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Chancellor Blumenthal will chat with UCOP staff on Thursday

This Thursday, May 2, Chancellor George R. Blumenthal of UC Santa Cruz will be the first UC chancellor to participate in President Napolitano’s new Chancellor Chats speaker series. Each month, UC chancellors will take turns engaging


Attend the Spring 2019 Staff Appreciation Event

This Friday, May 3, join OPSA and EEDG for a fun-filled afternoon celebration featuring a potluck lunch, Star Wars costume contest, live entertainment and more.


Celebrate College Signing Day with UC!

May 1 is College Signing Day, and UC is celebrating systemwide — with a special event featuring Michelle Obama at UCLA. Take our college survey and wear your alma mater gear with pride.


UCOP optimization efforts show alignment with UC mission

Last week, Chief Strategy Officer Zoanne Nelson shared an overview of several recent studies of UCOP’s structure, operations and business processes. Learn more about recent changes and watch a replay of the presentation.


Don’t miss the 10th annual UC Walks on May 8

The 10th annual UC Walks will take place on Wednesday, May 8, in Oakland and at the UCPath Center in Riverside. Mark your calendar for this fun opportunity to celebrate health, well-being and community with your colleagues.


Virtual Career Series: Culture + Career

On May 8, the popular UC Virtual Career series presents Culture + Career — a free online webinar focused on how workplace culture impacts employees’ productivity, mobility and success.


Join PACSW: Advance the role of women at UCOP

If you’re passionate about championing women in leadership at UCOP, consider joining the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. Applications are accepted through Monday, May 6.


OPSA: A space to make your voice heard

Led and organized by UCOP staff, the OPSA staff assembly engages in a number of meaningful activities and programs that enrich the UCOP employee experience.


Fighting to end breast cancer: The challenge is on

On May 15, UC’s California Breast Cancer Research Program will bring breast cancer researchers and advocates from around the world to San Francisco to compete for two grand prizes and an Audience Choice Award. Watch this exciting competition via a live webcast.


Cool Campus Challenge

Meet UCOP Climate Hero Chris Parmelee

Chris, a climate crusader and cross-campus database analyst with the Innovative Learning Technology Initiative. Learn what motivates his quest to reduce his climate impact, including his family's!


President Napolitano

Join President Napolitano for a Town Hall on Monday, May 13

All UCOP staff are invited to join President Napolitano for a Town Hall meeting. Attend at Oakland's Franklin building or via phone/online. Anonymous questions can be submitted in advance.


Take the trash quiz!

When it comes to disposing of paper towels or batteries, do you know the proper home for your trash? Participate in the Cool Campus Challenge by taking this quiz!


Colleagues offer friendship, mentorship and guidance

Staff throughout UC are tapping into a valuable and underutilized source of guidance and advice for career advancement: fellow employees.