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On Dec. 16, 2020, senior custodian William Wyatt was the first frontline health care hero at UCSF to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo ©UCSF Health)

University of California Health administers its one-millionth COVID-19 vaccine

University of California Health has marked a significant milestone in the fight against a pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 people in California.


UC marked Earth Day with a host of bold green initiatives and research

Here’s a round-up of UC’s work to make the Golden State — and the world — a greener place.


UCLA’s Stephen Acabado unearths Philippine history through archeology

On May 5, join UCOP’s Native American, Indigenous and Pacific Islander Staff Association for a presentation and Q&A about decolonizing history in the Philippines, featuring UCLA’s Stephen Acabado.


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STEP Finalize Criteria action items are due Friday: Here’s how to get help

Your final STEP checkpoint conversation for the 2020-21 performance year is due by April 30. Complete your required actions now — and get help if you need it.


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Apply to join the OPSA Steering Committee today

Help make UCOP an even better place to work by joining your colleagues at the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee!


UC commends the Derek Chauvin murder trial verdict

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., and UC Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez released a statement following the Chauvin trial verdict.


Make the most of May with upcoming learning opportunities

Are you ready to learn? If so, UCOP Learning and Development is ready for you with a variety of great courses for every skill level and interest.


Professor Amani Allen of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Wednesday: Amani M. Allen, Ph.D., M.P.H., will speak on African-American Health inequities

The UC Berkeley School of Public Health scholar will present insights into the mental and physical health of African-Americans in relationship to gender, socioeconomic position and the stress created by racism.


New webinar: UC’s Role as a Hispanic-Serving Research Institution

Learn about UC’s unique role as a research-intensive, public Hispanic Serving Institution, and how its work has a wide-ranging impact, from leading researchers.


See UC students in action as they work to double the Pell!

UC is advocating on students behalf for the U.S. government to double the worth of Pell Grants. On Monday, meet some of the students behind the campaign on a live online event.


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Sustainability at Home: Preserving your spring harvest

In the next Sustainability at Home event, hear about Earth Month from UCOP Director of Sustainability Matthew St. Clair and learn to preserve your spring harvest.


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LinkedIn Learning May challenge: Mindset matters

LinkedIn Learning’s May Challenge, kicking off May 11, focuses on the power of positive thinking and how to foster a growth mindset.


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Wednesday: Learn to “manage overwhelm” with Dr. Paula Trejo-Phillips of FSAP

Get tips for managing stress, anxiety and transitions, and participate in a guided mindfulness exercise in this special event hosted by the OP Staff Assembly