Throughout the UC system, researchers are tackling the water crisis head on. They play a vital role in monitoring the state's water supply, documenting the environmental consequences of drought and leading the research on water-saving strategies — even creating new sources of water.
Read more about how UC is tackling the water crisis
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Systemwide News
Learn more about the future of UC's retirement benefits
The President's Task Force on Post-Employment Benefits is holding forums at UC locations throughout the fall to give faculty, staff and retirees the opportunity to ask questions and learn about how fiscal pressures are affecting the University's pension and retiree health benefits.
Read more about the local forums
Take action to protect UC
President Yudof calls on all members of the UC family – including faculty and staff — to be part of a letter-writing campaign on behalf of UC and public higher education.
Read more about participating in the campaign
Is global warming making us sicker?
Smoggy air and other hallmarks of climate change may worsen health among the poor.
Read this report from Your University, President Yudof's monthly newsletter for UC friends
The HRB Briefing newsletter mailed to UC employees' homes is now part of Our University, featuring the same benefits information that HRB Briefing provided. Complete employment information is available on At Your Service.
Tap UC resources to ease the furlough burden
Discounts on fitness-center memberships, tax-savings programs that can increase your take-home pay, and stress-management and financial-management workshops are just some of the many resources available to employees through UC-sponsored benefits plans that can ease the burden of furloughs and pay reductions.
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ask it
Chances are there's something you've always wondered about, meant to look up or wished someone would explain. Now is your chance to satisfy that curiosity. and we'll find the UC brainiac who can answer it. Science, health, culture, language - whatever your question, don't be shy. Just Ask it!
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Should we rinse cans and bottles before we recycle, or does that just waste water?
Read the answer to this question and others.
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