IST Events & Programs

Please bookmark this page as a resource to view upcoming happenings and to access materials from past OCIO/IST 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: All IST events are also included on the One IT calendar.

Upcoming Events
	OCIO/IST All Staff Meeting Thursday, Sept. 24 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union
	Meditation Session - Healing Spaces for All Wednesdays at 5 p.m. These weekly sessions are guided by Patricia Juárez from the Action Team. Patricia has been a mindfulness meditation practitioner since 2011 and has been leading meditation sessions with her students and her Native community since 2012.
	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.
Past Events
	OCIO/IST 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.
	OCIO/IST All Staff Meeting Tuesday, March 31 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online via Zoom View Zoom Recording \| Audio Recording \| Slide Deck \| Chat Log \| OCIO/IST 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
	OCIO/IST 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
	IST at 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!
	OCIO/IST 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.
	OCIO/IST 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
	OCIO/IST 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).
	OCIO/IST 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
	IST Represents at 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
	OCIO/IST All Staff Meeting Thursday, Sept. 24 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pauley Ballroom East in the MLK Memorial Union
	Meditation Session - Healing Spaces for All Wednesdays at 5 p.m. These weekly sessions are guided by Patricia Juárez from the Action Team. Patricia has been a mindfulness meditation practitioner since 2011 and has been leading meditation sessions with her students and her Native community since 2012.
	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.
Past Events
	OCIO/IST 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.
	OCIO/IST All Staff Meeting Tuesday, March 31 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online via Zoom View Zoom Recording \| Audio Recording \| Slide Deck \| Chat Log \| OCIO/IST 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
	OCIO/IST 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
	IST at 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!
	OCIO/IST 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.
	OCIO/IST 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
	OCIO/IST 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).
	OCIO/IST 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
	IST Represents at 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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