We Stand Together in Solidarity!
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The Berkeley Staff Assembly Governing Council (BSA-GC) stands together with the Black Staff & Faculty Organization (BSFO), CESO, and campus leaders in outrage over the racially-motivated violence that is taking place across America. The BSA-GC whole-heartedly agrees with the Chancellor's message that "We must call out and hold accountable our broken structures, build bridges that will lead to mutual understanding and respect across differences, and work to create a future in which we can all thrive, especially in these most challenging times."
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT:
Summer Scanlan
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In one sentence, briefly describe the nominee’s job/role at UC Berkeley:
Summer is the outgoing Chair of the Berkeley Staff Assembly. She is also a Data Analyst in the Information Security Office, and manages the CalNet help desk.
How long has the nominee worked at Cal?
Summer has worked at UC Berkeley for 13 years.
What does the nominee love about working at UC Berkeley?
The people! Cal has great staff, students, and faculty. Summer particularly loves all the interesting names and stories of the people she meets via her work with the help desk.
What makes the nominee a star, what sets them apart from their colleagues?
Summer tries to make everything better -- such as streamlined processes, updated documentation, and thoughtful communications. She is also a people person and enjoys collaborating on departmental and campus-wide projects.
What tip would the nominee pass on to other staff to thrive on campus?
Get out there and meet people! The campus is full of staff who do remarkable, interesting, and important things and who have good info and tips to share. Join a Staff Org or Community of Practice to meet people. Conversations with colleagues are invaluable.
What can we find the nominee doing on the weekends?
Hiking in the woods, cooking with her identical twin, or working on her house.
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Who's up next? Cast your vote in the BSA Governing Council elections
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Cast your vote in the 2020-2023 BSA Governing Council elections! - It’s time to elect leaders for our BSA Governing Council for the 2020-2023 term. Thank you to all who nominated a colleague or put their own name forth for consideration. BSA Governing Council elections will run from June 5 to 12. All active non-academic staff members are eligible to vote. Voting information and candidate statements will be emailed to staff on June 5.
Please vote for as many of the candidates as you like; there are 13 open seats on the GC. Members of the Governing Council are responsible for overseeing BSA’s committees and events and advising on various matters important to our staff community. To find out more about leadership positions within BSA, visit the BSA website and view our committees and Governing Council pages.
- June 5: Elections open
- June 12, 5pm: Elections close
- June 15: Results announced
Apply to the BSA Mentorship Program by June 15th - The Program pairs experienced campus staff members (mentors) with staff who are looking to develop themselves professionally (mentees). Participants have the opportunity to build connections, explore challenges, and better understand the Berkeley organizational culture.
Congratulations 2020 BSA EIM award recipients - See a complete list of the BSA Excellence in Management Award recipients.
Thank you 2017-20 Governing Council members - We want to thank our outgoing BSA-GC members for their commitment to BSA's mission and their contributions during their term.
- Chris Balke, By-Laws
- Naseem Ghaffari, Excellence in Management - Co-Chair
- Shirley Giraldo, Data Committee - Chair, past Treasurer
- Kait Guthrie, Career Development/Mentorship - Co-Chair
- Jorge Martinez, Operations Officer, Program & Events Committee
- Harumi Quinones, CUCSA Senior Delegate, Career Development/Mentorship
- Avi Rosenzweig, Communications, CSO Liaison
- Summer Scanlan, Chair
- Danielle Wiskerson, Excellence in Management - Co-Chair, past Secretary
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- Arts:
- Hearst from Home - While the Hearst Museum is closed, you can take advantage of online resources for all ages to stay curious and engaged at home.
- BAMPFA online - Watch films, tour exhibits, and more from the safety and comfort of your home.
- Digital Collections - The UC Berkeley Library is unlocking its treasures and providing online access to its rare and unique digitized special collections, books, manuscripts, images, photographs, newspapers, and more.
- Family/Social:
- Social Justice:
- Hollaback! Has partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC to adapt its free Bystander Intervention Training as well as offering De-escalation Training. Meet via Zoom. Register for free training.
- BSA-Wide:
- Staff, Postdoc, and Visiting Scholar Grocery Bag Pick-up - Need extra food during this challenging time? Come pick up a bag of groceries. No need to sign up in advance, just show up and bring your Cal ID. Please wear a mask and practice 6 feet of physical distancing. The Basic Needs Center, Staff Basic Needs Working Group, and Cal Dining are partnering to serve the specific needs of our staff, postdoc, and visiting scholar communities. June 9, 2:00 - 4:00pm | Crossroads Dining Hall 2415 Bowditch Street, Berkeley
- A limited number of $75 Safeway grocery cards are available to UC Berkeley staff members who are unable to afford groceries. The Basic Needs Center and Staff Basic Needs Working Group have received additional funding to support staff in this difficult time. These funds are intended to serve staff who need additional food assistance to meet their needs right now. If you fit this criteria complete this quick online grocery card form. We hope to serve as many staff members as possible and will be in touch by June 9. Gift cards will be available via email or for pick up on campus. Please note that emailed electronic gift cards unfortunately must be printed for use. If you have already received a physical grocery card from the university during the campus closure via your manager, you are ineligible for this additional award.
- Visit UC Berkeley’s Campus Planning Virtual Open House - See results from the first phase of a multiyear process to update the Long Range Development Plan and the Campus Master Plan. Visit the virtual open house by August 31, 2020.
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- Next Opportunity at Work (NOW) Conference goes virtual on July 30, 2020. Conference and registration details.
- Achieve Together Practice Lab for Individual Contributors
- Achieve Together Practice Lab for Managers/Supervisors
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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
- Calm amid COVID - Chill out to this weekly video guide to staying calm and connected during the pandemic.
- Berkeley Conversations: COVID-19 (Live) - An online video series that connects our leading experts with the public they serve. Through Q&As, seminars, and panel discussions, faculty from a wide range of disciplines will share what they know, and what they are learning.
- Be Well at Work Newsletter - Check out the latest issue to read about the Gratitude Challenge, UC Walks 2020: Virtual Tour, Webinars, contributing to a “What I love about UC Berkeley video,” and more.
- Workfit is free! - Did you know the RecSports Workfit program has gone online, and now offers free virtual classes? Check out their online schedule for offerings and registration links.
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CUCSA Town Hall
Join colleagues across the UC System in connecting with the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA). For 45 years, CUCSA has served the UC by increasing communication between UC leadership and staff. This is your opportunity to hear from CUCSA about what we do and how we serve the UC, as well as, provide CUCSA the opportunity to hear from staff about concerns and topics that are important at this time. June 5, 2020 | 9:00 - 10:00am | Register
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