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Ralph Bunche: UC pathbreaker and global peacemaker

Ralph Bunche was a man of many firsts. He was the first African American valedictorian at UCLA. The first African American in the country to receive a Ph.D. in political science. And the first


Celebrate Black History Month at special UCOP events

In honor of Black History Month, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) has organized an exciting line-up of distinguished speakers, film screenings and other special events. All UCOP staff is invited to attend


Celebrating EBCF graduates

Information session: Becoming an East Bay College Fund mentor

Have you ever thought of becoming a mentor to one of Oakland’s youth? Now is the time — you are needed! President Napolitano has designated UCOP as a partner of Oakland Promise, an initiative to


WEDNESDAY: Women We Admire – Mary Ann Mason

Bring your lunch and join Mary Ann Mason, UC Berkeley law professor, for the next talk in the Women We Admire series: “Do Babies Matter?” Mason is considered a national expert on children’s rights, child


150 years in 90 seconds: Watch UC’s new anniversary video

  How do you sum up 150 years of world-changing history in just 90 seconds? Find out by watching the 150th anniversary video we launched last week. You may discover some fun facts about UC that


Sustainability wins in 2017: UC is greener than ever

All 10 UC campuses now have on-site solar power, and more progress is in the works. Over the last year, UC campuses made big strides toward zero-emission vehicles, with UC Irvine converting its entire


UCOP’s Marketing Communications team wins multiple higher education awards

The department was recognized for their creative work on the Achieve UC campaign, UC Advocacy Network materials and Climate Lab video series.


President Napolitano at her desk

President Napolitano holds Town Hall for UCOP staff

On Jan. 22, President Napolitano spoke to all UCOP staff at a Town Hall held at the Franklin building and webcast live to OP staff at other locations. Over 1,200 staff members attended either


New website launches to provide UC-branded promotional items

    Does your job involve promoting UC programs or organizing UC events? Do you need some UC stationery or personalized business cards? UCOP’s Marketing Communications department this week launched a new website, shop.ucop.edu, that will enable departments to order


Fight the flu! Get vaccinated and follow these tips

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu has reached epidemic proportions across the U.S., including in California. This year’s flu is a more dangerous strain than usual, even for


Join President Napolitano for a UCOP Town Hall

You are invited to join President Napolitano for a UCOP Town Hall meeting on Monday, Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. There are several ways you can participate in this event: In person: The


Save the date: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

  UCOP will host its fourth annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Thursday, April 26, 2018. This year’s event is sponsored through the COO Division in partnership with OP Staff Assembly. Children of OP staff are invited to


UC: Boldly Californian for 150 years

  2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the University of California, offering us all the opportunity to reflect on the impact UC has had on the state of California and beyond. Since its inception, UC has