Last month, Oakland staff celebrated Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day with an afternoon of festivities and fun.

If you’re committed to making UCOP a great place to work, consider joining the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee, where you can have a seat at the table to make decisions and create programs that benefit your colleagues. Applications are open through May 31.

UC’s second Cool Campus Challenge took place systemwide in April, and the results across all campuses show that our community is committed to fighting climate change! Check out the pledge photos and highlights.

On Tuesday, May 14, join the PACSW for a discussion with Kum-Kum Bhavnani — chair-elect of the UC Systemwide Academic Senate as well as a professor, author and filmmaker.

The 10th annual UC Walks takes place this Wednesday, May 8. Whether you’re in Oakland or Riverside, get ready to join your colleagues for an afternoon of fitness and fun.

This Friday, May 3, join OPSA and EEDG for a fun-filled afternoon celebration featuring a potluck lunch, Star Wars costume contest, live entertainment and more.

Last week, Chief Strategy Officer Zoanne Nelson shared an overview of several recent studies of UCOP’s structure, operations and business processes. Learn more about recent changes and watch a replay of the presentation.

If you’re passionate about championing women in leadership at UCOP, consider joining the President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women. Applications are accepted through Monday, May 6.

On May 15, UC’s California Breast Cancer Research Program will bring breast cancer researchers and advocates from around the world to San Francisco to compete for two grand prizes and an Audience Choice Award. Watch this exciting competition via a live webcast.