New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
2023-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
*Virtual orientation dates are only available to UC Path, UCDC, Sacramento and fully remote employees.
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 • Safety • Compliance
Register for New Employee Orientation
Please note: For information about orientations to UCOP benefits or UCOP IT tools, visit the UCOP Life webpage: https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources//op-life/new-employee-orientation.html

Oakland Zoom Room Training
2023-07-19 13:30 - 14:00 | Broadway 5070
Get in-person training on how to use enhanced Zoom rooms at UCOP. Each room features a software-based, integrated experience for audio conferencing, wireless screen sharing and video conferencing. Rooms allow users to join and host Zoom meetings without logging into a PC or dialing a phone.
Advanced registration is not necessary. Join us in Franklin 5322 from 1:30 – 2 p.m.

UC Travel Presents Southwest Airlines
2023-07-19 11:00 - 12:00
In this event in the UC Travel Supplier Town Hall Series, Southwest Airlines will focus on the benefits of the UC partnership and general information on booking/boarding processes. All attendees will be entered to win one round-trip ticket anywhere Southwest flies. For more information, visit our website.

Smartsheet Tips for Project Management
2023-07-19 09:00 - 12:00
Smartsheet for Project Management is geared for new and current Project Managers. In this workshop users will discover new ways in which you and your project team can save time, increase collaboration, and better manage your project. You will learn various tips, tricks and shortcuts to streamline your project and help you mange your projects more effectively and efficiently.

Developing a Career Plan
2023-07-18 13:00 - 15:00
UCOP offers free Career Development tools at your fingertips. Come learn how to use My UC Career and LinkedIn to develop your professional brand, share and document your accomplishments, and network with colleagues in UC.

Social Mobility and Adjusting to an Office Culture
2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:15
Adjusting to organizational culture can be difficult — even more so if you’re attempting to adapt to this culture having never worked in an office environment. All UC campuses stand out for advancing social mobility, but what happens once you join the workforce after growing up in a blue-collar work environment? In the latest webinar from the UC Alumni Career Network, a panel of UC alumni will share how they adjusted to a work environment unlike anything they had experienced. Hear what advice they would have given to their younger selves.
Register for Social Mobility and Adjusting to an Office Culture

People Leader Forum - UC Experience Conversations
2023-07-14 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.
UC Experience Conversations: UC Experience Conversations are opportunities for employees to explore what is important to them as individuals, considering their satisfaction, engagement and motivation at work. During this PLF session, leaders will learn how to use UC Experience Conversations as a way to support employee career development and increase retention by giving employees an opportunity to share their aspirations and support their career goals.

Everybody’s Gotta Go: The Importance of Restroom Access
2023-07-14 11:10 - 11:50
Join UCOP Pride for a community-based, virtual discussion on the importance of consistent access to safe restrooms.
Register online here: https://UCOP.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-qqpjMjH93Tp0VIwTb9AhRAr30VNDXu

New Employee Orientation
2023-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Broadway – Conference Center B
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 and is offered in person every month at the UCOP Broadway building in Oakland. Topics include: • University of California and our history • Overview of UCOP and the organization • Tools and Resources • Safety • Compliance
Register for New Employee Orientation
Please note: For information about orientations to UCOP benefits or UCOP IT tools, visit the UCOP Life webpage: https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources//op-life/new-employee-orientation.html

UCOP Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Town Hall
2023-07-10 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Office of Workplace Inclusion and Belonging to learn about the effort to develop a unified framework for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism at UCOP. During this session, we will:

Offer an opportunity for you to provide feedback on the content and approach of the EDI and Anti-Racism framework
Share the next steps for how you can learn more about the progression of the framework and its role in fostering shared accountability for this work

Join by Zoom: ucop.zoom.us/j/3967131838?from=addon

Independence Day
2023-07-04

Women & Investing: Organize, Plan, Own Your Future
2023-06-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Learn simple steps you can take to build healthy financial habits, save for multiple goals and invest wisely. See all upcoming classes.

June 8, 9 a.m.
June 15, 12 p.m.
June 22, 1 p.m.
June 29, 5 p.m.

Reflective Listening
2023-06-29 10:00 - 12:00
Reflective Listening is one of the keys to better communication and ultimately, better performance in the workplace. People have a fundamental need to feel heard and understood. When they do feel heard and understood, problems are more easily solved or averted and both trust and psychological safety grow. Reflective Listening is a necessary skill for today’s workplace, both as a leader and a team member. It is a skill that you can learn. In this course, Leah Nelson will teach you some of the fundamentals of Reflective Listening so that you can start practicing today.
Leah is the President and Founder of Nelson Leadership Inc. and her experience in leading teams for more than 25 years allows her to carry a unique leadership perspective combining relationships with the need for results in both the personal and professional realms.

