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Registration deadline extended! Join john a. powell, Pamela Brown and Paul Williams for Belonging by Design

The registration deadline has been extended for the first event in Belonging by Design — a new event series featuring UCOP leaders and national experts exploring the many dimensions of belonging at work!


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The next Systemwide Academic Congress will focus on labor market destinations of recent college grads

The event will bring together distinguished economists from across the country, leading researchers within the UC system, influential public figures and industry experts.


Fun and informative staff-organized October events start this week!

UCOP staff have been hard at work planning a variety of opportunities for colleagues to come together for learning and connection! Mark your calendar and prepare to attend.


Free Cal football tickets for UCOP staff

On Friday, Oct. 17, join the UC Finance Team in cheering on UC as the Cal Bears take on the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.


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Apply for the UCOP Mentorship Program today

The UCOP Mentorship Program is seeking mentees and mentors for its next annual program, which will run from January through December 2026.


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California employees: Get ready to participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill

This annual drill is a reminder that earthquakes can strike without warning — and preparation is the best protection.


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AI at UCOP: tools, training and teamwork

The UCOP Information Technology Services team is fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation about artificial intelligence across UCOP.


CJ Frosch, right, operations manager and executive assistant in the department of Finance, introduces Karen Brent, MA, communications analyst in Medical Education, to learning and development opportunities at the annual Staff Resource Day, in the Millberry Conference Center, at the Parnassus campus.

Become a stronger communicator with upcoming UCOP workshops

Regardless of your role at UCOP, having top-notch communication skills helps you to collaborate more successfully and champion your impact.


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UCOP Operational Excellence CoP to feature local procurement

Learn how to identify and eliminate the eight wastes of Lean Six Sigma using UCOP Procurement’s successful project as a real-life case study.


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Travel Talk Tuesday to cover changing charts of accounts

Updating charts of accounts can avoid significant delays in request and report submissions.


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New entertainment and meal allowance rates

UC has updated entertainment and meal allowance rates as of Sept. 1, 2025.


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Water will be off in the Oakland Broadway building on Saturday, Oct. 18

If you're working that Saturday, plan to use the restrooms and kitchen facilities in the Franklin building.