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SUMMARY:Meet the Leaders: Lucy Avetisyan
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Staff Assembly on Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm\, for our virtual event\, Meet the Leaders Series! We will host a Zoom discussion with Lucy Avetisyan\, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at UCLA\, and 20 randomly selected staff members. Sign up now!   \nPlease complete this online application by 11:59 pm on Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025.  If you are selected\, you will be notified by Friday\, May 9\, 2024. \nEligibility:  \n\nAll staff members who have at least one year of service and currently hold career or contract appointments may apply to attend the event. \nStaff classified as Senior Management Group are not eligible. \nStaff who have not attended this event in the past will be prioritized for consideration in the random selection process. \nTo ensure new staff members have the opportunity to participate\, we ask that you not apply if you have attended this event before — in person or virtually. However\, if you are not selected for this particular event\, you may reapply in the future. \n\nSupervisors are encouraged to grant invited employees sufficient release time to attend the event\, provided that the absence would not infringe upon the performance of required job duties. \nWe would like to thank Lucy Avetisyan for her continued support of Meet the Leaders which brings together employees from across campus to enjoy this special event. 
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/meet-the-leaders-lucy-avetisyan/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T120000
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SUMMARY:Learn@Lunch Open House: An Eye on Wellness with U See LA Optometry
DESCRIPTION:Come discover the wide range of services the U See LA Optometry team provides to UCLA faculty and staff—including comprehensive eye exams\, contact lens fittings\, and cutting-edge care for your vision health. Meet our friendly optometrists and staff\, tour the clinic\, and learn how to make the most of your UC vision benefits right here on campus. \nDate/ Time: Wednesday\, May 7\, from 12-1pm\nLocation: U See LA Optometry (Ackerman Union\, B-Level) \nLight refreshments will be served and giveaways will be available.\nWhether you’re due for an eye exam or just curious about what we offer\, this is a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, and see how U See LA Optometry can help you *focus* on your wellness! \nSpace is limited—RSVP today!
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/learnlunch-openhouse-an-eye-on-wellness/
LOCATION:U See LA Optometry (Ackerman Union\, B-Level)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094410
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SUMMARY:“Investments” Financial Wellness Seminar with Lucy Viado
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth and final installment of our Financial Wellness series presented in partnership with University Credit Union and Staff Assembly. \n\nDate/Time: April 29\, 2025 at Noon\nLocation: Webinar (space is limited\, RSVP in advance)\n\nLucy Viado is a seasoned financial advisor and fully registered with over 20 years of experience in financial and wealth management\, including banking\, lending\, and insurance services. She currently serves as a Wealth Advisor at University Investment Services in Westwood. Through Copper Financial\, she specializes in creating personalized strategies to help members achieve their financial goals through relationship building\, comprehensive discovery\, and assessment processes.
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/investments-financial-wellness-seminar-with-lucy-viado/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260430T094410
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SUMMARY:Learn@Lunch Webinar: UCLA Staff Assembly Executive Board Election
DESCRIPTION:Learn@Lunch Webinar: UCLA Staff Assembly Executive Board Election \nWednesday\, April 16\, 2025\nNoon – 1 p.m.\nZoom \nAre you interested in running for a UCLA Staff Assembly Board position? The UCLA Staff Assembly Executive Board will host a Learn@Lunch webinar on Wednesday\, April 16 to kick off the election season. Executive Board members will present the roles\, responsibilities\, and time commitments associated with each position. This is an opportunity to learn about each position to determine if the role is a fit for you. In addition\, the event will provide you with an understanding of what Staff Assembly is and what we do for the UCLA community and beyond. \nStaff Assembly Executive Board Eligibility Requirements: The Executive Board shall be nominated and elected by the general Staff Assembly membership. The appointment period is July 1\, 2025\, through June 30\, 2026. Any policy-covered staff who has completed one (1) year of employment at UCLA is eligible to be elected as a member of the Staff Assembly Executive Board. Nominees must not be exclusively represented or employed in a position that is part of a collective bargaining unit. Staff may self-nominate. \nTimeline of Events: \nApril 21-May 6\, 2025\, Nomination Submission Period\nMay 7-May 16\, 2025\, Eligibility Confirmation Period\nMay 19-May 23\, 2025\, Elections\nWeek of May 28\, 2025\, Announcement of Elected Board Members \nLearn more about UCLA Staff Assembly and the programs developed by visiting staffassembly.ucla.edu. Check out our Board Member descriptions for information about the positions.
