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Toastmasters Open House will feature U.S. submarine veteran and complimentary lunch

Practice your speaking and leadership skills, and connect with Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters members.


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Help build a community around AI at UCOP

Join the UCOP AI Community of Practice — a collaborative space for staff across divisions to learn, share, and innovate together.


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Marking the first anniversary of the L.A. wildfires

Long-term threats to physical and mental well-being remain, long after the 2025 L.A. wildfires were extinguished.


Ombudsperson Callale Concon and Past APISA Chair Tony Yang

Join OPSA for a UCOP staff listening session on balance and engagement in your work

Facilitated by UCOP Ombudsperson Callale Concon and past APISA Chair Tony Yang, the event will be conducted as a 3Practice Circles session.


Strategic Planning UC Lunch + Learn featuring Allorah Pradenas, Christina A. Armstrong, Julian Ryu and Devin Richards

Learn how strategic planning works at UC during a special lunch and learn

On Feb. 4, from 12 – 1 p.m., attend a special virtual event focused on how strategy can guide UC teams and locations, especially in uncertain times.


Oakland colleagues donate enough blood to help 141 people

Our December Red Cross Blood Drive was a success! Learn how you can participate next year.


Ombudsperson Callale Concon and Past APISA Chair Tony Yang

New January date announced for UCOP Staff Listening Session hosted by OPSA

Join OPSA for this opportunity to engage in respectful, structured dialogue with colleagues and departmental partners.


Ombudsperson Callale Concon and Past APISA Chair Tony Yang

New January date announced for UCOP Staff Listening Session hosted by OPSA

Join OPSA for this opportunity to engage in respectful, structured dialogue with colleagues and departmental partners.


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Help UCSF spread joy and comfort to hospitalized kids and their families

Make the holidays brighter for kids at Bay Area hospitals by joining UCSF colleagues in supporting Project Cheer.


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Sign up for next week’s Red Cross Blood Drive in Oakland

The U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed now.


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Oakland staff: Sign up for a Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 9

The U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed now.