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Tuesday: Learn how to network, in person or online

Attend this session for helpful tips on building connections, conducting informational interviews and using social media to expand your network.


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Sign up for or change your voluntary insurance coverage

Learn how to make changes to your voluntary disability, supplemental life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. 


Staff Snapshot: Haleemat Fa-Yusuf, lifelong learner, immigrant and mom

In the latest issue of UCnetwork, learn how Haleemat brings a global perspective and passion for health equity to her work at UCSF.


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Register today for September classes and workshops

Build your skills and grow your knowledge with virtual, live classes and workshops.


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Apply for the UCOP Mentorship Program by Aug. 31

Share and learn career skills and leadership practices, guide and navigate the UCOP culture and build new relationships at work.


Meet colleagues and enjoy the community garden in Oakland

Learn more about growing food, meet colleagues and take a break during an upcoming social gardening session at UCOP’s Oakland community garden.


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Thursday: Attend a town hall on UCOP’s responses to the 2021 Systemwide Engagement Survey

Find out how UCOP employees responded to the 2021 UC Systemwide Engagement Survey and the plans in place to address their feedback.


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Explore implicit bias with your UCOP colleagues

If you’ve taken the UC Managing Implicit Bias series and would like to go deeper on exploring your understanding of implicit bias with a supportive group of colleagues, join us!


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UC offers admission to more California students

As part of its commitment to serve California students with a world-class education and top-tier faculty, UC announced on Aug. 10 that it admitted a record 85,268 California first-year students for fall 2022.


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Astrophysicist Bruce Macintosh appointed director of UC Observatories

Macintosh will begin his five-year term as director of UC Observatories on Sept. 1, 2022.


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Learn how to use and get the most from Smartsheet with a live virtual course

All UCOP staff can access a free license to Smartsheet. Learn how to use it to boost your productivity, project management and collaboration skills!


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UC Travel Supplier Town Hall series continues with Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines will share updates about their service offerings and how they're working to be more sustainable.


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More evidence that California weather is trending toward extremes

Patterns associated with wildfires are increasing in frequency, while those linked to “normal” rainfall are decreasing.