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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with help from APISA

The Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 22. Check out these suggestions for marking the occasion — including fun Zoom backgrounds.


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Build dialogue with colleagues at a 3Practice Circle session

Help us build a UCOP culture where all employees feel comfortable voicing their thoughts, opinions and concerns.


Share your traditions at the December OPSA staff engagement meeting

Learn how to have a sustainable holiday and join colleagues in sharing your favorite holiday traditions.


Juneteenth events begin next Monday with a screening of “Our America: Black Freedom”

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization has planned several events for UCOP colleagues from June 13-17.


Oakland staff relocate wild ducklings

The ducklings that have been on the 5th floor Franklin roof garden are now at a wildlife sanctuary.


Last fiscal year, University of California Health delivered $3.9 billion in community benefits

University of California Health’s (UCH) academic health centers and faculty served their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic – delivering care and supporting public health actions to protect people across the state. 


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Learn how SEL can strengthen your workplace relationships

A new UCOP workshop will teach participants how to incorporate principles of Social-Emotional Learning at work to enhance your ability to communicate and connect with a range of people in healthy ways.


UCOP affinity groups share statement on recent anti-Asian violence

UCOP affinity groups have come together to condemn hate crimes targeting Asian-Americans, and to stand in solidarity with the Asian-American community.


Serve your community at your Thanksgiving table

Here are six ways to bring deeper meaning to your meal by supporting farmers, farmworkers and the planet.


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Mystery Ingredient Challenge: Ingredients revealed

UCOP affinity groups have selected five ingredients for contestants to showcase their cooking creativity and storytelling genius. Get ready to get cooking!


UC comes together to heal, foster community and demand change

As we seek to understand systemic racism and the violence being perpetrated on people of color, the UC community is grieving together.


Colleague-recommended resources for conversation at a pivotal time

In the wake of the death of George Floyd and related protests, UCOP has been hosting community conversations. Here are resources to help you process current events and support your colleagues.


Take the Staff Appreciation Challenge!

There’s never been a better time to show your colleagues how much you appreciate them. Join the OP Staff Assembly in spreading gratitude.