Upcoming Chapter Events
Learning Community | How Are You Using (and Not Using) AI in HR?
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PT | Virtual
We invite you to the Northern and Central California Chapter’s October Learning Community virtual event. Join us for an interactive session on how you are (and are not) using artificial intelligence (AI) in HR.
Register Here | Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. on 10/13 | Zoom link to provided upon registration
Highlights
Interactive Discussions: Engage with peers about the challenges and opportunities presented by AI across HR pillars (e.g., operations, recruitment/talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation, HR data analytics, employee relations, and talent development).
Practical Applications Exchange: Share where and how you have and have not adopted AI within the various HR pillars — learning from CUPA-HR members about implementation successes and lessons learned.
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
Visit the CUPA-HR calendar of events to see all the upcoming virtual sessions and workshops! Browse the calendar of events.
Past Chapter Events
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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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
Learning Community: Handling Stress
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST
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, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST
Learning Community: Focus on Onboarding
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 a.m. PST
Learning Community: How We Learn, How We Grow
Friday, February 11, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
Event held in partnership with the Southern CA Chapter