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Don’t lose your vacation time! Plan a leave now

UC policy limits vacation leave, and when you reach the limit, you lose any additional time you’re earning. If you’re close to your cap, use your vacation soon.


Green Department Certification Program prepares for new phase

The program, which has now been implemented on all floors of the Franklin building, asks OP staff to commit to making small changes in their daily habits to lower the building’s carbon footprint and conserve resources.


This month’s travel clinic: Airfare

UCOP travel clinics, designed to explain travel and entertainment policies and procedures, launch this month with a session on Monday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Franklin 9204.


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Get fit with WorkFit: Fall program resumes today

UCOP’s WorkFit program returns for the fall 2015 session on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with a try-it-for-free week. No need to register — just show up!


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Monthly clinics for Express users: UCOP travel explained

Learn the ins and outs of travel and entertainment reimbursements at this series of interactive clinics, which begins on Monday, Sept. 21


Office 365 update

Information Technology Services (ITS) will begin the rollout of Microsoft Office 365, a new cloud-based email and calendaring system, at UCOP on Sept. 12. A group of 70 employees is piloting the product already,


Excel help at your fingertips

A new email help line offers answers to your pressing questions about the widely used application.


ITS showcases its newest products at tomorrow’s fair

Information Technology Services (ITS) will showcase its latest products and services when it hosts the 2015 ITS Tech Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 26.


From staff’s ideas to new OPSA programs

Staff submitted two dozen suggestions for OP Staff Assembly brown bags and other events. The winning ideas cover Oakland history, Master Gardeners, California water, elder care and one giant fundraiser.


Meet your 2015–16 OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee

The OP Staff Assembly (OPSA) Steering Committee has kicked off another year of ambitious initiatives, fun social events and outreach activities — all designed to build engagement, connection and quality of life within the OP community.


Update on uc4UC phone replacement project

The phone replacement project is under way, and early feedback is positive.