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Photos: OP staff celebrate Warriors championship win

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The Warriors celebrated their third NBA championship win in four years with a confetti-filled parade through downtown Oakland

Vote for new leaders on OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee!

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Now is your opportunity to elect new members to the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee to help drive change, facilitate dialogue between staff and leadership, and support staff interests. From 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 through 5 p.m. Monday, June 25, visit the OPSA website and ...

Thursday: Join President Napolitano for a UCOP Town Hall

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You are invited to join President Napolitano for a UCOP Town Hall meeting on Thursday, June 21 from 10–11 a.m. Here are a few ways you can participate in this event: In person: The event will be held in Franklin Lobby 1. Seating capacity is limited to ...

How Sally Ride shattered the ultimate glass ceiling

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Thirty-five years ago, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly into space. Before blasting off aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in June 1983 she faced intense media speculation about how being a woman would affect her as an astronaut. Would she need to wear a bra in space? How would ...

President Napolitano thanks UCOP staff, answers questions at Town Hall

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President Napolitano provided updates on the state budget, UC’s efforts to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and its recipients, and the UCOP Restructuring Effort

Show appreciation to your colleagues with a Gratitude Gram

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Want to show your colleagues how much you appreciate them? Send a Gratitude Gram to any fellow UCOP staff member to express your appreciation for who they are and the contributions they make to UCOP. Pick up free cards at the Franklin Gratitude Gram station or have ...

Is that bug in your garden bugging you? Ask a UC entomologist live on Facebook

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Do you have something weird going on in your vegetable garden or with your fruit trees? Maybe a strange looking green worm on your tomatoes or raggedy looking leaves on your garden eucalyptus? Curious about using natural enemies for controlling pests in the garden, or ...

Donate blood July 11 and help save three lives

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It only takes about an hour to give blood, when the Bloodmobile comes to downtown Oakland

UC launches Million Light Bulb Challenge community buy program

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UC faculty and staff have a great opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint at home and save money. UC is spearheading a statewide effort to advance the purchase of 1 million high-quality, energy-efficient light bulbs for campus buildings and residences across the state. “High-quality LED light ...

Important information about whistleblower activities

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The following message was sent by Chief Compliance and Audit Officer Alexander Bustamante to UCOP staff on Monday, July 9: Dear UCOP Colleagues, The University of California is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct in the fulfillment of its education, research, public service and patient ...

UC keeps Los Alamos Laboratory on cutting edge of science and research

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  For three-quarters of a century, Los Alamos National Laboratory has been a singular force in advancing scientific knowledge across new frontiers — from its origins in World War II to its role in the Human Genome Project and the exploration of Mars. Since Los Alamos’ earliest years, ...

That UC tote bag? Here’s where you can buy it

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Want a tote bag or tumbler to show your UC pride? How about a T-shirt commemorating the university’s 150th anniversary? Now you can buy it. The new UC Store, launched this week by the Marketing Communications department, is where you can purchase official UC merchandise online for ...

How to be heard in advocacy efforts

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Lawmakers have heard from UC advocates more than 8,200 times this year — and it’s only July. This is an incredible show of force by our small but mighty UC Advocacy Network of 17,000 people — and a testament to the power of collective action. Do you want your activism to have an ...

10-second bio: Laura Levy, operations coordinator and gardening lover at heart

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Name: Laura Levy  Title: Operations Coordinator  Department/Unit: Innovative Learning Technology Initiative Location: Franklin Building When I Started Working At UCOP: Spring 2014 What I Do For OP In Five Words Or Less: I support the ILTI team The Best Part About Working For OP: The best part of working for OP is the people! I feel that everyone is on ...

Online poll: Vote for your favorite lunch spots

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We all have that trusty go-to lunch spot. Now’s your chance to vote for your favorite in our online poll and you could introduce your colleagues to a new place they didn’t know about. If you don’t see your favorite listed, nominate it in the ...

Video: Three tips for a more sustainable yard

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Time to revamp your yard? Practice sustainable landscaping with these tips from the UC Master Gardener Program.

Your top lunch spots revealed

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The votes are in! About 150 UCOP staff members took last week’s online poll, casting their votes for the best lunch spots in nearly a dozen categories. See which restaurants prevailed and how your favorite fared! And don’t forget to read your colleagues’ comments on our ...

New UC data shine a light on alumni earnings

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Within five years of graduating, a majority of UC’s low-income students earn more than their parents. “It’s one of the indicators that shows how a UC education creates economic mobility for its students,” Pamela Brown, UC’s vice president for Institutional Research and Academic Planning, told the ...

Are you a first-gen grad? How to buy the UC First-Gen T-shirt

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The UC Store is your home for official UC merchandise

What do I do with my summer bounty? Ask a UC expert live on Facebook

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Want to know the best way to compost leftover produce? Interested in preserving food in your home? Or maybe you received a produce box with an excess of summer squash and need some recipe inspiration. Natalie Price and Terra Brett, of the UC Cooperative Extension, may ...
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