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Celebrate Hanami in Oakland with APISA

Join APISA in celebrating cherry blossom season and the arrival of spring!


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Boost your career with April classes and workshops

Build upon your skills — or learn new ones — through free classes and workshops offered through UCOP Learning and Development.


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UC’s proposal to expand paid sick leave is under review

The proposed changes would expand paid sick leave for part-time and full-time employees, effective Jan. 1, 2025.


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Save on Columbia Sportswear brands in Carlsbad, Richmond, Union City and West Covina

Through April 14, UCOP employees can use a discount coupon for the exclusive Columbia Sportswear Employee Store.


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Postponed: Leading Toward Equity features Jay Henderson, Jorge Silva and Cathy O’Sullivan

The Leading Toward Equity series presents unscripted conversations with UCOP leaders on EDI, and our efforts toward becoming an anti-racist organization.


President Drake Town Hall

Share your questions: April 16 UCOP Town Hall with President Drake

Mark your calendar and save the date for Tuesday, April 16, from 9 – 10 a.m. (PT).


UC women rock IT: Celebrating UCOP women in technology

Marisa Strong, Gergana Tsvetkovas, Priya Mishra and Christine Kim are leading the way in UCOP technology. Help celebrate their remarkable work.


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Updated UCOP password requirements take effect March 26

The changes will align our practices with industry standards and help to protect sensitive institutional and employee information.


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Fig. 1 reveals the secrets of hummingbird flight

Hummingbirds zip around at dizzying speeds, employing moves that are downright acrobatic as they search for nectar. How do they do it?


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UC researchers share three fixes for AI’s bias problem

UC researchers are identifying discrimination in, and devising solutions for, the algorithms shaping our society.