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26 July 2011
OP Headlines

Performance management essentials: group training is the place to start

IR&C managers at a July 21 group training session, a step many agree is essential to implementing UCOP's new performance management system.

26 July 2011
Did You Know?

Stress can mount in tough times, and UC can help

Managing stress is more challenging because of the overall economy, from the country to the state to UC. Help for OP staff is just a phone call away.

26 July 2011
10-Second Bio

10-second bio: Carol (Carolynn) Lee

Making jewelry (like the pendant she's wearing here) is not the only thing she likes to do in her spare time: meet Berkeley native and UCOP Local HR Assistant Carol Lee.

25 July 2011
OP Headlines

Reminder: Don’t hang up if you dial 9-1-1 by mistake

If you make a mistake when dialing a call outside the 510 area code from your office phone, and dial 9-1-1 by mistake, don't hang up! Oakland police ask that you stay on the line and explain that there is no emergency.

25 July 2011
UC In The News

UC hospitals are top ranked, collaborate for savings

University of California's five medical centers were in the headlines last week, with reports that UC hospitals have once again garnered top rankings nationwide, and that collaborations among the five centers have resulted in more than $1 billion in savings.

25 July 2011
Did You Know?

Computer refresh will begin Aug. 1 to replace oldest computers

The TechDesk will hold demonstrations beginning Tuesday, July 26, to introduce UCOP staff at Franklin, Kaiser and the 20th Street Buildings to computers that will be replacing old equipment.

25 July 2011
Applause

Farewell and thanks to six more UCOP retirees

We omitted several staff from our story about UCOP's recent retirees. Thanks to these folks from Academic Affairs, Laboratory Management and Student Affairs.

25 July 2011
OP Headlines

Last call for donations to OP Staff Assembly backpack project

Please get your donations to Project Fill a Backpack by Wednesday, Aug. 3. You can also help by coming to Franklin's Lobby One Conference Room Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, to assemble packs for delivery to Oakland's Frick Middle School.

19 July 2011
UC In The News

Connexxus program headlined in travel industry publication

Connexxus, the travel service that has saved the University of California tens of millions of dollars in travel expenditures, grabbed headlines last week on the travel industry website BusinessTravelNews.com.

19 July 2011
UC In The News

State budget shortfall forces second fee increase for fall 2011

UC Regents reluctantly approve a 9.6 percent tuition increase, reiterating the need to preserve the quality of the university.

19 July 2011
UC In The News

UC Health innovation center awards $3.4 million in grants

Nine grants awarded by UC's new Center for Health Quality and Innovation (CHQI) aim to improve patient care while bringing down health care costs.

19 July 2011
UC In The News

UC’s Working Smarter initiative hits first-year goal

UC's Working Smarter initiative, launched last July in response to ongoing declines in state support, has achieved $157 million in systemwide administrative efficiencies in just one year.

19 July 2011
OP Headlines

American Red Cross blood drive returns to UCOP July 21

The Red Cross has issued an appeal for blood donors of all types due to a critical blood shortage nationwide. Make an appointment today to give blood on Thursday, July 21, when the Red Cross bus will visit the EBMUD Building, just one half-block from 1111 Franklin.