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Exploring the history of gender expression

Guest writer Ianna Urquhart shares a multifaceted perspective of how society’s ideas around gender expression have transformed over time — from the Iron Age to our present understanding.


Parent Prep: Pursuing UC

If you have a student who is approaching the college search process, in the midst of applying or newly enrolled at UC, the new Parent Prep webinar series is designed for you! In the second episode, get in-depth information about academic and financial planning.


On Oct. 17, get disaster-ready: Great ShakeOut and UCOPAlert test

Learn what to expect during our annual earthquake drill, make your workspace and home earthquake-ready and get expert advice.


Boost your career the write way

A new effective writing skills bundle from UCOP Learning and Development helps you gain the skills you need to be a persuasive, succinct and impactful writer. Learn more and register!


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Purge your records: Oct. 21 – 25

Now is the time to get rid of unneeded records and non-records documents. Recycling containers and locked shred bins will be available on every floor in all Oakland UCOP buildings.


Prison outreach event and book drive on Monday

Learn about UC staff members’ first-hand experiences of providing educational opportunities in prisons during a fascinating panel discussion. Plus, donate books to children with incarcerated parents.


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Master teleconferencing — it’s all about the Zoom!

If you’ve just started using Zoom or could use a refresher clinic to get your skills up to speed, check out this helpful 90-minute workshop.


The UC Disability Survey is out now

Help UC ensure its accessibility and inclusivity by completing a confidential one-question survey about your disability status.


What you need to know about Box Drive

It’s official — Box Drive has been successfully rolled out across UCOP. Learn more about how to use this online storage platform.


Important notice: Bay Area power outages

Oakland-based colleagues, take note: Pacific Gas & Electric has announced potential power shutdowns throughout numerous Bay Area counties due to extreme weather conditions.


Learn about UC’s educational outreach to prisons

On Monday, October 21, hear UC staff members’ first-hand experiences of providing educational opportunities in prisons. Plus, donate books to children with incarcerated parents.


Oct. 17 is the Great ShakeOut!

Learn what to expect during our annual earthquake drill, and take these steps to make your workspace and home earthquake-ready.


Discover how to manage change

Two new in-person workshops at Oakland’s Franklin building teach strategies for addressing, managing and processing organizational change. Get expert advice on how to make change work for you.