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Free summer concerts in downtown Oakland, from jazz to reggae

Summer is concert season in downtown Oakland, so grab your lunch and soak in some free music ranging from jazz and zydeco to rock and reggae. These concerts are free and open to the


Former Google executive chairman got it right about UC

The UC Berkeley alum pointed out in a recent op-ed that the university educates 90,000 more students than it did in the year 2000, but with the same level of state funding.


Ensure you’re informed about emergencies: Sign up for UCOPAlert

Because UCOPAlert is entirely voluntary for employees, you will only receive emergency notifications if you supply your personal contact information.


Stigma-Free UC: The Effects of Stigma on Public Health

UC Riverside professor Bruce Link will discuss how people with mental illnesses are harmed by the social stigma they experience — and what we can do to reduce that stigma.


Deadline approaching: Apply by Monday, June 11 for the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee

The opportunity for you to get involved awaits, with eight open seats on the Steering Committee for the upcoming two-year terms.


Don’t forget to complete the new compliance training by June 30

All UC employees are required to take the "UC Ethnical Values and Conduct" training to help employees understand and comply with university standards for ethical conduct.


8 fantastic reasons for UC’s newest alums to celebrate

UC’s Class of 2018 graduates are poised for great things, as these surprising facts show.


Thanks for supporting Franklin’s bid for LEED gold! Here’s how we did

UCOP staff responded to the LEED survey in big numbers this month, ensuring the Franklin building will be in good shape for a chance at recertifying LEED gold. Franklin Building employees had a 73 percent


Calling all OP staff: Apply for the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee and help make a difference

The nomination period for eight open seats for the upcoming two-year terms starts today (Tuesday, May 29) and continues through Monday, June 11.


Love the 10-second bio? We do too! Here’s how to submit one or nominate someone

You love reading them. We love publishing them. The 10-second bio is one of Link’s most popular features, because we enjoy reading about our colleagues — what they do at OP, how long they’ve worked


For Mental Health Awareness Month, UC resources for employees

Answers to the most common questions employees ask and details about how your UC behavioral health plan can help you.


Announcing Take the Stairs survey results and prize winners

Almost 60 percent of respondents already use the stairs at least once a day, survey results showed. Respondents noted a number of barriers to taking the stairs, and UCOP's Healthy Campus Network committee is looking for opportunities to address the feedback.