Mark your calendar: UC's next president, Dr. Michael V. Drake, will hold his first Town Hall with UCOP staff on Friday, Aug. 28. Questions from staff are encouraged.

Led by Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard of the Alameda County Office of Education, the Continuing the Conversation on Race series will focus on bias, leadership and systemic racism. Join us to connect with your colleagues around these important topics.

Want to hear more about UCOP’s response to the evolving COVID-19 situation and our (eventual) return to onsite operations? Join leaders for a series of open forums.

Boost your career amongst a friendly group of colleagues during weekly online Toastmasters sessions.

All UCOP staff are invited to attend OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee Meetings. At this week’s meeting, catch up with your newly elected members.

All aspiring and seasoned thespians are invited to attend a friendly virtual cold reading of this celebrated “screwball comedy” on Wednesday, July 22.

President Janet Napolitano will lead a virtual conversation on the impact and value of higher education, titled “A Future in Question: Higher Education and the Public Good.”

The next episode of the UC Alumni Career Network focuses on how women can deepen connections in the workplace to support professional aspirations.

The Friday Meet-ups series begins with three sessions that focus on mental health resources from the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.

President Napolitano will hold her final Town Hall as president of the university with UCOP staff through a live Zoom conference.

The prestigious Aspen Institute has invited President Napolitano to participate in a panel on the future of higher education in response to COVID-19.