 - 12:30 | Franklin 5320
This is the final course in a series that focuses on the critical and foundational skills every project manager should know. Attendance at all three sessions is required.
Register here.

EEDG Multicultural Day
2019-10-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Franklin Lobby 1
Save the Date: October 24 is Multicultural Day at UCOP!
Organized by UCOP’s Employee Engagement and Diversity Group (EEDG), this popular annual celebration recognizes the diverse backgrounds and identities of UCOP staff. All employees are invited to connect with one another and to learn more about the amazing work of UCOP’s affinity groups.
This year’s Multicultural Day will take place in Oakland’s Franklin Lobby 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrations will also be held in the early afternoon in Riverside and Washington, D.C. (times will be announced once final). UCOP’s leadership team is sponsoring event refreshments.
This year’s event theme is Ohana — the Hawaiian term for family, and in a wider sense one’s community.
Download an event flyer.
Questions about the event or photo project? Please contact:

Oakland: Helen.Young@ucop.edu or Jenia.Sevillano@ucop.edu
UCPath Center: Erin.Warnock@ucop.edu
UCDC: Chantal.Quintero@ucdc.edu

WW Group
2019-10-24 11:30 - 12:15, 2019-10-31 11:30 - 12:15, 2019-11-07 11:30 - 12:15 | Franklin 12311
Join fellow UCOP employees for weekly WW (Weight Watchers) sessions. WW welcomes everyone who seeks to make progress on wellness related goals — including losing weight, eating better, moving more and developing a positive mindset — and will present science-based programs, tools and experiences to help you reach them.
WW sessions take place every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in Franklin 12311. To register, simply come to a Thursday session.
This is a fee-based program. The cost varies between when an employee joins (sessions are pro-rated) and how many employees participate.
Questions? Contact Claire Holmes.

MS PowerPoint Techniques
2019-10-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Learn powerful techniques that can help save significant time, better manipulate and format presentations and convey information in a compelling way.
Register here.

UC Undergraduate Admissions Personal Insight Questions
2019-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Franklin 9405 + Zoom
Join Gretchen Harris, events and communications coordinator, undergraduate admissions for advice on how college-bound students can respond to the personal insight questions on the UC undergraduate admission application.
This presentation is part of the “Understanding the UC Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Application” information series sponsored by OP Staff Assembly.
Join in via Zoom:
Dial-in: +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose); +1 669 876 9923 (New York)
Meeting ID: 510 287 3816
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5102 873816

UCOP BRC Cost Transfer 101
2019-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Franklin 6114
Journals, NPEARS, recharges – Oh my! Learn what they are, which you should use and how to complete them.
Register here.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month Event
2019-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 | CSU Building, Grand Lake Suite, 1000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Augmenting Selves — Challenges of Creating Lives and Futures in a Trained and Tracked Digital World
Gigi Johnson, PhD
Dr. Johnson, who runs UCLA Herb Alpert School’s Center for Music Innovation and two thinktanks on digital life and work, will talk about the many challenges of our hyper-curated, playlisted world of 2019 and beyond. She will discuss the darker underside of how we are being influenced and trained to make major life decisions through our use of everyday technology.
Lunch and giveaways.
RSVP here to attend
Questions? Contact Information Security at infosec@ucop.edu.

Dia de los Muertos Craft: Decorating Sugar Skulls
2019-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Franklin 5320
Join LaSA: Decorate sugar skulls in honor of Dia de los Muertos!
Day of the Dead is one of Mexico’s most celebrated holidays. Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a holiday celebration on November 1 (all Saints Day) and November 2 (All Souls Day) in Mexico and in some parts of Central and South America. Day of the Dead is a joyous celebration reminding all of us to enjoy life and to celebrate and honor the lives of loved ones who have died.
There is a $5 suggested donation to cover the cost of the supplies. Please RSVP here.

