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Some UC travelers can request a United Airlines MileagePlus status extension

If you are a traveler with United MileagePlus Premier Silver, Gold, Platinum or 1K status, you can request an extension by submitting an online form by Dec. 22, 2021.


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Choose holiday children’s gifts that challenge gender stereotypes

Campbell Leaper, a UC Santa Cruz-based developmental and social psychologist with decades of experience studying gender issues, shares insights and gift-giving tips to help children benefit from a broad range of holiday toys.


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UCOP Future of Work town hall on Dec. 16

On Dec. 16, EVP/COO Rachael Nava will host a town hall for staff to discuss UCOP’s Future of Work efforts and return to on-site operations plans. 


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UC leaders support strengthening the DACA program

A Biden-administration-proposed rule would preserve and fortify the program that provides legal protections for young people who were brought to the United States as children.


Rob Knight, left, UC San Diego professor of pediatrics and computer science and engineering, and postdoctoral researcher Daniel McDonald, right, discuss data from The American Gut Project. Knight is the only person out of the entire list of 6,602 people to be highly cited in four or more disciplines.

Hundreds of UC faculty named among the world’s Highly Cited Researchers

The annual list identifies a virtual “who’s who” in the sciences and social sciences from around the world.


Confronting Racism explores the immigrant experience

Join Dr. Alberto Ledesma, assistant dean for diversity, inclusion, and equity at UC Berkeley and author of the 2017 memoir, “Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, Undocumented Vignettes from a Pre-American Life.”


PACSW Dec. 9 Equity Chat: Who wants to return to the office?

The series will begin with a timely article that explores race and gender disparities around workers’ perceptions of post-pandemic workplaces.


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LinkedIn Learning December challenge: 12 days of learning

Participate in LinkedIn Learning’s end-of-year challenge featuring this year's most popular courses!


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Leadership cohort applications close this Thursday

ALD and PM-ILP attract staff at similar career levels, but there are a few key differences that set them apart. Learn which is best for you.


Shout-Out for Alex Santos and Beth Kellman

Alex Santos and Beth Kellman of Event Services helped make the 15th Berlin Open Access Conference a huge success.


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Reminder of UCOP office closures for winter break

Mark your calendar for the UCOP winter break schedule.