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Give the gift of life: Donate blood on Thursday, July 21

With the Bloodmobile parked in downtown Oakland, donating will be easy and fast.


July BRC Blast: Setting up annual purchase orders

Now that the new fiscal year has begun, save yourself time by setting up annual purchase orders.


UC Press to begin publishing science journal Elementa

Elementa will become a core part of the open access ecosystem at UC Press, alongside the journal Collabra and the open access monograph program Luminos.


UC admits 15 percent more California freshmen for fall 2016 and increases diversity

On Wednesday, July 6, UC released data showing significant gains in the number of California freshman and transfer students admitted to UC campuses for fall 2016, including those from historically underrepresented groups. The admissions data


UC ramps up role for White House’s Cancer Moonshot

At the White House’s Cancer Moonshot Summit on Wednesday, June 29, Vice President Joe Biden announced new actions to speed progress toward ending cancer as we know it, with several efforts involving UC. The Cancer


MONEY magazine names seven UC campuses as “best value” colleges

Seven UC campuses were named among best colleges for educational value, with UC Berkeley ranked fifth on the nationwide list.


UCOP’s UC Libraries Digital Collection Project wins information technology award

Ten teams across UC won the 2016 Larry L. Sautter Award for using information technology to make university operations more effective and efficient and to better serve faculty, staff, students and patients. UCOP’s UC Libraries Digital


Free financial planning workshops on July 19

Sign up for a one-hour workshop on budgeting and debt control, women and investing, or retirement planning.


UC Retirement Choice Program launches for new employees

Eligible employees who were hired on or after July 1, 2016, will have two retirement benefits options: Pension Choice or Savings Choice.


Fall 2016 Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP): Call for nominations

Apply by July 21 to attend the MSAP, which assesses the management skills of high potential, early career supervisors and managers for future leadership opportunities at UC.


Exclusive pass to Mountain Hardwear discount outlet expires soon!

Shop by July 17 to save 40 to 60 percent off retail prices on outdoor clothing and gear.