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Questions about new postal rates? Mail Services can help

New postal rates kicked in last Sunday, with one-ounce letters now costing 49 cents. If you have questions or need help with your mailing, contact UCOP Mail services.


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President Napolitano implementing budget capping measures at UCOP

Budget and staffing will be capped at current levels, Napolitano said in the Jan. 22 announcement, while travel and use of outside consultants will be restricted.


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Digitization project breathes new life into UC Libraries’ collections

The massive collections of the UC Libraries are finding new readers through the mass digitization project, being coordinated by UC's California Digital Library.


Jack Stobo, EVP of Health Sciences and Services

10-second bio: Jack Stobo of Health Sciences and Ivy League hockey team fame

Health Sciences and Services Senior Vice President Jack Stobo, who hails from Boston, was the first hockey goalie in the Ivy League to wear a facemask.


Karen Basey

10-second bio: Meet Karen Basey, playwright who hails from El Pinole

Associate HR Business Partner Karen Basey recently wrote and produced Take Me Back! The Musical, which ran last fall at an Oakland theater.


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.