The University of California Office of the President has announced the opening of the application period for the next staff advisor-designate to the Regents.

Haven't had a chance to attend a Bagels with Mark session? UCOP employees now have the chance to sign up to join the discussion. Find out how.

If you’ve ever wondered what exactly UC’s farm advisors do, one answer is that they’re peacemakers. They are a lot more than that, of course. They are also agricultural experts whose research helps California produce

The work was done for improved staff safety and a better visitor service. The new vantage point provides security personnel a clear line of sight to both the turnstiles and elevators as they check in visitors. It also opens up space along the north wall to improve traffic flow. Read more.

In a single year, the BRC has built an accountable, transparent and consistent system for processing purchase and payroll transactions. Take their customer satisfaction survey at: www.ucop.edu/brc

For 34 years, Willie Archie has led the UCOP Singers during their performance at the annual holiday party. This will be his final year directing the group.

• Regents approve fee increase funding
• Paul Alivisatos appointed director of Berkeley Lab
• UC Health runs biggest U.S. medical training program
• Independent review lauds changes in UC compensation policies
• Regents approve agreement to reopen MLK Hospital

The annual UCOP crafts fair will be held Dec. 10. To register for a table, fill out the attached form and send it to Evelyn Wright by Dec. 5, 2009. There is a $35 fee that is used to offset the cost of producing the event.

Imagine you’re at your desk and the phone rings. It’s a UC retiree calling, looking for help with his open enrollment form. As you patiently walk him through his health care options, you look

Handmade quilts, fabulous scarves, ceramics, greeting cards, candles, and jewelry – lots of jewelry. That’s just a sampling of the wares available at the annual UCOP holiday crafts fair, scheduled this year for Dec.

When your UCOP newsletter launched, we asked you to take a quick survey on what — and who — you wanted to see in it. We also encouraged you to suggest a name for it.