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Be a scientist May 8: Celebrate UC Cooperative Extension’s centennial

You are invited to Be a Scientist to celebrate the 100th anniversary of UC Cooperative Extension. There'll be information tables, a raffle, gelato stations and more.


Comments invited on Employee-Initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) program

UCOP staff are invited to comment on the proposed revision of the Employee-Initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) program by June 10.


President Napolitano submits testimony to Congress on investing in research

President Napolitano’s testimony highlights the critical role that UC and other research universities play in scientific discovery and the education of future generations.


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UC President Janet Napolitano holds webchat with staff

On April 16, President Napolitano held an hour-long webchat with UC staff from throughout the university. See the video and excerpts from the conversation.


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Join President Napolitano for webchat with staff on April 16, 2 p.m.

Join UC President Janet Napolitano and staff employees from across the system for a one-hour online conversation on campus climate, compensation and benefits and more.


May 16 deadline approaching for 2014 IT award applications

Applications for the 2014 Larry L. Sautter Award honoring innovation in information technology are now being accepted through May 16, 2014.


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President Napolitano will hold webchat with staff, April 16, 2 to 3 pm

Plan to hang out with UC President Janet Napolitano on April 16, 2 to 3 p.m. The web chat, for UC staff systemwide, will focus on compensation and benefits, campus climate and more.


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President Napolitano to low-income students: Aim for college, come to UC

UC President Janet Napolitano reached out to thousands of low-income California high school students, urging them to take on academic challenges and pursue a UC education.


File your 2013 Health, DepCare claims by April 15

If you were enrolled in UC’s flexible spending accounts in 2013, you have until April 15 to submit your 2013-14 claim forms for eligible expenses.


UC faculty and staff now receiving disability survey via email

UC faculty and staff have started receiving an email asking them to complete a brief survey about their disability status, required due to a change in federal regulations.


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Taxpayer donations give UC cancer research programs a boost

Nobody looks forward to filing their taxes, but you can brighten the outlook for cancer prevention and treatment by donating to research and community-based education.


Comments invited on personnel policy 62, Corrective Action, by May 8

UC has revised Personnel Policy for Staff Members (PPSM) 62 on Corrective Action. Please send your comments to ELR Manager Michael Lum by May 8.