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Be Safe. Be Prepared.

The longtime Boy Scout motto, "Be prepared," is apt advice at any time. It may be especially sound as we approach the twentieth anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake this weekend.


Michael O’Keefe — UCOP Stress Buster

You might think of a massage only as a luxury in ritzy spas and upscale health clubs. But did you know massage therapy is offered right here within the Office of the President? Certified massage therapist Michael O'Keefe is at 7307 Franklin from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. every Wednesday.


10-Second Bio: Brandi Schmitt

I train and handle a search and rescue K9.


10-Second Bio: Raul Torres

For years I have participated in the annual AIDS bicycle ride called AIDS/LifeCycle, a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles.


10-Second Bio: Charles Barragan

I would like to be a well-paid writer.


OP Headlines

Post-Employment Benefits Forum, Wed., 10/21... Save the Date: Women We Admire Series, Thursday, 10/22... Speaker Series: California Higher Education, Thursday, 10/22... Suspension of University Cell Phone Policy... Community Supported Agriculture at UCOP...


‘ShakeOut’ Drill, Earthquake Checklist and Raffle

On Thursday, Oct. 15, UCOP will participate in the Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill ever! At 10:15 am, employees will practice the “Drop! Cover! Hold on!” for 60 seconds.


UC In The News

Berkeley economist wins Nobel Prize... UC scientists and researchers prepare for the next great earthquake... UCSD earns A- on green report card... UC Merced campus honored for environmental leadership... UCLA students create floating house for New Orleans residents... Moores UCSD Cancer Center Opens New Facility...


Post-Employment Benefits Forum, Wed., 10/21

The President’s Task Force on Post-Employment Benefits is holding forums at UCOP in the Franklin building, room 10325 on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 to give faculty, staff and retirees the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the immediate and long-term effects of fiscal pressures on the University’s pension and retiree health programs.


Community Supported Agriculture at UCOP

In 2007, the UCOP Sustainability Committee launched a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project. UCOP partnered with Full Belly Farms to bring CSA members fresh, organic produce each Tuesday at the Franklin Building. When we began


Revisions to Personnel Policies for Staff Members

The University is proposing revisions to the following Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM):


Suspension of University Cell Phone Policy

In response to the President Yudof’s August 10, 2009 letter to Internal Revenue Commissioner Douglas Schulman, we have received permission from the IRS to suspend implementation of the University's current cell phone policy until January 31, 2010.


Open Forum

Were you in the Loma Prieta earthquake in ’89? Share your story with us: Where were you? What were you doing? How did it affect