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Welcome Ann Jeffrey: New staff advisor to the Regents

Ann Jeffrey, incoming staff advisor to the Regents, looks forward to taking a “big picture” approach to making a difference for all UC staff.


Join BFSO for a Juneteenth potluck and games

June 19 is Juneteenth — and BFSO is celebrating in Oakland with an afternoon potluck and board games. All employees are invited to attend!


Meet Local HR: Here for all UCOP employees

Nancy Pluzdrak, executive director of UCOP Human Resources, kicks off a new article series about her team with a helpful overview of HR’s current structure, priorities and initiatives.


How to share your event on the Link calendar

Are you planning an event that’s open to all employees? Be sure to send a calendar request to the Link team so we can post it on the UCOP Link calendar!


Healthy recipe: Ethiopian beets salad

Need a quick, healthy, make-ahead salad for dinner? Try this healthy recipe from Woubejig Shiferaw, an advisor at the UC Davis Health School of Medicine who’s originally from Ethiopia.


Staff affinity group spotlight: APISA

On May 28, 2019, UCOP’s Asian and Pacific Islander Staff Association (APISA) hosted a film screening of “They Came for Us,” which discussed the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. This screening


LBGTQ+ @ Work: The importance of diversity and inclusivity

On June 11 at noon, the UC Virtual Career series presents its next episode. Catch a sneak-peek interview with UC Irvine alumna Krystianne Avedian, a role model for LGBTQ+ leadership in the workplace.


New Oakland furniture on display beginning June 13

The new Oakland building is coming along quickly, and one of BASC’s many important steps is selecting the new furniture vendor. Check out sample workplaces from the vendors UCOP is choosing between.


Staff engagement survey deadline extended to Friday, June 14

If you received UC’s Staff Engagement Survey via an email from Willis Towers Watson, there’s still time to make your voice heard! Please participate in this important, confidential survey.


UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol T. Christ headlines UCOP’s second Chancellor Chat

On Wednesday, June 5, UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol T. Christ addressed UCOP staff, sharing her experiences in higher education and as Cal’s first-ever woman chancellor.


Iron Mountain

Off-site storage myths – busted!

If you’ve been worried about sending your boxes to storage, don’t worry: Iron Mountain is a highly organized business partner, not a black hole! Learn more about our safe and reliable off-site storage.