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Travel Talk Tuesday
Travel Talk Tuesday
Pre-Travel Request vs. PCard Buyer Request Conference Registrations (Travel Included or Virtual) The BRC T&E Team understands that navigating the Concur system can be challenging. So, we’ve added some helpful tools and tips that will provide further assistance along the way when creating Requests in…
3 events,
UCOP Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
UCOP Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
This dynamic, interactive training program is designed specifically for UCOP staff. Through a hands-on group simulation, you’ll explore essential process improvement concepts and methodologies that can be directly applied to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your daily work. Key Features • Immersive learning experience using…
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours. Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09
5 events,
Excel Power BI
Excel Power BI
In this 3-part class, users will learn about and practice using Power BI. Users will learn how to: Connect to data sources. Perform data cleaning, profiling, and shaping. Visualize data with Power BI. Create interactive visualizations. Enhance reports and dashboards. Publish and share reports and…
UC Moves/Spring into Motion Info Session
UC Moves/Spring into Motion Info Session
Come find out more about Spring into Motion — a systemwide event that encourages staff to boost their physical wellness while connecting with colleagues. Participant Information Webinar Dates: Wednesday, April 23: 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. https://uci.zoom.us/j/94957519965 Thursday, May 1: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. https://uci.zoom.us/j/92507377689 The…
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Ask questions about journals/reports, cost transfers, ITF’s, Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, and CashNet. Dial-in: 1 669 219 2599 Meeting ID: 919 8651 9749 Passcode: 654321
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually to build communication skills, including speaking, leadership, listening and feedback. If you’d like to excel at presentations, meeting interactions, elevator-speech “sound bites” and/or performance feedback, this is the group for…
Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours
Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours
Do you have a question about using Cascade CMS to manage content on your website? Have a tricky PDF that won’t pass accessibility requirements? Drop in and visit our semi-monthly Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours. We have experts to help you live with any issues you’re encountering.
2 events,
Shakespeare Club: As You Like It
Shakespeare Club: As You Like It
Join the Shakespeare Club in journeying through the Bard’s masterpieces! This is a casual read-through followed by a discussion led by Kelley Ogden (ER&C). Scripts will be shared via Zoom; no preparation is needed. All reading levels are welcome. Join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 744…
People Leader Forum: Managing in 2025: Current Research
People Leader Forum: Managing in 2025: Current Research
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. May 2: Managing in 2025:…
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GROWing your Check In Conversations for Managers
GROWing your Check In Conversations for Managers
GROW is a popular coaching framework used around the world for problem solving, goal setting and performance improvement. This interactive session provides managers the opportunity to discuss and practice using GROW framework as a strategy and tool to support engaging STEP checkpoint conversations. The framework…
5 events,
PARRA Reception for Soon-to-Be-Retirees
PARRA Reception for Soon-to-Be-Retirees
Members of the President’s and Regents’ Retiree Association (PARRA) invite UCOP staff who are planning to retire this year (or in the next couple of years) to join them in Lobby 2 of the Oakland Franklin building to learn more about PARRA and connect with…
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours. Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09
UCOP STEP: Setting Goals and Competencies
UCOP STEP: Setting Goals and Competencies
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…
Toastmasters Open House
Toastmasters Open House
Join Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club for an open house in Oakland and via Zoom. Guests will have an opportunity to immediately practice their speaking and leadership skills and to hear from special guest speakers. This event will feature Michelle Peticolas. Oakland staff will have an…
3 events,
Project Management I
Project Management I
This is a three-part series, Project Management Level I, led by The Center for Project Management. This workshop series emphasizes the fundamentals of how to initiate, create and manage a project. Session 1 Objectives: This course helps students to recognize the critical importance of having…
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Ask questions about journals/reports, cost transfers, ITF’s, Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, and CashNet. Dial-in: 1 669 219 2599 Meeting ID: 919 8651 9749 Passcode: 654321
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually to build communication skills, including speaking, leadership, listening and feedback. If you’d like to excel at presentations, meeting interactions, elevator-speech “sound bites” and/or performance feedback, this is the group for…
