The DOM Insider: A Monthly Staff Newsletter

The DOM Insider

A newsletter for staff members of the Department of Medicine

December 2023

Speaking and Storytelling the Pixar Way

Presenting the story of your work, team, or journey can be intimidating. Learn about the Pixar storytelling method and how it can improve your speaking effectiveness.

Live on Zoom with Aaron Tabacco, DOM Directory of Staff Experience

Wednesday, December 13, 12:10-1:00 pm

Preparing for Performance Evaluations

As the annual performance evaluation (PE) cycle approaches, attend this session to learn methods and strategies to articulate your growth, progress, and goals for the year ahead.

Live on Zoom with Aaron Tabacco, DOM Director of Staff Experience

Monday, December 18, 3:10-4:00 pm

How to Use Zoom AI Features

Zoom’s new AI addition includes meeting support such as notetaking, summarizing, email automations, and more. This free LinkedIn Learning course will add to your toolkit in under 20 minutes!

Free On-Demand via LinkedIn

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Microsoft Excel Intermediate Workshop

This new half-day workshop will help you move beyond the basics of Excel and learn powerful techniques to improve efficiency, analysis, and presentations.

Live on Zoom with UCSF Learning & Organizational Development

Wednesday, January 24, 1:00-4:30 pm

Learn More and Register

Call for Submissions: Second Annual DEIB Showcase

The DOM DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Committee is soliciting presentations to highlight at this year's showcase. If you and your team created and implemented initiatives to advance DEIB in the DOM, we welcome hearing from you. Submit a brief abstract, and you could be chosen to present your project/program! Submissions are due Friday, January 26.

Watch a recording of last year’s DOM DEIB Showcase and learn about three creative and impactful DEIB initiatives from across the DOM.

Learn More and Submit

Upcoming Events

Virtual Events:

Friday, Dec 1, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, Lactation Support Group. Bi-monthly. Host: Campus Life Services.
Tuesday, Dec 5, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, Centering Our Stories - BIPOC Staff Community Building. Host: Office of Diversity & Outreach.
Thursday, Dec 7, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, 2023 State of the University Address. Host: Office of the Chancellor.
Tuesday, Dec 12, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, UCSF Alumni Author Series: A Conversation with Monica Gandhi. Host: UCSF Alumni Relations.
Tuesday, Dec 12, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, Grieving During the Holidays. Host: Faculty & Staff Assistance Program.
Wednesday, Dec 20, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm, Staff Assembly General Meeting. Host: Staff Assembly

In-Person Events:

Dates and times vary, USCF Staff Appreciation Events. Host: Campus Life Services.
Dates and times vary, DOMINOS Department of Medicine Community Events. Host: DOM. Visit the website for current offerings (VPN).
Tuesday, Dec 5, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm, QTBIPOC Community Gathering at Spark Social. Host: Office of Diversity & Outreach.
Thursday, Dec 21, 6:00 pm, Shab-e-Yalda Cultural Celebration for Winter Solstice. Host: womanlifefreedom@UCSF.