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/learnlunch-webinar-ucla-staff-assembly-executive-board-election/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T120000
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SUMMARY:Well-Being Community Forum: Fostering Community in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:There’s still time to register for the Well-Being Community Forum\, “Fostering Community in the Workplace”\, presented by the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center and Staff Assembly! \n📆 Date: Monday\, April 14 \n⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm \n📍 Location: Zoom \nTopics covered will include effective communication across teams\, skills for managing hybrid teams\, the value of kindness and compassion in the workplace\, and cultivating enduring workplace relationships. \nRegister here for this event; of note\, only those with valid UCLA email addresses will be provided with the Zoom information for the event. Those participating will be able to pose questions before and during the community forum. A video recording will be available for viewing after the event on the Semel HCI Center website.
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/well-being-community-forum-fostering-community-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Learn@Lunch: Paws and Relax with UCLA People Animal Connection (PAC) Therapy Dogs!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Learn at Lunch collaboration between UCLA Staff Assembly and UCLA People-Animal Connection (PAC)! \nDate: Wednesday\, April 2\, 2025 (12-1pm)\nLocation: Young Research Library\, Main Conference Room (280 Charles E Young Drive North\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095) \nTake a well-deserved break and experience the benefits of animal-assisted therapy! This event will feature a presentation about UCLA’s renowned People-Animal Connection program\, followed by an opportunity to spend time with the incredible PAC therapy dogs. Learn how these specially trained animals provide comfort and support across campus and the medical center—while enjoying some paws-itively stress-relieving moments yourself! \nUCLA People-Animal Connection (PAC) is one of the most comprehensive Animal-Assisted Therapy and Activity (AAT/A) programs in the nation. PAC volunteer teams (consisting of the canine and his/her human partner) offer companionship and warmth to more than 1\,000 critically ill children and adults per month. Since its inception in 1994\, PAC teams have recorded more than 120\,000 in-patients visits\, as well as hundreds of thousands unrecorded visits to families and guests to UCLA medical centers and community events. When not in the hospital\, PAC’s reach extends to the UCLA campus\, providing therapy animal services to events such as UCLA First Thursday\, All-Staff Social\, and department & student wellness events. \nSpace is limited. Be sure to RSVP early. We look forward to seeing you there! 🐾💙
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/learnlunch-series-presents-paws-and-relax-with-ucla-people-animal-connection-pac-therapy-dogs/
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SUMMARY:Tools for Engaging in Difficult Conversations: Learn @ Lunch with UCLA Ombuds
DESCRIPTION:UCLA Staff Assembly presents “Tools for Engaging in Difficult Conversations” as part of our Learn at Lunch series\, featuring UCLA Ombuds. \nThe Office of Ombuds Services empowers the UCLA community to address concerns in a confidential\, impartial\, and informal setting. Join us as we learn more about the role of the Ombuds Office in facilitating conflict resolution\, fostering open communication\, and promoting a culture of fairness and respect on our campus. In this workshop\, you’ll learn strategies for approaching difficult conversations with confidence and clarity. Read more about our office at https://www.ombuds.ucla.edu/. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ll-with-ucla-ombuds-tools-for-engaging-in-difficult-conversations-tickets-1221376352549 \nNote: Max capacity for this event is 75. No food is permitted in the Conference Room. Please plan accordingly.
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/learn-lunch-with-ucla-ombuds-tools-for-engaging-in-difficult-conversations/
LOCATION:Charles E. Young Research Library\, 280 Charles E Young Dr N\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T133000
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding After Crisis: Staff Assembly & UCU Financial Wellness Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tue Jan 28 2025 at 12:00 PM at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (Geffen Hall Room 148). This in-person event aims to provide valuable insights and resources on financial wellness to help you rebuild after facing a crisis. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect with others in a supportive environment. See you there! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/staff-assembly-ucu-financial-wellness-series-rebuilding-after-crisis-tickets-1143242291469 \nPlease note: A boxed lunch will be provided courtesy of University Credit Union. As such\, please only RSVP for this in-person event if you are sure you are able to attend. You can email gmehalik@ashe.ucla.edu at any time to cancel your RSVP.
