Systemwide News
Pension contributions increasing July 1
Employees will pay 5 percent of pay and UC will pay 10 percent for pension benefits beginning July 1, 2012. Read more about UC Retirement plan contributions.
President’s leadership medal awarded to
UC Haiti Initiative
The student-led group active on all 10 campuses is the winner of the UC President’s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership. Read more about the UC Haiti Initiative and the award.
Regents confirm Pradeep K. Khosla as next UC San Diego chancellor
Pradeep K. Khosla, dean of the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University will succeed Marye Anne Fox as San Diego’s chancellor beginning Aug. 1. Read more about Khosla.
Kathy Barton of UC Riverside named Staff Advisor-designate
UC President Mark G. Yudof selected Riverside School of Medicine staffer to be the newest Staff Advisor to the Regents. Read more about Kathy Barton.
Still time to comment on report on protests
Faculty and staff who wish to comment on the draft report on UC’s response to protests can read the report and/or make comments here.
More Systemwide News
- Regents clarify provisions for operation of UC Retirement Plan new tier
- Paul S. Viviano named CEO of UC San Diego Health System
- UC Riverside to host service center for HR, payroll
Read more news at UC Newsroom
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.
Computer specialist broadens horizons for campus, students with disabilities
Joshua Hori is helping students, faculty and staff at UC and beyond discover new technologies that can help them succeed in the classroom. Read more about Joshua Hori.
UC Santa Barbara prof puts lens on
juvenile justice
Through photographs and interviews, Richard Ross brings attention to the explosive growth in juvenile incarceration. Read an interview with Richard Ross.
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Resources to help you quit smoking at your fingertips
With UC going smoke-free in two years, faculty and staff looking to quit or reduce their tobacco use can take advantage of these resources. Read more about resources to help you quit smoking.
You can read more HR news on At Your Service.
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