Dear Colleagues: UCSF celebrates Black History Month, and events will be highlighted in this newsletter! Find Black History Month zoom backgrounds here. We are also providing information on the following:
- Staff Assembly Virtual Art Showcase 2/16
- Virtual Bingo 2/18
- Virtual Escape Room 2/23
- Black History Month Book Club 2/24
- UC Tech Assembly: Black Leaders Panel 2/28
- Systemwide Policy Reminder: University's support of Professional Development
- LinkedIn Learning: Difficult Conversations Course - Talking about Race at Work
- Planning for Telework at UCSF
STAFF ASSEMBLY ART SHOWCASE - 2022
Wednesday, February 16 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Meeting ID: 941 559 9804
Password: Staff2022
Join us on Wednesday as we showcase several artists and their amazing work! We will be featuring Prerna Anand (Center for Digital Health Innovation), Christine Sarmiento (Radiology) and Colin Sjostedt (Police Department). Learn about their artwork and explore their journey as artists. We hope you can attend and invite a colleague to join you! If you are interested in showcasing your artwork, please contact [email protected].
UCR STAFF ASSEMBLY VIRTUAL BINGO
Friday, February 18 | 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Deadline to register: 5:00 PM on February 17th
Join UC Riverside Staff Assembly’s Director of Finance Penni Ebina and Past President Dennis McIver for monthly Virtual Bingo! The event will also include participants from UCDC/UCPath/UCLA/UCRRA/UCOP/UCSB/UCSF/UC Berkeley. There will be two virtual sessions: A matinee session from 12 - 1 p.m. and the evening session from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOM
Wednesday, February 23 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join Campus Life Services for a Dungeon and Things virtual escape room! A terrible thunderstorm caused a power outage and created a unique opportunity to go back in time and investigate the mysterious disappearance of kids that has plagued the small sleepy town of Lindale for decades. Work with your teammates to solve the mystery by exploring the virtual room, moving objects, and examining props. The more you work together as a team, the greater your chance of becoming the first team to solve the mystery. Each member of the top three finishing teams will receive a $25 gift card!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH BOOK CLUB
Thursday, February 24 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This month, we will be reading the book Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. No need to purchase or read the entire book if you don't have time; book excerpts, readings and discussion questions will be emailed out each week. Find more information on the FAS DEIA-AR steering committee website.
UC TECH ASSEMBLY: BLACK LEADERS PANEL
Monday, February 28 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This panel launches UC Tech Assembly series, which is expanding the former town hall series to better amplify the voices of UC Tech community members. Our UC Tech community is diverse, and we all strive to create an inclusive environment at UC. A key part of being inclusive is listening to underrepresented voices. This UC Tech Assembly panel discussion will feature Black members of our UC Tech community from various levels of leadership. Topics will range from personal stories to allyship advice, to the value of diversity in tech. Time will be reserved at the end for a few questions. Everyone is encouraged to attend to learn more about working in and supporting the diverse UC Tech community, and to celebrate Black History Month.
SYSTEMWIDE POLICY ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Did you know that you are allowed time for proffessional development? Per policy PPSM-50, a regular status employee whose performance is satisfactory or better is allowed time for professional development. You can read the policy on the UCOP policy website. If you have any issues, contact Labor and Employee Relations, or your Staff Assembly Executive Board.
DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS COURSE - TALKING ABOUT RACE AT WORK
In this course, negotiation and conflict resolution expert Kwame Christian shows how to apply a useful framework to open up an effective dialogue at work and facilitate understanding. Kwame highlights the barriers that make talking about race so challenging.Plus, Kwame shares general tips for talking about race, including how to avoid common pitfalls and talk to your kids about race and society. Log in to LinkedIn Learning through your MyAccess in order to watch this free 16 minute course.
PLANNING FOR TELEWORK AT UCSF
Review UCSF telecommuting guidelines and procedures for returning back to campus. There are several resources available, including the My Telework Plan, to help you understand expectations and plan for steps to take in consulting with your leadership. You will also find ergonomics resources as well as wellness programs.
Be on the lookout for emails regarding our spring scholarship awards and the upcoming election cycle for opportunities to be a part of the UCSF Staff Assembly Executive Board. For any staff concerns, or any resources you'd like presented at a future Staff Assembly meeting, please email [email protected]. On behalf of the Staff Assembly Executive Board, we want to hear from you!
Best Regards,
Ailene Estalilla
Chair, Staff Assembly