The Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement program celebrates 40 years of helping educationally disadvantaged students make it to college, while also addressing California’s shortage of math and science professionals.
To encourage more students from underrepresented groups to enroll at UC San Diego, Dr. Tony Haymet, director of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and 180 other UC San Diego faculty, staff and administrators called newly admitted students to tell them the good news.
Systemwide News
Task Force to present pension and health benefit options at April local forums
The Post-Employment Benefits Task Force will talk about its work and the range of options it is considering for pension and retiree health benefits at a series of forums in April.
Regents pledge diversity action
UC Regents pledge to stamp out intolerance, increase diversity throughout system.
Read more about the Regents diversity discussion.
➢ UC Berkeley law dean to advise on race matters
Commission on Future hears first round of proposals
More out-of-state students, three-year degrees and set fee schedules are among initial proposals.
Read more about the Commission proposals.
Undergraduate research
UC undergraduate students have opportunities for hands-on research, working with professors who are tops in their fields, jump-starting careers and doing good in the world.
Read more about undergraduate research.
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Chances are there's something you've always wondered about, meant to look up or wished someone would explain. Now is your chance to satisfy that curiosity. and we'll find the UC brainiac who can answer it. Science, health, culture, language - whatever your question, don't be shy. Just Ask it!
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With all of the birds in the world, and many likely not having a very long life span, why is it that we don't seem to see at least the occasional dead bird on the ground?
Health care reform changes likely in 2011
UC Human Resources is studying the affects of the health care reform legislation on UC-sponsored medical plans.
Health, DepCare FSA claims due April 15
If you were enrolled in UC's Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and/or Dependent Care) in 2009, you have until April 15 to submit your reimbursement claim forms.
Read more about filing claims.
Complete health assessment by April 15 to earn gift card
April 15 is the deadline for earning a $100 gift card when you complete a StayWell health assessment.
UC mandates compliance ethics briefing
Watch your email for instructions on how to view a 20-minute, mandatory compliance briefing.
Use or lose furlough time by August 31
Furlough time is not like vacation time or comp time that can be banked for later use or is paid out upon separation from the University. Furlough time may not be carried over after the systemwide furlough program ends August 31, 2010, so be sure to use your time before it’s too late.
You can read more HR news on At Your Service.
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