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18 October 2011
OP Headlines

Today at noon: Aaron Belkin speaks on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Come hear Professor Aaron Belkin, one of the nation’s leading experts on the 1993 policy that banned openly gay and lesbian people from serving in the military. He will describe the work that led to repeal of the policy on Sept. 20.

17 October 2011
UC In The News

14 UC faculty elected to Institute of Medicine membership

Fourteen UC members have been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. They join 65 new members, five foreign associates and more than 200 UC-affiliated members who have been named since 1970.

17 October 2011
UC In The News

Chancellor Desmond-Hellmann’s shares her vision for UCSF

UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann is drawing national attention for her work and her vision for UCSF. She was featured this month in a New York Times profile and video interview.

17 October 2011
OP Headlines

Celebrate National Food Day and donate to our local food bank

The UCOP Wellness Program is sponsoring a food drive from Oct. 24 to 28 to benefit the Alameda County Food Bank. The drive coincides with National Food Day, encouraging Americans to “eat real” and support healthy and sustainable foods.

17 October 2011
Open Forum

Employee commenting on phased retirement closes today

The proposed Phased Retirement Program offers staff an incentive to reduce their work hours by 10 percent per year for up to three years before retiring. Employee comments on the program will be taken until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

17 October 2011
Open Forum

UC Berkeley forum to discuss future of public universities

UC Berkeley's academic deans are sponsoring a forum on the future of the public university, from 12 to 2 p.m. at UC Berkeley's Pauley Ballroom. Submit questions before, during or after the event, and stay tuned for more forums.

17 October 2011
Did You Know?

Personal coaching aims to trim workers’ comp, boost employee health

Did you know that UC has cut employee injuries by nearly 40 percent since 2004? A new program kicking off this month offers free and personalized wellness coaching to those at high risk for workplace injuries.

17 October 2011
OP Headlines

Don’t miss last public demo on new UCOP budget tool

The final of three public demos is scheduled for next Monday, Oct. 24, on UCOP's new budgeting tool, a web-based planning software that will facilitate and standardize the budget development process across the organization.

12 October 2011
OP Headlines

Great ShakeOut 2011: Prepare to drop, cover and hold on!

Join UCOP offices in observing the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill this Thursday, Oct. 20.

11 October 2011
OP Headlines

UC President discusses budget, answers questions at Town Hall

If you missed the third annual Town Hall with President Yudof, you can watch the video on UStream.

11 October 2011
OP Headlines

UCOP names Donna Jones as Budget Director

Donna Jones, a UC alumna, will join UCOP as the new Budget Director starting Nov. 1. She brings more than 30 years of UC experience to her new position, including serving as Budget Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

11 October 2011
OP Headlines

Wellman calls for more transparency, new financial models

Jane Wellman, a nationally renowned expert on higher education policy, spoke about the mismatch between public perceptions and fiscal realities for universities nationwide, during an Oct. 5 talk for OP staff.

11 October 2011
OP Headlines

Oct. 24: Join a web chat with VP of Human Resources Dwaine Duckett

Dwaine B. Duckett, UC’s vice president for Human Resources, will answer faculty and staff questions Oct. 24 during a live, webchat with Penny Herbert, UC staff advisor to the Regents, and Ravinder Singh, chair of the Council of UC Staff Assemblies.

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