This month's Business Resource Center newsletter — the BRC Blast — gives deadlines for closing out FY 2014-15.

It’s officially performance appraisal season, time for UCOP employees to complete their self-appraisals. Take this opportunity to reflect and get feedback on accomplishments, areas needing improvement and goals for the coming year.

The committee has six open seats. Nominate yourself or a colleague by June 19.

UC President Janet Napolitano has joined an international network of thought leaders on LinkedIn to share her views on a wide variety of topics, from the value of public higher education to workforce challenges.

Cathy O'Sullivan has been named chief of staff to the chief operating officer after successfully leading Working Smarter, UCOP Efficiency Review and other projects.

OP Staff Assembly has six open seats. Find out how to apply at brown bags next Monday (at Franklin) and Tuesday (at Kaiser).

There are still openings in the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver workshops in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of the automated external defibrillator (AED).

Like last year, employees will do their self-appraisals online. They're due by June 30, and departments should have all reviews completed by Aug. 31.

As we prepare for performance reviews, President Napolitano stresses the importance of this tool in managing our careers and in improving the organization.

A training program for strong performers, the Leadership Development Program cultivates UCOP's crop of next-generation leaders.

UCOP staff embraced Earth Day with an entire month of activities, from a park cleanup to a lecture to a purge of paper.