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Reminder: President Drake will discuss UC priorities at the PPIC this Thursday

The prestigious Public Policy Institute of California has invited President Drake to share his vision for the future of the university.


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Sustainability at Home: Creating a spring herb and vegetable garden

The UCOP Sustainability Affinity Group begins its spring speaker series on Wednesday with a presentation by UC Master Gardener Shilpa Thanawala.


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Get ready for your STEP checkpoint with a refresher on UC’s Core Competencies

When you review your performance as part of your checkpoint conversation, you’ll be asked to review and provide updates on your chosen competencies. Here’s a reminder of what each category means.


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Need help with UCOP processes? Show up for office hours.

Here are drop-in hours to get live virtual support on topics that impact your performance, Zoom use and accounting concerns.


CJ Frosch, right, operations manager and executive assistant in the department of Finance, introduces Karen Brent, MA, communications analyst in Medical Education, to learning and development opportunities at the annual Staff Resource Day, in the Millberry Conference Center, at the Parnassus campus.

Find information about transgender and nonbinary health benefits

A new page on UCnet outlines resources for transgender and nonbinary colleagues — including downloadable fact sheets and info for all UC health plans.


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Join your colleagues for bingo this Friday

Register by Thursday afternoon to join colleagues from all UCOP locations and three UC campuses for bingo and opportunities to connect.


BSFO welcomes UC Health doctors for a COVID-19 vaccine panel on Friday

Part of the COVID-19 “We Need to Talk” series, “R U Taking the Vaccine” will bring together health equity experts to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy on communities of color.


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Support students: Help double the Pell Grant!

The Double the Pell campaign calls on the federal government to reinvest in Pell Grants, a vital aid program that helps millions afford college.


President Drake

President Drake to discuss UC priorities at the PPIC on Feb. 18

The prestigious Public Policy Institute of California will welcome President Drake to share his vision of the future of the university.