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Weekly AnnouncementsApril 6, 2021
These announcements intend to provide information about events and resources to benefit and support the staff experience at UC San Diego.
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Remote Parents Support Group
Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UCSD remote working parents. Working from home and parenting during the Coronavirus pandemic is extremely unfamiliar territory for us all, not to mention the difficulty balancing roles amid a variety of stressors. Parenting is never easy, but this is unprecedented. You are not alone!
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American Gospel Viewing and Discussion
Date: Every Thursday from April 8 - June 3, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom, Register here
The Faculty & Staff Christian Fellowship (FSCF) will be hosting a Spring Quarter Bible Study every Thursday from April 8 - June 3 at 12pm-1pm PST. We will be watching a documentary called "American Gospel: Christ Alone" & "American Gospel: Christ Crucified" followed by discussion. Is Christianity Christ + the American dream? What does it actually mean to be called a Christian? We often hear the phrase, “Jesus died for our sins.” What does that mean?
The "American Gospel" Series examines how the gospel has been distorted in America and abroad.
20210406-20210427
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Develop Communication Skills at Toastmasters (Via Zoom)
Do you freeze when called upon in meetings? Do you dread giving presentations? You are not alone! We invite you to join Triton Toastmasters, a fun group of staff, students and community members that gathers virtually via Zoom weekly from 2–3 p.m. on Thursdays to gain confidence in speaking and leadership.
The program allows you to practice at your own pace, present on topics you find interesting and gain targeted feedback from a mentor. Visit as a guest as many times as you’d like—there is no pressure to participate until you're ready. We look forward to meeting you!
20210406-20210504
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iCafe- Your Passport to Culture- TaiwanDate: Friday, April 9, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Location: Zoom, Register here
Travel to Taiwan during your lunch break this Friday with iCafe- Your Passport to Culture!
A Taiwanese cultural ambassador will teach us about their homeland, Extension will test our knowledge with Travel Trivia, a member of the Cook Club will share a delicious recipe, and Recreation will share some sports and athletics tidbits in the Global Playground! iCafe is free of charge and open to everyone!
Want to be a cultural ambassador or share a recipe? Contact Debi at dgianni@ucsd.edu
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Fulbright Day 2021
Global Education and the Graduate Division are hosting UC San Diego's fourth annual Fulbright Day to educate students, scholars, faculty and staff on the available funding opportunities to go abroad through the Fulbright Program! Multiple sessions will be held throughout the day to focus on students and another on faculty, scholars and staff. Awards are available for many different areas of study and career levels. Additionally, Fulbright awardees and alumni are welcome to attend networking portions of the day and connect with aspiring Fulbrighters. Visit https://fulbright.ucsd.edu/ for schedule and registration.
20210406-20210413
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BECOP Icebreaker Social
BECOP is hosting its first social of the year! In this interactive session, learn more about BECOP and get to know your colleagues in the Business Excellence Community! Featuring:
Introduction to BECOP
Roundtable: Get to Know Your Colleagues
- Come prepared to introduce yourself, and share a fun fact with the group
- Select a fun virtual background or filter if you would like!
Breakout Rooms: Life Stories
- We will breakout into small groups to get to know each other better by sharing a bit about who we are and what brought us to BECOP
Contact: Business Excellence Community of Practice (BECOP) at becop@ucsd.edu
20210406-20210420
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Privacy 101 Workshop
The workshop will discuss privacy issues here on campus and how individuals can best protect themselves and the personal data they handle. Training will also discuss recently-enacted privacy laws and how UC San Diego handles personal data.
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Cultivating Courage, Connection, and Wellbeing
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom - register on the UC Learning Center; keyword empcompwb
Fee: none (registration deadline 4/6, 5 pm)
Facilitator: Izabel Francy, LCSW
Intended for all staff. Would you like to successfully navigate the endless challenges, discomfort & anxiety life throws at you? Can you imagine yourself with an increased internal sense of courage, connection, empowerment, and wellbeing? Join this workshop for an introduction to these neurologically-founded, life-changing skills, presented by Izabel Francy, LCSW from your Campus Faculty & Staff Assistance Program in collaboration with Staff Education & Development.
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Staff Education & Development @ The Women's Center: Drop-in Professional and Career Development Chats
Join us for this popular drop-in chat, facilitated by Campus HR's Staff Education & Development unit, where any staff member can get answers to their professional and career development questions.
