Staff Assembly

Wild heron and snowy egret nesting colony visit

UCOP staff took a lunchtime visit to an active nesting colony of dozens of black crowned night herons and snowy egrets, with guidance from the Golden Gate Audubon Society. Sponsored by OP Staff Assembly, this event was the first in a series of explorations of downtown Oakland.

Earth Day Volunteering: Channel Park Cleanup

UCOP staff celebrated Earth Day by volunteering to clear invasive plants and remove litter from Oakland’s Lake Merritt Channel Park, a wildlife refuge that lies between Lake Merritt and the Oakland estuary.

Movin' On Up - Interview with Moira Perez

Moira Perez shared her UC career story from her days as Student Affairs Officer in the Graduate Division at CAL to becoming deputy chief of staff at UCOP.

Writing the Application Personal Statement

Vice Provost and Chief Outreach Officer, Yvette Gullatt, shares information on how to write the personal statement for the UC undergraduate application.

Build A Community Garden

Oakland Partnership call for volunteers to head to an Brookfield Elementary School to help build a community garden. The hands-on experience offers character-building opportunities and gives students a sense of connection to their local community.

Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

UCOP’s Family Resource Network and OP Staff Assembly are co-sponsoring the event, where OP staff can bring their children into the office.

Register for this event Link

Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup

Call for volunteers and families members to clean up Channel Park, a segment of the channel between Lake Merritt and the Oakland estuary that is also a wildlife refuge.

Mardi Gras Mixer

All staff were invited to a Staff Assembly-sponsored Mardi Gras mixer. An assortment of appetizers were offered, while the lobby conference room was filled with New Orleans-style decorations and music.

Meet Your Staff Advisors

Staff Advisor to the Regents, Donna Coyne and Staff Advisor to the Regents Designate, De Acker will discuss and answer questions about the role and responsibilities of the Staff Advisors to the Regents.

Writing the Application Personal Statement

Vice Provost for Education Partnerships, Yvette Gullatt, lead a discussion on how to approach writing the personal statement for the UC undergraduate application.

Cybersecurity Tips

UCOP's Chief Information Security Officer David Rusting provided for tips on how you can keep your online accounts safe and secure.

STAR staff recognition celebration

Everyone was invited to this event which celebrated those who had earned a STAR award during the past year. There was be a brief program and refreshments.

View calendar Link

Estate Planning Brown Bag

David Hollander, President and CEO of the Liberty Group, and Bonnie Landles-Dowling, of the Law Offices of Hollander & Hollander, gave a presentation about estate planning, where they discussed strategies for working through documents, choosing who will care for you and who will manage your assets should you be unable to do so yourself.

OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee Elections Brown Bags

Current members held brown bag meetings to discuss what OPSA does and answer questions from staff.

Earth Day Brown Bag

Doug Parker, Director of the California Institute for Water Resources, and Kathleen Wong, Principal Publications Coordinator of the Natural Reserve System, discussed the challenges and opportunities facing management of California's water resources and climate change adaptation.

CIWR presentation by Doug Parker (pdf) Link | NRS presentation by Kathleen Wong (pdf) Link

Staff Engagement: Subject Matter Expert Brown Bags

Subject matter experts discussed programs and resources that align with the Staff Engagement Work Group recommendations: March 19, Career Development (John Fox/Linda Klink); March 24, Performance Management (John Fox/Linda Klink); and April 2, Communications (Paul Schwartz)

Oakland Running Festival

Many UCOP employees and their families and friends took part in the Oakland Running Festival.

Brown Bag Series: Financial Aid Workshop

Nancy Coolidge, Associate Director of OP Student Financial Support, discussed the topic: Education Tax Credits, Deductions & Savings Options.

Tax-Free Retirement

David Hollander of Liberty Group, LLC, provided an overview of financial strategies to maximize asset stability and growth in retirement.

Brown Bag Speaker Series: Preparing for Undergraduate Admission to UC, Part III

Nancy Coolidge, Associate Director, Student Financial Support, discussed ways to pay for college.

Estate Planning Brown Bag

Speakers David Hollander and Bonnie Landles-Dowling will highlight the benefits of living trusts and powers of attorneys, including probate avoidance, conservatorship avoidance, cost effectiveness, and privacy and control.

Long-Term Care (LTC) Brown Bag

Pat Giacalone, CLTC, an independent agent representing Genworth Life Insurance Company, discussed long-term health care coverage, service and insurance options.

Brown Bag Speaker Series: Student Financial Support at UC

Nancy Coolidge, Associate Director of OP Student Financial Support, discussed the topic: Comparing Financial Aid Awards.

Town Hall with President Napolitano

OP Staff Assembly hosted a Town Hall meeting with President Napolitano at the Elihu M. Harris State Office Building.

View the recorded webcast of the Town Hall Link

Staff Engagement Brown Bag: Communications work group

The work group shared their progress of addressing the OP Staff Engagement Survey results.

View the presentation slides from this meeting PDF

Staff Appreciation Week

See the Link newsletter to read highlights from Staff Appreciation Week, which was held Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2013.

Staff Appreciation Week Rocks the House Link

Brown Bag Speaker Series: Preparing for Undergraduate Admission to UC, Part I

Michael Trevino, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, provided an overview of admissions and transfer path.

Workshop: Leveraging LinkedIn to manage your professional brand

Having an up-to-date and engaging LinkedIn profile has become an important part of a professional career. OPSA Career invites you to bring your lunch on Thursday, Aug. 16, and hear a presentation by LinkedIn Sales Development Manager Hector Preciado who will speak about the value of LinkedIn, how you can leverage LinkedIn to manage your professional brand and how to manage your professional networks and seek career opportunities.

June 2013 CUCSA Meeting Information

CUCSA delegates from across the state gathered in Oakland to share ideas and issues with University leaders.

Brown Bag Speaker Series: Student Financial Support at UC

Nancy Coolidge, Associate Director of OP Student Financial Support, discussed the topic: Education Loan Repayment Tips.

Service project: Book drive

We collected books and contributions to support Oakland Unified School District students' participation in the California Young Readers Medal Program.

OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee Elections Brown Bags

Current members hold brown bag meetings to discuss what OPSA does and answer questions from staff.

2016 OPSA Election Application Form Link

Estate Planning Brown Bag

David Hollander, President and CEO of the Liberty Group, and Bonnie Landles-Dowling, of the Law Offices of Hollander & Hollander, gave a presentation about estate planning, where they discussed strategies for working through documents, choosing who will care for you and who will manage your assets should you be unable to do so yourself.