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Yvette Gullatt, Chris Harrington and Jenny Kao

This week: OPSA leadership panel and virtual bingo

Join the OP Staff Assembly (OPSA) for two special events this week, starting with a leadership career panel on Tuesday, Sept. 14.


Attend the 4th Annual UC Chicanx/Latinx Leadership Summit on Monday

In the first in a ​series of online event​s, ​faculty, staff and administrators from across the UC system will ​engage in a discussion about advancing leadership and career pathways for Chicanx/Latinx students and professionals.


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New class series focuses on success in a hybrid-work environment

Building off the success of the popular "Remarkable Remote" series, these courses provide targeted advice for managers, individual contributors and meeting facilitators.


Safiya Umoja Noble, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UCLA Department of Information Studies

Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble to speak on data discrimination

Next Monday, Sept. 20, Safiya Umoja Noble, Ph.D., of UCLA will share her work on data discrimination and racial and gender bias in search engine algorithms.


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Managers’ Corner: Support your team with remote and hybrid work

Come learn about new resources for remote/hybrid managers and teams, while connecting with your peers to share best practices and troubleshoot tricky issues.


Update about email notices from WEX Health to UC employees

Many UC employees received emails from WEX Health about a change in the information in their online WEX account. These changes were made in error, and all account information is being corrected.


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UC scores top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 university rankings

Six University of California campuses are among the top 10 public universities in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 13, 2021.


LeNaya Smith Crawford, The Holistic MFT

BSFO relaunches its popular meditation series

Due to overwhelmingly positive feedback in June, the UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) is relaunching its healing meditation series facilitated by LeNaya Smith Crawford, The Holistic MFT.


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Recharge and reset with virtual well-being classes

If you could use some support — or an excuse to get moving — check out these free physical and emotional well-being resources available through UC, including a new wellness program for UC Care members created by UC Irvine staff.


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Read Othello with the Shakespeare Club

All aspiring and seasoned thespians are invited to attend a friendly virtual cold reading on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at noon.


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Join Toastmasters for an open house this Thursday

Learn to develop your leadership skills by joining Toastmasters — affordable communication and leadership training in a friendly and supportive environment.


Safiya Umoja Noble, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UCLA Department of Information Studies

Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble to speak on racial and gender data discrimination

Safiya Umoja Noble, Ph.D., of UCLA will share her work on data discrimination and racial and gender bias in search engine algorithms. Learn about the implications for socially marginalized and over-surveilled populations.


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Reminder: Complete your COVID-19 Vaccination Policy compliance now

All UCOP employees must upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination or request an exemption now — regardless of when they plan to return to the office.