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One-hour training offered: Employee Role in the e-Appraisal Process

This one-hour instructor-led training will help you navigate Halogen to complete your e-Appraisal.


UC will mail new IRS Form 1095 by March 31

Required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), this new form documents your health care coverage.


Sexual harassment prevention training required for all UC staff

Employees have a choice of attending a live theater-style presentation on April 21 or completing online training by May 1.


Come to a special screening of “Racing to Zero” documentary

Reserve a seat by March 23 for the screening and discussion with film's producer to be held on March 30.


10 Second Bio: Jessie Sylvester-Smith of UCPath Center IT

Name: Jessie Sylvester-Smith Title: IT Program Manager Department/Unit: UCPath Center IT When I started working at UCOP: June 2015 What I do for OP in five words or less: Manage UCPC IT projects portfolio The best part about working for


Nancy Pluzdrak appointed executive director of UCOP Human Resources

Pluzdrak will begin her new position overseeing all aspects of UCOP Human Resources on March 21.


President Napolitano proposes new retirement program for future UC employees

At this month's Regents meeting, President Napolitano will present a proposal regarding new retirement benefits for UC employees hired on or after July 1, 2016.


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Please complete your performance self-appraisal by March 30

The Halogen e-Appraisal tool is open for evaluating the 2015-2016 performance year.


March travel clinic: Conference registration and business purpose

The March 21 clinic on UC’s travel and entertainment expense policies and reimbursement process will cover two topics: conference registration and business purpose for travel.


10 Second Bio: David Olson of Benefit Plan Accounting

Olson is probably the only UCOP employee who's appeared in a famous MTV music video.


UC research: Will cars of the future run on poop?

UCLA researchers looking for renewable raw materials to produce biofuels were struck by all the waste that was going to waste.


Celebrate International Women’s Day by honoring the women you know

The President’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (PACSW) encourages all UCOP community members to take a moment to recognize the women who have positively impacted their lives.


President Napolitano urges congressional support for university priorities

President Napolitano is asking California’s congressional delegation to support strong and sustained funding of federal student aid programs, full funding for basic and applied research and investment in multi-agency research initiatives.