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Reminder: Accessing Oakland buildings outside business hours

If you work in Oakland, make sure you know how to access our offices before or after business hours.


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Shout-Out for Laurel Skurko

Sushant Prasad is grateful for Laurel's creativity and enthusiasm while organizing UCOP's Diwali celebration.


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Link holiday schedule and copy deadlines

Here's when you can expect to see Link in your inbox and when to send your stories.


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UC’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program hailed as a national model for faculty inclusivity

More than 365 faculty across the UC system have participated in the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, including nearly 14 percent of all ladder-rank faculty hired over the last five years from groups underrepresented in academia.


UC leads the nation in highly influential scientists and researchers

The University of California is North America’s leader in scientific research, according to Clarivate’s 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list, with 289 faculty and scientists from across all 10 campuses named among the most influential in their fields.


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Apply for the UCOP Mentorship Program by January 3

Cultivate contacts, explore challenges and enhance your effectiveness as you grow personally and professionally.


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The Oakland year-end celebration is this Wednesday, Dec. 11!

Oakland staff are invited to join us in the Broadway Conference Center from 2:30 – 4 p.m. UCPath will celebrate the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 18.


Attend a virtual UCOP EDI and Anti-Racism Town Hall next Monday, Dec. 16

Get the latest updates on UCOP’s Unified EDI Framework and have an opportunity to share your thoughts.


Winter office closures and January flex-week reminder

Check out our winter schedule for all UCOP locations — and don't forget about the January flex-week!


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Applications for two top-tier leadership development programs close Friday

Making Power Moves and Take Charge are specifically focused on helping UCOP staff achieve their goals.


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Oakland staff: Sign up for the Red Cross Blood Drive next week

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


Mark your calendar for a LaSA bake sale on Dec. 17 in Oakland

Connect with LaSA members, pick up tasty snacks and help support the LaSA scholarship fund.


SERG to host virtual holiday wrap party and more opportunities to connect

Find out how to choose sustainable wrapping paper, explore budget- and planet-friendly paper alternatives and discover fun food gift ideas!