Beautiful sunshine and the lure of a free afternoon treat drew staff to Franklin's fifth-floor rooftop garden on June 30 for UCOP Pride's fifth annual ice cream social.

The Laboratory Management Office in the UC Office of the President has changed its name to the Office of the National Laboratories.

Voting for OP Staff Assembly leaders end this Friday, July 10. Read the candidates' statements and cast your ballot for up to four candidates.

The Efficiency Review Work Group (ERWG) is rolling out several programs and services that are designed to improve the UCOP work environment and save staff time and resources.

Make the most of your UC Retirement Savings Program by taking one or more financial education workshops this summer.

The UCOP phone system is being replaced over the next months. Get details about equipment, training and the schedule for the switch.

The Green Department Certification program, started on the fifth and seventh floors of Franklin, is set to expand to the rest of the building.

Information Technology Services (ITS) is going to roll out a new cloud-based email system, called Office 365, over the next several months.

This month's Business Resource Center newsletter — the BRC Blast — gives deadlines for closing out FY 2014-15.

It’s officially performance appraisal season, time for UCOP employees to complete their self-appraisals. Take this opportunity to reflect and get feedback on accomplishments, areas needing improvement and goals for the coming year.

The committee has six open seats. Nominate yourself or a colleague by June 19.