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UC leaders join President Obama at higher education summit

President Napolitano and UC chancellors joined President Obama and education leaders to explore ways to make college more accessible to low-income students.


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It’s not too late to get vaccinated: Follow these tips to fight the flu

It's hit some departments at UCOP harder than others, but the flu can happen to anyone. Inform yourself and learn how to prevent the spread of cold or flu.


President Napolitano announces goal of 20 percent cut in UC water consumption

As California experiences some of its driest weather on record, Napolitano said UC must step up and contribute to the preservation of the state’s most precious resource.


Nancy Coolidge, UCOP associte director of student financial support

Coolidge on college: Nancy Coolidge on financial aid, beginning this week

Learn how to finance your or your child's college education at two upcoming brown bags with Nancy Coolidge, UCOP's own resident expert on the subject.


Development for senior managers: Invest three days to build your skills

The UC Management Development program, three full days of training for middle- to upper-level managers, takes place beginning Feb. 13.


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Having a baby? Breastfeeding class at Berkeley’s Tang Center Feb. 6

The class, Breastfeeding Your Baby, is presented by Berkeley’s Breastfeeding Support Program and is open to UCOP staff and their partners.


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Weight Watchers seeking participants for new series

UCOP's Weight Watchers at Work needs you! If you're interested in joining the group for its next series of meetings, contact Jeannie Malanowski.


Fidelity workshops Jan. 23 can help with retirement planning

Fidelity Senior Retirement Counselor Nancy Pargot will hold several retirement planning workshops at the Kaiser and Franklin buildings, this Thursday, Jan. 23.


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Spring WorkFit program begins this week: Give it a try for free

Just in time to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions, UCOP’s Workfit program kicks off with a variety of classes at both Franklin and Kaiser locations.


Karla Campbell, Director of Operations

10-second bio: Meet Karla Campbell, Colorado native and fly-fishing dreamer

Director of Operations Karla Campbell has teaching in her blood. The former middle and high school teacher would like to be a fly-fishing guide.


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President announces first Efficiency Review idea to be implemented

President Napolitano announced changes to OP’s travel reimbursement process, the first idea to be implemented from the hundreds submitted to UCOP’s Efficiency Review website.


Questions about new expense reimbursement process? Info sessions this week

The BRC will hold info and training sessions for travelers and their support staff to learn more about the new travel reimbursement process, implemented as part of UCOP's Efficiency Review.


UC leadership applauds Gov. Brown’s proposed funding increase for UC

VP for Budget and Capital Resources Patrick Lenz praised Gov. Brown's proposed state budget for 2014–15, which increases UC funding by 5 percent.