OPSA Potluck Halloween Party & Costume Contest
2019-10-31 12:00 - 13:00
Join OPSA for a potluck Halloween party and costume contest! Celebrate in Oakland (Franklin Lobby 1) or at the UCPath Center (location TBD).
Oakland colleagues will determine the winner of the UCPath contest and vice versa. Join us!
Contact Sylvia Bhatia for more info.

Understanding the Admissions Application Process
2019-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join Laura Hardy, associate director, Undergraduate Admissions, Student Affairs, for advice on how college-bound students can admission application to reflect their best self.
This presentation is part of the “Understanding the UC Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Application” information series sponsored by OP Staff Assembly.
Join in via Zoom:
Dial-in: +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose); +1 669 876 9923 (New York)
Meeting ID: 510 287 3816
https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5102 873816

Effective Writing Skills - Action Writing
2019-11-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Franklin Lobby 1
In this workshop, you will learn how to get your ideas across clearly and concisely. You’ll learn practical tips and tools you can immediately use to make your written communications more effective. The result: increased clarity, response and action from your readers.
Topics include:

Avoiding embarrassment by error-proofing your writing
Exercises for eliminating wordiness
Breaking through writer’s block
Organizing your ideas with outlining and reverse outlining
Email best practices
Bottom-line messages
Creating action plans

Register now

MS Project (class 1/2)
2019-11-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Franklin 7107
Microsoft Project is the industry-standard tool for organizing and tracking any-sized project—large or small. This course teaches the basic commands and features of Microsoft Project.
Register now

LinkedIn Learning Introduction
2019-11-06 12:15 - 13:00
In just a few months, UCOP employees will have access to LinkedIn Learning — over 9,000 professional development courses! Come to this session and learn how you can leverage this new benefit to grow your career. Additional sessions will be held in December.
Register here.

1100 Broadway Walking Tour
2019-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | 1100 Broadway
Sign up here.
Questions? Contact Marc.Rios@ucop.edu

Parent Prep: Navigating UC
2019-11-07 12:00 - 13:00
Navigating UC: A roadmap for parents of UC undergraduates
Parent Prep is a resource for members of the UC community with children or dependents who are either approaching the college search process, in the midst of applying, or newly enrolled at UC.
This workshop will focus on how can you help your student persevere and thrive at UC once they’re enrolled.
Register for webinar 3

Box Fundamentals
2019-11-07 12:00 - 13:00
Get an overview of Box Drive and get your questions answered! Administrators from IT will be on hand to answer your questions and review the best features of Box Drive.
Register here.

Take Charge Info Session
2019-11-07 12:15 - 13:00
Come Learn about the Take Charge cohort. Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy is a five-month program that provides administrative and support and entry level staff with tools to better direct and manage their careers.
Register here.

Veterans Day
2019-11-11

New Employee Orientation
2019-11-12 08:45 - 12:30
Welcome to UCOP! New Employee Orientation is offered once a month from 8:45 am until 12:30 pm (breakfast is provided including vegetarian options). Register now and let us welcome you!
Register here.

Class 2 - MS Project
2019-11-12 13:00 - 16:00
Microsoft Project is the industry-standard tool for organizing and tracking any-sized project—large or small. This course teaches the basic commands and features of Microsoft Project.
Register here.

Class 2 - Smartsheet for PMs
2019-11-13 08:30 - 12:30 | Online
Designed for existing and emerging project managers — as well as anyone who is involved in projects or change management — this course provides the knowledge you need to use Smartsheet to successfully initiate, execute, control and close projects.
Register here.

BRC General Ledger 101
2019-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Franklin 6114
Learn how to access various UCLA financial ledgers and understand the information provided in financial reports: register through the UCOP Learning Management Center.

Sharepoint Intermediate: Document Management
2019-11-14 09:15 - 11:45 | Franklin 7107
SharePoint is a powerful tool to manage documents and other files by providing secured, web-based document libraries. There are many features of libraries that can make your SharePoint experience a success, but it is equally important to understand the common pitfalls to avoid. This workshop takes a deep dive into SharePoint’s document management features including those that are often overlooked or underutilized. Of equal importance are the best practices that will be woven into the workshop.
Register here.
