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Coronavirus information course now required for all UCOP staff

Learn about your responsibilities and what UCOP is doing to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.


Become a climate champion with new Bending the Curve online course

One of UC’s most popular sustainability courses is now available to UCOP staff and members of the general public. Learn more and enroll today.


COVID-19 support: Manage emotions and seize the moment

Two upcoming opportunities will help you manage during COVID-19 and find ways to cope with and excel throughout the crisis.


A new paid family leave benefit will begin next July

Effective July 1, 2021, UC faculty and staff who need time off to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child may be eligible for eight weeks of leave at 70% of their wages.


Reminder: COVID-19 screening is now required for facilities access

Are you working in the office or returning to the office to pick something up? You must complete the UCOP Screen survey.


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Due Friday: 2019-2020 performance appraisal self-evaluations

UCOP has resumed the 2019-2020 performance appraisal process. Self-evaluations are due on Friday, July 24.


Oakland’s new room reservation system — EMS — is live

The new Event Management System (EMS) will help us effectively manage and use meeting spaces in Oakland buildings. Here’s what you need to know.


UCOP communications win industry awards

Three UCOP teams have been recognized by prestigious national organizations on their communications to the university community.


Meet Amina Assefa, UC’s expert on planning for the worst

As UC continues to face the COVID-19 pandemic, Amina has led systemwide efforts to keep students, faculty and staff safe and informed. Here’s how she got into disaster relief work — and what inspires her today.


The REAL ID deadline has been extended to 2021

Haven’t had a chance to get a REAL ID? That’s OK. Airlines will accept standard state licenses and ID cards for domestic flights through Oct. 2021.