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THURSDAY: Information session – Becoming an East Bay College Fund mentor

Make a real difference in a student's life with a small investment of your time.


Diabetes prevention and management resources from UC’s health plans

About one in 10 American adults has diabetes, and one in three has prediabetes. You can avoid serious complications by learning how to prevent or manage these conditions.


THURSDAY: Project Planning Tools and Concepts brown bag

UCOP employees with all levels of experience in project management and business analysis are welcome at this event in order to network and learn from their peers.


UC athletes look for gold in Pyeongchang

Two UC athletes hope to make their mark at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang this month: Bobsledder Carlo Valdes, a UCLA alum, and UC Davis freestyle skier Brita Sigourney. Sigourney comes into the games on


Come to the annual UCOP Mardi Gras Mixer

All UCOP staff is invited to the annual Mardi Gras Mixer, sponsored by OP Staff Assembly: Date: Friday, Feb. 23 Time: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Location: Franklin Lobby 1 Enjoy beverages and delicious appetizers such as jambalaya, Shrimp Creole,


Ralph Bunche: UC pathbreaker and global peacemaker

Ralph Bunche was a man of many firsts. He was the first African American valedictorian at UCLA. The first African American in the country to receive a Ph.D. in political science. And the first


President Napolitano on how you can help UC fight cancer

When you file your tax return, please consider making a donation to cancer research and education.


UC’s National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement selects inaugural class of fellows

“The first class of fellows exemplifies our goal of bringing together the country’s great minds to study the complicated issues of free speech, activism and civic engagement,” said UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman, co-chair of the center’s advisory board.


Celebrate Black History Month at special UCOP events

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) invites all UCOP staff to events featuring OP leaders, distinguished guest speakers and a special theatrical performance.


THURSDAY: Come to the APISA Lunar New Year potluck

All UCOP staff is invited to a festive potluck featuring a special guest speaker on how mindfulness can reduce stress in your daily life.


Brown bag: Project Planning – Tools and Concepts

UCOP project managers and business analysts at all levels of experience may benefit from this opportunity to network and learn from their peers.


Webinar: Stigma-free UC – Ending shame and silence surrounding mental illness

All UC staff are invited to the webinar, which launches a Systemwide Human Resources effort to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce barriers to treatment.


ICYMI: February restructuring effort update from President Napolitano

In case you missed it: On Feb. 8, President Napolitano sent an email to all UCOP staff giving an update on the restructuring.