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Oakland hotel room

New Oakland lodging options for V-card direct bill

People traveling to Oakland on university business now have the option to stay at the AC Hotel by Marriott and the Residence Inn Oakland. These hotels are located next to each other at 1431 Jefferson Street in downtown Oakland.


Let’s get together: UCOP Community and Connection Fair in Oakland

Save the date and plan to attend the inaugural UCOP Community and Connection Fair, taking place in Oakland on Tuesday, Oct. 24.


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Get your flu shot: Free clinic in Oakland on Nov. 1!

Kaiser Permanente nurses will offer flu shots in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin building on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Get your shot, check out Open Enrollment information and take advantage of vendor giveaways.


Join APISA in celebrating APISA Filipino American History Month

During a fun Oakland event on the 5th-floor Franklin patio, we will recognize Filipinos' accomplishments, listen to a speaker and enjoy traditional Filipino fare! 


Attend the UC Natural Reserves System’s NRS Day Fair in Oakland

This fun Oakland event will feature NRS students, researchers and staff; informative presentations; a raffle; and delicious snacks!


UCOP Oakland building

Oakland employees: Franklin Building roof work starting Sept. 5

From Sept. 5 through Sept. 22, we will be conducting roof patching work on the upper and lower roofs of the Franklin building.


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The Oakland Franklin building fire alarm system upgrade is almost complete

Wondering what’s up with the ongoing fire alarm testing in the Franklin building? Here’s the skinny on the planned fire alarm replacement project.


The Xerox AltaLink C8145 — one of the new printer/copier models to be installed in the Oakland Broadway and Franklin buildings.

New printers are coming to the Oakland Franklin and Broadway buildings

IT Client Services is refreshing shared printer/copiers that have exceeded their support lives.


Lake Chabot in Oakland, California

Oakland volunteer opportunity: Help clean up Anthony Chabot Regional Park

On Sunday, July 23, the East Bay Regional Park District will hold a community cleanup event at Anthony Chabot Regional Park in Oakland.


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Enjoy free, live concerts near your UCOP office this summer!

Concerts near all UCOP offices provide an opportunity to connect with your local community while enjoying some fun tunes.


Lakeside Speakeasy Toastmasters members participate in a hybrid meeting with members in the Oakland office and on Zoom.

Audio/video technology updates: Coming to an Oakland conference room near you

Telecommunications Services is installing a more evolved conference room technology in four Oakland spaces.


Reminder: Oakland Community and Connection Breakfast on Wednesday

Join UCOP senior leaders and your colleagues for our second breakfast networking event in the Oakland Broadway Conference Center.


Safety reminders for all UCOP staff

Please review these helpful tips for protecting your personal safety, and learn more about the resources available through UCOP.