Dr. Arthur Ellis has joined UCOP as Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (RGS), effective Aug. 10. He will report to Provost and EVP for Academic Affairs Aimée Dorr. “Dr. Ellis is exceptionally well qualified for

Cathy O’Sullivan, chief of staff to UC Chief Operating Officer Rachael Nava, was selected as one of four 2016 Leaders of Change by The Network for Change and Continuous Innovation: Higher Education’s Network for Change

On Monday, March 28, UCOP staff paid rapt attention to a sound not often heard at work: poetry. In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, the U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera made a special visit

All employees on payroll with active status, regardless of previous training taken, are required to complete this course.

UCOP supervisory staff is invited to apply for this development program by Feb. 12.

Exciting changes for 2016 include new members, new ways to participate and more accomplishments to celebrate.

The Dec. 10 event proved that UCOP staff is talented both on stage and at the office.

The 40th anniversary holiday concert on Dec. 11 included a tribute from President Napolitano.

Important dates and reminders for December and January regarding monthly paychecks, taxes, your 2016 benefits and more.

On Dec. 7, President Janet Napolitano announced the 2016 recipients of the President’s Research Catalyst Awards, who are focusing on biodiversity, drought, cultural preservation and dark matter.

Winter holidays will be observed this year on Dec. 24 and 25, and New Year holidays will be observed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, but UCOP offices will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 3.

Take note of these important dates and reminders for December and January regarding monthly paychecks, taxes, your 2016 benefits and more.