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Communications advisory group and HR improvements under way

UCOP Communications and Local HR are continuing to implement action plans they developed in response to the Staff Engagement Initiative.


Two kayakers on Pinecrest Lake at Lair of the Golden Bear

Use the vacation days you’ve earned before summer ends

With summer drawing to a close, now is a good time to take a few days off, especially if you’re about to reach your maximum vacation balance.


Joe Araiza of UCPath

A shout-out to Joe Araiza, UCPath Center talent acquisition specialist

UCPath Communications Specialist Kim Lane submitted a shout-out to Joe Araiza, her colleague at the UCPath Center in Riverside.


UCOP's Franklin building

Napolitano announces Business Operations and CFO organizational changes

President Napolitano announced changes to the organizational structure of UCOP's Business Operations and the office of the Chief Financial Officer.


Hilary Baxter

Hilary Baxter appointed Academic Senate executive director

Hilary Baxter, who has served UCOP for more than 20 years, has been named executive director of the systemwide Academic Senate, effective Sept. 1.


ITS tech fair

Tech Fair 2014 today, Aug. 19: Learn more about ITS services

ITS will showcase cloud computing, Fuze videoconferencing and other new services. There will also be refreshments, giveaways and a drawing for a free iPad.


President Napolitano with scholarship winners

UC Oakland Partnership Initiative awards scholarships

Six Oakland high school students received scholarships through UC's Oakland Partnership Initiative, which aims to build a stronger partnership with the Oakland community.


Staff Appreciation Week

Staff Appreciation Week coming: Get ready to be appreciated

It’s that time of year again. Staff Appreciation Week returns to UCOP Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, with events over three days during the week and something for everyone.


Jeff Li

10-second bio: Meet Jeff Li, San Francisco Giants No. 1 fan

You can not only get to know a little bit about Jeff Li by reading his bio; you can also add a new word to your vocabulary: sabermetrician.


UCOP celebrates its STAR awardees this Friday, Aug. 15

A UCOP-wide celebration to recognize STAR Award recipients will be held this Friday, Aug. 15, 4 p.m., on the Franklin fifth floor patio.


child reading book

More books needed: Drive at Franklin and Broadway ends this Friday

It’s the final week of UCOP’s summer book drive, and more books are needed. You can also volunteer to help sort the books in a national service event on Saturday, Sept. 13.