Berkeley IT Events & Programs

Please bookmark this page as a resource to view upcoming happenings and to access materials from past Berkeley IT events. This page also features different programswe have implemented in the organization towards continuous improvement.

Do you have ideas for social gatherings and want to get involved with event planning? Please email ist-social@berkeley.edu with your suggestions.

Note: Many Berkeley IT events are also included on the One IT calendar.

Upcoming Events
	All Staff Update Thursday, Oct. 27 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. Our monthly all-staff is an informal way for us to share information monthly and engage in dialog around the specific issues facing the Berkeley IT organization (e.g. budget, organizational policies, Action Team progress, etc.).
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Wednesday, Oct. 5 \| 9-10 a.m. \| Virtual via Zoom Thursday, Oct. 20 \| 9-10 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph This is an opportunity to join CIO Jenn Stringer for informal conversation and your favorite beverage of choice (doesn’t have to be coffee). Sign up here more dates coming soon!
	Connect with colleagues anytime for FUN on Slack: #social-listening-party - Mondays at noon tune in for the lunchtime listening hour. #shoutouts - did a team mate make your day? Give them a shoutout! You can also Pay IT Forward. #social-furiends - is your dog or cat basically your office assistant these days? Post a photo of them in action (or, likely inaction, our furiends sure like their sleep). #social-garden-party - do you have a green thumb or just love seeing beautiful flowers, plants, veggies and fruits? Join the garden party. #social-reading - share what you are reading, something inspiring, murder mystery, a news article, whatever! #social-bingewatch - tell us what you are streaming or join to learn about what others are watching.
Past Events
2022
	All Staff Update Thursday, Sept. 22 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. September is National Workforce Development Month! Michelle Davis presented news on the Professional Learning & Employee Voice Survey and the UC Berkeley Sponsored Tuition Program. We were reminded to pick up our bIT T-shirt at Telegraph or it will be sent, and to submit a photo wearing your shirt wherever you are in the world. Also, we are getting excited for the One IT at SFMOMA event Saturday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. Slide deck \| Zoom recording
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Tuesday, Sept. 20 \| 9-10 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, Sept. 7 \| 10-11 a.m. \| Virtual via Zoom
	All Staff Update Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. August has been a busy month. We welcomed several new employees and said goodbye to a few others. We were able to enjoy so many photos for the "What I did this summer" picture submissions. We met the Campus Applications & Data team, and see an in-depth breakdown of who they are and what services are provided. Also, we were reminded of the Cal Night at Oakland A’s Game coming on Sept. 8. watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, Aug. 25 \| 10-11 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, Aug. 10 \| 10-11 a.m. \| Virtual via Zoom
	All Staff Update Thursday, July 28, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. July has been a busy month. We welcomed several new employees and said goodbye to a few others. The new Love Bug for bIT was announced and made available in the Berkeley IT Brand Guide. Also, we were reminded that Pay IT Forward and Slack #Shoutouts are ways you can connect to offer gratitude and support to colleagues. We heard the project report from Summer Scanlan on the success of the Telephone Credit Reduction Project . watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, July 28 \| 10-11 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph
	Open Conversation Wednesday, June 1 \| 12-12:45 p.m. This will be a virtual open conversation, a safe space to talk. Say what is on your mind, ask questions, listen, and talk to your colleagues. There is no formal agenda, just the honest question "How are you doing?" I hope you can join us, please sign up here.
