Top Things to do Before You Retire
Wish you had a to do list to help you prepare for retirement? Learn how to get your financial house in order and other important considerations that can impact your decisions.
- Time and Dates: 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm, On May 06
- Location: Virtual
Blue Shield May 2026 New Employee Orientation
Have you recently been hired or experienced a qualifying life event such as turning 26 or marriage? Join the Blue Shield Account Management team for an informative one-hour session designed for CalPERS members. During this session, we will walk you through the Blue Shield plan options and provide an overview of our HMO and EPO plans, including:Network details,Pharmacy benefits,Mental health services,Wellness programs, and more! We will guide you step-by-step through each plan and wrap up with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to get answers directly from a Blue Shield Account Manager.
- Time and Dates: 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm, On May 12
- Location: Virtual
Vitalant Blood Drive May 14th
Join us on May 14th to donate blood with Vitalant right on Cal Polys' San Luis Obispo campus. To schedule your appointment call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code K3011 or visit the registration link. Give blood anytime between May 1st to 31st to help patients in need and you'll get entered for a chance to win one of two $10,000 gift cards. That's engough to buy groceries for a year! Terms and conditions apply; see vitalant.org/GroceryGiveaway. Donations open to all employees and students.
- Time and Dates: 10:00 am - 02:30 pm, On May 14
- Location: In-Person
Cooking Demo: Spring Glow Bowl with Lemon-Herb Tahini
Join us for a fresh and flavorful cooking demonstration featuring a bright, energizing bowl packed with fiber, healthy fats, and refreshing spring produce. This session will walk participants through simple techniques for building a nourishing, seasonal meal while highlighting practical tips for eating well at home.
- Time and Dates: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm, On May 14
- Location: Virtual
Savings Plus 1v1 On-Site Meetings
Saving Plus representative Jason Sengsongkam is joinging us at the Employee Shared Services Center (ESSC) on April 20th 2026 9AM to 3 PM to offer in-person, one on one meetings to discuss any questions you may have regarding the PST ( Part-Time, Seasonal, Temporary) Plan in addition to supplemental retirement accounts 401k and 457. Availability is limited so reserve your meeting slot today!
- Time and Dates: 09:00 am - 03:00 pm, On May 20
- Location: Virtual
Expanding Your Sphere of Influence
Leadership has less to do with title and position and more to do with your ability to influence others. You can lead others from anywhere in the organization, and when you do, you make the organization better. How can we cultivate influence we when do not have manager in our title?
- Time and Dates: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, On May 27
- Location: Virtual
Trauma to Triumph: Practical Tools for Emotional Recovery
While difficult experiences can shape us, they do not have to dictate what comes next. In this session, participants learn how trauma impacts the body and gain practical tools for grounding, emotional regulation, and rebuilding resilience. You will walk away with actionable strategies to support clarity and well being.
- Time and Dates: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm, On May 28
- Location: Virtual
Blue Shield June 2026 New Employee Orientation
Have you recently been hired or experienced a qualifying life event such as turning 26 or marriage? Join the Blue Shield Account Management team for an informative one-hour session designed for CalPERS members. During this session, we will walk you through the Blue Shield plan options and provide an overview of our HMO and EPO plans, including:Network details,Pharmacy benefits,Mental health services,Wellness programs, and more! We will guide you step-by-step through each plan and wrap up with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to get answers directly from a Blue Shield Account Manager.
- Time and Dates: 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm, On Jun 09
- Location: Virtual