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First and Second Friday events to get a fresh look; on hiatus until spring 2017

Beginning in October, these events will be on hiatus while we reassess their effectiveness in facilitating engagement and community building.


Protect your paycheck – New disability insurance options for 2017

UC is changing its voluntary disability insurance options to give all eligible employees — those currently covered and those not enrolled — new options for protecting their finances.


Give the gift of life: Donate blood on Thursday, Sept. 22

With the bloodmobile in downtown Oakland, donating will be easy, convenient and fast.


UC Santa Cruz college renamed for writer who inspired the environmental movement

College Eight is renamed for Rachel Carson, "a champion for the environment, a woman excelling in science, and a person of dignity.”


UC enrolls most diverse class ever

This fall, 38 percent of the California freshman and transfer students beginning studies at a UC campus were underrepresented minorities.


UPDATE: Taco Tuesday postponed

The Sept. 27 event will need to be rescheduled.


Brown bag: UCOP’s IT Accessibility Program

IT accessibility is everyone's responsibility. To learn more about how to meet accessibility needs, come to an informational brown bag on Wednesday, Sept. 14.


First-of-its-kind Coffee Center founded at UC Davis

Peet's Coffee has pledged $250,000 to fund the center, which aims to become the leader in coffee science.


Get to know the Central Travel Office and its services

To meet the staff and learn more about the services they offer, attend an upcoming open house or webinar.


Volunteer to beautify an Oakland school on Sept. 23

Can you spare four hours to help stencil and paint the playground at Emerson Child Development Center?


Sign up for free financial workshops to be held on Sept. 20

Invest an hour to learn valuable tips about building a portfolio, making a financial roadmap or planning for retirement.


UC Food Observer launches newsletter

Sign up for the twice-a-month email to keep informed on the must-read news about food policy, nutrition, agriculture and more.