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Mehrsa Baradaran

Mehrsa Baradaran, J.D., to speak on racial wealth gaps

The UC Council of Chief Diversity Officers’ Distinguished Scholars series will feature Mehrsa Baradaran of UC Irvine Law.


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Wednesday: Attend the UC Wildfire Symposium

Learn about the devastating societal and economic impacts of wildfires on at-risk communities and the state of California.


Vote in the Sept. 14 recall election

Get ready to vote on Sept. 14!

Make your vote count on Sept. 14. Here's what you need to know — including options for same-day registration.


Van Williams

Van Williams appointed as UC’s next CIO and VP for ITS

EVP/COO Rachael Nava sent the following message to all UCOP staff on Aug. 24, 2021. You can also read an interview with Van Williams by Jeané Blunt, IT communications and UC FCC licensing coordinator


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UCOP COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: Compliance required by Sept. 1

UCOP has announced our approach to complying with the UC systemwide COVID-10 vaccination policy. Here’s what you need to know.


Cheryl Lloyd

Cheryl Lloyd named UC’s vice president for Systemwide Human Resources

Cheryl has been serving as the interim vice president for Systemwide Human Resources, in addition to her role as UC’s chief risk officer, for the past two years.


UCOP colleagues are helping to create an anti-racist workplace

UCOP staff at all levels are key partners in helping to create an anti-racist workplace.


UCOP Oakland building

An update on UCOP future of work and return to on-site operations

President Drake has approved a UCOP Future of Work plan that includes a mix of on-site, hybrid and remote work options. It will support employee and supervisor cultural and organizational needs, while providing flexibility.


President Drake institutes Juneteenth as UC’s newest holiday

Juneteenth has been added to the UC holiday calendar. This year it will be observed on Monday, June 28.


An invitation from EVP/COO Rachael Nava to comment on the draft Campus Safety Plan

UCOP colleagues are invited to share feedback, questions or comments on the draft plan through a 30-day period, from June 1 – June 30.


President Drake

A message from President Drake on the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder

President Drake shares how, as a university community, we can do our part to exemplify antiracism best practices and commit ourselves to lead.


UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2021-22 revised budget

The University of California is deeply grateful to Gov. Newsom for proposing the largest state investment in UC’s history.