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March 30: Registration deadline for discounted UC Online Education classes

Eight UC Online classes are still open for registration, and you and your family members get a 33 percent discount on tuition. Classes begin on March 31.


Marc Rizzo

10-second bio: Meet Marc Rizzo, who’ll take cats over gambling any day

Marc Rizzo loves his job as house manager for the President's residence, but he wouldn't mind being a professional golf caddie.


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Staff Engagement Initiative updates continue on Monday, March 24

The Staff Engagement Initiative will hold three brown bags, March 19 and 24 and April 2, to report on progress being made on recommendations from the work groups.


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Tuesday, March 18: How to reduce paper in the workspace

Get tips and tricks for cleaning up the clutter in your office with UCOP Records Manager Laurie Sletten's talk, in keeping with the latest Efficiency Review efforts.


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Lactation rooms now open at UCOP Oakland locations

In keeping with UC’s commitment to promote a family-friendly work environment, UCOP now has three renovated and fully equipped lactation rooms at its Oakland locations.


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Oakland Running Festival this weekend: Run qualifies for Living Well points

You still have time to sign up for this Sunday's Oakland Running Festival. UCOP staffers get a discount on registration as well as UC Wellness points toward the incentive.


New Commuter Check Direct prepaid MasterCards coming in April

If you use the Commuter Check Card to pay for transit or parking, you’ll get a new card next month. Check the address in your Commuter Check Direct account to make sure your card arrives safely.


UC issues updated sexual harassment, sexual violence policy

UCOP has issued an update that strengthens its policy prohibiting sexual harassment and sexual violence, in response to the federal Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA).


President Napolitano announces change in agriculture division

President Napolitano announced that Agriculture and Natural Resources will now report directly to her, underscoring ANR's significant role for UC and in California's economy.


Maciel Jacques

Celebrate Ballet Folklórico at UCOP on March 17

UCOP’s Latino Staff Association presents a March 17 talk on ballet folklórico, accompanied by a prize drawing for a chance to win Giants’ baseball tickets.


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Join the UC Oakland Partnership and support Oakland and UC students

Get your Oakland Grown gift card and Oakland T-shirts to support local businesses and kick in funds to boost Oakland high school seniors who plan to attend UC.


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UCOP Pride Valentine sales top $1K for local charity

UCOP Pride’s 2014 Valentine's Day Supply Station raised a total of $1,020 for local charity, far exceeding its goal and supplying UCOP staff with treats for their valentines.


Update from President Napolitano on the UCOP Efficiency Review

President Janet Napolitano last week announced three new recommendations stemming from the UCOP Efficiency Review that will be implemented beginning this month.