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Retirement plan contributions increase this month for most employees

UCRP contribution rates for both the university and staff will go up starting July 1, ranging from 7 to 8 percent of pay for employees and 14 percent for the university.


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Lean In today, July 1: Make your partner a real partner

Today's Lean In conversation about empowering women in the workplace will focus on the topic of making your partner a real partner.


President Napolitano and Alice Waters

University of California announces initiative to address global food needs

President Janet Napolitano today announced a major UC initiative intended to marshal resources across the system to address global challenges related to food.


Steve Murray

10-second bio: Meet Steven Murray, from Berkeley to BASC

On top of his academic and architecture background, he has worked on airports in Mumbai, Chile, Angola, Namibia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.


Napolitano removes barrier to tech investments, forms new advisory council

A 1989 policy has been rescinded, freeing the university to invest in companies that commercialize technology emerging through UC research.


UCOP staff in Franklin Lobby One at first friday breakfast

Franklin’s First Friday breakfast moved to Thursday, on fifth floor patio

This month's first Friday breakfast will be held on Thursday, July 3, on the fifth floor patio in honor of the July 4 holiday.


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Stay informed about UC’s whistleblower hotline and policies

UC maintains a whistleblower hotline and policies for reporting improper activity and to protect those who report misconduct from retaliation.


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Efficiency Review: Faster reimbursements, master calendar among changes

President Napolitano gives a progress report and announces the latest improvements she’s asked the Efficiency Review Working Group to begin implementing this month.


2014 OPSA candidates

Don’t forget to vote! Staff Assembly election closes midnight Friday

The polls close midnight this Friday, June 27, so cast your vote now for six new members of the 2014–15 OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee.


President Napolitano forms task force to help fight sexual assault on campuses

The systemwide task force will oversee the university's wide-ranging efforts aimed at preventing sexual violence on campuses and at all UC locations.


Claudia White of Ethics and Compliance to retire after nearly 30 years

Come say farewell to Claudia White, special assistant in the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services, at an open house on June 26.