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The University of California Natural Reserve System relaunches as UC Nature

The name change reflects the broadened scope of the organization’s goals: to shape ecological, cultural, and institutional change that will keep nature strong.


Two people standing on a stage; one handing another an awardCredit: Berkeley Lab

Yashwanth Balaji, Berkeley Lab scientist, wins National Lab Research SLAM

Yash’s presentation focused on how high-energy particles from space can disrupt quantum systems and what it takes to protect them.


President Milliken at UC Santa Barbara

Stay up to date with President Milliken: Read his latest substacks!

If you're wondering what President Milliken has been up to, there's an easy way to find out — check out the latest posts on his Substack, The Gold and the Blue Volume 22!


2026 Oliver Johnson Awards: Roger Horwicz + Adrienne Lavine

Robert Horwitz and Adrienne Lavine receive Academic Senate Oliver Johnson Awards

Given biennially, the award honors faculty members who have contributed significant time and talent to the Academic Senate.


Make a difference at UCOP: Apply to join the OPSA Steering Committee

If you’re ready to contribute your voice to advocating for colleagues, or know someone who would be a great fit, consider applying or nominating a colleague to join the Steering Committee.


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Sign up today for May classes and workshops

The May class schedule is live now! Check out the offerings and register today.


Recognize Administrative Professionals Day, April 22

The UCOP Administrative Professionals Network encourages all UCOP colleagues to join them in celebrating Administrative Professionals Day this Wednesday, April 22.


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Don’t miss these upcoming technology workshops!

Our Learning and Development team offers an array of opportunities to build your skills, all free for UCOP staff.


Use Lean 5S principles to transform your Outlook inbox

Create a streamlined, manageable system that reduces clutter, saves time and improves focus.


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Travel Talk Tuesday shares how to enter request and report submissions correctly

If you regularly submit request and report submissions, learning how to enter them correctly, with all required information and documentation, is essential.


Catherine Smith, M.D., Professor of Medicine, UCSF

Help UC fight cancer when you file your taxes

All donations, no matter the size, make a difference, and 95% of contributions go directly to research and education efforts.


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2025 Health and DepCare FSA claims must be filed by tomorrow, April 15

April 15, 2026, is the deadline to file claims for your eligible 2025 DepCare, Health and Limited Purpose FSA. Don't lose out on your funds!