	All Staff Update Thursday, May 26, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. May has been a tough month with multiple acts of hatred and violence, we shared a moment of silence for all the victims. Robert Rainey spoke about his own connection to these events being from Buffalo, NY, having a wife who is an elementary school teacher, and having kids in school. We welcomed several new staff to bIT and bid farewell to Kong Chou. Wes Johnson introduced his Campus IT Experience (CITE) team. watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, April 28, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month we welcomed new staff to bIT along with a few farewells. We want to give a big thanks to presenters Michelle Davis and Terence Phuong for providing important updates on HR deadlines that are coming up and a progress report on the budget process. Our CISO Allison Henry also joined us to introduce her Information Security Office team and provide an overview of all the critical work they do to protect our university data. watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, April 7 \| 9-10 a.m. \| Virtual via Zoom
	All Staff Update Thursday, March 24, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month we welcomed lots of new staff to bIT along with a few farewells. We shared a bunch of photos of our decked-out office space at Telegraph with all the fun, eclectic art that was selected as part of the project (see slide deck). Dave Browne introduced members of his Campus IT Infrastructure (CITI) team. Each group in the CITI unit shared information on the services they provide, the campus customers they help, and we were able to see how all these groups work together. watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, March 24 \| 10-11 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph
	All Staff Update Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month we welcomed lots of new staff to bIT along with a few farewells. We shared a bunch of photos of our decked-out office space at Telegraph with all the fun, eclectic art that was selected as part of the project (see slide deck). Dave Browne introduced members of his Campus IT Infrastructure (CITI) team. Each group in the CITI unit shared information on the services they provide, the campus customers they help, and we were able to see how all these groups work together. watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update & Virtual Game Show! Thursday, Jan. 20 \| 2 - 3:30 p.m. This month's all-staff was brief but packed in a lot of great information from our guest Patrick Goff. Patrick is the Executive Director of Environment, Health & Safety, and he joined us to answer questions about masks: what to wear, when to wear, how to avoid purchasing counterfeit masks, and more. We then joined together in a virtual game show with the bIT Executive Leadership Team represented in each room! watch video \| view slide deck \| browse screenshots
	New Year Q&A with the CIO Tuesday, Jan. 11 \| 11 - 11:50 a.m. With the fluidity of information coming through regarding the return to campus for spring, we put together a short Q&A session to answer any questions the Berkeley IT community may have about spring semester. watch video \| view slide deck
2021
	All Staff Update Thursday, Dec. 16 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month's all staff focused on the official launch of our new organization Berkeley IT! CIO Jenn Stringer provided a look back at where we started, shared where we are today, and some additional transitioning that will happen in the months to come. Six lucky winners received Amazon gift cards! watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Nov. 8, 10 - 11 a.m. virtual IN PERSON: Nov. 9, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at 2850 Telegraph (2nd floor patio) Nov. 15, 10 - 11 a.m. virtual Nov. 17, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. virtual
	All Staff Update Thursday, Oct. 28 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. CIO Jenn Stringer shared some highlights from this week’s EDUCAUSE conference, we met new staff members, did a brainstorm breakout session on engaging staff who work remotely, and we talked about the great work the Action Team has done in putting together an acknowledgement of the Ohlone People during this difficult time of year around fall holidays. watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Sept. 23 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. After providing some updates, Jenn Stringer announced our new name: Berkeley Information Technology. We will begin to use this name in January when we officially launch our organization. Take a look at the all staff slide deck to view the new branding and to get an overview on how we arrived at our new name. The 266 people in the meeting were invited to take part in an exercise to help build our mission statement. We asked people for words and phrases that describe who we are; what we do; why we do it; and the value we bring to campus. Terence Phuong, Executive Director of Business Operations also announced some upcoming transitions for his team Watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Sept. 13, 9 - 10 a.m. Sept. 21,11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
	Meditation Session - Healing Spaces for All Wednesdays at 5 p.m. These weekly sessions were guided by Patricia Juárez from the Action Team with the last session in Sept. 2021. Patricia has been a mindfulness meditation practitioner since 2011 and has been leading meditation sessions with her students and her Native community since 2012.
