First Aid class
2017-09-21 08:30 - 12:30, 2017-09-21 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Franklin 9204
This four-hour class is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency until advanced help is available.
The topics covered include bleeding control; managing shock; head, neck and back injuries; burns; strokes; diabetic emergencies; seizures; asthma; severe allergic reactions; poisoning; bites and stings, and environmental emergencies.
The UCOP Office of Risk Management is sponsoring the training.
Register at the UC Learning Center.

Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters
2017-09-21 12:05 - 13:00, 2017-09-28 12:05 - 13:00, 2017-10-05 12:05 - 13:00 | Kaiser 712
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.
Cost is $42 every 6 months, with an initial one-time charge of $22 for learning materials.

Benefits Orientation webinar
2017-09-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-09-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2017-10-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Online and dial-in only
This interactive webinar for new UCOP staff provides an overview of UC’s health and welfare and retirement benefits programs. It is intended for career staff with full benefits, including the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP).
(Newly hired benefited staff who are not eligible for UCRP should attend the Benefits Orientation webinar offered on the second Thursday of every month instead.)
How to join the web meeting:

Online: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/9517875041
(www.zoom.us > join a meeting > use meeting ID 951 787 5041)
Audio (if not using computer audio): Dial 408-638-0968; enter meeting ID: 951 787 5041

For additional information, please visit the New Employee Orientation page.
Please make sure you have enrolled in your benefits before your PIE (period of eligibility) ends, which is 31 days from your date of hire. The UCPath Center can answer any benefit questions you may have. Failure to understand your options may result in permanent loss or reduction of benefits.

Box training
2017-09-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2017-10-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Franklin Lobby 1
Box is an online application that stores files and folders in the cloud and better accommodates collaboration among multiple users. Learn how to set up and use it during this training.
Session will also be available on Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/5105876485
Questions? Contact the UCOP IT Service Desk.

Designing a Financial Roadmap
2017-09-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Franklin 12322
How to build a financial roadmap that can help you navigate all your savings needs.
Pre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131.

Your UC Retirement System
2017-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Franklin 12322
Introduction to your UC Retirement System—the UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) and the UC Retirement Savings Program: the 403(b), 457(b); and DC Plans.
Pre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131.

Making the Most of Social Security
2017-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Kaiser 705
Understand the key factors that affect your monthly Social Security payment and the payment strategies available to you.
Pre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131.

Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy information session
2017-09-26 12:15 - 12:45 | Online and dial-in only
Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy is a five-month program that provides administrative and support staff with tools to better direct and manage their careers. Sponsored by UCOP Human Resources Learning & Development, this program will begin in December with applications due in late October. Stay tuned to Link for instructions on how to apply, which will be announced by early Sept.
Attend this virtual information session if you are either an employee who’d like to apply or a supervisor who is interested in investigating the program for your staff.
Attend via Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/993384342 OR dial in by phone: 408-638-0968 (toll charges apply) or *4 (from a UCOP office phone). Enter Meeting ID: 993 384 342
Questions? Contact Lance.Page@ucop.edu.

Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning
2017-09-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Kaiser 705
Understanding when you may be able to retire, ways to help make your savings last, and retirement challenges you may face.
Pre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131.

Your UC Retirement System
2017-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Kaiser 705

SharePoint Fundamentals
2017-09-28 09:00 - 16:00
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Classes take place in downtown Oakland.
Log into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.

SharePoint is a complex platform with many features and capabilities. A strong understanding of those features and capabilities will allow you to work more efficiently and effectively with SharePoint, and with the documents and data stored in SharePoint. Furthermore, effective use of new social networking capabilities will allow you to identify, track and advance issues and topics most important to you, and collaborate with colleagues more effectively.

Access and navigate SharePoint content.
Add, upload, modify, search for, and preview documents in document libraries.
Add and modify items in lists, configure list views, and filter and group lists.
Create and update your profile; tag, share, and follow content on your personal sites; and create and manage a personal blog.
Access, create, save, and manage document versions and synchronize data with Microsoft Office applications.
Synchronize SharePoint data, work offline, and access data from a mobile device.

Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy information session
2017-09-28 12:15 - 12:45 | Online and dial-in only
Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy is a five-month program that provides administrative and support staff with tools to better direct and manage their careers. Sponsored by UCOP Human Resources Learning & Development, this program will begin in December with applications due in late October. Stay tuned to Link for instructions on how to apply, which will be announced by early Sept.
Attend this virtual information session if you are either an employee who’d like to apply or a supervisor who is interested in investigating the program for your staff.
Attend via Zoom OR dial in by phone
Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/132407683
Dial in: 408-638-0968 (toll charges apply) or *4 (from a UCOP office phone) and enter Meeting ID: 132 407 683
Questions? Contact Lance.Page@ucop.edu.

