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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.


Help out with the new UCOP Oakland community garden

Visit the garden to collect produce and socialize with colleagues at a gardening session.


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This Friday: Play virtual bingo with OPSA

Join the OP Staff Assembly for a friendly game of virtual bingo, along with colleagues from several UC campuses.


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Learn to protect yourself during an active-shooter situation

Watch a helpful video, developed by the FBI, to learn how to follow the best practices of run, hide, fight. UCOP will soon host active-shooter webinars.


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Answers to questions about MPX (monkeypox)

Learn more about MPX, including symptoms, self-protection and other important information.