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 programs we 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, March 12, 2026 \| 2-2:50 p.m. Our bi-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.).
	Tea with Tracy Join our CIO Tracy Shinn for a cuppa tea, or other morning beverage. Virtual Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 \| 9 – 9:45 a.m. On Campus - 6th Floor, 2850 Telegraph Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 \| 9 – 10 a.m. (Last One of 2026)
	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
2026
	All Staff Update Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 \| 2-2:50 p.m. Our first meeting of 2026 began with team introductions and a breakout session where colleagues shared stories from their winter breaks. Following updates from the CIO, the Executive Leadership Team reviewed the top accomplishments of 2025 and outlined strategic priorities for the coming year. The session concluded by celebrating individual staff achievements and highlighting new professional development opportunities. Slide Deck \| Recording
Berkeley IT Events & Programs Archive