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18 October 2010 OP Headlines
Do you know the factors for making breast cancer screening choices? Dr. Mhel Kavanaugh-Lynch, director of the California Breast Cancer Research Program, will share insights on breast cancer screening in a noontime session on Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Franklin 5320.
President Barack Obama recently named UC San Diego Chancellor Marye Anne Fox and UC San Francisco researcher Stanley Prusiner National Medal of Science recipients! They are among only 10 this year to receive the highest national honor for scientists, engineers and inventors. Read more.
Join Dr. Mhel Kavanaugh-Lynch to learn critical tips about breast cancer screening. Read more.
Chemical and biomolecular engineering expert Jay Keasling, Ph.D., will visit OP and tell us about how he's working to turn trash into oil.
17 October 2010 OP Headlines
UCOP will participate in the largest earthquake drill ever held in California on October 21. Please practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” for 60 seconds. Learn more.
11 October 2010 OP Headlines
The authors of California Crackup will talk about the roots of California's dysfunctional government and their ideas for change during a 12 p.m. brown bag session on Oct. 15 in the old Credit Union.
11 October 2010 Applause
What are the shared qualities among giants like Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Mother Teresa? Come find out in this Oct. 13 lunchtime workshop, being held at the Kaiser Center in Room 512. The event, part of the Wellness Series, is intended to inspire and nourish participants. Location: 300 Lakeside Drive
The co-authors of California Crackup will talk about ideas for improving California's dysfunctional government. Nathan Brostrom, EVP for business operations, personally invited Paul and Mathews to speak to UCOP staff at this October 15 brown-bag, scheduled for 12 p.m. in the old Credit Union space in the Franklin Building.
11 October 2010 Did You Know?
With the final few paydates for 2010 approaching, now is the time to plan if you wish to maximize your pre-tax contributions to the UC Retirement Savings Program's 403(b) and 457(b) plans for this calendar (taxable) year, or to make changes. Read on for details.
Read the letter from Dwaine Duckett, vice president for Human Resources, outlining the 2011 medical plans and rates.
11 October 2010 UC In The News
UC is committed to enrolling more transfer students, and is working to streamline the transfer path and provide support for students once they arrive on campus.
On October 21, UCOP will be joining over 6.6 million Californians in the largest earthquake drill ever – “The Great California ShakeOut.” At 10:21 a.m., the floor wardens or the PA system at UCOP-occupied buildings will announce an “Earthquake Drill.” All UCOP employees will be requested to participate and practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” for 60 seconds.
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