Events

CUPA-HR Northern & Central California Chapter

Upcoming Chapter Events


Learning Community | Handling Stress

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | via Zoom | REGISTER HERE

Join us for an engaging and interactive session in the Northern & Central CA CUPA-HR Learning Community focused on a topic that touches all of us in higher education HR: Handling Stress.

HR professionals are often the steady presence in moments of change, conflict, urgency, and uncertainty — supporting others while managing complex demands of our own. This session is designed as a peer exchange, not a lecture. Together, we’ll explore the unique stressors of HR roles, share practical strategies that actually work, and learn simple, science-informed techniques you can use immediately in your workday.

Through small group discussion and real-life scenario practice, you’ll walk away with practical tools, helpful tips and tricks, and collective wisdom from colleagues across our region — all focused on building sustainable ways to manage stress in our roles.

Join us for a supportive and energizing conversation with fellow HR professionals across Northern and Central California.


Full Calendar of Events

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Past Chapter Events

Webinars

January 2026 Lunch and Learn: AI, HR, and Employment Compliance: Breaking Down Key Components of Recent AI Legislation
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PST

October 2025 Lunch and Learn: Practical HR Project Management for Higher Education
Monday, October 13, 2025 | 11:30am to 12:30pm PST

This event is part of the multi-chapter Lunch and Learn Series, hosted by the CUPA-HR Northern and Central California Chapter, Washington Chapter, InterMountain West Chapter, Oregon Chapter, and Southern California Chapters

April Virtual Lunch and Learn: Confronting Microaggressions That Are Affecting Your Institution
Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Brought to you by the CUPA-HR InterMountain West, Oregon, Washington, and Northern and Central California Chapters

CUPA-HR California Chapters Webinar: Renew. Reflect. Reimagine.  Your Higher Ed Career in 2024
February 23, 2024 | 9:00am - 12:00pm PST

Webinar: Maximizing the Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace using a Strengths-Based Approach presented by Dr. Lawrence Fung
October 25, 2023 | 11:30am - 1:00pm PST

This webinar was sponsored by Another Source.

CUPA-HR California Chapters Webinar: "Elevate Your HR Experience"
March 3, 2023 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PST

Webinar: "Quiet Quitting in a Hybrid Environment"
October 28th, 2022 | 10:30am – 12:00pm PST

Webinar: "The Power to Empower: Building Inclusive Communities Towards Action"
October 28, 2021 | 12:00-1:30 p.m. PT
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Conferences

CUPA-HR NCC Chapter Annual Conference: HR’s Role in Building Stability During Disruption
April 10, 2026 | 8:30am - 5:00pm PST
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All-California Virtual Conference: Strength in Connection: Building Bridges Through Change
February 27, 2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm PST
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CUPA-HR Northern & Central California Chapter In-Person All-Day Event: The Higher Ed HR Playbook
April 15, 2024 | 8:30am - 4:00pm PST
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CUPA-HR Northern & Central California Chapter 2-day virtual event: Navigating Today’s Talent Ecosystem
July 20th & 21st, 2023 | 8:30am - 12:00pm PST
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CUPA-HR Northern & Central California Chapter 2-day virtual event: Putting Human Back into Human Resources
June 22nd & 23rd, 2022 | 8:30am – 12:30pm PST

Networking Events

Learning Community: Happiness at Work
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST

Learning Community: AI Use in HR: Friend or Foe
Tuesday, May 21 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST

Learning Community: Focus on Onboarding
November 15, 2023 | 10:00am - 11:00am PST

Joint Virtual Networking Event (Northern CA, Central CA, and Southern CA Chapters) "How We Learn, How We Grow"
February 11, 2022 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm PST
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