Get ready for APISA’s annual potluck celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year features a guest speaker — also featured via Zoom — as well as a potluck lunch and tastings of tea and moon cakes.

Meet Communications & Training Manager Bara Waters, half of the groovy electric folk music duo Cosmic Spin.

If you haven’t yet weighed in on UCOP’s annual lunch poll, there’s still time. The polls are open through Thursday, August 22. All locations are invited to participate.

Last year, more than 150 staff members weighed in for our annual lunch poll of favorite lunch spots in Oakland. This year we’re expanding to all UCOP locations, and we want to hear from you!

On September 18, join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization in Oakland for a delicious lunch in support of their 2020 scholarship program. Save the date: All employees are invited!

Meet Development Analyst Nicola Gruen. In addition to being a professional violinist who once performed with Eric Clapton, she’s an East Bay native!

Meet Systemwide Human Resources Fellow Rhommel Canare. Originally from San Diego, he’s motivated by serving the public — and creating inspiring recipes.

Thanks to all of our readers who shared their favorite parks in our poll last week. Check out your colleagues’ responses and get ready for an adventure!

July is National Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, we’re asking our readers to share their favorite park! Participate in our poll — and, if you’re able, share a photo!

Wondering what to make for tonight’s meal? Brighten your dinner table with two fresh, delicious salad recipes from a UCOP colleague!

Meet Matt Hawk, senior counsel, construction. You may have spotted him on a calendar with Carmen Electra!