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Want to help make a difference? Consider joining OPSA Steering Committee

“I enjoyed participating in the OP Staff Assembly because it made me feel more connected with the people at the University of California Office of the President. As a member and later as the


Wednesday: How sleep works, what it does and how to get enough

UCSF Professor Ying-Hui Fu will share insights from her research into sleep patterns and the major effects those patterns and their disruptions have on us as individuals and the larger community.


Friday: Hospice as a holistic approach to end of life care

Hear an introduction to hospice care, including its basic philosophy, when hospice is appropriate, what services are provided and the roles of the hospice team in providing emotional and spiritual support for patients and their loved ones.


Women We Admire speaker series: Mary Gilly

Senior Associate Dean Mary Gilly from the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business will be featured in the next installment of the Women We Admire speaker series on May 25.


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Know before you go: Cyber safety tips for your summer travels

A good rule of thumb when traveling is to assume your devices will be lost, stolen, compromised, or even confiscated at an international border at some point during your trip, and to plan accordingly. Here are some tips.


Behavioral health plan satisfaction survey launching Thursday, May 17

A random sampling of people across the UC system who used behavioral health benefits in 2017 through their UC-sponsored plan will receive a paper survey in the mail.


Words of wisdom from 9 of UC’s most compelling commencement speakers, from Alfred Hitchcock to Michelle Obama

“You will be defined not just by what you achieve, but how you survive," said Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg. See who else made our list.


FRIDAY: Take the survey and help Franklin go for gold!

Want to be a part of something big, and green, and gold? No, this has nothing to do with the Oakland A’s. It’s about UC’s Franklin headquarters and its all-out effort to go for gold,


Bike to Work Day returns Thursday with free events, giveaways and all the high-fives you want

Recent research at UC Davis found that exercise doesn’t just benefit your body, it also replenishes neurotransmitters in your brain that may promote mental health. May is Bike to Work Month and, in keeping


President Napolitano: My advice to new college grads and young professionals

President Napolitano shared her experience and offered the following advice in a piece that published on LinkedIn on Tuesday, May 8: When I was a freshman at Santa Clara University, I never imagined I would


The Systemwide WellBeing Initiative: Making UC a healthier place to work, learn and grow

Now you have easy access to information about events and resources aimed at improving your wellbeing.


Wednesday: Staff Engagement Survey results brown bag

This is the second brown bag on this topic, and it will include an opportunity for additional staff feedback through instant polling.