April 25 has become National Denim Day, a movement to protest the misconceptions around sexual assault.

UCOP staff members are invited to wear denim on Wednesday, April 25 for National Denim Day as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Staff will have an opportunity to hear more about the work that UCOP Local Operations does and Executive Director Thera Kalmijn's vision of the future.

This April 24 talk, which is part of the Diversity Speaker Series, will include discussion about how UCOP is helping to bridge the gap.

Betty Reid Soskin, 96, will share her stories and sign copies of her book "Sign My Name to Freedom: A Memoir of a Pioneering Life."

You can pick up a poster commemorating the university's 150th birthday at one of these two locations.

Betty Reid Soskin, 96, will share her stories and perspectives with UCOP staff on Monday, April 23.

The first brown bag is Monday, April 16 and will include a discussion on the survey findings, and provide an opportunity to receive additional staff feedback through instant polling.

You can submit a question for Thera Kalmijn, executive director of UCOP Operations, in advance by emailing the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee by Monday, April 16.

The annual performance evaluation process is a good reminder to make professional development a priority, and we have programs, courses and tools to help.