Link: UCOP's e-newsletter

Stay Informed. Stay Connected.

Reminder: Learn to harness your UC connections

On August 21, tune in to the UC Alumni Career Network to learn how your university connections can open career opportunities.


Calling all technophiles

Save the date: The IT Tech & Friends Fair comes to UCOP on Thursday, September 12. Enjoy light refreshments and a raffle!


Have thoughts on UCOP performance appraisals? Share them!

A dedicated team of UCOP colleagues is working to improve the performance appraisal process. Help them out by scheduling an in-person feedback session.


10-Second Bio: Bara Waters, rockin’ musician

Meet Communications & Training Manager Bara Waters, half of the groovy electric folk music duo Cosmic Spin.


There’s still time to vote for top UCOP lunch spots

If you haven’t yet weighed in on UCOP’s annual lunch poll, there’s still time. The polls are open through Thursday, August 22. All locations are invited to participate.


How well do you know ServiceNow?

ServiceNow is not only a request tracking system. It also serves as a primary tool for communication with departments.


Seal

Seeking bird, seal and sea lion-loving volunteers

Scientists at Año Nuevo Island Reserve are seeking volunteers to help analyze drone footage of wildlife. Make a difference without leaving your couch!


New UC admissions and undergraduate application websites

Redesigned for the first time in nearly a decade, the new sites provide users with a cohesive, user-friendly experience — and exude an energy and optimism that is characteristically UC.


UCOP lunch favorites face off: All locations!

Last year, more than 150 staff members weighed in for our annual lunch poll of favorite lunch spots in Oakland. This year we’re expanding to all UCOP locations, and we want to hear from you!


Online event: Leveraging Your UC Network

On August 21, join the UC Alumni Career Network for an online workshop on how your university network can open up career opportunities.


Free speech on campus

On August 26, Student Affairs welcomes Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of Berkeley Law and co-author of “Free Speech on Campus.” In 2017, he was named the most influential person in legal education in the United States.


A tasty lunch for a great cause

On September 18, join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization in Oakland for a delicious lunch in support of their 2020 scholarship program. Save the date: All employees are invited!


Nicola Gruen

10-Second Bio: Nicola Gruen, violinist

Meet Development Analyst Nicola Gruen. In addition to being a professional violinist who once performed with Eric Clapton, she’s an East Bay native!