	All Staff Update Thursday, Aug. 26 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. Carla Jackson from Be Well at Work joined in to share tips on how to break the stress cycle. Jenn provided her CIO update and welcomed Kevin Reyes to our organization. We received an Action Team update with a call for new members! Our service spotlight was on Productivity & Collaboration Services with a presentation from Luis Hernandez, Jon Hays and Vahid Nadi. Watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, July 22 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. We met some new team members this month! Then Jenn Stringer and Liz Marsh provided information about the vision for Agile Collaborative Teams (ACTs): A cross-functional team charged with exploring a critical strategic challenge that will transform the way we work and/or deliver services. Watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, June 24 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month's all staff focused on announcing exciting updates with our Organizational Design Project. Watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, May 27 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. Terence Phuong provided an update on the budget and Danny Grieb gave an overview of the results from the Return to Campus OCIO/IST Survey to date. Jenn Stringer then took us on a walk through of our new space at 2850 Telegraph. Watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) May 3, 9 - 10 a.m. May 5, 10 - 11 a.m. May 10, 10 - 11 a.m. May 11, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
	All Staff Update Thursday, April 29 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month after Jenn's CIO Update, CISO Allison Henry provided the latest info on the UC security breach. Five new staff were introduced to the OCIO/IST family and a big congratulations to Gladys Oddoye and Danny Grieb who both received an Excellence in Management Award. We had a breakout session to have a group discussion on the transition to the fall then wrapped up with progress and status of our ODP work. Watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Feb. 25 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. We welcomed four new staff members this month, Jenn gave her CIO update, then a big portion of this month's meeting was spent walking through some of the outcomes from the survey on organizational strengths and weaknesses that staff filled out last fall. Watch video \| View slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Feb. 1, 9 - 10 a.m. Feb. 3, 10 - 11 a.m. Feb. 8, 9 - 10 a.m. Feb.10, 9 - 10 a.m.
	All Staff Update Thursday, Jan. 28 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month we welcomed lots of new babies! CIO announcements included finances for network update, campus plans for Spring and Fall, a COVID testing update and the continued rollout of the security passphrase requirement. Program Manager for the move to Telegraph, Rich Meyer, provided the latest status on the building and Gert Reynaert gave an update on ODP progress. Watch video \| View slide deck
2020
	All Staff Update Thursday, Dec. 17 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. Jenn shared a retrospect on her first six months as CIO which included themes around gratitude, transparency, accountability, and empathy. We welcomed new and returning staff, heard updates on the move to Telegraph and ODP work, then ended with a breakout session to talk about what is sparking joy in our lives during this holiday season. Watch video \| View slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Nov. 19 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. We welcomed five new staff members this month and Jenn provided an update on the Organizational Design Project (ODP). After a short breakout session giving the community some time to reconnect, Terence Phuong gave an update on the budget. Watch video \| View slide deck
	All Staff Update Tuesday, Oct. 20 \| 9 - 9:50 a.m. At this month's meeting, we kicked off our Organizational Design Project, a ~9 month project to create an organization that is positioned to both manage the impacts of the campus financial situation and is prepared to strategically meet the needs of our institution going forward in the future. Watch video \| View slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Sept. 24 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. VCA Marc Fisher was our special guest at this month's meeting. We welcomed new staff, Action Team members Colette Jackson and Caroline Boyden provided an update, then Terence Phuong shared the latest on the budget. Watch video \| View slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Aug. 27 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This meeting included an update from CIO Jenn Stringer, a shoutout to staff in new exciting roles, the latest status of the move to Telegraph from Jon Conhaim, and a discussion on budget with Terence Phuong. Watch video \| View slide deck
	Discussion on Racism June 25, 1-2 p.m. The Action Team book group is holding discussions based on articles relating to racism and the African American experience in this country. Our hope is to create a forum where we can educate and move toward actions and behaviors that support real and systemic changes however large or small. In the spirit of George Floyd and all of humanity, we invite you to join us.
	All Staff Meeting Tuesday, June 23 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online via Zoom Watch video \| View slide deck \| Chat log Thank you to the 315+ staff who attended!
	Coffee with the CIO Join CIO Larry Conrad in the Zoom Cafe to feedback on how your experience working remotely is going, what’s working well, what’s not working so well, ideas/suggestions for improvements, including thoughts on how we might be able to leverage this time for the longer term once things return to normal…and how “normal” might change going forward. Plus any other topics that might be on your mind. Select a date below to add to your bCal: Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m.
	All Staff Meeting Tuesday, March 31 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online via Zoom View Zoom Recording \| Audio Recording \| Slide Deck \| Chat Log \| Acronym Reference Thank you to the 308 staff who attended!
	New Year's Party Thursday, Jan. 16 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music See Photos & Videos
2019
	Cookie Party Monday, Dec. 16 \| 1 - 2 p.m. Warren 200C Bring cookies or a beverage to share!
