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BRC Blast: New meal reimbursement limits

Effective March 1, UC has new reimbursement limits for meals that are expensed.


UCOP staff volunteers at 2016 Oakland Youth Careers Expo

Helping Oakland high school students left OP staff feeling optimistic about the future.


Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. Poet Laureate, to speak at Cesar Chavez celebration

On March 28, Herrera will read from his collection of poems and discuss the legacy and impact of Cesar Chavez.


UC graduate students make the case for why their research matters

On March 16, graduate students met with state lawmakers to share their expertise, such as how to conserve water in California aqueducts or engineer bacteria to produce biofuels. Their aim was not to make elected officials


President Napolitano announces additional oversight measures for sexual assault/harassment cases

President Napolitano has created a new Systemwide Peer Review Committee to review and approve all proposed sanctions for any senior university leader found to have violated the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment.


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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.