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APISA Diwali celebration

Mark your calendar for staff events: Speakers, Shakespeare, Diwali, a costume contest and more!

This month at UCOP, colleagues truly have planned something planned for everyone! Mark your calendar and get ready for a fabulous October.


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Boost your well-being and learn how to stay safe with upcoming workshops from UCOP and FSAP

To do your job well, caring for your own well-being and safety is essential. From practical safety advice to stress management, cultivating a gratitude practice and connecting with your team, these classes can help.


Pause, protect, prevent

5 easy steps to protect yourself against cyber threats at work

Learn how you can protect yourself against cyber threats, as well as surprising facts about how you may inadvertently be putting yourself at risk.


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Start 2026 with a professional development cohort!

Learn how you can participate in the UCOP 2026 Mentorship Program or Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy.


Shout-Out!

Shout-Out for the Oakland community spaces and open house team

Thera Kalmijn, executive director of UCOP Operations, shares an enthusiastic Shout-Out to the team members who were instrumental in bringing the community spaces to life.


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UC Travel will welcome Hertz, Delta Airlines, Marriott and more UC vendors

For the fifth year in a row, the UC Central Travel Office is hosting a series of virtual events featuring representatives from high-profile vendors who support UC travelers.


Free Cal football tickets for UCOP staff

On Friday, Oct. 17, join the UC Finance Team in cheering on UC as the Cal Bears take on the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.


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Apply for the UCOP Mentorship Program today

The UCOP Mentorship Program is seeking mentees and mentors for its next annual program, which will run from January through December 2026.


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California employees: Get ready to participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill

This annual drill is a reminder that earthquakes can strike without warning — and preparation is the best protection.


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AI at UCOP: tools, training and teamwork

The UCOP Information Technology Services team is fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation about artificial intelligence across UCOP.


CJ Frosch, right, operations manager and executive assistant in the department of Finance, introduces Karen Brent, MA, communications analyst in Medical Education, to learning and development opportunities at the annual Staff Resource Day, in the Millberry Conference Center, at the Parnassus campus.

Become a stronger communicator with upcoming UCOP workshops

Regardless of your role at UCOP, having top-notch communication skills helps you to collaborate more successfully and champion your impact.


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UCOP Operational Excellence CoP to feature local procurement

Learn how to identify and eliminate the eight wastes of Lean Six Sigma using UCOP Procurement’s successful project as a real-life case study.