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UC announces progress on sustainable investment strategy

The university has taken significant steps to combat global climate change by investing in sustainability. The measures are part of UC’s efforts to fully implement an environmental, social and governance investment strategy.


How much sugar are you really eating?

In the near future, the Nutrition Facts label on the back of packaged foods will have a new look and more information. In this new Fig. 1 video, UC Davis’s Kimber Stanhope explains how this will reveal the amount of sugar that is added to our foods.


Get moving to a healthier you

Let UC Living Well help you reach your wellness goals with activities and resources.


UC awards $23 million to multicampus research collaborations

The Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives program will award more than $23 million to a diverse array of projects, from developing an implantable device that could correct memory impairment to an effort to help California better manage its water resources.


President Napolitano visits the elephant seals

A visit from UC President Napolitano highlights the work of the Natural Reserve System.


UC to require vaccinations for incoming students

Under a new policy, the university will require students to be screened for TB and to have a full complement of vaccines.


UC meets milestone goals to address sexual violence on campuses

UC will meet its January goals toward implementing a comprehensive systemwide approach to addressing sexual violence on campuses.


UCR solar farm

UC making big moves toward carbon neutrality

UC Executive Vice President Nathan Brostrom will present UC’s Annual Report on Sustainable Practices to the Board of Regents this week, outlining the university's strides toward carbon neutrality by 2025.


NRS reserve

Birthday cake for UC Natural Reserve System’s 50th year

You are invited! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the UC Natural Reserve System when NRS staff cuts birthday cake in the Franklin lobby 12 to 1 p.m., this Thursday, Jan. 22.


HR clarifies effect of Sutter-Blue Shield contract on UC medical plans

If you use Sutter providers and are enrolled in the Blue Shield Health Savings Plan, Core Medical or UC Care, find out how the Blue Shield/Sutter Health contract negotiations may affect you.


ECAS staff

2015 UC Compliance Symposium now open for registration

Compliance professionals from UCOP and all UC locations will gather Feb. 4–6, 2015, for the 2015 UC Compliance Symposium at the Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center in Irvine, Calif.


dancing brain

Fig. 1 videos feature animated interviews with UC researchers

Watch UC Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner explore the concept of “survival of the fittest” and delve into Darwin’s idea that sympathy is one of the strongest human instincts, sometimes stronger than self-interest. Keltner is featured