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Save the dates: Oakland End-of-Year Celebration and Chef Throwdown

The 2nd Annual UCOP Chef Throwdown in Oakland will be held Dec. 6. UCOP’s End-of-Year Celebration in Oakland will take place on Dec. 9, 2019. A UCPath Center celebration will be announced soon.


2019 Employee Engagement Survey results

The results are in for UCOP’s 2019 survey. See where we’re excelling and where there’s room for growth.


Giving back at Point Reyes National Seashore

The Natural Reserve System recently hosted a unique volunteer opportunity for Academic Affairs at Point Reyes National Seashore, as part of the division’s Year of Service.


Gender pronouns: Learn how you can be more inclusive

The Gender Pronoun Initiative shares how you can make the workplace more inclusive to trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming colleagues through simple changes to how you approach pronouns in the workplace.


On Oct. 17, get disaster-ready: Great ShakeOut and UCOPAlert test

Learn what to expect during our annual earthquake drill, make your workspace and home earthquake-ready and get expert advice.


Pile of files

Purge your records: Oct. 21 – 25

Now is the time to get rid of unneeded records and non-records documents. Recycling containers and locked shred bins will be available on every floor in all Oakland UCOP buildings.


Prison outreach event and book drive on Monday

Learn about UC staff members’ first-hand experiences of providing educational opportunities in prisons during a fascinating panel discussion. Plus, donate books to children with incarcerated parents.


What you need to know about Box Drive

It’s official — Box Drive has been successfully rolled out across UCOP. Learn more about how to use this online storage platform.


Attend a cyber security awareness event

On October 30, all staff are invited to a special cyber security event at the CSU building in Oakland. Don’t miss a fascinating keynote speaker, giveaways and lunch!


Parent Prep: Get to know UC

If you have a student who is approaching the college search process, in the midst of applying or newly enrolled at UC, the new Parent Prep webinar series is designed for you! In the first episode, learn about UC’s nine unique campuses.


Chancellor Gene Block chats with UCOP staff

On Wednesday, October 2, Chancellor Gene Block of UCLA delighted UCOP staff with his lively Chancellor Chat. Learn more and watch the recap!


Learn about undergraduate personal insight questions

On Monday, October 28, join the OP Staff Assembly for advice on how college-bound students can respond to the personal insight questions on the UC undergraduate admission application.