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UCOP colleagues share their gratitude

We asked Link readers to share their silver linings of 2020. Here’s what’s been making UCOP staff feel grateful.


Introducing the University of California Health Milk Bank

University of California Health has launched an innovative mothers’ milk bank to help improve the lives of newborns, infants and their families.


Serve your community at your Thanksgiving table

Here are six ways to bring deeper meaning to your meal by supporting farmers, farmworkers and the planet.


Rachael Nava’s message to the UCOP community regarding our jobs protection and curtailment plan

In response to President Drake’s jobs protection update, EVP/COO Nava issued UCOP’s plan to preserve jobs through a winter curtailment plan.


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A message from President Drake about UC’s commitment to preserving jobs during the pandemic

President Drake provides an update on the university’s plan to address financial challenges facing the university in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Last chance: Open Enrollment ends Tuesday, Nov. 24

If you haven’t yet done so, remember to select your UC benefits today. This year we’ve launched our first-ever virtual benefits fair!


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Deadline extended: Required STEP training and 2020/21 goals are now due Dec. 4

Have you completed your required training and goal setting for the 2020/2021 performance appraisal cycle? If not, here’s what you need to know.


Take the LinkedIn Learning challenge: 12 Days of Learning

Sample LinkedIn Learning’s most popular courses of 2020 through bite-size, five-minute videos and watch your knowledge grow!


OPSA UC Undergraduate Application Series: Admissions Selection webinar

On Dec. 2, join the OP Staff Assembly for insight into the UC undergraduate admissions process. This session will focus on admissions selection.


Celebrate Thanksgiving with cooking videos from your colleagues

In October, many UCOP employees virtually opened their hearts, kitchens and cultures to share their favorite recipes. This week is the perfect time to enjoy them!


The UC Center Sacramento presents a conversation with John A. Pérez

On Dec. 2, Chair of the UC Board of Regents John A. Pérez, California's 68th Assembly Speaker, will discuss his experience and accomplishments in the California Assembly and at UC.


New presidential policy addresses gender recognition and lived names

The new presidential policy will ensure that all individuals are identified by their accurate gender identity and lived or preferred name at UC.


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My new (ab)normal: Jeane Oribello, painter and Schitt’s Creek fan

Jeane has been using her time at home to flex her DIY skills through house-beautification projects.