The OP Staff Assembly (OPSA) Steering Committee has kicked off another year of ambitious initiatives, fun social events and outreach activities — all designed to build engagement, connection and quality of life within the OP community.

The second installment of the OP Staff Assembly's Movin' On Up series, featuring the deputy chief information officer, will take place on Monday, Aug. 24, from 12 to 1 p.m. in Franklin 11326.

The Natural Reserve System brought a taste of the science, art, teaching and natural wonders of its 39 reserves to the heart of downtown Oakland on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

The phone replacement project is under way, and early feedback is positive.

Planning to travel on UC business? Need to rent a car? Check out this month’s BRC Blast for important reminders that can save you time and money when seeking your travel reimbursement.

Information Technology Services will begin rolling out a new cloud-based email and calendaring system — Microsoft Office 365 — in September.

Explore the many facets of the reserves while talking to students and faculty and enjoying music and food, on Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Franklin fifth-floor patio.

UC President Janet Napolitano has appointed a systemwide task force of UC faculty, staff and administrators to help develop a new set of retirement benefits options for UC to offer future employees hired on or after July 1, 2016.

Information Technology Services (ITS) will begin rolling out a new cloud-based email and calendaring system – Microsoft Office 365 – in September. The full rollout, to be done department by department, will begin on Sept. 12 and run through Oct. 17.