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The Remarkable Remote Worker
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom - register on the UC Learning Center; keyword remoteworker
Fee: $25 (registration/cancelation deadline 4/9 11:30am)
Facilitator: Pierre Khawand
This workshop is designed to help you successfully navigate through today's challenging times where many are asked to work remotely or collaborate with others who are working remotely and turn these challenges into opportunities to develop your skills on several fronts.
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Project Management for Non-Project ManagersDate: Thursdays, April 8 and 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom - register on the UC Learning Center; keyword pmnpm Fee: $50 (registration/cancelation deadline 4/6, 11am)
Facilitator: Pierre Khawand; Betsy Butterick
This workshop, comprised of two 75-minute sessions, is designed for business professionals who want to enhance their project management skills and better manage projects of all kinds. While traditional project management concepts are covered, this session is focused on bringing innovative insights and practical techniques to revolutionize managing projects of all sizes.
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Microsoft PowerPoint™ Techniques
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Location: Via Zoom - register on the UC Learning Center; keyword ppttechnwebinar
Fee: $25 (registration/cancelation deadline 4/12 9:30am)
Facilitator: Kim Silverman
Learn powerful techniques that can help you save significant time, better manipulate and format presentations, convey information in a compelling way, and collaborate with others more effectively.
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Creating a Culture of Care:
Supporting Students in Distress TrainingDate: Friday, April 26, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Location: Zoom, Register here
This free, interactive training is designed to assist faculty and staff in recognizing and supporting students in distress. What is a Student In Distress? A student whose academic progress or functioning in the university environment is adversely affected due to a number of indicators that are impacting their well-being and/or the well-being of others. This is an excellent training for any UCSD staff or faculty member that has high interactions with UCSD students.
Registration can be found by searching the keywords "Students in Distress" at uclearning.ucsd.edu.
20210406-20210412
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Green Talks Art Competition
Green Talk Art Competition submissions are due April 21st! Prize includes a selection of art supplies for the winner to chose. Winners will be voted on via Facebook from April 22-29 and announced during the Q&A.
20210330-20210420
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Read the Latest Edition of the IPPS Quarterly
See what IPPS has been up to during winter quarter. This edition of the IPPS Quarterly includes news about enhancements to the wire request process, Concur mobile apps, new partnership updates, and a whole lot more.
20210330-20210412
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The UC San Diego Visual Arts Group 2021 Art Show
The Visual Arts Group is accepting applications for our 2021 Virtual Art Show. The deadline to apply is 5 pm on Friday, April 23. Information on our Blink page.
The Art Show will be held on May 1 - June 30 on the Visual Arts Group Flickr. All themes and media are welcome. You may enter up to 4 pieces with your application. All UC San Diego affiliates including students, staff, faculty, alumni, retirees, and emeriti can apply.
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Return to Rec
Are you a UCSD student, faculty or staff member living in the San Diego area and eager to "Return to Rec"? With our Return to Rec membership (FREE for students) you will get access to outdoor fitness/instructional classes, Outback trips and outdoor facility reservations including lap swimming, basketball, fitness gyms and tennis. Return to Rec classes start March 29th.
20210220-20210427
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Spring Playground
Recreation spring virtual Playground classes run from March 29-June 4th with a wide variety of offerings for adults and kids including yoga, Pilates, dance, martial arts, meditation, guitar, and more! Registration and passwords are required for all Playground offerings.
20210220-20210427
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Headspace is here!
CAPS is excited to share that we are now sponsoring Headspace Plus for all UCSD affiliates with a @ucsd.edu.com email account!
Be kind to your mind! Headspace is one of the most popular mindfulness apps (40 million users) that teaches you how to meditate in your everyday life. Meditation has been shown to help people stress less, increase focus, and sleep more soundly. Headspace will teach you the life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness in just a few minutes a day! Use anywhere, anytime. CAPS is offering ALL features of "Headspace Plus" for NO COST to UCSD affiliates. This membership unlocks hundreds of meditations and exercises for sleep, anxiety, focus, and fitness. Sign up using your @ucsd.edu.com email account. Start meditating today!
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Return to Learn: COVID-19 Information for CampusUC San Diego continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19, working closely with local, state, and national officials. For the latest updates to the campus community, visit the Current Campus Status page.
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