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New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation
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…
Travel Talk Tuesday
Travel Talk Tuesday
Pre-Travel Request vs. PCard Buyer Request Conference Registrations (Travel Included or Virtual) The BRC T&E Team understands that navigating the Concur system can be challenging. So, we’ve added some helpful tools and tips that will provide further assistance along the way when creating Requests in…
BRC Community of Practice Meeting
BRC Community of Practice Meeting
The Business Resource Center (BRC) invites all users to attend monthly community of practice meetings. Each session will begin with 20 minutes of announcements, updates and deadlines (anything that’s arisen since the prior meeting). The second 20-30 minutes will be a topic-themed discussion and Q&A…
5 events,
AAPI Heritage Month: Spill the Tea with APISA
AAPI Heritage Month: Spill the Tea with APISA
Please come celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025 with us by participating in a sampling of teas from various AAPI countries and learn the rich history behind each one. Browse books from Asian American authors,which will be provided for purchase on site…
Box Fundamentals
Box Fundamentals
This course will give you an overview of Box, the cloud-based service that provides secure file storage and file sharing. Topics covered include: How to use Box How to collaborate with UCOP and non-UCOP people How to comment directly on files, folder permissions, shared links,…
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours. Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09
UCOP Safety: Basic Awareness
UCOP Safety: Basic Awareness
Melissa Collins, Program Manager for Security, Risk and Resilience, will facilitate this live virtual class that will provide basic safety tips to help employees feel informed, alert, and safe as they travel to and from the workplace. Extra time will be allotted for questions and…
7 events,
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Ask questions about journals/reports, cost transfers, ITF’s, Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, and CashNet. Dial-in: 1 669 219 2599 Meeting ID: 919 8651 9749 Passcode: 654321
GAAD 2025: From Compliance to Inclusion
GAAD 2025: From Compliance to Inclusion
Whether you are just starting your journey in understanding digital accessibility or working to stay current on accessibility trends, this year’s UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event is for you! On May 15, 2025, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. (PT), join the UC Electronic Accessibility Committee for GAAD…
HelioCampus | Institutional Performance Management
HelioCampus | Institutional Performance Management
HelioCampus provides a powerful set of institutional performance management tools to help your UC location leverage data for financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and student success. Join us for an informative webinar with HelioCampus to learn how UC Davis and UC Irvine are already benefiting from…
Latinx Staff Association Meeting
Latinx Staff Association Meeting
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.
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually to build communication skills, including speaking, leadership, listening and feedback. If you’d like to excel at presentations, meeting interactions, elevator-speech “sound bites” and/or performance feedback, this is the group for…
Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours
Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours
Do you have a question about using Cascade CMS to manage content on your website? Have a tricky PDF that won’t pass accessibility requirements? Drop in and visit our semi-monthly Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours. We have experts to help you live with any issues you’re encountering.
UCOP Tableau User Group Meeting
UCOP Tableau User Group Meeting
Yang Yang from Institutional Research and Academic Planning will share her process to create a selection of features in her soon to be published undergraduate advising dashboard, which utilizes UC Undergraduate Student Experience Survey (UCUES) data. Devin Smith from the UC System’s California Digital Library…
2 events,
AI & the Future of Work with a Fabulous Twist
AI & the Future of Work with a Fabulous Twist
Are you and your institution ready for the AI revolution? Join us for an eye-opening exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement—and what that means for higher education. From automating routine tasks to enabling predictive purchasing and ethical oversight, AI is no longer a…
Working Parents: Strategies for Resilience and Avoiding Burnout
Working Parents: Strategies for Resilience and Avoiding Burnout
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the UCSF & UCOP Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is offering a four-part webinar series throughout the month of May. Each session is designed to support emotional well-being, foster resilience, and encourage meaningful conversations around mental health…
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
All employees are invited to participate in an American Red Cross blood drive. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please contact Jan Kehoe at 510-987-9692, jkehoe.blood@yahoo.com , or carlos.arias@ucop.edu.
