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The Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory

The University of California Natural Reserve System relaunches as UC Nature

The name change reflects the broadened scope of the organization’s goals: to shape ecological, cultural, and institutional change that will keep nature strong.


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Yashwanth Balaji, Berkeley Lab scientist, wins National Lab Research SLAM

Yash’s presentation focused on how high-energy particles from space can disrupt quantum systems and what it takes to protect them.


President Milliken at UC Santa Barbara

Stay up to date with President Milliken: Read his latest substacks!

If you're wondering what President Milliken has been up to, there's an easy way to find out — check out the latest posts on his Substack, The Gold and the Blue Volume 22!


2026 Oliver Johnson Awards: Roger Horwicz + Adrienne Lavine

Robert Horwitz and Adrienne Lavine receive Academic Senate Oliver Johnson Awards

Given biennially, the award honors faculty members who have contributed significant time and talent to the Academic Senate.


Make a difference at UCOP: Apply to join the OPSA Steering Committee

If you’re ready to contribute your voice to advocating for colleagues, or know someone who would be a great fit, consider applying or nominating a colleague to join the Steering Committee.


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Sign up today for May classes and workshops

The May class schedule is live now! Check out the offerings and register today.


Recognize Administrative Professionals Day, April 22

The UCOP Administrative Professionals Network encourages all UCOP colleagues to join them in celebrating Administrative Professionals Day this Wednesday, April 22.


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Don’t miss these upcoming technology workshops!

Our Learning and Development team offers an array of opportunities to build your skills, all free for UCOP staff.


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