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President Napolitano on proposed federal budget — calling all advocates

On May 23, President Napolitano issued the following statement on President Trump’s proposed fiscal 2018 budget: While many voices have been raised against President Trump’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, I would like to


From first-generation to Fulbright: A Latina scholar’s story

By age 8, Flavio Estrada was picking tobacco in the fields of Mexico. He yearned to join the other little boys and girls going to school, but his family couldn’t afford it. He never


OP celebrates UC Walks with giant feet, bean bags and oranges

April showers bring May walkers! After a rainy winter, UCOP staff welcomed a sunny spring day for the eighth annual UC Walks event on Wednesday, May 17. More than 250 Oakland employees enjoyed a variety


10-Second Bio: Kristine Silva

Name: Kristine Silva Title: Payroll Assistant Department/Unit: UCPath Center- Production/Payroll Location: Riverside When I Started Working At UCOP: January 2017 What I Do For OP In Five Words Or Less: Help process your paycheck. The Best Part About Working For


UC program encourages low-income and underrepresented minority students

Until recently, Center High School junior Erik Mendez of Antelope, California didn’t plan to go to a four-year college. Now, he has set his sights on UCLA — one of the most competitive universities


TODAY: Women We Admire – Monica Lozano

Bring your lunch and join Monica Lozano, chair of the Board of UC Regents, for the next talk in the Women We Admire series. Date: Tuesday, May 16 Time: 12-1 p.m. Location: Franklin Lobby 1 Dial-in: ReadyTalk 866-740-1260; access


WEDNESDAY: UC Walks @ OP

UC Walks returns for its eighth year, bringing together faculty, staff, students and retirees systemwide to take a walk, share wellness tips and enjoy the spring sunshine. Join your UCOP colleagues in Oakland to


10-Second Bio: Steve Garber

Name: Steve Garber Title: Director, Division Administration Department/Unit: Provost’s Immediate Office Location: Franklin When I Started Working At UCOP: August 2016 What I Do For OP In Five Words Or Less: Advise the provost on administrative matters The Best Part


Join President Napolitano for a UCOP Town Hall Thursday, May 11

The town hall will be an opportunity to discuss issues of interest to UCOP employees, including the recently released state audit. You may attend the event in person or watch it online.


Meet OP: Culture, Engagement and Diversity

In response to your suggestions, we’ve launched the “Meet OP” series of department profiles. In case you missed any, you can see all previous articles in the series by clicking here.   When asked to name


Celebrate Bike to Work Day and Month with fun events and giveaways!

  UC employees are ahead of the curve: More than half of us already commute to work by bike, public transit, walking or carpool – twice the statewide rate! But we can still do better.


10-Second Bio: Sara Kaplan

  Name: Sara Kaplan Title: Payroll Associate Department/Unit: Payroll Production When I started working at UCOP: August 2016 What I do for OP in five words or less: Get people paid! The best part about working for OP: Every day is a learning experience and a