Mastering the Logistics of Hybrid Meetings
Mastering the Logistics of Hybrid Meetings
Effectively facilitating hybrid meetings can be technically challenging. Come learn how to set up hybrid meetings to fully engage both remote and in-person attendees. In this training, we will walk through how to prepare effectively and set up all technical components including audio, camera, and the…
4 events,
Difficult Conversations
Difficult Conversations
Ever had a disagreement with someone where the conversation didn't go quite the way you wanted it to? As conflict is inevitable, join us in exploring strategies for navigating difficult conversations in both your personal and professional life. In this highly interactive course, you will…
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours. Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09
Generative AI and the Art of the Possible: Upskilling for the Future
Generative AI and the Art of the Possible: Upskilling for the Future
As AI reshapes education, faculty must move beyond the hype to understand its real-world impact in the classroom. This webinar explores AI’s promise and challenges, offering practical strategies for integrating AI effectively. Educators will gain insights from real-world case studies, learning best practices and actionable…
3 events,
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Ask questions about journals/reports, cost transfers, ITF’s, Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, and CashNet. Dial-in: 1 669 219 2599 Meeting ID: 919 8651 9749 Passcode: 654321
Project Charters: UCOP Operational Excellence Community of Practices Meeting
Project Charters: UCOP Operational Excellence Community of Practices Meeting
Are you looking to bring more clarity and alignment to your projects? Join the UCOP OE Community of Practice for our next interactive session on Project Charters! We’ll explore what makes a strong charter, hear real examples from colleagues, and discuss how to use this tool…
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually to build communication skills, including speaking, leadership, listening and feedback. If you’d like to excel at presentations, meeting interactions, elevator-speech “sound bites” and/or performance feedback, this is the group for…
2 events,
Move into Stillness: African & Middle Eastern Beats Meet Meditation
Move into Stillness: African & Middle Eastern Beats Meet Meditation
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the UCSF & UCOP Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is offering a four-part webinar series throughout the month of May. Each session is designed to support emotional well-being, foster resilience, and encourage meaningful conversations around mental health…
Pride Employee Resource Group Meeting
Pride Employee Resource Group Meeting
UCOP Pride General Meeting - all are welcome! https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/92828652684
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3 events,
Travel Talk Tuesday
Travel Talk Tuesday
Pre-Travel Request vs. PCard Buyer Request Conference Registrations (Travel Included or Virtual) The BRC T&E Team understands that navigating the Concur system can be challenging. So, we’ve added some helpful tools and tips that will provide further assistance along the way when creating Requests in…
Navigating Tech Careers at UC – Fireside Chat
Navigating Tech Careers at UC – Fireside Chat
Careers that focus on and/or require technical skills are fast-evolving. There are many questions about the types of skills that are important to success (managerial vs technical), and where one can find/create opportunities to thrive professionally in a complex landscape, where situtational factors liks new…
UCOP.edu Editor Working Group meeting
UCOP.edu Editor Working Group meeting
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…
5 events,
Brainstorming & Decision-Making in Hybrid Meetings
Brainstorming & Decision-Making in Hybrid Meetings
It’s critical to ensure all team members have a voice when it comes to collaborative processes like brainstorming and decision-making. Facilitating these types of collaborative meetings is especially challenging in a hybrid environment. In this workshop, we will learn protocols designed for the hybrid environment that lead to high…
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
BRC T&E Team Office Hours
Have a travel or travel reimbursement-related question? Join the Business Resource Center Travel and Entertainment team for weekly office hours. Zoom link: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/3301316753?pwd=STFNemVrbTJsV0tJZU1BNWZFL2VSUT09
GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers
GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers
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…
OPSA meeting
OPSA meeting
Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:00pm to 3:50 pm we will have our staff meetings open to all staff.
6 events,
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
Ask questions about journals/reports, cost transfers, ITF’s, Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, and CashNet. Dial-in: 1 669 219 2599 Meeting ID: 919 8651 9749 Passcode: 654321
New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
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…
Safe Handling of UC Data in Generative AI Applications
Safe Handling of UC Data in Generative AI Applications
As generative AI becomes more embedded in everyday applications, ensuring the safe handling of UC data is crucial. This webinar will explore key risks associated with AI tools, particularly those that may process sensitive data without user awareness. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, attendees…
Sensory Tools for Stress Relief: Strategies for Calming the Nervous System
Sensory Tools for Stress Relief: Strategies for Calming the Nervous System
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the UCSF & UCOP Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is offering a four-part webinar series throughout the month of May. Each session is designed to support emotional well-being, foster resilience, and encourage meaningful conversations around mental health…
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 is now meeting weekly by Zoom! Join us virtually to build communication skills, including speaking, leadership, listening and feedback. If you’d like to excel at presentations, meeting interactions, elevator-speech “sound bites” and/or performance feedback, this is the group for…
Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours
Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours
Do you have a question about using Cascade CMS to manage content on your website? Have a tricky PDF that won’t pass accessibility requirements? Drop in and visit our semi-monthly Accessibility/Cascade Office Hours. We have experts to help you live with any issues you’re encountering.
