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10 January 2011
UC In The News

Students inspire UC’s sustainability policies

Student activism has long been a driving force behind initiatives that have made the UC system one of the greenest and most environmentally friendly universities in the country.

10 January 2011
OP Headlines

Today: Reception honoring Dr. Susan Wilbur

After 31 years of dedicated service to UC, Dr. Susan A. Wilbur, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, will transition into a much deserved retirement at the end of January. Please join Vice President Judy K. Sakaki & Student Affairs staff in honoring Sue at a reception today, Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Franklin building lobby.

10 January 2011
OP Headlines

Registration details for Spring Workfit Program – Sign up now!

The Spring 2011 session kicked off Monday January 10 with a try-it-for-free week. No registration is required - just show up in your exercise clothes and be ready to work it. Also, Great news for Franklin WorkFitters: While the former credit union space at Franklin is undergoing remodel, the program will temporarily relocate to the CSU building at 1000 Broadway, Room 1.

10 January 2011
In Profile

Patricia Romero, Director of Capital Planning, to retire in June

Read the letter from Deborah Wylie, Associate Vice President, Capital Resource Management, announcing Romero's retirement. Romero has been with the University for nearly 32 years, and her retirement will be an enormous loss for Capital Resource Management.

10 January 2011
OP Headlines

Workshop: Integration as a Path to wellness

Dr. Christopher Harrison will discuss the emerging field of interpersonal neurobiology and provide methods and practices to assist in reclaiming the natural integration of thoughts, emotions, behaviors and relationships. Bring your lunch, relax and meet others in the UCOP community at this free wellness workshop Jan. 19 at 12 p.m. in Room 712 of the Kaiser Building.

10 January 2011
OP Headlines

Develop your skills: January classes and online resources

Start 2011 by expanding your professional skills. Our January classes include: Excel Introduction, Excel Intermediate and Communication Basics for Supervisors and Team Leaders. Or go online for the new Quick Tips guide on leading effective webinars.

10 January 2011
Did You Know?

Matt Leet’s Top 10 reasons why a sweater is better than a space heater

Spoiler alert! Reason Number One: Sweaters are permitted. Sorry, but space heaters are not. Read the full list for references to Mr. Rogers, toasters, cats and the importance of accessorizing, not necessarily in that order.

4 January 2011
UC In The News

Year in review: The events that shaped UC in 2010

From a record number of undergraduate applicants to the election of 22 scientists and engineers to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, 2010 was a banner year. See the slide show.

4 January 2011
OP Headlines

Franklin Building reception desk repositioned for security, traffic flow

The new vantage point provides security personnel a clear line of sight to both the turnstiles and elevators as they check in visitors. It also opens up space along the north wall to improve traffic flow.

3 January 2011
OP Headlines

Start the New Year with a free financial education class

See the list of financial education classes being offered at UCOP this quarter or look at the full online catalogue of resources.

3 January 2011
OP Headlines

Social Security witholding rate reduced in 2011

On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Included in the Act is a provision that reduced the social security withholding rate from 6.2% to 4.2% for 2011. This change is effective with paychecks (and direct deposit) issued on or after January 1, 2011.

1 January 2011
UC In The News

‘Dose of Hope’ for Parkinson’s patients

The 30-minute documentary “Parkinson’s Disease: A Dose of Hope,” premiers nationally Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on University of California Television (UCTV), featuring heartfelt stories of patients with Parkinson’s disease and interviews with leading medical experts from UC San Francisco’s renowned Parkinson’s Disease Clinic and Research Center.

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