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/rebuilding-after-crisis-staff-assembly-ucu-financial-wellness-series/
LOCATION:Geffen Hall\, 885 Tiverton Dr\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T120000
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SUMMARY:Learn@Lunch Series Presents UCLA Planetarium: Constellations in the Western Zodiac
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Leonardo Clarke \nDate: Wednesday\, December 4\, 2024 (12-1pm)\nLocation: UCLA Planetarium (directions) \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staff-assembly-ll-with-ucla-planetarium-constellations-in-the-zodiac-tickets-1089918598869 \nJoin us for an educational show at the UCLA Planetarium! The UCLA Planetarium\, run by graduate students in the Astronomy & Astrophysics Division at UCLA\, runs weekly public shows on a wide variety of astronomical topics ranging from planets and asteroids all the way to galaxies and cosmology. This Wednesday\, December 4th\, join us for a presentation on galaxies in the universe followed by a night-sky show in which presenter Leonardo Clarke will lead the audience through each of the 12 constellations in the western Zodiac. \nNote: Max capacity for this event is 50. No food is permitted in the Planetarium. Please plan accordingly.
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/learnlunch-series-presents-ucla-planetarium-constellations-in-the-western-zodiac/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T113000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Leaders: Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Staff Assembly on Monday\, November 18\, 2024 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm\, for our in-person event\, Meet the Leaders Series\, an informal discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez\, Director of Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives\, and 10 randomly selected staff members. The event will be hosted in Murphy Hall.  \nPlease complete this online application by 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024.  If your application is selected\, you will be notified by Friday\, November 1\, 2024. \nEligibility:  \n\nAll staff members who have at least one year of service and currently hold career or contract appointments may apply to attend the event. \n\n\nStaff classified as Senior Management Group are not eligible. \n\n\nStaff who have not attended this event in the past will be prioritized for consideration in the random selection process. \n\n\nTo ensure new staff members have the opportunity to participate\, we ask that you not apply if you have attended this event before — in person or virtually. However\, if you are not selected for this particular event\, you may reapply in the future. \n\nSupervisors are encouraged to grant invited employees sufficient release time to attend the event\, provided that the absence would not infringe upon the performance of required job duties. \nWe would like to thank Dr. Gonzalez for her continued support of Meet the Leaders which brings together employees from across campus to enjoy this special event. 
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/meet-the-leaders-dr-elizabeth-gonzalez/
LOCATION:Murphy Hall
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SUMMARY:Fan Friday November 1!
DESCRIPTION:Our next Fan Friday is November 1\, 2024 \nAre you a fan of UCLA Football? Would you like to win tickets to the next home game? \nTrue Bruins\, we want you to show your Bruin spirit by wearing blue and gold every Friday before a home game. Encourage your colleagues to do the same\, upload your group photo to the UCLA Staff Assembly Facebook or Instagram pages with the hashtag #UCLAFanFriday on Fan Friday\, the week before a UCLA home football game. \nHere’s your a chance to win tickets to see our UCLA Bruins face off against Iowa at the Rose Bowl on November 8\, courtesy of UCLA Athletics. \nHow to Enter: \nPost a picture with your colleagues showing your Bruin Spirit to our Staff Assembly Instagram\, or Facebook on Friday\, November 1\, 2024. \n\nTag us @uclasa and follow our account on the platform.\nUse the hashtag #UCLAFanFriday in your entry.\nTag your colleagues in the photo.\nChange your privacy settings to public so we see your post.\nWinners are announced the following Tuesday and must confirm that they will attend the game and accept the electronic ticket transfer.\n\nWe cannot wait to see you in blue and gold. Go Bruins! \nThank you to UCLA Athletics for supporting #UCLAStaffAssembly and #UCLAFanFriday!
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/fan-friday-november-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094410
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SUMMARY:Meet the E-board on Halloween!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Staff Assembly table near Le Conte Ave and Westwood Blvd during UCLA Recreation’s Halloween Walk\, October 31\, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm\, to learn all about Staff Assembly from various E-board members. Free Staff Assembly tote bags available on first-come\, first-served basis. Get ’em while they’re hot! \nSignup for the UCLA Recreation Halloween Walk here:\nhttps://sa.ucla.edu/Forms/record/individual/doHQgpHRLVC-oaBOJr3tI!PBTuq2BcuOybDMmFOf5L4C9iaWabm6NVCaCvceHTre
URL:https://staffassembly.ucla.edu/eventarchive/meet-the-e-board-on-halloween/
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