Last-minute openings for Tuesday’s Oakland blood drive
This Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UCOP is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin building.
Learn how UCOP colleagues are innovating with AI
At this virtual event — open to all UCOP staff — colleagues will explain how they’re streamlining tasks, enhancing productivity and solving everyday challenges using AI.Â
30 September 2025 
Classes & Workshops, OP News
Build your skills with October classes and workshops
The best time to develop yourself is now! UCOP Learning and Development offers a broad range of courses to help you meet your professional goals.
Check out the revamped Oakland community spaces this Wednesday, Sept. 24
Looking for a space to connect, reflect or recharge? Join us for an open house of the new community spaces.
23 September 2025
Celebrating Our Community, Events, OP News
UC ANR virtual Hispanic Heritage Month events continue this week
These conversations invite reflection, learning and connection across cultures and disciplines.
23 September 2025
Celebrating Our Community, Events, OP News
Save the date to celebrate Diwali with APISA
This hybrid event will feature shared stories, an Indian diya lighting ceremony, performances, delicious Indian treats and conversation.
23 September 2025
Classes & Workshops, OP News
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.
ICYMI: Update on using personal devices for work
As of Sept. 22, you need a BYOD exception to connect to the VPN from a personal, non-UCOP device.
16 September 2025
OP News
New UCOP community spaces debuting in Oakland
Looking for a space to connect, reflect or recharge? Learn more about the new community spaces and join us for an open house.
Announcement from UC Operations: Bringing together UC’s services for faculty, staff and retirees
The new Systemwide Shared Services unit aligns UCPath and RASC under shared leadership.
Strengthening security: Updates on VPN access and using personal devices for work
Starting Sept. 22, you will need a BYOD exception to connect to the VPN from a personal, non-UCOP device.
UC ANR and UC Merced partner with the Almond Board of California
UC and the Almond Board will focus on automation, sustainability and new almond varieties.
