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Oakland staff: Save the date and sign up for the Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 17

The U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed.


Sign up for tech classes at UCOP

Improve your skills by participating in upcoming training.


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Attend the UCOP Tableau User Group meeting next Thursday

Join UCOP TUG for a special session by Kofi Okine on parameters, parameter actions, LODs, dashboard navigation and techniques for creating a cleaner UI.


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Please don’t send personal mail and packages to work

UCOP staff may not send or receive personal mail and packages to and from work.


Isabel Alvarado, Calvin Turner and Junna Ro

Video: Leading Toward Equity featuring Isabel Alvarado, Calvin Turner and Junna Ro

Watch a recording of UCOP leaders sharing their journeys and perspectives in equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism.


A section of Highway 1 near Big Sur, Calif., collapsed into the Pacific Ocean after the area was battered by heavy rains. (Photo by CHP Monterey)

Is it time for California to give up on Highway 1?

The 71-mile section of highway between Carmel and San Simeon is a legendarily scenic drive, but the dramatic topography also makes it hard to keep the road intact.


FGR delivers nonpartisan voting materials to the Washington, D.C. offices of the California congressional delegation. (From left) fall 2024 Legislative Intern Gaby Macias, UCLA; fall 2024 Legislative Intern Yajaira Arroyo, UC Berkeley; and Advocacy and Government Relations Staff Assistant Clayton Rossman.

UC gets out the vote in our national and state capitals

FGR and SGR staff and interns are encouraging democracy by sharing fun, nonpartisan voting materials.


Cast your vote by Nov. 5

Tuesday is the day: It’s not too late to vote

Do you have a plan for voting on Tuesday, Nov. 5? UC is here to help you cast your ballot.


Rachael Nava

A message from Rachael Nava: Coping with election uncertainties

EVP/COO Nava provides supportive resources for staff.


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UCOP Alert: Receive text alerts by registering your cellphone number

To ensure you receive timely notifications about security incidents affecting your location, register your cellphone number. 


Participants at the 2024 UC Tech Awards hosted by UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

2024 UC Tech Awards showcase recent tech advances across the system

Two UCOP teams and one colleague were recognized at the 2024 Tech Awards.


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Learn more about expanded paid sick leave, effective Jan. 1, 2025

As announced earlier this year, UC is significantly expanding access to paid sick leave next year.


Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in person or online

Join APISA in celebrating shared stories, Indian dance and singing performances, henna art, delicious Indian treats and more.