Link: UCOP's e-newsletter

Stay Informed. Stay Connected.

Exercise your right to vote

All UCOP staff is encouraged to take the time to vote in the Nov. 8 election.


Brown bag: Project Management and Business Analysis affinity groups join forces

The Nov. 3 brown bag will present the Project Management SharePoint template and the new SharePoint site for the two affinity groups.


UCOP’s Family Resource Network is here to help you

Come to a brown bag meeting on Nov. 7 to offer ideas for family-related activities or support you'd like to see at OP.


Workshop: UCOP as a Gender-Inclusive Workplace

Sign up by Nov. 7 for this workshop, which will cover critical gender identity and trans-related issues to help us integrate gender-inclusive practices into our workplace.


October BRC Blasts: ServiceNow and Hotel Direct Billing

This month, there are two BRC Blasts: One about ServiceNow and the other about a pilot of Hotel Direct Billing for UC business travelers.


Man working on laptop

IT Orientation explains UCOP systems to both new hires and experienced staff

Beginning Nov. 1, an IT Orientation session will be offered every Tuesday morning for new hires and any other staff who want help navigating UCOP's technology.


Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at APISA potluck

All staff are invited to celebrate the 2016 festival at the APISA potluck on Wednesday, Oct. 26.


Food drive poster child

Third annual UCOP Food Drive: Donate by Oct. 31

Virtual donations on Alameda County Food Bank's website are both easier and better than bringing in food items.


An important announcement about improvements to the performance appraisal process

In response to your feedback, changes are being made to UCOP's performance appraisal process.


Great Shakeout this Thursday: How to prepare for the “Next Big One”

At 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, UCOP will join more than 10 million Californians in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Are you prepared for the next big quake?


Register by Oct. 24 to vote in the Nov. 8 election

In California, Monday, Oct. 24 is the deadline to register to vote in the November election. We encourage all staff to exercise their right to vote and will grant time off to do so if needed.