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Video: Three tips for a more sustainable yard

Time to revamp your yard? Practice sustainable landscaping with these tips from the UC Master Gardener


President Napolitano approves continuation of merit pay program for non-represented staff

Among the criteria, employees with a 2017 annual performance rating of “development needed/new and learning (tracking up)” or higher are eligible for a possible merit increase.


Tuesday: Brown bag — Navigating Through Uncertainty

The talk, which is sponsored by the OP Staff Assembly, will include measures to minimize the symptoms of distress.


Introducing the new OPSA Social for staff events and activities

Join fellow OP staff at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive for the inaugural OPSA Social.


Retiree Health Benefits Working Group issues report; President supportive of recommendations

The Retiree Health Benefits Working Group was charged with exploring potential strategies and developing options for UC leaders to consider to ensure the long-term viability of the retiree health benefits program.


Art & Soul Oakland crowd

Street closures in downtown Oakland on Friday, July 27

The Art & Soul Festival returns to downtown Oakland the weekend of July 28-29, and some streets will be closed starting Friday.


Records Compliance Week: How to dispose of paper and electronic records you no longer need

This year’s UCOP Records Compliance Week will be held Aug. 6-10.


Health Net to continue as Blue & Gold HMO administrator and replace Optum for behavioral health benefits

With continued administration by Health Net, few medical plan changes are anticipated for next year.


UC admissions rise, with record surge in transfers

California residents make up the vast majority of those admitted, 71,086 as freshmen and 24,568 as transfer students.


Online poll: Vote for your favorite lunch spots

We all have that trusty go-to lunch spot. Now’s your chance to vote for your favorite in our online poll and you could introduce your colleagues to a new place they didn’t know about.


10-second bio: Laura Levy, operations coordinator and gardening lover at heart

Name: Laura Levy  Title: Operations Coordinator  Department/Unit: Innovative Learning Technology Initiative Location: Franklin Building When I Started Working At UCOP: Spring 2014 What I Do For OP In Five Words Or Less: I support the ILTI team The Best Part About Working For OP: The best part of working


How to be heard in advocacy efforts

Lawmakers have heard from UC advocates more than 8,200 times this year — and it’s only July. This is an incredible show of force by our small but mighty UC Advocacy Network of 17,000 people — and a testament to the


Wednesday: Screening of award-winning short film and discussion with director

See the award-winning documentary short film “Finding Cleveland” and discuss with director Larissa Lam.