UC helps bring children’s wishes to life
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October 8, 2019
In addition to individual charitable endeavors, UC’s campuses are making dreams come true by partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a nationwide nonprofit that brings joy …
Staff Snapshot: Dawn O’Connor Rowe
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October 8, 2019
Ever have a coworker who you’re almost certain leads an intriguing double life? Enter Dawn O’Connor Rowe. In her unique position as marketing and outreach …
Parent Prep: Support your UC student
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October 8, 2019
Helping families explore, plan for and make the transition to UC As UC employees, we may be experts in our corner of the system, but …
One important question: Take UC’s disability survey
September 30, 2019
UC embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to providing a supportive environment for all faculty, staff and students – including those with disabilities. …
UC’s new retirement website has launched
September 27, 2019
UC has launched UC Retirement At Your Service (UCRAYS) — a new retirement website that will give UC faculty, staff and retirees greater access and more …
A message from the executive director of UC Retirement Programs & Services
September 16, 2019
On Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, Gary Schlimgen shared the message below with those who receive benefits from the UC Retirement Plan. On behalf of the …
UC Learning Center: Click. Learn. Repeat.
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September 11, 2019
If you’ve got 30 minutes of downtime today, stop scrolling through other people’s curated accomplishments — and instead, build more of your own! It’s easy …
Staff Snapshot: Yesenia Curiel, Frida Kahlo enthusiast
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September 11, 2019
In her position as director of the Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE) office at UC Merced, Yesenia Curiel manages a team that prevents violence …
Making college possible for more Californians
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September 11, 2019
This year UC welcomed the highest number ever of first-year and transfer students (108,178), including a record number of in-state applicants (71,655). Of the 28,752 …
Making a difference with Project SEARCH
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September 11, 2019
Finding a job with little-to-no employment experience can be tough. And, it’s even more difficult for young adults who have intellectual disabilities or are on …