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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.


Fun February events in the Bay Area

Was one of your New Year's resolutions to try new things? Get out of the house and check out a new local activity, right here in the Bay Area.


UCOP Pride celebrates community in Oakland

On Sunday, September 8, UCOP Pride, family members and friends gathered together to celebrate the diversity of the Oakland community at the Oakland Pride Parade.


BSFO Scholarship Lunch: Order hot dogs, chili and nachos!

Help support scholarships for local students by attending the BSFO scholarship lunch. Taking place on September 18, it’s a delicious way to support a great cause.


UCOP employees give back at “The Rock”

As part of the Academic Affairs Year of Service, employees from UCOP’s IRAP team recently volunteered on San Francisco’s infamous Alcatraz Island.


VIDEO: Finally, a closet that’s fun to be in

In the Cantú Clothing Closet at UC Santa Cruz, trans and nonbinary students get a great, free place to shop. The experience has given them a place to explore and represent themselves in whatever way they feel is best.


Keep summer going with local July events

As summer rolls along this July, check out these local events to keep up the fun and excitement. Whether you’re in Oakland, Riverside, DC or Sacramento, we’ve got plans for you!