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UCOP welcomes Ombudsperson Callale Concon

The Office of the President is pleased to announce that it has selected Callale Concon as its first ombudsperson.


Save the Date for Multicultural Week 2021: A celebration of cultural expression

Join UCOP leadership, affinity groups and colleagues the week of October 18 to celebrate the diverse cultures of UCOP.


What’s the difference between Hispanic, Latino and Latinx?

What's the difference between Hispanic, Latino and Latinx? On navigating identity, language and community from a scholarly and first-person perspective.


UCOP welcomes Francisco Melara, complaint resolution & systemwide EEO/AA compliance specialist

Francisco is passionate about supporting equitable workplaces and is looking forward to making a difference for UCOP employees.


NAIPISA event will explore Indigenous land acknowledgments

In this special NAIPISA event, members of the UC President’s Native American Advisory Council will share information about land acknowledgment statements and their value to Indigenous communities.


Shout-Out for Barani Janakiraman and Ben Stevens

Barani and Ben willingly participated in a four-hour Zoom meeting to troubleshoot issues that came up during a Predictable Payroll project. Their efforts kept the project on schedule.


New NAM videos feature Carrie L. Byington and other Latinx UC doctors

The National Academy of Medicine has released videos and resources in English and Spanish to encourage members of the Hispanic/Latinx community to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations.


Nobel medal

Quiz: How much do you know about UC and the Nobel Prize?

The 2021 Nobel Prizes are announced starting this week. Try our quiz and find out how much you know about this prestigious award and the scores of University of California faculty, staff and alumni who have received it.


President Drake in his Oakland office

Join President Drake in Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

President Drake recently released a video to recognize the lasting contributions that Hispanic leaders and communities have made to our country and the world. Watch it here.