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An important message for UCOP staff about political campaign-related activities

A message from Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer Rachael Nava about political campaign-related activities: Dear UCOP Colleagues, In light of the upcoming November election, I am writing to encourage all members of the university


Protect UC’s data – and your privacy – with cybersecurity tips and tricks

In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, UC will be focussing on this critical issue in October. Here at UCOP, the ITS Information Security team is committed to raising awareness of the risks


IT brown bags: Service Hub, Cybersecurity, Project Management and Business Analysis

Lunch and learn at informational brown bags being offered by UCOP IT Services this fall.


Want to feel more in control of your finances? Take a free workshop.

Take a look at the fourth-quarter schedule of free financial planning workshops for OP staff.


Plant a seed by volunteering at an Oakland school or farm this October

Can you spare a few hours to read to students or help at an urban farm?


Reminder: Taco Tuesday postponed

The Taco Tuesday event originally announced for Sept. 27 will need to be rescheduled.


Academic Senate launches new website

Thanks to the hard work of UCOP's IT Services, the Academic Senate has a new website with an updated design, improved user interface and streamlined navigation.


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Come to a Central Travel Office open house

Come to a Central Travel open house on Sept. 29 or Oct. 13 to meet the staff and learn more about the services they offer.


Six UC campuses on list of the nation’s top 10 public universities

Of the nation’s 10 best public universities, six are UC campuses, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 rankings, released on Sept. 13. U.S. News and World Report issues its list of the best American


UCSF researchers find evidence that sugar industry distorted heart disease research

A newly discovered cache of industry documents revealed that the sugar industry began working closely with nutrition scientists in the mid-1960s to single out fat and cholesterol as the dietary causes of coronary heart


First and Second Friday events to get a fresh look; on hiatus until spring 2017

Beginning in October, these events will be on hiatus while we reassess their effectiveness in facilitating engagement and community building.