Whether you’re new to open source or have been doing it for years, you’re welcome here. The UC OSPO Network is open to everyone across the UC system—you don’t need to be at a campus with an OSPO to participate.
First steps (for everyone)¶
No matter how you’re joining the community—as an individual or as a new institution—start here.
Join our Slack¶
Join our Slack workspace. This is where the community has day-to-day conversations, shares resources, asks questions, and coordinates events.
Attend events¶
All-Campus Virtual Meetups: First Thursday of every month at 10am. Each campus takes turns hosting.
Coworking & Office Hours: Tuesdays at 10am, Thursdays at 1pm (see the events calendar).
Campus Meetups: Some campuses hold their own local events. Check the events calendar or ask in Slack.
There’s no minimum attendance requirement. Come to what interests you, when you can.
If your campus has an OSPO or a presence in the network, connect with your local contact:
Berkeley—Jarrod Millman · join mailing list
Los Angeles—Tim Dennis · join mailing list
San Diego—David Minor
Santa Barbara—Amber Budden · join mailing list
Santa Cruz—Stephanie Lieggi · join mailing list
If you don’t see your campus listed, you’re still welcome! Join the Slack workspace and the network newsletter, and/or reach out to Laura and she’ll point you in the right direction.
Get involved as an institution¶
The UC OSPO Network is open to all UC-affiliated institutions—campuses, labs (such as Lawrence Berkeley National Lab), the California Digital Library (CDL), and other UC entities. Some of our member institutions have formal Open Source Program Offices; others have individuals or teams who champion open source work in various roles. Both are welcome.
Joining the network is less like filling out an application and more like joining a community—because that’s what it is. We encourage you to spend some time getting to know the people, the work, and the rhythm of the network before taking on a more formal role.
Start a conversation¶
When you’re ready to explore a closer connection to the network, get in touch:
Laura Langdon, Community Manager: lalangdon@ucdavis
.edu Stephanie Lieggi, Network Chair: slieggi@ucsc.edu
We’ll talk with you about what open source work looks like at your institution, what you’re hoping to get out of the network, and how we can support you.
Identify a lead contact¶
As the relationship develops, we’ll ask your institution to identify a lead contact—someone who can serve as the primary point of connection between your institution and the network. This person doesn’t need to run an OSPO (not every member institution has one). They just need to be engaged with open source work and willing to participate in network activities.
Join the network¶
From there, you’ll be welcomed into the network’s regular activities, including working groups and leadership discussions. The specifics of how new members are integrated into network governance are still evolving, and we’re committed to making the process transparent and collaborative.