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BSFO presents fabulous at-home manicures for a great cause

Get your nails holiday-ready, while supporting the Black Staff and Faculty Organization’s student scholarship fund.


Learn about undergraduate admissions selection at UC

In this OPSA-sponsored workshop, get insight on the admission selection of freshmen and transfer students, and answers to questions about the process.


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The Shakespeare Club continues “As You Like It”

All aspiring and seasoned thespians are invited to attend a friendly virtual cold reading on Friday, Dec. 4, at noon.


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Friendly reminder: Please don’t send personal packages to work

The holiday shopping season is here! As you plan gifts, please remember that shipping personal packages to or from UCOP offices is prohibited due to funding and security concerns.


Dec. 3: Join a conversation with UC’s 2020 Nobel laureates

Register now to join us as we celebrate UC’s newest Nobel laureates and hear their reflections on the value and impact of scientific discovery.


President Drake Town Hall

Save the date for President Drake’s next Town Hall

President Michael V. Drake, M.D. will hold his next Town Hall with UCOP staff on Friday, Dec. 18, from 1-2 p.m. Save the date — and submit your questions for the president!


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.