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Explore the new UC Food Observer blog

Developed as part of UC's Global Food Initiative, the new blog highlights important news and further discussions about how to sustainably and nutritiously feed the world.


President Napolitano and Jeanie Urban

Time is running out for 2014 Innovation & Impact Award nominations

Nominations are due this Friday, Jan. 30 for the OP Innovation & Impact Award program, which recognizes employees and teams for exemplary service.


Yvette Gullatt named UC vice provost for diversity and engagement

Gulatt will oversee issues of diversity and inclusion and coordinate efforts in these areas across all levels of the university.


Board of Regents approves new UC chief operating officer

Rachael Nava, currently chief operating officer for Central California Alliance for Health, is scheduled to begin her new duties in downtown Oakland on Feb. 9.


Classes in basic first aid coming to Franklin, Kaiser

Anyone can be a first responder. You have the opportunity to learn the basics of first aid when several workshops come to UCOP’s Franklin and Kaiser locations next month, starting Feb. 4.


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Orient yourself to the Optum wellness website and earn a $75 gift card

Take one of these webinars to learn how the UC Optum wellness website can help you take better care of your health in 2015 and earn you a $75 Visa gift card in the process.


Karen Tomajan in class

Updated UC Learning Center to launch in early February

UCOP Local Human Resources has announced that UC is updating its Learning Management System (LMS), also known as the UC Learning Center, at all locations including UCOP.


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Thinking about your finances? Financial education workshops Jan. 23

UC’s financial education program offers its next set of financial planning workshops, conducted by Fidelity Retirement Counselor Nancy Pargot, on Friday, Jan. 23, at both Kaiser and Franklin locations.


PPIC's Hans Johnson

Today: Hans Johnson speaks on college access for low-income students

Johnson will present the findings of his report, Making College Possible for Low-Income Students, which examines the role of grant and scholarship aid in California to help students access and complete college.


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This Wednesday, Jan. 21: Efficiency Review brown bag and status update

Join members of the OP Efficiency Review working group for a brown bag to learn how you can participate and find out the status of staff suggestions in various stages of implementation.


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Sign up for the Jan. 21 UC Oakland Partnership day of service

Learn how to participate in the UC Oakland Partnership volunteer day of community service at the Alameda County Community Food Bank, this Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.