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Join President Drake in celebrating 50 years of Pell Grants

Pell Grant has helped approximately 80 million low-income students to go to college! Hear from President Drake why it's so important, then take a moment to sign our birthday card.


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Alameda County reinstates mask mandate for indoor spaces, including Oakland

Masks are again required in our Franklin and Broadway offices. The requirement will remain in effect as long as the county requires it.


Wednesday: Explore living authentically in higher ed with UCOP Pride

Celebrate Pride Month with by attending Living Authentically: A Conversation on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Communities in Higher Education.


Juneteenth events begin next Monday with a screening of “Our America: Black Freedom”

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization has planned several events for UCOP colleagues from June 13-17.


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Meet (and vote for) OPSA Steering Committee candidates

Nine of our colleagues have thrown their hats in the ring as candidates for the 2022-2024 OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee. Read about who they are and how to meet them.


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UC offers new options for auto, home and renter’s insurance

The new insurance programs are offered through UC Partnership Programs.


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Take your career to the next level

New live and on-demand classes can help you learn how to position yourself and grow your role.


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STEP Define Criteria: Goals and competencies are now past due

Use this list of action items and resources to help start the performance year off right.


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Important information about whistleblower activities at UC and the California Whistleblower Protection Act

UC's Whistleblower Policy provides multiple avenues for employees to bring forward concerns of potential employee misconduct.


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Join OPSA for virtual bingo

Connect with colleagues from all UCOP locations, as well as UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UCSF.