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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.
Tuesday: Celebrate Pilipinx American History Month with APISA
Enjoy delicious traditional cuisine and ice cream, listen to inspiring keynote speakers and discover the dynamic Pilipinx student organizations at UC Berkeley.
Explore the history of deportations with Isidro D. Ortiz, Ph.D., this Wednesday
Dr. Isidro Ortiz is a leading scholar on Latino politics, education and public policy whose research focuses on the historic and contemporary impact of deportation policies.
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.
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.
Support wellness through fragrance awareness
Mindfulness goes a long way toward helping everyone feel well at work.
Managers’ Corner: Don’t miss these upcoming learning opportunities
If you’re a people leader, mark your calendar and register for these helpful upcoming classes and workshops through UCOP.
How elephant extinction threatens everything from rainforests to musical instruments
Scientists knew almost nothing about how ebony trees, used for guitars and piano keys, grow. A new UCLA study reveals the secret ingredient: elephants.
