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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at these UCOP events

UCOP events pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.


Plant a seed by volunteering at an Oakland school or farm this October

Can you spare a few hours to read to students or help at an urban farm?


Reminder: Taco Tuesday postponed

The Taco Tuesday event originally announced for Sept. 27 will need to be rescheduled.


First and Second Friday events to get a fresh look; on hiatus until spring 2017

Beginning in October, these events will be on hiatus while we reassess their effectiveness in facilitating engagement and community building.


Volunteer to beautify an Oakland school on Sept. 23

Can you spare four hours to help stencil and paint the playground at Emerson Child Development Center?


Mark your calendar: Taco Tuesday is coming Sept. 27

The ever-popular Staff Appreciation event Taco Tuesday is back! Put it on your calendars so you won’t miss the food and fun: DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 27 TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. LOCATION: Franklin fifth-floor patio (roof garden) UCOP


APISA Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Potluck on Sept. 8

All UCOP staff are invited to join the annual APISA potluck, which will include a taste of moon cake.


UCOP volunteers prepare ASCEND Elementary School for the new school year

First there were the 20 bags of school supplies generously donated by UCOP staff – pencils, markers, staplers, folders and so much more. Then there were the boxes (and boxes) of books to be sorted,


Annual UCOP ITS Tech Fair draws a crowd

The third annual UCOP ITS Tech Fair was a huge success, with an estimated 300 people dropping by during the two-hour event held on Wednesday, Aug. 10. By visiting the 12 tables run by various