Upcoming Chapter Events
Multi-Chapter Lunch & Learn | Performance Management
Friday, November 13, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT | Virtual
We invite you to join us for an informative session on Performance Management. Facilitated by Maria Pina, Director of Human Resources Partner Services at the University of the Pacific.
Performance management is more than an annual review. It is an ongoing process that supports employee development, strengthens accountability, and helps organizations achieve their goals. In this session, Maria will share strategies for coaching employees, delivering meaningful feedback, navigating performance challenges, and documenting performance effectively while reducing organizational risk.
Drawing on nearly a decade of HR experience in higher education, the private sector, and city government, Maria brings expertise in employee and labor relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and HR strategy. Attendees will leave with tools and best practices they can apply to foster employee growth, improve performance conversations, and support positive, high-performing workplace cultures.
Whether you're an HR professional, manager, or people leader, you'll gain actionable insights to strengthen your performance management approach.
Register Here | Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. on 11/13 | Zoom link to be provided upon registration
This event is part of the multi-chapter Lunch and Learn Series, hosted by the CUPA-HR Intermountain West, Oregon, Northern and Central California, Southern California and Washington Chapters.
Save the Date for the CUPA-HR Northern and Central California Chapter 2027 Annual Conference
"Future Forward: Preparing Higher Ed for Tomorrow"
Friday, April 9 | 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. PST | Roundhouse Conference Center, San Ramon, CA
More details, including registration information, is coming soon!
Interested in presenting? Submit a presentation proposal by October 10 at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Full Calendar of Events
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Past Chapter Events (2025 - 2026)
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
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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Learning Community: How Are You Using (and Not Using) AI in HR?
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learning Community: Handling Stress
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
Learning Community: Happiness at Work
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT