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OPSA Steering Committee elections: Cast your vote!

The polls are open. Help drive the direction of staff leadership at UCOP by voting for new members to the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee.


Sujit Thapa

10 Second Bio: Sujit Thapa, recovering engineer

Though Sujit Thapa began his career as an engineer, he found his passion in working for the common good.


June Yu

Welcoming June Yu, associate vice president for UC National Laboratories

Dr. Yu has been executive director for National Laboratories Programs for the last five years and has had a relationship with UC and the national labs for 30 years.


William Shakespeare drawing

Read “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” with the Shakespeare Club

Next Tuesday, May 26, join your colleagues for a fun, informal, participatory reading.


Shout-Out for Amy Vrizuela

Amy’s team members are inspired by her leadership, can-do attitude, problem-solving skills and other admirable qualities.


UCOPositivity: Share your personal good news

Life in the coronavirus pandemic is rough. It's more important than ever to celebrate the positive things that are happening these days. Share your good news with Link!


Here’s how UCOP staff are staying fit

We asked how you’ve been keeping in shape during the shelter-in-place order. Here are your active passions and workout recommendations.


Listen to the UCOP quarantine playlist

We asked you to share the music that’s kept you entertained and inspired through the shelter-in-place order. Here’s your playlist.


Calling all UCOP cooks: Here’s what your colleagues are dishing out

Need some inspiration for dinner tonight? Why not try one of these delicious recipes created or suggested by your coworkers?


Shout-Out for Steve Pease and Edwin Martinez

Steve and Edwin have been hard at work making sure that UCOP staff have the equipment they need to work from home. Thank you!


UCOP art projects + toilet paper roll craft ideas

The shelter-in-place mandate has offered many of our colleagues an opportunity to catch up on creative projects. Here are some of the examples you’ve shared — and tips for making art from a common household commodity.


New year, new UCOP: Your resolutions, or lack thereof

The new year is here! Link asked you to share your thoughts on New Year’s resolutions, as well as your goals for 2020. From spending less time overanalyzing life and being a perfectionist to spending more quality time with family and friends, here’s what you said.


10-Second Bio: Angelin Barrios, green thumb extraordinaire

Meet Senior Analyst Angelin Barrios of Systemwide Human Resources. At her desk, she’s deeply involved in crafting policies that govern health and welfare benefits for UC employees. At home, she immerses herself in a verifiable jungle of beautiful plants.