Continue your family’s UC benefits
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February 11, 2025
To make sure we use UC’s benefits resources wisely, UC is working with UnifyHR to confirm that your family members are still eligible to be …
Seven ways to shift your difficult emotions
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February 11, 2025
UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center shares seven techniques for facing emotional challenges recommended by neuroscientist Ethan Kross.
UC launches federal updates website
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February 7, 2025
UC is working to monitor developments and seek clarity on matters that may impact the university and our community.
UC’s WorkStrong program positions workplace injury as an opportunity for growth
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February 6, 2025
The UC WorkStrong program provides personalized recovery support for employees who are injured on the job, helping to prevent future injuries.
UC is here to meet employee needs
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February 6, 2025
UC is working to ensure that our valued employees have the resources they need to continue making our incredible impact possible.
Explore the role of the staff advisors to the Board of Regents
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February 6, 2025
Join Andenet Emiru and Mayté Frías for an engaging webinar designed to provide an inside look at what it means to serve as a staff advisor.
Join UC Davis experts in exploring bird flu at the next UC Health grand rounds
February 5, 2025
UC Health invites the UC community to attend its next virtual grand rounds, featuring UC Davis experts discussing avian flu.
UC People: Hayden Dozier, world traveler and chef
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February 4, 2025
Former food truck owner and globe trotter Hayden brings a creative spin to The Club & Guest House at UC Santa Barbara.
Important changes for UC employees who don’t pay Social Security taxes
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February 4, 2025
If you are a UC employee or retiree who has not contributed to Social Security (a group that includes some police officers and firefighters and individuals who opted not to participate in Social Security when it was first made available at UC in the 1970s), the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act may mean increases to your benefits.
Applications for the UC Tech Awards are open through March 3
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February 3, 2025
UC Tech Awards celebrate individuals and teams in UC technology who have contributed to areas of strategic importance to the university.