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ARAG legal plan members have identity theft protection

If you’re enrolled in the UC-sponsored legal plan, you have identity theft services, including identity theft insurance, available to you. To learn more, attend ARAG's webinar on April 2, 2015.


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UC Global Food Initiative: Healing hunger, nurturing nutrition

How UC is playing a pivotal role in food, its cultivation and feeding the world


Tax-form check-off funds two cancer-fighting UC programs

A letter from President Napolitano about the California 540 Income Tax Return's section listing funds to which taxpayers can contribute. Two of them are highly regarded cancer research programs administered by the University of California.


New survey asks staff’s opinions about working at UC

Beginning March 30, a random sample of non-represented employees will be invited to participate in the UC Staff Engagement Survey on topics including career development, performance management and workplace collaboration.


President’s Committee on Women seeks new members

The President's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women invites any career employee (who is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement) to self-nominate for a limited number of open slots.


Brown, Napolitano report on budget discussions

The governor and the UC president describe talks as "positive," "productive" at UC Regents meeting.


Nomination process for UC Retirement System board election under way

UC staff interested in running for one of two open seats on the UC Retirement System (UCRS) Advisory Board may submit nomination applications now through May 1, 2015.


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Jack Peltason praised for contributions to UC system and UC Irvine

The emeritus UC president and chancellor of UC Irvine died March 21 at age 91 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.


New phone system coming to UCOP

The replacement of OP's 1990s-era phones with a state-of-the-art system will be done in stages over the next several months.


Movin’ on up at UCOP

A new brown bag series sponsored by the OP Staff Assembly focuses on the challenges, successes and inspirations of various staff members as they've risen in the ranks.


Earth Day: Call for volunteers

OP Staff Assembly is organizing several events with meaningful, fun ways for you to get involved, including a cleanup of Channel Park. They're looking for volunteers so sign up to help, and bring family and friends!


UC Santa Barbara goes lights out to win energy conservation contest

The contest is part of an effort to engage more students in UC President Janet Napolitano’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative, which commits the UC system to produce zero-net greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.


Comments on compensation policy due March 26

The University of California is proposing revisions to two staff policies and has invited comments from employees. Comments on the first — PPSM 30, Compensation — are due Thursday.