Everybody’s Gotta Go: The Importance of Restroom Access
2023-06-28 12:10 - 12:50
Join UCOP Pride for a community-based, virtual discussion on the importance of consistent access to safe restrooms.
Register online here: https://UCOP.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof–uqjgoHNNayGYY1igdoIvro398pwCG

UCOP Creating Accessible Documents
2023-06-28 09:00 - 10:30, 2023-06-21 09:00 - 10:30
In this two-part training we will provide you with all the information you need to create accessible Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF documents. The first session will focus on the principles of accessibility, how to generate accessible Microsoft Office documents, and how to export these to PDF. The second session will focus on Adobe Acrobat and how to edit or enhance accessibility within a PDF file. We will be remediating a Word document during session one and a PDF during session two. While sample documents will be provided, please feel free to bring your own documents to practice on.
Participants must attend both sessions:

Wednesday, June 21, 9:00-10:30am
Wednesday, June 28 9:00-10:30am

Your UC Retirement System
2023-06-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Get an overview of UC retirement benefits, including primary retirement benefit options and additional voluntary savings opportunities through the 403(b), 457(b) and DC plans. See all upcoming classes.

June 6, 9 a.m.
June 13, 12 p.m.
June 20, 1 p.m.
June 27, 5 p.m.

UCOP Pride Ice Cream Social
2023-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | 5th floor garden padio
It’s back! UCOP Pride is thrilled for the return of the annual Ice Cream Social! Please mark your calendars for the following date/time.
Tuesday, June 27 from 1-3pm (with remarks from President Drake around 1:30pm)
5th Floor Garden Patio

CUCSA: The Exit Interview
2023-06-27 11:05 - 12:00
All UC staff are invited to attend the Council of UC Staff Assemblies’ (CUCSA) final event for the term, The Exit Interview. As a follow up to UC Staff: Looking Ahead, departing leadership from UC Administrative Management Professionals, CUCSA and the Staff Advisor to the Regents will share departing thoughts and accomplishments from the 2022-23 year. They will also answer questions and recognize incoming leadership for the 2023-24 year. Register online here.

Courageous Conversations
2023-06-27 10:00 - 12:00
Whether you’re having a feedback conversation, navigating conflict, or just sharing a tough message, knowing how to communicate for impact without damaging relationships is essential. In this workshop, you’ll develop skills to manage your emotions and communicate effectively, especially under pressure. We’ll explore a 3-step model of structuring a conversation and useful strategies for opening dialogue. You’ll leave this workshop knowing what to do before, during, and after a difficult conversation. Participants will practice real-life examples and get feedback from their peers.

New and Infrequent Traveler Workshop
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:15
This general information session will provide new employees and infrequent travelers with basic information about travel policies and procedures, as well as information related to the various systems used to book travel and process pre-travel requests and post travel expense reports.
Join the presentation at this Zoom link. There is no preregistration.

Collaborative Tools for Virtual Meetings
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00
Learn and try different tools and techniques to make virtual and hybrid meetings more engaging and collaborative. Come with an open mind and ready to learn new internet-based tools!

The UC Retirement Process from Start to Finish
2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
For UCRP members who are planning to retire within the next four to 12 months, this webinar explains everything you need to know about the retirement process, including required forms, important deadlines and helpful resources. Learn more about preparing for retirement.

Register for June 22, Aug. 24 or Sept. 28 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Retiree Health Benefits — Frequently Asked Questions
2023-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Learn about the health plans available for UC retirees and their eligible family members. Learn more about preparing for retirement.

Register for June 21, Aug. 16 or Sept. 20, 2 – 4 p.m.

Maximizing Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Learn about strategies for claiming your Social Security benefit and how it fits with other income sources to create your retirement paycheck. See all upcoming classes.

June 7, 9 a.m.
June 14, 12 p.m.
June 21, 1 p.m.

Introducing the UCOP Strategic Framework
2023-06-21 13:00 - 13:45
UCOP’s updated organizational strategic framework provides guidance to all UCOP divisions and staff so we can focus our energy and resources on actions that will best position UC to achieve its academic, research and public service missions. The framework articulates and guides our mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.
On June 21 from 1 – 1:45 p.m. PT, join our leadership for a virtual kick-off event! Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/94332754259
For questions about the strategic framework, please contact strategicframework@ucop.edu.

Retiring the Concept of Retirement
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join the UC Alumni Career Network for Retiring the Concept of Retirement — an episode featuring professionals ages 55 and over who are re-framing retirement and creating a new definition of career success. Representatives from UC Alumni Associations will share resources and opportunities to engage your professional development throughout your lifetime. Learn what it’s like to rejuvenate your career goals and trajectory!
Register online here

UCOP BRC Travel & Entertainment Training
2023-06-20 14:00 - 15:30
This training is geared toward UCOP employees who travel or book travel on behalf of others. Beginning July 1, 2020, all travel requests will need to be pre-approved in the new Concur system. Travel & entertainment expense reports will be submitted in Concur rather than UCLA Express. Additionally, procurement card (PCard) expenses will be processed through Concur.