	One IT South Hosts Celebration of Diwali Wednesday, Dec. 4 \| 12 - 1:30 p.m. Room 435 at 2850 Telegraph View photos from Diwali 2018 \| Learn more about Diwali
	All Staff Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union Watch Video \| View slide deck \| IS-3 Info & Resources \| Cyber Security Holiday Shopping Toolkit
	CPR Training Opportunity Monday, Sept. 30 \| 1 - 4 p.m. Location TBD Back by popular demand! To encourage a culture of safety and responsibility, the OCIO and the IST Action Team is sponsoring voluntary CPR Training for interested OCIO/IST staff. Learn more
	Oakland A's Cal vs Texas Rangers Friday, Sept. 20 \| 7 p.m. Oakland Coliseum Time to don your Oakland A's gear and head out to the ballpark. The IS&T Action Team is organizing a evening with the Oakland A's as they take on the Texas Rangers. In addition to an A's Spring Training baseball cap guests will receive a commemorative Mike Fiers No-Hitter Bobblehead! Tickets are in the Field Level sections and cost $25 each. Please feel free to bring along family and friends!
	All Staff Meeting Thursday, Sept. 12 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union Watch Video \| Meeting Presentation Slides \| View Climate Pulse Survey \| Feedback Survey \| ReIT & Campus Plan Presentation \| ReIT & Campus Plan Narrative
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, Aug. 20 \| 9 - 10 a.m. 2850 Telegraph Room 351 Wednesday, Aug.14 \| 9 - 10 a.m. Warren 200C Tuesday, Aug.13 \| 9 - 10 a.m. Banway 441B Tuesday, Aug. 6 \| 9 - 10 a.m. 2484 Shattuck Main Conference Room CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	CPR Training Opportunity To encourage a culture of safety and responsibility, OCIO and the IST Action Team is sponsoring voluntary CPR Training through the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps for interested OCIO/IST staff. Available dates: Thursday, July 18 \| 12 - 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25 \| 12 - 3 p.m.
	Board Game Night Thursday, June 27 \| 3:30 p.m. to ??? Victory Point Cafe at 1797-A Shattuck Avenue Join the Action Team for an afternoon of games, refreshments, and conversation.
	Retirement Celebration Wednesday, June 12 \| 2 - 4:30 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union
	Berkeley Art Museum Tour Thursday, April 25 \| 3 - 4:30 p.m. The UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive OCIO/IST staff were invited to attend a private tour of the Berkeley Art Museum Pacific Film Archive. After the tour, the Art Lab was open for artiness and light refreshments were served at Babette Cafe.
	Coffee with the CIO Wednesday, March 27 \| 9 - 10 a.m. Warren 200C CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, March 26 \| 9 - 10 a.m. 2484 Shattuck Main Conference Room CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	Pi(e) Potluck to celebrate Pi Day Thursday, March 14 \| 12 - 1 p.m. 200C Warren Hall Learn more about Pi Day \| Event Photos
	All Staff Meeting Wednesday, March 13 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union Watch Video \| See Presentation
	Coffee with the CIO Wednesday, March 13 \| 9 - 10 a.m. 2850 Telegraph Room 351 CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, March 12 \| 9 - 10 a.m. Banway 441B CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	New Year's Party Thursday, Jan. 17 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music Event Recap \| See Photos & Videos
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, Jan. 15 \| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 2850 Telegraph Room 351 CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, Jan. 8 \| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Warren 200C CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
2018
	Coffee with the CIO Wednesday, Dec. 19 \| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 2484 Shattuck Main Conference Room CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	All Staff Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Berkeley Rep Theater Watch Video \| See Presentation
	Coffee with the CIO Thursday, Dec. 6 \| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Banway 441B CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	SIS Hosts Celebration of Diwali Wednesday, Oct. 10 \| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. South side of the 4th floor at 2850 Telegraph Event Recap \| View Photos \| Learn more about Diwali
	IST Goes Bowling Friday, Oct. 5 \| 4 - 6 p.m. Albany Bowl View Photos
	Oakland A's Cal vs Stanford Night Wednesday, Sept. 19 \| 7 - 9 :30 p.m. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Event Recap \| View Photos

Upcoming Events
	All Staff Update Thursday, Oct. 27 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. Our monthly all-staff is an informal way for us to share information monthly and engage in dialog around the specific issues facing the Berkeley IT organization (e.g. budget, organizational policies, Action Team progress, etc.).
