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UC Health’s extraordinary impact
The need for health and social services extends outside health center walls, and UC Health is meeting Californians where they are. Check out the newly issued Community Benefits Report which outlines UC Health’s $5.4 billion investments into communities statewide. Here are the highlights, available in English and Spanish.
Get inspired: Learn how UC PRIME graduate Marco Angulo, M.D., went from rock bottom to his dream job.
Bringing $1B in research funding to California
Since the 1960s, when engineers at UC Berkeley set up the first-ever lab for prototyping integrated circuits, our university has been a world leader in chip design and manufacturing. Now, we’ve leveraged our cutting-edge technology, innovation and research to help bring a new national headquarters for computer chip research and development to California.
Also in UC innovation: UC researchers recently revealed a material that can capture CO2 from ambient air; promising anti-inflammatory results from keto diets; and differences in how men and women process pain.
Open Enrollment ends November 22
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to make sure you have the right benefits. With significant changes this year — including higher costs — it’s important to review your options on the Open Enrollment website. And, remember to set up your health or dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)! You must re-enroll every year.
Good news in benefits: UC is significantly expanding access to paid sick leave next year, starting January 1.
UC Spotlight: Kudos for our work together
Our monthly UC Spotlight celebrates UC locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place to work. Read this month’s Spotlight for stories and photos of staff who are making a difference. Then, learn how to share your achievements.
Our staff are advancing tech: Six individuals and 11 teams from eight UC locations were honored with 2024 UC Tech Awards!
Should California give up on Highway 1?
Drive along California’s Pacific Coast Highway and you’ll catch some of America’s most iconic views. But you’re almost as likely to catch yourself heading back the way you came. The same forces that have made the 71-mile section of highway between Carmel and San Simeon one of the world’s most epic drives could be what causes its obliteration. Explore the science and watch the latest Fig. 1 video.
Connect and learn throughout November
This year isn’t over yet! Build your network of colleagues throughout UC by learning about and participating in upcoming events, celebrations, and other opportunities.
Enjoy the season: Keep the ‘happy’ in the holidays with tips from UC Irvine Health.
UC People
Julia Jordan, education advocate and former worm wrangler
Newly minted Chief Advancement Officer Julia shares what inspires her about her role and its possibilities.
From President Drake
Moving forward together
In light of the election news and all that is going on in our world, it is important to remember our values as an institution and the positive impact of our mission of teaching, research, and public service.
Last week, I issued a joint statement with the leaders of the California State University and the California Community Colleges. The University of California stands alongside our higher education partners and will continue to support and protect all members of our communities.
California is a beacon of hope for many. We stand ready to support our state and its people as we move forward together.
Fiat Lux.
Michael V. Drake, M.D.
UC President
UC voices
“It was clear Doris was deeply unhappy, and maybe we would not have returned after a second visit when, without warning, a frying pan flew out from a cupboard at us.”
— Barry Taff, psychophysiologist, on the paranormal activity he witnessed as a field investigator at UCLA in the 1970s.
More UC news
Introducing the new and improved myUCretirement.com
Safeguard your Fidelity accounts — and your digital life
Advice for would-be UC students: How UC evaluates student applications; exploring admissions by academic discipline; a one-stop shop for transfer students; and tips on personal insight questions
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