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UCOP Communications and partners win several prestigious CASE Awards

These prestigious awards recognize outstanding alumni relations, fundraising, public/government relations, advancement services, special events, and marketing and communications.


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President Drake to discuss UC priorities at the PPIC on Feb. 18

The prestigious Public Policy Institute of California will welcome President Drake to share his vision of the future of the university.


University of California Health creates a “vaccine superstation” in San Diego

UC San Diego Health — along with a contingent of UC San Diego volunteers — is helping tens of thousands of eligible health care workers and community members gain access to the COVID-19 vaccine.


President Michael V. Drake reflects on Black History Month

Watch a new video from President Drake on the Black workers, scholars, artists and activists who have propelled the University of California — and the world — forward, and the work that remains to be done to achieve our ideals of equality, inclusion and justice.


5 steps to prepare for your STEP checkpoint conversation

It’s time to prepare for your first STEP checkpoint conversation. Have you completed the training and taken these steps?


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UCOP opens Ombuds Office and welcomes interim ombudsperson Bodi Regan

UCOP’s new Ombuds Office is available for employees to resolve workplace conflict in a safe and confidential manner.


Reminder: Take the UCOP COVID-19 Response Pulse Survey by Feb. 1

Please take a moment to share your perspective on UCOP’s COVID-19 response with the Culture and Connectivity Initiative.


Reduction of UCOP on-site services and staffing extended through March 1, 2021

Given the continued increase of COVID-19, UCOP is extending the reduction of on-site services through March 1.


Read the UCOP COVID-19 Prevention Plan

Learn how UCOP is responding to COVID-19 and our eventual return to on-site operations.


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President Drake shares his priorities and more at UCOP Town Hall

On Friday, Dec. 18, President Michael V. Drake, M.D. held his final Town Hall of 2020 with UCOP staff. Watch a video of the event.


Dec. 18 Town Hall

Last chance: Send your Town Hall questions for President Drake

President Michael V. Drake, M.D. will hold his next Town Hall with UCOP staff on Friday, Dec. 18, from 1-2 p.m. Questions for the president are accepted through Dec. 9 at noon.


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A message from EVP/COO Rachael Nava on the CA regional stay home order

The regional stay home order does not change UCOP’s COVID-19 prevention plans, as our protocols are in alignment with the more restrictive guidelines.