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14 December 2010
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10-Second Bio: Blaze Farrar

Blaze Farrar, program support specialist for California GEAR UP in Education Partnerships, loves to knit and write. She's in a writing program, working on her master's at Holy Names University. Read more about her.

14 December 2010
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Learn about the economics of terrorism during a Dec. 16 brown bag & webcast.

Join Eli Berman, professor of Economics at the UC San Diego, on Thursday, Dec. 16, from noon-1 p.m. in Franklin Building, Room 5320, or via webcast, for a discussion on the economics of terrorism. He'll discuss his new book, "Radical, Religious, and Violent: The New Economics of Terrorism." Find out more.

14 December 2010
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Michael Rancer’s retirement party Dec. 17

Please join OP colleagues in wishing Michael Rancer a happy retirement on Friday, Dec. 17, from 4-5 p.m. in Franklin Building, Room 12322. There will be cake, champagne and camaraderie.

14 December 2010
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A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ from Afghanistan

A program that helps Afghan war widows build economic self-sufficiency got a nice boost from the annual holiday crafts fair, with more than $2,100 in sales of their handmade jewelry. Jan Corlett, who organized the sale, sends a heartfelt thanks to the UCOP community from the Kabul Women Skills Development Association.

14 December 2010
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The Franklin building reception desk is moving

UCOP staff will return from the holiday break to find the reception desk repositioned to the other side of the lobby. This is being done for staff safety and an improved visitor service. The new vantage point will provide security personnel a clear line of sight to both the turnstiles and elevators as they check in visitors, and will also improve traffic flow.

14 December 2010
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Winter Holiday closure: Dec. 23, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011

Don't forget! OP's offices will be closed for Winter Holiday, Dec. 23, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011. There are three working days during the closure: December 23, 28 and 29. You can take accrued vacation, compensatory time off or leave without pay for those days. Learn more.

6 December 2010
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Check out the Dec. 9 Holiday Crafts Fair

Don't miss the UCOP Holiday Crafts Fair - Thursday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Franklin Building lobby. Find unique crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts. See you there!

6 December 2010
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Don’t miss the Dec. 10 Service Awards Celebration

Please join President Yudof and your OP colleagues Friday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. in the mezzanine auditorium of the Kaiser Building, second floor, to celebrate staff who've achieved UC service milestones! Get more details.

6 December 2010
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Pre-order the President’s Blend Olive Oil at discount by Dec. 7

Pre-order the President's Blend Olive Oil by the end of the day Tuesday, Dec. 7, at a discount. Orders of this special extra virgin olive oil will be ready for pick-up on Thursday, Dec. 16, at the unveiling and tasting event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Franklin building lobby. Proceeds benefit the UC Davis Olive Center.

6 December 2010
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See you at the Dec. 15 UCOP holiday party

Please join OP colleagues at the UCOP Holiday Party - Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Franklin Building. Enjoy a hot cider and carols in the lobby from 8-9 a.m. and the Holiday Faire from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on floors 5, 6 and 12. Join the merriment! Learn more.

6 December 2010
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Help those in medical need – donate blood on Dec. 15

Help save a life this holiday season. Make an appointment to donate at OP’s next blood drive, Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 8:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Contact Jan Kehoe at (510) 987-9692 or Jan.Kehoe@ucop.edu. Get more information about how you can make a difference.

6 December 2010
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OGC Bake Sale results, “Santas” needed for Giving Tree

Thank you for your generous support of the 2010 bake sale and raffle. A total of $2,828.50 was raised for Family Emergency Services and House of Ruth! You can still support the First Place Fund for Youth by purchasing an ornament from the OGC Giving Tree. Find out more.

6 December 2010
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UC’s Commission on the Future releases final report

The final report of the University of California Commission on the Future, convened last year to map out strategies to preserve excellence and access through the state fiscal crisis and beyond, was unveiled on Monday, Dec. 6. Read the full report.

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