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25 October 2011 Did You Know?
The UCOP Singers are seeking male voices and other new talent. So if you love to sing, just come to rehearsal, Thursdays at noon in 6113 Franklin.
25 October 2011 UC In The News
UC will ask the Regents to raise employee UCRP contributions to 6.5 percent of covered salary, effective July 1, 2013, under a proposal to be considered at the November Regents meeting. UC would contribute 12 percent.
25 October 2011 OP Headlines
Candidates are being sought for UC's 2011 Business Officer Institute, scheduled for Nov. 28 through Dec. 1, at the Irvine Marriott. Nominations for UCOP's 10 slots must be received by the close of business this Friday, Oct. 28.
Sign up now to reserve your place in these UCOP classes next month, including a full-day class in Visio 2007 and a half-day session for managers and supervisors in communications essentials.
Young professionals are invited to attend a kickoff brown bag meeting this Friday, Oct. 28, of the Young Professionals Association, the newest affinity group at UCOP. Come with your ideas or just to meet your OP colleagues.
18 October 2011 Open Forum
Check out UCOP's upcoming online chat with VP Dwaine Duckett on Monday, Oct 24. He will answer questions on the revised layoff policy, benefits and other topics during the live, web-based conversation.
18 October 2011 UC In The News
President Yudof yesterday spoke at Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, one of a series of appearances aimed at inspiring the state's students to work toward a college education.
18 October 2011 OP Headlines
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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