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Wednesday, Oct. 5 \| 9-10 a.m. \| Virtual via Zoom Thursday, Oct. 20 \| 9-10 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph This is an opportunity to join CIO Jenn Stringer for informal conversation and your favorite beverage of choice (doesn’t have to be coffee). Sign up here more dates coming soon!
	Connect with colleagues anytime for FUN on Slack: #social-listening-party - Mondays at noon tune in for the lunchtime listening hour. #shoutouts - did a team mate make your day? Give them a shoutout! You can also Pay IT Forward. #social-furiends - is your dog or cat basically your office assistant these days? Post a photo of them in action (or, likely inaction, our furiends sure like their sleep). #social-garden-party - do you have a green thumb or just love seeing beautiful flowers, plants, veggies and fruits? Join the garden party. #social-reading - share what you are reading, something inspiring, murder mystery, a news article, whatever! #social-bingewatch - tell us what you are streaming or join to learn about what others are watching.
Past Events
2022
	All Staff Update Thursday, Sept. 22 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. September is National Workforce Development Month! Michelle Davis presented news on the Professional Learning & Employee Voice Survey and the UC Berkeley Sponsored Tuition Program. We were reminded to pick up our bIT T-shirt at Telegraph or it will be sent, and to submit a photo wearing your shirt wherever you are in the world. Also, we are getting excited for the One IT at SFMOMA event Saturday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m. Slide deck \| Zoom recording
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Tuesday, Sept. 20 \| 9-10 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, Sept. 7 \| 10-11 a.m. \| Virtual via Zoom
	All Staff Update Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. August has been a busy month. We welcomed several new employees and said goodbye to a few others. We were able to enjoy so many photos for the "What I did this summer" picture submissions. We met the Campus Applications & Data team, and see an in-depth breakdown of who they are and what services are provided. Also, we were reminded of the Cal Night at Oakland A’s Game coming on Sept. 8. watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, Aug. 25 \| 10-11 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, Aug. 10 \| 10-11 a.m. \| Virtual via Zoom
	All Staff Update Thursday, July 28, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. July has been a busy month. We welcomed several new employees and said goodbye to a few others. The new Love Bug for bIT was announced and made available in the Berkeley IT Brand Guide. Also, we were reminded that Pay IT Forward and Slack #Shoutouts are ways you can connect to offer gratitude and support to colleagues. We heard the project report from Summer Scanlan on the success of the Telephone Credit Reduction Project . watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, July 28 \| 10-11 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph
	Open Conversation Wednesday, June 1 \| 12-12:45 p.m. This will be a virtual open conversation, a safe space to talk. Say what is on your mind, ask questions, listen, and talk to your colleagues. There is no formal agenda, just the honest question "How are you doing?" I hope you can join us, please sign up here.
