Oakland Social Hour with President Milliken
2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oakland 5th Floor Garden Patio
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 2 – 3 p.m., UCOP will host an informal in-person social hour with President Milliken at our Oakland headquarters. Join us on the fifth-floor garden patio for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet President Milliken and his wife, Nana Smith.

Get to the Point!
2025-08-06 09:00 - 12:00
This two-part writing workshop is for professionals to learn how to get their point 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. Specifically, you’ll learn how to:

Meet the needs of today’s busy readers
Use language that is clear and professional
Edit for brevity, clarity, and correctness
Write powerful openings and closings
Format material for easy reading
Get to the point!

Note: Participants must attend both sessions from 9am-12pm on Wednesday, Aug 6 (Session 1) and Friday, Aug 8 (Session 2) to receive credit for the course.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

BRC T&E Team Office Hours
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00
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=[REDACTED]

BRC - Procure to Pay Office Hours
2025-08-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-20 10:30 - 11:30

West African Dance Fitness Day
2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Lobby 1, Oakland
The Black Staff and Faculty Organization presents a fun lunchtime dance lesson with Tiye Garrett from Kuumba LLC. Join us in Franklin Lobby 1 to participate! Wear comfortable clothing and be ready for a workout.

Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters (Hybrid)
2025-08-06 12:05 - 12:55
Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters Club No. 2967 meets virtually on Thursdays from 12:05p-12:55p with the exception of one hybrid monthly meeting, which occurs the first Wednesday of the month. Join us virtually or in person 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 you! For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact lakesidespeakeasy@gmail.com.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87953980417?pwd=[REDACTED]
Zoom Meeting ID: 879 5398 0417 – Passcode: [REDACTED]

Info Session: Leadership Fundamentals for Emerging Leaders
2025-08-07 09:30 - 10:00
If you have never been a manager or supervisor, but are interested in learning key aspects of leadership, time management, and wellness, UCOP Leadership Fundamentals for Emerging Leaders program (LFP) might be just what you’re looking for! Created and facilitated by long time and highly rated UCOP vendor Pierre Khawand this cohort-based learning opportunity is designed to help participants develop and practice leadership, behavioral and wellness skills that are crucial in today’s information overload and fast-paced work environment.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

Compliance, Accounting, Audit, & Policy (CAAP) Office Hours
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:00
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: [REDACTED]

Travel Talk Tuesday
2025-08-12 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
Travel Talk Tuesdays, held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, provide helpful resources for UCOP business travellers. For questions or upcoming topics, contact the BRC T&E Team at: brctravelandent@ucop.edu.

Pre-registration is not required: Attend by Zoom.

GROWing Your Check In Conversations for Managers
2025-08-12 10:00 - 12:00
GROWing your Check-in Conversations for Managers is a required two-hour virtual live workshop that provides managers with an opportunity to practice using the GROW model in STEP check-ins. Instructors will share tips and strategies for providing clear, thoughtful and constructive feedback to employees. Specifically, this training offers best practices on effective feedback and coaching conversations, and provides managers time for sharing and an opportunity to practice having Check-in conversations using the GROW coaching model.
This is part one of a two part required series on Check-in conversations for managers/supervisors.

Preparing for Retirement
2025-08-12 10:00 - 12:30
If you’re a UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) member planning to retire within the next five years, or a vested inactive member of UCRP, join this webinar to learn more about UCRP pension benefits, retirement savings and retiree health coverage.

Box Advanced
2025-08-12 11:00 - 12:00
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

Psychological Safety
2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:00
Research shows that a culture of psychological safety is the #1 determinant of team success, beating out average team tenure and IQ. But what is psychological safety, and what power do we have to influence the working conditions of our teams? Join us in this workshop designed for managers as we:

Define the benefits of building a culture of psychological safety on your team.
Explore the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety and the behaviors associated with each.
Assess your current team culture and behaviors that contribute to or reduce psychological safety.
Engage with the BICEPS framework for keeping a pulse on psychological safety on an individual level.

Prior to the class, we encourage you to watch this TED talk by Amy Edmondson, godmother of Psychological Safety: Amy Edmondson: Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

New Employee Orientation (Virtual)
2025-08-14 10:00 - 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

Monthly Digital Accessibility Office Hours
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services; the Systemwide Office for Civil Rights; and UC Legal for monthly office hours focused on digital accessibility. These sessions are an opportunity to engage with subject matter experts in technical, legal and compliance roles to exchange best practices and discuss shared challenges.
If possible, submit questions in advance to help ensure relevant subject-matter experts are available. Register here.
This event will be captioned; if you need another disability-related accommodation, please note that in your registration.

Mindfulness at UCOP
2025-08-15 11:00 - 12:00
Less stress. Enhanced awareness and focus. Improved health.
These are some of the benefits shown in research studies on mindfulness. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn how to both reduce your stress and increase your effectiveness at work through simple mindfulness techniques. Some highlights:

Research on mindfulness benefits
Mindfulness vs meditation
Simple mindfulness practices at work

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

Intro to Data Analysis - Session 1
2025-08-19 09:00 - 12:00
Making sense of your data is essential in making key decisions for your organization. Master the use of Excel and change the way you do business. This course will teach you how to use some of the tools built into Excel that enable you to mine the answers hidden in your data records and unlock the analysis power of Excel.
This is a two session class and attendance is required at both.

Session 1: Tuesday, August 19
Session 2: Tuesday, August 2

Course Outline:

Analyzing Data in Lists and Tables
Summary Based IF Functions
Chart Tools
Building and Working with Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts

2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit
2025-08-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-20 09:00 - 12:00
Organized around the theme, “Building Resilient Communities,” this year’s event will explore how cybersecurity, AI and digital risk intersect to shape the future of higher education and public institutions.
All UCOP staff are invited to attend two days of thought-provoking keynotes, micro-presentations and networking opportunities with leaders from across the UC system and beyond.
Register online now
Visit UC Tech News for additional info.

Connections in a Hybrid World
2025-08-19 10:00 - 11:30
Today more than ever it is important to be strategic about connecting with others, building relationships, and expanding your network. Join us for this interactive workshop to explore the current realities of working in a hybrid environment and discuss tangible actions you can take to build authentic relationships in the workplace. The session will highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in building your social capital to leverage connections and accomplish more at work.
Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email ucopld@ucop.edu

UCOP Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
2025-08-20 08:30 - 16:00
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 the DMAIC model (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control)
• Practical application of value stream mapping, Lean 5S, and data analysis tools
• Real-time implementation of Lean Six Sigma concepts
This is an all-day in-person training in the Oakland Office.
Additional 2025 Offerings:

April 30
June 5
August 20
November 6

Register in the UC Learning Center
Questions? Email Kristin Kielich (kristin.kielich@ucop.edu)

UCOP STEP: Setting Goals and Competencies
2025-08-20 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.

Retiree Health Benefits
2025-08-20 14:00 - 16:00
Learn about the health plans available for UC retirees and their eligible family members.

Latinx Staff Association Meeting
2025-08-21 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.
