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Staff chat at the summer 2025 craft fair

Oakland Winter Craft Fair: Check out our vendors and sign up to sell

Join us for the UCOP Winter Craft Fair on Dec. 2! Vendor applications are due by Nov. 15.


From Diwali and AI innovation to an info-filled health fair, check out our upcoming staff events

UCOP staff have been hard at work planning a variety of opportunities for colleagues to come together for learning and connection. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us!


Kurt Ewoldsen, CDL, Support Services Manager and Unit Information Security Liaison

Behind the scenes with CDL cybersecurity: Meet Kurt Ewoldsen

The California Digital Library's global popularity puts it at risk for ransomware and other cybersecurity threats. Kurt shares how he and his team are working to thwart hackers and protect CDL users.


Attend a 3Practice Circles listening session on Nov. 6

Join OPSA for this opportunity to engage in respectful, structured dialogue with colleagues and departmental partners.


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.


Multiethnic group of businesspeople sitting together and having a meeting in the office.

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.


Airplane

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.