Staff submitted two dozen suggestions for OP Staff Assembly brown bags and other events. The winning ideas cover Oakland history, Master Gardeners, California water, elder care and one giant fundraiser.

The OP Staff Assembly (OPSA) Steering Committee has kicked off another year of ambitious initiatives, fun social events and outreach activities — all designed to build engagement, connection and quality of life within the OP community.

The phone replacement project is under way, and early feedback is positive.

Information Technology Services will begin rolling out a new cloud-based email and calendaring system — Microsoft Office 365 — in September.

Information Technology Services (ITS) will begin rolling out a new cloud-based email and calendaring system – Microsoft Office 365 – in September. The full rollout, to be done department by department, will begin on Sept. 12 and run through Oct. 17.

UCOP’s WorkFit program returns for the Fall 2015 session starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 with a try-it-for-free week. No need to register, just show up!

While you're disposing of your paper records, don't forget about the electronic ones. These could be in your email account or personal storage files (.pst) or on thumb drives, external storage devices, shared drives, SharePoint or your hard drive.

The UCOP Mentorship Program pairs experienced professionals from across OP departments with staff who seek to develop themselves professionally.

Last year, more than 18 tons of UCOP records were removed and destroyed. Next month, we'll have another chance to declutter when recycling barrels and locked shred bins appear in all UCOP buildings.

President Napolitano has authorized a 3 percent salary increase for non-represented staff for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

Robert Cook joins returning OPSA steering committee members Tracy Fitzgerald, Matthew Leet and Karla Wood for the 2015-16 term.