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30 August 2011
UC In The News

UC campuses launch programs to promote sustainable practices

Evanne St. Charles cofounded UCSB’s Program for Assessment and Certification for the Environment and Sustainability, one of UC’s many such programs.

30 August 2011
10-Second Bio

10-second bio: Cindy Pukatch

Cindy Pukatch, HR analyst for UCOP Local Human Resources, with her good buddy Mabusu at the Oakland Zoo, where she serves as vice president of the Docent Council.

30 August 2011
Did You Know?

Meet UCOP senior leaders and colleagues at Friday breakfast

VP Steve Beckwith and Senior VP Dan Dooley want you to sit down with them for breakfast at this week's First Friday in Franklin Lobby One and next week's Second Friday in Kaiser Room 612.

30 August 2011
OP Headlines

OP merit increases will be based on 2010-11 performance

In an email last week, HR Executive Director John Fox notified UCOP about the 2011–12 merit increases, effective July 1, 2011, and expected to appear in November paychecks.

30 August 2011
Did You Know?

Take this class to make your meetings more productive

Don't miss the UCOP-sponsored class, Tips for More Effective Meetings, to be held Wednesday, Aug. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in 12322 Franklin.

30 August 2011
Did You Know?

Deadline approaches to change your BART commuter benefit

If you get BART high-value paper tickets through Commuter Check Direct and want to retain your pre-tax benefit, the deadline for revising your online order is Monday, Sept. 5.

30 August 2011
Did You Know?

Oakland Pride 2011 this Sunday at 19th and Franklin

Oakland Pride happens Sept. 4 at 19th and Franklin in uptown Oakland. Due to the proximity of the event to UCOP's 20th Street facility, anyone coming to work on Sunday may want to consider public transit alternatives.

30 August 2011
OP Headlines

Employee comments on layoff policy close 5 p.m., Aug. 31

UCOP employee comments on the proposed revision to the University’s layoff policy, stating that performance is a key factor for making layoff decisions, are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31.

23 August 2011
OP Headlines

Taste of Diversity event gets UCOP into the spirit of community

Dancer James Smith (third from left) led UCOP staff in the ultimate icebreaker: a Salsa dance lesson in Franklin’s Fifth Floor Rooftop Garden at the Aug. 18 event A Taste of Diversity.

23 August 2011
OP Headlines

AED/CPR training packs in UCOP staff at Oakland locations

UCOP staff learn emergency response skills. Read on for tips on what to do in case of a medical emergency in your area.

23 August 2011
UC In The News

Listening in on the brain

UC San Diego neuroscientists are developing technology that links thoughts and commands from the brain to computers, a new technology that could reshape medicine.

22 August 2011
UC In The News

Merit raises in the works for faculty and non-represented staff

In a letter to chancellors systemwide, President Mark Yudof described UC's plan to provide merit raises this year to faculty and non-represented staff earning annual salaries of less than $200,000.

22 August 2011
Did You Know?

Join WorkFit for a free Zumba class, Tuesday, Aug. 23!

WorkFit is offering a free Zumba session in Franklin Lobby One, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 4:45 to 5:30 p.m., to close its summer 2011 session. Get a taste of one of WorkFit's most popular classes, but come on time, as space may be limited!