Systemwide News
Caring for elders, caring for yourself
Caring for an aging parent while juggling work and raising a family can be stressful. Read about the resources UC offers from free one-on-one counseling to support groups.
Read more about caring for an aging parent.
Donate to save lives
Supporting cancer research is easy, especially if you're about to complete your California tax form. Read about how you can support cancer research with a simple check of a box.
Read more about donating to save lives.
More Systemwide News
- Pepper spray task force update from Justice Reynoso
- UCTV to launch first university-run YouTube channel
- UC explores restorative justice process to improve campus climate
- Chancellor names UC leaders to "Future of UCSF" group
- Eight UC campuses named “best values”
Read more news at UC Newsroom
Your roadmap to retirement at your fingertips
Whether you're just starting your career or close to retiring, UC's new online Retirement Review helps you understand how much you can expect to receive from the UC Retirement Plan and your retirement savings when you retire.
Read more about the new roadmap to retirement.
Getting the picture of science
At UC Santa Cruz's OpenLab, artists and researchers collaborate to produce innovative multimedia and designs to explain science. Watch the video or read the transcript about OpenLab.
People Who Make A Difference
Across UC, staff and faculty make a difference on the job and in their free time. Read about a few of their latest contributions.
Staff Advisor brings employees' concerns to UC leaders
During her tenure as Staff Advisor to the Regents, Penny Herbert has fostered more direct communication between UC staff and its leaders. Read about Herbert's experience as Staff Advisor.
UC administrative assistant ministers to
at-risk teens
UCOP administrative assistant Barbara Jim-George is making a difference in her community by launching a nonprofit program to stop at-risk teen girls from becoming victims of human trafficking.
Read about Barbara Jim-George making a difference in her community.
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HR Briefs
Watch for family member eligibility verification mailing in mid-March
UC Human Resources launches project to verify eligibility of family members enrolled in health benefits. Faculty, staff and retirees must respond by May 17. Read more about the project.
You can read more HR news on At Your Service.
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