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Introducing the UC Core Competencies

Starting with 2020-2021 performance appraisals, UCOP staff will complete evaluations with the same core competencies that our colleagues use throughout the system.


My new (ab)normal: Meredith Turner, bread baker extraordinaire

While quarantining at home, Meredith has embraced sourdough bread-baking, house dresses and “The Home Edit.”


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Update: Distance learning resources

Are you helping a child learn from home? Don’t miss this list of helpful resources — from STEM subjects to literature, geography, music and more.


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New courses and popular series from UCOP Learning and Development

Boost your career with live virtual learning opportunities offered throughout the fall.


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A fight to map change: The UCSF Health Atlas reveals social inequities

Ghanya Thomas interviewed doctor Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo to learn how UCSF data has shown disproportionate effects of COVID-19 in communities of color.


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New poll reveals youth perspectives on COVID-19 and voting

According to a new UC poll, more than 80% of California youth say they are strictly adhering to social distancing guidelines and two out of three are concerned about lifting public health restrictions too quickly.


OPSA kicks off UC Undergraduate Application Series

Whether you’re planning to take college courses or supporting a family member, join the OP Staff Assembly and special guests for targeted advice on UC undergraduate admissions.


Have a say in your future: Make sure you’re registered to vote

As the nation approaches an unprecedented election on Nov. 3, make sure your vote is counted. And, encourage your family and community to vote too!


UC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month — a time for recognizing the extraordinary contributions and lasting influence of Hispanic Americans. Check out a roundup of virtual events related to Hispanic Heritage Month from throughout UC.


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We want to hear about your “new (ab)normal”!

Life in 2020 has been full of unexpected twists and turns. Take a few minutes to tell us about your experience and we’ll share your story with UCOP colleagues.


Help get out the vote with fun social media banners and more

This may be an election like no other, but it’s as important as ever to let your voice be heard. Share your passion for the democratic process with fun social media assets from UC.


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UC tops the new US News & World Report rankings

New rankings give five UC campuses a top-10 spot among the nation’s best public universities with all nine in the top 100. Four claimed top spots in social mobility rankings. Go UC!


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New Zoom meeting requirements for waiting room or passcode begin Sept. 27

Starting Sept. 27, Zoom will require you to enable a passcode or a waiting room for all meetings. Here’s what you need to know.