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Share your Thanksgiving traditions and gratitude

Thanksgiving is almost here! Link wants to know how you’ll celebrate the holiday — and what you’re grateful for this year.


Slideshow: UCOP goes crazy for cats

In a belated celebration of National Cat Day (October 29), we asked UCOP staff to share photos of their favorite felines and you happily complied. View a slideshow of UCOP's curious, cuddly and crazy cats.


10-Second Bio: Raisa VanAlstyne-Ponce, rogue cereal eater

Meet Articulation Analyst Raisa VanAlstyne-Ponce of Student Affairs. Her interests include championing secondary education, traversing the globe and taking an unconventional approach to breakfast.


10-Second Bio: Rakesh Singh, tropical vacation enthusiast

Meet Rakesh Singh, ITS senior consultant. When he’s not contemplating the impact of his work on staff across UC, he’s imagining his next excursion to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.


Exploring the history of gender expression

Guest writer Ianna Urquhart shares a multifaceted perspective of how society’s ideas around gender expression have transformed over time — from the Iron Age to our present understanding.


Share your Ohana photo for Multicultural Day

As part of Multicultural Day celebrations, EEDG is collecting photos for its “My Ohana” photo project. Participate by sharing a photo of your intentional family or community.


Link survey: What’s on your fall reading list?

It’s the perfect time to curl up on a blanket with a great read from your favorite — or new favorite — author. Share your recommendations with your colleagues!


Discover UCOP’s top lunch spots

The results are in: See which lunch spots have been called out by your colleagues as the best in Oakland, Riverside and Sacramento!


Staff affinity group spotlight: LaSA

From scholarship funding to giving trees, cultural presentations and lively Día de los Muertos celebrations, UCOP’s Latino Staff Association offers activities to suit every interest.


UCOP employees give back at “The Rock”

As part of the Academic Affairs Year of Service, employees from UCOP’s IRAP team recently volunteered on San Francisco’s infamous Alcatraz Island.


Save the date: Mid-Autumn Festival

Get ready for APISA’s annual potluck celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year features a guest speaker — also featured via Zoom — as well as a potluck lunch and tastings of tea and moon cakes.