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Master Excel with classes for all user levels

Whether you’re an Excel newbie or advanced user, new Learning and Development classes help you get the skills you need to kick your data analysis to the next level.


Free flu shots at the Kaiser building in Oakland

Kaiser is sponsoring free flu shots for all UCOP employees! Regardless of your health plan, come down to 300 Lakeside Drive to protect yourself against this year’s flu.


10-Second Bio: Raisa VanAlstyne-Ponce, rogue cereal eater

Meet Articulation Analyst Raisa VanAlstyne-Ponce of Student Affairs. Her interests include championing secondary education, traversing the globe and taking an unconventional approach to breakfast.


Giving back at Point Reyes National Seashore

The Natural Reserve System recently hosted a unique volunteer opportunity for Academic Affairs at Point Reyes National Seashore, as part of the division’s Year of Service.


Get ready for a Halloween Open Enrollment

Oct. 31 — Halloween — marks the beginning of Open Enrollment. Learn good news about premium costs, a few important medical plan changes and new Supplemental Health Plans that complement your medical and disability plans.


Gender pronouns: Learn how you can be more inclusive

The Gender Pronoun Initiative shares how you can make the workplace more inclusive to trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming colleagues through simple changes to how you approach pronouns in the workplace.


Yvette Gullatt and Merideth Mehlberg host UC’s first LinkedIn Live

UC is hosting its first-ever LinkedIn Live event on Oct. 23. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear OP’s inspiring vice provost interview a successful UC Berkeley alumna on how to channel your passions into a meaningful second-act career.


Celebrate diversity and inclusiveness on Multicultural Day, Oct. 24

Join your colleagues in recognizing and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and identities of UCOP’s vibrant staff. Learn about your coworkers’ communities and passions — and share your own — while enjoying delicious foods from around the world.


Grow your personal leadership skills

A new learning and development course — taught by IRAP’s own Ola Popoola — will give you an opportunity to identify and discuss your personal leadership strengths and potential for development to grow to be a better leader.