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Video: Roots of organic farming on campus

Tag along with best-selling cookbook author and New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman as he explores the lush 30-acre farm at UC Santa Cruz.


Director of Violence Against Women Act appointed

Jody Shipper, the new systemwide director of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)/Clery Act, Title IX and Sexual Violence/Sexual Assault, will manage and coordinate these related areas.


U.S. News gives high ratings to UC campuses

UC Berkeley topped the list of best public universities, followed closely by UCLA at No. 2. UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine and UC San Diego filled out the top 10, followed by UC Davis at No. 11.


Office 365 migration under way

By Oct. 18, all UCOP users will be using the new email and calendaring system. ITS is providing detailed instructions for configuring all of your platforms and will host several brown bags to answer questions.


Don’t lose your vacation time! Plan a leave now

UC policy limits vacation leave, and when you reach the limit, you lose any additional time you’re earning. If you’re close to your cap, use your vacation soon.


Taco Tuesday

Mark your calendar: Taco Tuesday, Sept. 29

The staff appreciation event returns to the Franklin fifth-floor patio with tacos, churros and fun.


Green Department Certification Program prepares for new phase

The program, which has now been implemented on all floors of the Franklin building, asks OP staff to commit to making small changes in their daily habits to lower the building’s carbon footprint and conserve resources.


This month’s travel clinic: Airfare

UCOP travel clinics, designed to explain travel and entertainment policies and procedures, launch this month with a session on Monday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Franklin 9204.


UC campuses ranked high for entrepreneurship

University of California campuses, routinely ranked among the best academic institutions in the country, can add entrepreneurship to their lists of accolades.


In case you missed it: The war on climate change

In his talk at UCOP last week, UC San Diego atmospheric scientist Veerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan spoke of climate disruption, working with the Vatican and UC as a leader in carbon and climate stability.


Workfit class

Get fit with WorkFit: Fall program resumes today

UCOP’s WorkFit program returns for the fall 2015 session on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with a try-it-for-free week. No need to register — just show up!