	All Staff Update Thursday, May 26, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. May has been a tough month with multiple acts of hatred and violence, we shared a moment of silence for all the victims. Robert Rainey spoke about his own connection to these events being from Buffalo, NY, having a wife who is an elementary school teacher, and having kids in school. We welcomed several new staff to bIT and bid farewell to Kong Chou. Wes Johnson introduced his Campus IT Experience (CITE) team. watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, April 28, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month we welcomed new staff to bIT along with a few farewells. We want to give a big thanks to presenters Michelle Davis and Terence Phuong for providing important updates on HR deadlines that are coming up and a progress report on the budget process. Our CISO Allison Henry also joined us to introduce her Information Security Office team and provide an overview of all the critical work they do to protect our university data. watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, April 7 \| 9-10 a.m. \| Virtual via Zoom
	All Staff Update Thursday, March 24, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month we welcomed lots of new staff to bIT along with a few farewells. We shared a bunch of photos of our decked-out office space at Telegraph with all the fun, eclectic art that was selected as part of the project (see slide deck). Dave Browne introduced members of his Campus IT Infrastructure (CITI) team. Each group in the CITI unit shared information on the services they provide, the campus customers they help, and we were able to see how all these groups work together. watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Thursday, March 24 \| 10-11 a.m. \| 2nd Floor Patio 2850 Telegraph
	All Staff Update Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month we welcomed lots of new staff to bIT along with a few farewells. We shared a bunch of photos of our decked-out office space at Telegraph with all the fun, eclectic art that was selected as part of the project (see slide deck). Dave Browne introduced members of his Campus IT Infrastructure (CITI) team. Each group in the CITI unit shared information on the services they provide, the campus customers they help, and we were able to see how all these groups work together. watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update & Virtual Game Show! Thursday, Jan. 20 \| 2 - 3:30 p.m. This month's all-staff was brief but packed in a lot of great information from our guest Patrick Goff. Patrick is the Executive Director of Environment, Health & Safety, and he joined us to answer questions about masks: what to wear, when to wear, how to avoid purchasing counterfeit masks, and more. We then joined together in a virtual game show with the bIT Executive Leadership Team represented in each room! watch video \| view slide deck \| browse screenshots
	New Year Q&A with the CIO Tuesday, Jan. 11 \| 11 - 11:50 a.m. With the fluidity of information coming through regarding the return to campus for spring, we put together a short Q&A session to answer any questions the Berkeley IT community may have about spring semester. watch video \| view slide deck
2021
	All Staff Update Thursday, Dec. 16 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month's all staff focused on the official launch of our new organization Berkeley IT! CIO Jenn Stringer provided a look back at where we started, shared where we are today, and some additional transitioning that will happen in the months to come. Six lucky winners received Amazon gift cards! watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Nov. 8, 10 - 11 a.m. virtual IN PERSON: Nov. 9, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at 2850 Telegraph (2nd floor patio) Nov. 15, 10 - 11 a.m. virtual Nov. 17, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. virtual
	All Staff Update Thursday, Oct. 28 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. CIO Jenn Stringer shared some highlights from this week’s EDUCAUSE conference, we met new staff members, did a brainstorm breakout session on engaging staff who work remotely, and we talked about the great work the Action Team has done in putting together an acknowledgement of the Ohlone People during this difficult time of year around fall holidays. watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Sept. 23 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. After providing some updates, Jenn Stringer announced our new name: Berkeley Information Technology. We will begin to use this name in January when we officially launch our organization. Take a look at the all staff slide deck to view the new branding and to get an overview on how we arrived at our new name. The 266 people in the meeting were invited to take part in an exercise to help build our mission statement. We asked people for words and phrases that describe who we are; what we do; why we do it; and the value we bring to campus. Terence Phuong, Executive Director of Business Operations also announced some upcoming transitions for his team Watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Sept. 13, 9 - 10 a.m. Sept. 21,11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
	Meditation Session - Healing Spaces for All Wednesdays at 5 p.m. These weekly sessions were guided by Patricia Juárez from the Action Team with the last session in Sept. 2021. Patricia has been a mindfulness meditation practitioner since 2011 and has been leading meditation sessions with her students and her Native community since 2012.
	All Staff Update Thursday, Aug. 26 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. Carla Jackson from Be Well at Work joined in to share tips on how to break the stress cycle. Jenn provided her CIO update and welcomed Kevin Reyes to our organization. We received an Action Team update with a call for new members! Our service spotlight was on Productivity & Collaboration Services with a presentation from Luis Hernandez, Jon Hays and Vahid Nadi. Watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, July 22 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. We met some new team members this month! Then Jenn Stringer and Liz Marsh provided information about the vision for Agile Collaborative Teams (ACTs): A cross-functional team charged with exploring a critical strategic challenge that will transform the way we work and/or deliver services. Watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, June 24 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month's all staff focused on announcing exciting updates with our Organizational Design Project. Watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, May 27 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. Terence Phuong provided an update on the budget and Danny Grieb gave an overview of the results from the Return to Campus OCIO/IST Survey to date. Jenn Stringer then took us on a walk through of our new space at 2850 Telegraph. Watch video \| view slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) May 3, 9 - 10 a.m. May 5, 10 - 11 a.m. May 10, 10 - 11 a.m. May 11, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
	All Staff Update Thursday, April 29 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month after Jenn's CIO Update, CISO Allison Henry provided the latest info on the UC security breach. Five new staff were introduced to the OCIO/IST family and a big congratulations to Gladys Oddoye and Danny Grieb who both received an Excellence in Management Award. We had a breakout session to have a group discussion on the transition to the fall then wrapped up with progress and status of our ODP work. Watch video \| view slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Feb. 25 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. We welcomed four new staff members this month, Jenn gave her CIO update, then a big portion of this month's meeting was spent walking through some of the outcomes from the survey on organizational strengths and weaknesses that staff filled out last fall. Watch video \| View slide deck
	Coffee with the CIO (aka Java with Jenn) Feb. 1, 9 - 10 a.m. Feb. 3, 10 - 11 a.m. Feb. 8, 9 - 10 a.m. Feb.10, 9 - 10 a.m.
