11 May 2010
OP Headlines

Take advantage of discounts available to UCOP staff

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/.

11 May 2010
OP Headlines

UCOP welcomes Peggy Arrivas as systemwide controller

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.

11 May 2010
UC In The News

Graduate students are the backbone of UC research

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.

6 May 2010
OP Headlines

May 13: Bike to Work Day

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.

6 May 2010
OP Headlines

Training: Constructive Conflict Resolution

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.

3 May 2010
OP Headlines

Risk Services offers CPR and First Aid training

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.

3 May 2010
UC In The News

Q&A with Mark Esteban, on how health reform law could impact UC benefits

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.

3 May 2010
OP Headlines

Meet the staff from Ethics and Compliance Services

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!

3 May 2010
OP Headlines

VP Dwaine Duckett invites all staff to participate in UC Walks Day

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.

3 May 2010
OP Headlines

Interested in making a difference for staff at UCOP?

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.