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American civil rights leader Martin Luther King (1929 - 1968) addresses crowds during the March On Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC, where he gave his 'I Have A Dream' speech.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with “I Have a Dream” recitation

BSFO members and colleagues — including several UCOP leaders — will take turns reciting the iconic speech.


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Meet colleagues around the university through UC Peer Connections

This systemwide program provides an opportunity for participating staff to connect with peers at UCOP and at partnering UC locations.


Children hold signs protesting climate change at COP29.

Perspectives: COP29’s bold steps and shortcomings in the climate crisis fight

The UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity provides a perspective from the UN Climate Change Conference.


Strathearn Ranch Natural Reserve

UC Santa Cruz announces a new 2,400-acre UC Reserve

The reserve will provide invaluable ecological, educational and research opportunities for UC students, faculty and other researchers.


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Kick off your year with January classes and workshops

The new year is the perfect time to assess your professional development goals and make moves to develop your career.


UCOP Oakland building

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.


Laurel and Sushant

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.