Street closures in downtown Oakland on Friday, July 27
The Art & Soul Festival returns to downtown Oakland the weekend of July 28-29, and some streets will be closed starting Friday.
17 July 2018 
Community
Online poll: Vote for your favorite lunch spots
We all have that trusty go-to lunch spot. Now’s your chance to vote for your favorite in our online poll and you could introduce your colleagues to a new place they didn’t know about.
17 July 2018
10-Second Bio, Community
10-second bio: Laura Levy, operations coordinator and gardening lover at heart
Name: Laura Levy Title: Operations Coordinator Department/Unit: Innovative Learning Technology Initiative Location: Franklin Building When I Started Working At UCOP: Spring 2014 What I Do For OP In Five Words Or Less: I support the ILTI team The Best Part About Working For OP: The best part of working
Introducing the new OPSA Social for staff events and activities
Join fellow OP staff at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive for the inaugural OPSA Social.
10 July 2018
Community, OP Headlines, OP News
That UC tote bag? Here’s where you can buy it
Want a tote bag or tumbler to show your UC pride? How about a T-shirt commemorating the university’s 150th anniversary? Now you can buy it. The new UC Store, launched this week by the Marketing Communications
9 July 2018
Community, OP Headlines
Street smart safety tips to avoid being a target for criminals
Stay off your cellphone. Carry your bag in front of you. Be cautious when using ATMs. These and other tips are recommended for your safety.
Wednesday: Donate blood and help save lives
The number of new American Red Cross donors has been on the decline, underscoring the pressing need for new donors.
Brown bag: Navigating Through Uncertainty
The talk, which is sponsored by the OP Staff Assembly, will include measures to minimize the symptoms of distress.
Your opinion counts! Don’t forget to take the EEDG survey
The online survey is open until 5 p.m. Monday, July 23. You can also take the survey in person next week when EEDG members will be in the Franklin lobby with laptops.
2 July 2018
Community, Events, Notices, OP Headlines
Thursday: Safety tips while you’re at or near work or just out-and-about
UCPD will lead the presentation and you can attend all or part of it.
Meet the six staff members you elected to the OPSA Steering Committee
Come meet the new members at the next meeting from 12–1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11 in Franklin 10325. You can also tune in via Zoom.
Free movies at the Oakland waterfront this summer
Arrive early for pre-film festivities including trivia, prize giveaways and food.