	All Staff Update Thursday, Jan. 28 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This month we welcomed lots of new babies! CIO announcements included finances for network update, campus plans for Spring and Fall, a COVID testing update and the continued rollout of the security passphrase requirement. Program Manager for the move to Telegraph, Rich Meyer, provided the latest status on the building and Gert Reynaert gave an update on ODP progress. Watch video \| View slide deck
2020
	All Staff Update Thursday, Dec. 17 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. Jenn shared a retrospect on her first six months as CIO which included themes around gratitude, transparency, accountability, and empathy. We welcomed new and returning staff, heard updates on the move to Telegraph and ODP work, then ended with a breakout session to talk about what is sparking joy in our lives during this holiday season. Watch video \| View slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Nov. 19 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. We welcomed five new staff members this month and Jenn provided an update on the Organizational Design Project (ODP). After a short breakout session giving the community some time to reconnect, Terence Phuong gave an update on the budget. Watch video \| View slide deck
	All Staff Update Tuesday, Oct. 20 \| 9 - 9:50 a.m. At this month's meeting, we kicked off our Organizational Design Project, a ~9 month project to create an organization that is positioned to both manage the impacts of the campus financial situation and is prepared to strategically meet the needs of our institution going forward in the future. Watch video \| View slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Sept. 24 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. VCA Marc Fisher was our special guest at this month's meeting. We welcomed new staff, Action Team members Colette Jackson and Caroline Boyden provided an update, then Terence Phuong shared the latest on the budget. Watch video \| View slide deck
	All Staff Update Thursday, Aug. 27 \| 2 - 2:50 p.m. This meeting included an update from CIO Jenn Stringer, a shoutout to staff in new exciting roles, the latest status of the move to Telegraph from Jon Conhaim, and a discussion on budget with Terence Phuong. Watch video \| View slide deck
	Discussion on Racism June 25, 1-2 p.m. The Action Team book group is holding discussions based on articles relating to racism and the African American experience in this country. Our hope is to create a forum where we can educate and move toward actions and behaviors that support real and systemic changes however large or small. In the spirit of George Floyd and all of humanity, we invite you to join us.
	All Staff Meeting Tuesday, June 23 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online via Zoom Watch video \| View slide deck \| Chat log Thank you to the 315+ staff who attended!
	Coffee with the CIO Join CIO Larry Conrad in the Zoom Cafe to feedback on how your experience working remotely is going, what’s working well, what’s not working so well, ideas/suggestions for improvements, including thoughts on how we might be able to leverage this time for the longer term once things return to normal…and how “normal” might change going forward. Plus any other topics that might be on your mind. Select a date below to add to your bCal: Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m.
	All Staff Meeting Tuesday, March 31 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online via Zoom View Zoom Recording \| Audio Recording \| Slide Deck \| Chat Log \| Acronym Reference Thank you to the 308 staff who attended!
	New Year's Party Thursday, Jan. 16 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music See Photos & Videos
2019
	Cookie Party Monday, Dec. 16 \| 1 - 2 p.m. Warren 200C Bring cookies or a beverage to share!
