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24 January 2012 UC In The News
UC Berkeley senior Elizabeth Pierson is becoming a credentialed teacher at the same time she completes her undergraduate degree, through UC's pioneering CalTeach program.
UC announced Jan. 23 that it finalized an agreement with the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) that sets health rates and pension contributions for about 8,700 employees.
24 January 2012 OP Headlines
The Sittercity program is now open for enrollment for eligible employees, providing access to a nationwide network of nearly 2 million babysitters, nannies, elder care providers, tutors, pet sitters/walkers, housekeepers and more.
19 December 2011 OP Headlines
At the graduation ceremony Dec. 15, graduates (from left) Donna Yamasaki, Dana Santa Cruz, Melina Duarte, Nancy Hamill and Clare Sheridan presented their project for marketing UC's online courses.
19 December 2011 UC In The News
Berkeley is collaborating on research on an earthquake warning system, which could give people time to dive for cover and major systems like transit and utilities time to shut down operations.
19 December 2011 Did You Know?
Learn how to prevent and eliminate life-altering pain and discomfort caused by repetitive activities and sustained postures with this two-hour hands-on office ergonomic training program, coming to UCOP on Jan. 25.
Beginning Thursday, Dec. 22, UCOP will use Outlook to reserve conference rooms and schedule meetings. iSchedule, our former room reservation system, will no longer be used as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, and will be available in read-only mode for one month as a reference.
President Yudof named a 15-member advisory committee to conduct a national search for the next provost, the university's highest-ranking academic officer, to succeed Larry Pitts, who will step down from his post as provost and EVP of academic affairs in spring 2012.
UCOP offices will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Jan. 2, for the winter and New Year holidays. Also note that Link newsletter will be on vacation Tuesday, Jan. 3. Happy Holidays!
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