Cybersecurity info table
2017-10-02 07:45 - 09:30 | Franklin lobby
Drop by the information table to ask our UCOP ITS staff your cybersecurity questions and learn tips to stay safe at work and at home. Enjoy a breakfast bar and pick up some small giveaway items!

APISA Mid-Autumn Moon Festival potluck
2017-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Franklin 10325
UC Davis Distinguished Professor and Confucius Institute Executive Director Michelle Yeh will discuss the origin of the Moon Festival, the cultural significance of the moon as it appears in Chinese mythology and poetry, and traditional celebrations associated with the festival.
There will be mooncake and tea tastings provided by the UCD Confucius Institute. Please bring a potluck dish to share.
Questions? Contact Angela.Hom@ucop.edu

Diversity Data webinar
2017-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Online and dial-in only
“Diversity Data: An analysis of California K–12 and UC demographics” webinar will focus specifically on the academic pipeline for two persistently underrepresented groups, engaging participants in a data-supported exploration of how California’s African-American and Chicano/Latino students move across the public education continuum. The webinar will also include an overview of the UC Information Center.
Sponsored by Diversity and Engagement. Presenters: Elizabeth Halimah, Associate Vice Provost, Diversity and Engagement, UCOP and Ryan Chan, Senior Research & Planning Analyst, Institutional Research and Academic Planning, UCOP.
Register at: https://ucop.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YL5JYu6FQ96CmjtB4OGrXQ
Questions? Contact Alexandra.Lozanoff@ucop.edu

Accomplishing More with Less
2017-10-10 08:30 - 16:30
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Classes take place in downtown Oakland.
Log into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.

Today’s business professionals are bombarded by information, being persistently interrupted and sidetracked, constantly dealing with competing and changing priorities, handling an increasingly complex set of technologies, and having to work virtually and deal with a global and ever changing economy. In this engaging and motivating workshop, Pierre Khawand brings breakthrough insights and revolutionary techniques that tackle the core issues that today’s workforce is wrestling with.

Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
2017-10-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Kaiser 705
How to build an investment strategy based on risk tolerance, investing horizon and involvement level, using the investment options available through UC’s 403(b), 457(b) and DC plans.
Pre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131.

Google Analytics
2017-10-10 09:00 - 11:00
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Classes take place in downtown Oakland.
Log into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.

This course will provide a basic understanding of some of the main components of Google Analytics and some of the ways of accessing and filtering data. This will provide the tools to acquire a better understanding of the behavior of users on your site.

New Employee Orientation
2017-10-10 09:00 - 13:40 | Franklin Lobby 1
General New Employee Orientation for UCOP staff is offered in a workshop format once a month from 9 a.m. until 1:40 p.m., with lunch provided. All sessions are held at 1111 Franklin Street in Oakland. (If you need to gain access to the Franklin building, please email Sherry Perocier.) Pre-registration via the UC Learning Center is required.
Note: Benefits orientation for new UCOP staff is held separately, as an online interactive webinar. For information and schedules, please see listings for “Benefits Orientation webinar” on this calendar.
Information about both orientations can be found on the New Employee Orientation page.

The UC Retirement Choice Program
2017-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Kaiser 705
For employees hired on or after July 1, 2016: Learn how the Retirement Choice program works, including details on the Pension and Savings Choice options, what to consider, and instructions on how to make your choice
Pre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131.

Maximizing Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy
2017-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Franklin 5326
Learn about strategies for claiming your Social Security benefit and how it fits with other income sources to create your retirement paycheck.
Pre-registration required. Register by visiting the Fidelity website at getguidance.fidelity.com/universityofcalifornia or by calling 800-642-7131.

Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning
2017-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Franklin 5326

Guide to Investing in the UC Retirement Savings Program
2017-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Franklin 5326

Project Management, Part 2 – Planning and Estimating a Project
2017-10-11 08:30 - 12:30
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Classes take place in downtown Oakland.
Log into UC Learning Center (UCLC) to pre-register and see full class description and location.

Part 2 of a 3 part course series. Learn how to build a professional-grade project plan and detailed estimates. Topics:

How to construct a “work breakdown structure”
How to construct a “network diagram,” connecting tasks to show their logical relationships
How to perform critical path analysis, “crashing,” and “fast-tracking” to meet project requirements
How to manage scope
How to create a project staffing plan
Discuss the role of a change management plan
Development and application of a communications management plan
