On Wednesday, July 10, Chancellor Wilcox headlined the third Chancellor Chat at UCOP. His inspiring and lighthearted address was filled with passion for his campus and UC.

The HR representatives based at the UCPath Center provide a suite of relevant, essential and supportive resources to serve local managers and employees, as well as UC locations systemwide.

In the Cantú Clothing Closet at UC Santa Cruz, trans and nonbinary students get a great, free place to shop. The experience has given them a place to explore and represent themselves in whatever way they feel is best.

Do you have a favorite summer dish that’s always in the spotlight at your family’s barbecue or friends’ potluck? Share it with Link and it could be featured in an upcoming issue.

On Wednesday, July 10, Chancellor Wilcox of UC Riverside will address UCOP staff in person and via Zoom. Tune in to learn more about the chancellor and his priorities, plus ask your questions during a Q&A session.

The HR representatives who lead compensation and payroll help ensure that all employees and managers are paid fairly and on time, as well as providing crucial business insight to UCOP leadership.

As summer rolls along this July, check out these local events to keep up the fun and excitement. Whether you’re in Oakland, Riverside, DC or Sacramento, we’ve got plans for you!

UCOP Pride has provided advocacy, education and camaraderie for UCOP’s LGBTQI+ community for the past 20 years. Learn more about how this affinity group makes UC a great place to work.

On June 25, catch a Facebook Live with UC researchers about their celebrated work studying the transformations in LGBTQ identity and relationships over three generations. Audience questions and comments are welcome!

Demo furniture for the Oakland office move and renovation is now on display in Lobby 2 of the Franklin building. Check it out and share your feedback!

Nancy Pluzdrak, executive director of UCOP Human Resources, provides a helpful overview of HR’s current structure, priorities and initiatives.

Biomedical Sciences Program Officer Ginny Delaney is an enthusiastic volunteer who’s bonded with her community through local urban beautification projects.