Looking for a book to round out your summer reading list? You could take a look at any number of best sellers lists — or you could check out the UC Berkeley Reading List for New Students.

Head out with ​New York Times food columnist M​ark Bittman as he cruises the waters off Marshall, Calif., in the latest California Matters segment from the UC Global Food Initiative.

Last year, more than 18 tons of UCOP records were removed and destroyed. Next month, we'll have another chance to declutter when recycling barrels and locked shred bins appear in all UCOP buildings.

President Napolitano has authorized a 3 percent salary increase for non-represented staff for the 2015-16 fiscal year.

The Fair Wage/Fair Work Plan, which requires that all UC employees hired to work at least 20 hours a week be paid at least $15 per hour, will be phased in over the next three years.

UC continues to stand apart from both public and private research universities in educating large numbers of socioeconomically disadvantaged students, according to the university's annual Accountability Report.

Under the centralized Technology Asset Management Program, Information Technology Services provides one standard computing bundle per employee. When an employee leaves or switches departments, the equipment reverts to ITS or goes with the staff member to the new department.

Does your department have recurring monthly charges? Eliminate the need to obtain approval for each monthly invoice by setting up an annual purchase order.

The Fidelity workshops in August include an overview of the UC Retirement Savings Program, an introduction of planning your financial future and more.