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29 November 2011
UC In The News

UC Regents approve spending plan, meet with students

Following the Nov. 28 meeting of the UC Regents, Board Chair Sherry Lansing (third from right) and other regents met informally with student protesters who temporarily shut down the meeting.

29 November 2011
OP Headlines

Nominate your peers for outstanding achievement

The OP Innovation and Impact Awards gives all staff as well as managers the opportunity to recognize their peers and their staff for extraordinary achievement to UC, UCOP or the community. Please submit all nominations by 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5.

29 November 2011
UC In The News

Regents approve pension contribution increase for 2013

At their Nov. 28 meeting, the UC Regents approved an increase in UC Retirement Plan contribution rates for both UC and its employees, up to 12 percent and 6.5 percent, respectively, effective July 1, 2013.

29 November 2011
OP Headlines

Vendor slots still open for UCOP Crafts Fair Dec. 8

The UCOP Crafts Fair, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 8, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Franklin lobby, is still seeking artisans to sell at this year's event, held each year to help with your holiday gift shopping.

29 November 2011
UC In The News

All UC employees required to sign patent amendment

Beginning the week of Nov. 28, you will be among the more than 200,000 UC personnel who will receive notices asking you to sign an amendment to the patent document you signed upon first joining UC.

29 November 2011
OP Headlines

Women We Admire: Barbara Allen-Diaz speaks Dec. 1

ANR Vice President Barbara Allen-Diaz will appear as part of PACSW's Women We Admire Speaker Series, featuring the women of UC.

29 November 2011
OP Headlines

Help deck the halls for UCOP’s 2011 Holiday Faire at Franklin

UCOP's Holiday Faire, Dec. 9 at the Franklin Building, will kick off at 8 a.m. with cider and sweets in the lobby, then occupy two additional floors in the afternoon, all accompanied by decorations and the sounds of the UCOP Singers.

29 November 2011
Did You Know?

UCOP’s Reuse Center to close its doors Friday, Dec. 2

Stop by UCOP's Reuse Center, on Franklin’s first floor just to the right of the Eden Café entrance, for your last chance to snag some folders, binders, desktop organizers and other gently used office supplies.

29 November 2011
Applause

UC Davis brings sundried tomatoes to UCOP Dec. 14

Enjoy tomatoes from California's Central Valley all winter long with Russell Ranch Dried Tomatoes from UC Davis. Find out how to place your advance order, or just come by the Franklin Lobby on Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

28 November 2011
UC In The News

UC’s undergrad application website in peak performance as deadline nears

UC's online application tech team (from left): Erika Hom, Jimmy Shyong, Jane Meyer, Michael Mosley, Richard Yan, Margaret Tong, Matt Dahlberg, Danil Ozherelyev, Allen Hom and William Guinto.

22 November 2011
OP Headlines

Get a jump on your Thanksgiving baked goods at OGC’s bake sale

Don't miss OGC's 26th annual pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale and Raffle, with all proceeds this year going to two local charities, the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition and First Place for Youth.

22 November 2011
OP Headlines

Add your favorites to UCOP’s new map of local eateries

Check out our new standing feature, an interactive map for all of UCOP's restaurant recommendations. Send us a comment and we'll add your personal favorite place to eat!

22 November 2011
OP Headlines

Open Enrollment closes today, Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 5 pm

Open Enrollment closes today, so act now for changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2012. If your current plan will have a significant premium increase, check UC's wide selection of medical plans for one with lower premiums.