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Celebrate Pride Month with LinkedIn Learning

A great way to celebrate Pride month is by boosting your professional skillset so you can better support LGBTQ+ colleagues.


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Five ways to respond to people who don’t want the COVID-19 vaccine

The Greater Good Science Center shares research-based guidelines to help people overcome their vaccine hesitancy.


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PACSW presents: Adjusting to the new normal

The President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women will present Alison King, LCSW, for concrete ways to build resilience and endurance in our post-pandemic lifestyle.


Longtime UCOP colleagues will discuss their careers in new OPSA panel

On July 1, long-tenured UCOP staff will share how they’ve navigated their UC careers, balanced work and family life and used their experiences to help colleagues do the same.


10-Second Bio: Partha Chakraborty, street art enthusiast

Meet Applications Programmer Partha Chakraborty, a longtime Oakland resident with a deep appreciation for the city’s diverse culture and public art.


An invitation from EVP/COO Rachael Nava to comment on the draft Campus Safety Plan

UCOP colleagues are invited to share feedback, questions or comments on the draft plan through a 30-day period, from June 1 – June 30.


An update to the vacation accrual maximum policy

Time to plan your summer vacation! The temporary change to the vacation accrual maximum ends Sept. 30, 2021.


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Kick off your summer learning with Zoom, Box and more!

If you could use some bonus summer plans, consider dedicating some of your time to boosting your career.


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LinkedIn Learning challenge: Better decisions create better results

Improve your critical thinking and decision-making skills and achieve better outcomes by joining LinkedIn Learning’s June Challenge, starting June 8.


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Tips for navigating post-lockdown anxiety

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, and we move toward full re-opening, many people are feeling re-entry anxiety. If you’re in this boat, here’s how to cope.


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Join the Shakespeare Club for a special Bloomsday reading on June 16 at noon!

All aspiring and seasoned thespians are invited to attend a friendly virtual cold reading of James Joyce’s “Ulysses.”


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Take a virtual tour of the Berkeley Lab 88” Cyclotron

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab with a tour of its famous 88” Cyclotron.


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UC research update: Animals laugh, too

UCLA researchers have found that at least 65 species of animals demonstrate vocal play behavior similar to human laughter.