President Napolitano recruits underrepresented and low income students
At Manual Arts High School in L.A., President Napolitano made a persuasive case for low income and minority students to apply to UC.
UC’s Blum Federation to tackle global poverty
Launched with seed funding from UCOP, the Blum Federation will deploy the collective power of all 10 campuses in a multidisciplinary effort to combat poverty in California and around the world.
President Napolitano helps launch Oakland Promise
President Napolitano joined Mayor Libby Schaaf at the launch of a college incentive program for Oakland students.
UC community invited to discuss task force recommendations for retirement benefits
The second of two webinars to discuss the recommendations will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
President Napolitano asks staff to consider contributing to UC cancer research funds
When you file your state taxes, you have the opportunity to contribute to two important cancer research funds administered by UC.
UC sustainability in 2015: a big win for renewable energy
The university has made great strides in the past year toward its goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2025.
UC community invited to discuss task force retirement benefits recommendations for future employees
Feedback from the UC community will help inform the proposal that President Napolitano is expected to bring to the UC Board of Regents in March.
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UC names Michael Witherell to head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Vice chancellor for research at UC Santa Barbara, Witherell is a leading physicist with a highly distinguished career in teaching, research and managing complex organizations.
UC seeking employee comments on changes to selection and appointment process
Changes include additional information on reviewing and assessing background checks and conducting reference checks.
Task force recommends new retirement benefits for future UC employees
Once final, the new benefits will apply only to UC employees hired on or after July 1, 2016.
Apply by March 4 to be the next staff advisor to UC Regents
Eligible employees at all locations are encouraged to apply for this role representing the UC employee perspective.
Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP): Call for nominations
UCOP employees can apply now through Jan. 28 for a spot in this spring’s MSAP.