	One IT South Hosts Celebration of Diwali Wednesday, Dec. 4 \| 12 - 1:30 p.m. Room 435 at 2850 Telegraph View photos from Diwali 2018 \| Learn more about Diwali
	All Staff Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union Watch Video \| View slide deck \| IS-3 Info & Resources \| Cyber Security Holiday Shopping Toolkit
	CPR Training Opportunity Monday, Sept. 30 \| 1 - 4 p.m. Location TBD Back by popular demand! To encourage a culture of safety and responsibility, the OCIO and the IST Action Team is sponsoring voluntary CPR Training for interested OCIO/IST staff. Learn more
	Oakland A's Cal vs Texas Rangers Friday, Sept. 20 \| 7 p.m. Oakland Coliseum Time to don your Oakland A's gear and head out to the ballpark. The IS&T Action Team is organizing a evening with the Oakland A's as they take on the Texas Rangers. In addition to an A's Spring Training baseball cap guests will receive a commemorative Mike Fiers No-Hitter Bobblehead! Tickets are in the Field Level sections and cost $25 each. Please feel free to bring along family and friends!
	All Staff Meeting Thursday, Sept. 12 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union Watch Video \| Meeting Presentation Slides \| View Climate Pulse Survey \| Feedback Survey \| ReIT & Campus Plan Presentation \| ReIT & Campus Plan Narrative
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, Aug. 20 \| 9 - 10 a.m. 2850 Telegraph Room 351 Wednesday, Aug.14 \| 9 - 10 a.m. Warren 200C Tuesday, Aug.13 \| 9 - 10 a.m. Banway 441B Tuesday, Aug. 6 \| 9 - 10 a.m. 2484 Shattuck Main Conference Room CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	CPR Training Opportunity To encourage a culture of safety and responsibility, OCIO and the IST Action Team is sponsoring voluntary CPR Training through the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps for interested OCIO/IST staff. Available dates: Thursday, July 18 \| 12 - 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25 \| 12 - 3 p.m.
	Board Game Night Thursday, June 27 \| 3:30 p.m. to ??? Victory Point Cafe at 1797-A Shattuck Avenue Join the Action Team for an afternoon of games, refreshments, and conversation.
	Retirement Celebration Wednesday, June 12 \| 2 - 4:30 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union
	Berkeley Art Museum Tour Thursday, April 25 \| 3 - 4:30 p.m. The UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive OCIO/IST staff were invited to attend a private tour of the Berkeley Art Museum Pacific Film Archive. After the tour, the Art Lab was open for artiness and light refreshments were served at Babette Cafe.
	Coffee with the CIO Wednesday, March 27 \| 9 - 10 a.m. Warren 200C CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, March 26 \| 9 - 10 a.m. 2484 Shattuck Main Conference Room CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	Pi(e) Potluck to celebrate Pi Day Thursday, March 14 \| 12 - 1 p.m. 200C Warren Hall Learn more about Pi Day \| Event Photos
	All Staff Meeting Wednesday, March 13 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union Watch Video \| See Presentation
	Coffee with the CIO Wednesday, March 13 \| 9 - 10 a.m. 2850 Telegraph Room 351 CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, March 12 \| 9 - 10 a.m. Banway 441B CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	New Year's Party Thursday, Jan. 17 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music Event Recap \| See Photos & Videos
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, Jan. 15 \| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 2850 Telegraph Room 351 CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	Coffee with the CIO Tuesday, Jan. 8 \| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Warren 200C CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
2018
	Coffee with the CIO Wednesday, Dec. 19 \| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 2484 Shattuck Main Conference Room CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	All Staff Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11 \| 2 - 4 p.m. Berkeley Rep Theater Watch Video \| See Presentation
	Coffee with the CIO Thursday, Dec. 6 \| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Banway 441B CIO Larry Conrad is hosting coffee and pastries at different locations for an open discussion to hear what people are interested in talking about or input they would like to provide (this event is for non-director staff).
	SIS Hosts Celebration of Diwali Wednesday, Oct. 10 \| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. South side of the 4th floor at 2850 Telegraph Event Recap \| View Photos \| Learn more about Diwali
	IST Goes Bowling Friday, Oct. 5 \| 4 - 6 p.m. Albany Bowl View Photos
	Oakland A's Cal vs Stanford Night Wednesday, Sept. 19 \| 7 - 9 :30 p.m. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Event Recap \| View Photos

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