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OE Coffee: Brew ideas, cut waste and save costs

Join the Operational Excellence Center of Expertise for an informal, yet structured, opportunity to discuss process improvement ideas, challenges and opportunities.


OPSA 3Practice Circles Listening Session postponed

The event has been rescheduled to January 2026.


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Columbia Sportswear employee discount through November 23

UCOP employees can use a discount coupon for the exclusive Columbia Sportswear Employee Stores.


The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory sits atop Cerro Pachó in Chile. The new telescope is one of the many innovations with UC ties that TIME magazine chose for its Best Inventions of 2025.

UC faculty and alums behind 13 of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025

UC faculty and alums are behind over a dozen of the inventions on this year’s list, with contributions to aerospace, health, agriculture, computing and more. Learn more about some of this year’s most exciting inventions from UC’s extraordinary community of changemakers.


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Fig. 1 video: Why America is so good at producing cults

Watch any documentary or listen to any podcast about cults, and you might find one common thread: So many cults are American.


From left to right: Jen Bowser, Greta, Andrea Graeser and Zoe

Meet CUCSA’s new Executive Board members

As the new academic year begins, the Council of University of California Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) shares an update on its leadership, accomplishments and priorities for the year ahead.


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Introducing the Office of Culture and Inclusive Excellence (OCIE)

Lalitha Sankaran introduces an update regarding the continued evolution of our work to ensure that every employee feels respected and experiences a sense of community, connection and belonging.


UC climate scientist Daniel Swain named to TIME100 Next list

Daniel Swain, a UC ANR climate scientist, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list, which honors 100 emerging leaders around the world.


Jennifer Yokoyama, Professor in Residence,Global Brain Health Institute, Weill Institute for Neurosciences,Genetics of Alzheimers; Hybrid Wet and Dry Lab

Open Enrollment starts on Thursday: Get ready and attend an Oakland kick-off fair

If you sometimes ignore Open Enrollment, this is the year to take another look at your options. 


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Get ready to vote: Only one week remains until the 2025 CA special election

Do you have a plan for casting your vote on Nov. 4? UC is here to help.


This week’s special events: Community and Connection Fair, BSFO Health Fair, Systemwide Academic Congress + cybersecurity awareness

Whether you're based in or outside of Oakland, several events are planned for this week to keep you informed and connected with UCOP colleagues.


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Learning opportunities for administrative, support and early-career staff

Are you in an administrative or support role, or just getting started in your career? Get help with meeting your career goals.