UCOP staff are eligible for discounted tickets to various special events through UCSF's Arts and Events department. Deals change frequently, so bookmark their website for the latest special offers. http://campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents/discounts/.

Read the letter from Chief Financial Officer Peter Taylor announcing Arrivas' confirmation as University of California Associate Vice President and Systemwide Controller. Arrivas begins May 24.

Students and faculty from each of UC's 10 campuses will be in Sacramento May 12 to urge lawmakers to adequately fund UC graduate programs. Read more about graduate student contributions.

May 13 is the San Francisco Bay Area’s 16th Annual Bike to Work Day, and UCOP is offering free bike tune-ups to those who participate. Todd Giedt, associated director of the academic senate, rides his bike across the Golden Gate bridge as part of his daily commute.

In this two-part interactive class May 13 and 20, learn five approaches to conflict management, and how to uncover hidden agendas and create mutual value and buy-in. Read on for more details.

Sign up now for one of the CPR and First Aid classes being offered through Risk Services. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Read on for the schedule of classes.

Esteban, the director of benefits programs in UC Human Resources, talks about how UC faculty and staff could be affected by recently enacted health care legislation.

May 3-7 is National Compliance Week. All week staff from the Ethics and Compliance Services group will be stationed in the Franklin Building lobby from 8-9 a.m. and 11 a.m. -1 p.m., sharing information about the department and the role of compliance at the University. At noon on Thursday stop by to meet Chief Compliance and Audit Officer Sheryl Vacca!

Read a letter from VP Dwaine Duckett, Human Resources, inviting staff to participate in the May 19 event promoting health and wellness UC-wide. Organized walks will take place from the Franklin Building and Snow Park at noon.

The UCOP Staff Assembly, which works to promote the interest and welfare of employees, will soon be accepting nominations for Steering Committee officers. If you are interested in being a candidate, or would like to nominate a colleague, please contact Nancy.Scott-Noennig@ucop.edu for information. Read on to learn more.

Estate planning attorney Sara Diamond will hold a free brown-bag session at 12 p.m. on May 18 in Franklin, Room 9204 on how to protect yourself legally as you age. Topics will include the need for power of attorney and advance health care directive documents, and the basics of wills, trusts, trust administration and probate avoidance.