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Employee contributions to the University of California retirement plan will increase on July 1, 2014.

UCLA staff members Henry Charles and Teresa Roth have have been selected by the Staff Assembly to receive the Chancellor’s Excellence in Service Awards.

'Poems and Prayers' features the works of composer Mohammed Fairouz and was recorded at UCLA's iconic Royce Hall.

Natalie Bjelajac, UCLA nurse, is spearheading a project to make iPads, DVDs and other forms of entertainment available to adult patients on Unit 7E/5E.

Celebrity chef Charles Chen will teach UCLA staff, faculty and students how to prepare delicious and healthy meals.

UCLA will offer free hands-only CPR training on June 5 at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center.

Bruins can enjoy summer baseball for a great price: UCLA staff, faculty, alumni, students and family members can purchase tickets for L.A. Dodgers games through September for up to 30 percent off.

Elizabeth Moeller, assistant dean of career services at UCLA School of Law, has been elected to serve as the 2014-2016 vice president of Member Services and Education for the National Association for Law Placement.

UCLA Athletics Director Dan Guerrero has been selected as one of four Football Bowl Subdivision winners of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award for 2013-14.

UCLA faculty and staff are invited to an info session on the Anderson School's Fully Employed Masters of Business Administration (FEMBA) program on May 29.

Learn about opportunities at UCLA for staff members to get the skills they need to advance their careers in 'Making yourself more marketable,' a free workshop on Tuesday, June 17, noon- p.m. at Royce Hall, Room 314.

The University of California proposes to renew the Employee-initiated Reduction In Time (ERIT) Program for a three-year period. Employee comments are invited by May 30.

Peter Taylor, former UC chief financial officer, will present 'UC’s Financial Challenges and the Systemwide Response' as part of UCLA’s Emeriti/Retirees Relations Center’s series of 45th Anniversary Celebration lectures.

Join Kristy Edmunds, artistic and executive director of the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA for Arts Exchange on Monday, May 12, 5 p.m. in the Royce Hall West Lobby for conversation about collaborations between the center and campus colleagues.

UC Walks comes to UCLA on May 21 from 12-1 p.m. on Wilson Plaza.

"Lyrics From Lockdown: One Man. One Mic. 40 Characters" by acclaimed actor, author and hip-hop artist Bryonn Bain premieres at UCLA's Schoenberg Hall on Tuesday, May 6, 8 p.m.

Robert Gilbert is the new director of budget and financial planning for UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services.

UCLA's Kyrie Bass is the new director of organizational planning, performance and development for UCLA Housing and Hospitality Services.

The UCLA Volunteer Center's One Bus, One Cause project performs three community service projects this weekend.

UCLA's assistant vice provost of graduate studies, Samuel Bersola, has been named an American Council on Education fellow.

UCLA Egyptologist Kathlyn Cooney will share her work on Egyptian funeral practices on May 12 with UCLA staff and faculty.

The 17th annual City of Angels Fun Ride on May 4 offers a tour of more than 65 scenic, cultural and historic landmarks throughout L.A.

Newly appointed AVC Carol Bugé of UCLA Development will oversee donor relations, gift and data processing, fund management, development events, campaign operations, gift policy and resource and prospect management.

UCLA staff, faculty and students can now take advantage of discounts and incentives from 20 participating shops and restaurants, thanks to a new program created by the Westwood Village Improvement Association.

UCLA’s newest dining hall, Bruin Plate, has been recognized for sustainable food service in the 10th annual Higher Education Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards competition.