October is Work and Family Month, a national program to recognize how employer-sponsored work/ life programs help attract, motivate, and retain top talent. UCSD events this month include:

• All Aboard (new employees)
• Family
• Health & Wellness
• Culture & Community
• Professional Development
• Financial Planning & Retirement

Work-life programs: Work-life balance is a year-round commitment for UCSD. To find information on programs, resources, policies, and practices to help balance your work-life responsibilities, see the Work/ Life Express.

In October 2007, UC President Robert Dynes issued this statement:

The University of California is committed to the ongoing development of principles, institutional resources, and a workplace culture supportive of personal and family responsibilities. In aspiring to achieve such a workplace culture, the University will foster work-life integration and support work-life strategies that promote civility, citizenship and community. The University, having accomplished this, will maximize the productivity and successes of its diverse faculty and staff and enhance the quality of life for all.

Background: In September 2003, the U.S. Senate passed Resolution 210, designating October as National Work and Family Month. The resolution indicates that effectively managing work, family, and personal responsibilities contributes to the well-being and productivity of employees and organizations.

All Aboard

• Oct. 13: Benefits Orientation

• Oct. 15: New Employee Orientation

• Oct. 20: Benefits Orientation

• Oct. 22: Benefits Orientation

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Family

• Oct. 2: Eldercare Support Group

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Health & Wellness

• Oct. 1: Walk UCSD team competition kicks off

• Oct. 2: Health and Wellness Lecture Series, “Is Alcoholism Genetically Influenced?”

• Oct. 4: Recreation classes begin

• Oct. 14: Learn at Lunch, “Work as a Heroic Journey”

• Oct. 15: Stein Institute for Research on Aging Public Lecture, “Dancing Through the Darkness with Glaucoma”

• Oct. 16: Celebration of Abilities Month lecture, “ Life Beyond Struggle: Cultivating Health & Well Being through Self Awareness”

• Oct. 17: Chancellor’s Challenge 5K Run/ Walk for Scholars

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Culture and Community

• Oct. 9: Women’s Center Book Club, noon – 1 p.m. at the Women’s Center, Student Center West, Bldg. 290. Contact Jessica Chapin-Geipel, (858) 822-1479, for more information.

• Oct. 13: Grave Injustice: UCSD Repatriation Teach-In

• Oct. 17: Native American Film Festival

• Oct. 22 and 23: Entertainment by Mark Goffeney and Shawn Pelofsky

• Oct. 22: “Murderball” screening

• Oct. 23: Celebration of Abilities Art Display, meet the artists

• Oct. 29: Women’s Center Mothers’ Support Group (infant/ toddler phase), noon – 1 p.m. at the Women’s Center, Student Center West, Bldg. 290.
  
  • Topic: "Work/ Life at UC San Diego" – Find out about current and future programs, services and resources to help you balance your professional and personal responsibilities.
  • Contact Jessica Chapin-Geipel, (858) 822-1479, for more information.

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Professional Development

• Oct 2: Career Connection: Tools for Success

• Oct. 7 or 15: Career Connection: Goal Setting

• Oct. 14: Career Connection: Networking Tips

• Oct. 16: Creating A Rewarding Staff Environment

• Oct. 21: Career Connection: Negotiate Your Environment

• Oct. 24: Resilient Leadership During Changing Times

• Oct. 29: Nurturing The Human Spirit: A Whole-Person Approach to Personal Fulfillment and Performance Excellence

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Financial Planning and Retirement

• Oct. 16: Long-Term Care and Other Insurance Plans

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Questions? Contact worklife@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-9659.