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Every day, the faculty and researchers of UC push the boundaries of knowledge, making new discoveries and shining a light on what’s possible. Like that surfboard above — the world’s first algae-based, sustainable surfboard, a


When the kids came: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

If you entered the wrong conference room in the Franklin building on April 23, you might have found yourself surrounded by tweens testing their formulas for bouncy balls. On the eighth floor, you would


UCOP honors 90 staff for impact, innovation and service milestones

UCOP recognized the winners of the 2015 Innovation and Impact Awards as well as those who have reached service milestones at the University of California.


UC Grad Slam tests scholars’ communication skills

In the first systemwide event, top grad students from each campus summarize their research in three minutes. Think of it as TED Talks on steroids.


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Do you have interesting departmental news you’d like to share with the broader OP community? Want to get the word out about engaging events? Do you know a colleague with an interesting story to tell? Let us know!


Celebrate OP service milestones, innovation and impact awards

The Service Award Milestone Achievement and Innovation and Impact Award Celebration will be held 2 to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 29 at the Elihu Harris State Office Building Auditorium.


Sustainability on the menu for First Friday breakfast

Join OP Staff Assembly for this year's Sustainability Fair on Friday, May 1, to learn about student projects at Berkeley, UC's efforts in the arena of water and nutrition, and resources to help you lead an eco-friendly life.


May 1 is deadline for nominations for UC Retirement System Advisory Board election

UC staff interested in running for one of two open seats on the UC Retirement System (UCRS) Advisory Board have until Friday to submit their nominations.


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APISA hosts mini film fest to mark Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, UCOP’s Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA) is hosting three film screenings: May 1, 7 and 13.


PMIG rides the wave of efficiency

Want to learn more about the UCOP Efficiency Review? The Project Management Interest Group hosts the initiative's leads on Tuesday, May 5, 12 to 1 p.m., in 712 Kaiser.


President’s Committee on Women seeks new members

The deadline to apply for a position on the President's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women is Thursday, April 30.


UC Oakland Partnership call for volunteers: Help build a school garden

The UC Oakland Partnership is hosting a volunteer opportunity for employees who want to help an Oakland school and maybe get a little dirt under their fingernails while they're at it.


Work Management Center has a new home

The Work Management Center, which manages daily operational needs for all OP Oakland buildings, is now in 7206C Franklin.