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

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All Staff Update 
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 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.). 

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Gabriel's Morning Brew 2024

Join our Interim CIO Gabriel Gonzalez for a cuppa jo, tea, or other morning beverage.

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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

2024

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Gabriel's Morning Brew
Tuesday, March 15,  9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (6th Floor, 2850 Telegraph

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All Staff Update 
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 | 2-2:50 p.m.

During our meeting, we heard the latest updates from Gabriel and were introduced to Lupe León, our new Executive Director for People, Performance, and Culture. We reviewed the budget update with Michelle Kresch and heard conference share-outs from Charron Andrus about the UC Black Administrators’ Council (UCBAC) Conference. There are so many events and conferences coming our way!

Slide Deck | Recording

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Gabriel's Morning Brew
Thursday, Feb. 15,  9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (6th Floor, 2850 Telegraph

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Gabriel's Morning Brew
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. (Virtual)

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All Staff Update 
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 | 2-2:50 p.m.

During our meeting, Wes Johnson and Clarissa Fermin recognized spot award recipients for both individuals and teams. The meeting chat was full of cheers and praise for these well-deserved awards. We welcomed new additions to bIT and discussed conference season and travel guidelines. 

Slide Deck | Recording

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Gabriel's Morning Brew
Thursday, Jan. 18,  9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (6th Floor, 2850 Telegraph

Celebrate the New Year with Berkeley IT!

Celebrate the New Year with Berkeley IT!
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 | 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

The FUN Committee invites you to celebrate the 2024 New Year at the Bancroft Hotel. A good time will be had by all with tasty food, fun raffle prizes, photos and your company!

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Gabriel's Morning Brew
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. (Virtual)

Berkeley IT Events & Programs Archive