What to expect for Thursday’s Oakland Franklin building fire drill
This required fire drill — focused on Floors 5, 6 and 7, of the Franklin building — will prepare UCOP staff to respond in the event of a real emergency.
Sign up for next week’s Red Cross Blood Drive in Oakland
The U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed now.
25 November 2025 
Events
Rachael Nava welcomes staff to attend the Oakland holiday celebration next Wednesday
Join UCOP leaders and colleagues for festivities, connections and marking an accomplishment-filled year.
Oakland employees: Franklin Building fire alarm drill scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4
This required fire drill — focused on Floors 5, 6 and 7, of the Franklin building — will prepare UCOP staff to respond in the event of a real emergency.
Oakland staff: Sign up for a Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 9
The U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed now.
Tuesday: Join LaSA for a fall potluck in Oakland
All Oakland staff are invited to join the Latinx Staff Association for their annual fall potluck in Oakland!
18 November 2025
Celebrating Our Community, Events, OP Headlines
Mark your calendar: Oakland and UCPath holiday parties will take place on Dec. 3
Help celebrate the accomplishments of the past year while gathering with colleagues!
10 November 2025
Celebrating Our Community, Events, OP Headlines
Save the dates for UCOP Holiday Parties in Oakland and at UCPath
Help celebrate the accomplishments of the past year while gathering with colleagues!
10 November 2025
Celebrating Our Community, Events
Oakland Winter Craft Fair: Check out our vendors and sign up to sell
Get ready to shop, snack, and celebrate creativity at UCOP’s Winter Craft Fair on Dec. 2 — featuring handmade treasures from talented colleagues like Fredye Harms and Brandi Beaudoin!
3 November 2025
Celebrating Our Community, Events, OP News
Tuesday: Celebrate NRS Day with UCOP in Oakland
Join the UC Natural Reserve System and UCOP leadership for a special celebration of California’s extraordinary natural landscapes.
Celebrate NRS Day with UCOP in Oakland
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, join the UC Natural Reserve System and UCOP leadership for a special celebration of California’s extraordinary natural landscapes.
