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Healthy recipe: Ethiopian beets salad

Need a quick, healthy, make-ahead salad for dinner? Try this healthy recipe from Woubejig Shiferaw, an advisor at the UC Davis Health School of Medicine who’s originally from Ethiopia.


Staff affinity group spotlight: APISA

On May 28, 2019, UCOP’s Asian and Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA) hosted a film screening of “They Came for Us,” which discussed the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. This screening


LBGTQ+ @ Work: The importance of diversity and inclusivity

On June 11 at noon, the UC Virtual Career series presents its next episode. Catch a sneak-peek interview with UC Irvine alumna Krystianne Avedian, a role model for LGBTQ+ leadership in the workplace.


New Oakland furniture on display beginning June 13

The new Oakland building is coming along quickly, and one of BASC’s many important steps is selecting the new furniture vendor. Check out sample workplaces from the vendors UCOP is choosing between.


Staff engagement survey deadline extended to Friday, June 14

If you received UC’s Staff Engagement Survey via an email from Willis Towers Watson, there’s still time to make your voice heard! Please participate in this important, confidential survey.


UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol T. Christ headlines UCOP’s second Chancellor Chat

On Wednesday, June 5, UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol T. Christ addressed UCOP staff, sharing her experiences in higher education and as Cal’s first-ever woman chancellor.


Iron Mountain

Off-site storage myths – busted!

If you’ve been worried about sending your boxes to storage, don’t worry: Iron Mountain is a highly organized business partner, not a black hole! Learn more about our safe and reliable off-site storage.


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Starting June 22, dial 510 for East Bay calls

This summer, area code 510 in the East Bay will also be served by a new area code, 341. Program your phone now: All local numbers will require 10-digit dialing.


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“Why I donate” – More stories from OP’s regular blood donors

UCOP’s next blood drive will take place on Wednesday, June 19. Sign up for an appointment, and learn why fellow staff members give — from a desire to help people in need to dramatic ways their lives have been touched by blood donations from strangers.


Celebrate Pride at UCOP — with ice cream!

On Friday, June 14, UCOP Pride will host an ice cream social to support UCOP LGBTQ+ employees, allies and friends. Join the festivities, and take advantage of an Oakland Museum of California discount!