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UCBAC event series will highlight diverse UC leaders

The UC Black Administrators’ Council (UCBAC) Leadership Reflection Series will introduce diverse leaders in higher education at UC, in various campus leadership roles.


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Take the UCOP Future of Work Staff Survey

Take this survey to share your perspective on your post-pandemic work location preferences.


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Increase Pell Grants: A growing national movement

Nearly 1,200 colleges, universities and higher education organizations, including UC, joined forces last week in urging Congress to reinvest in Pell Grants, the federal aid program that helps millions of students afford college.


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A message from EVP/COO Rachael Nava on COVID-19 vaccines and returning to on-site operations

Here’s an update on the UCOP vaccine program, our planning and timeline for returning to the office and efforts to plan for future work.


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STEP appraisals: Updates for the end of 2020-21 and start of 2021-22 performance years

It’s time to prepare for your final STEP checkpoint conversation for the 2020-21 performance year and begin preparing for 2021-22. Here’s what’s expected and when.


Reminder: Join PACSW for slow-flow yoga at noon on Tuesday

Kristine Luken will teach this lunchtime class, accessible to all levels of yoga experience.


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.

April virtual learning challenge: Let’s talk communication

Get the tools you need to be a clear and confident communicator, an active listener and a great teammate by participating in LinkedIn Learning’s April challenge.


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Join the UC Center Sacramento for two COVID-19-related events

Find out about the latest in COVID-19 vaccine technology and the pandemic’s economic impact from leading UC researchers.


New security product for UCOP computers – no action required

UCOP will use FireEye HX to help detect advanced security threats and address security incidents.


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Get savvier with live virtual tech classes

Bring projects to life, keep your team on track and learn best practices for data visualization, website administration, presentations and more.


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Celebrate Earth Month by getting your home office green-certified

UCOP’s Sustainability Affinity Group (SAG) is bringing a fun sustainability challenge to your work-from-home office!  Challenge yourself to assess your home office footprint and learn green-themed tips along the way. All participants will receive


See historical photographs of César Chávez from the UC Merced library

When the UC Merced Library acquired the Ernest Lowe collection of photographs last year, along with it came intimate portraits of labor leader, community organizer, businessman and Latino American civil rights activist César Chávez.


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Friendly reminder about funding for UCOP retirement parties and gifts

Many of our colleagues will soon begin a well-deserved retirement. Here’s what you need to know about funding your team’s celebrations