- Author: Michael Hsu
To all UC ANR employees:
Beginning March 1, 2024, the UC ANR Wellness Reimbursement Program will begin accepting applications for reimbursements of personal wellness expenses up to $75.
Administered by UC ANR Staff Assembly Council and its Wellness Committee, and also supported by Academic Assembly Council, the program reimburses UC ANR staff and academics for a variety of wellness items, including but not limited to: exercise equipment, clothing, classes, memberships, personal training, gardening supplies, and books related...
- Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC ANR is deeply committed to supporting our community and building a positive work environment that is welcome, accessible and inclusive to all. We are pleased to announce, that in collaboration with the entire UC system, there has been a strategic evaluation of initiatives and activities in relation to the prevention, detection and response to harassment and discrimination. As a result, President Drake shared in his letter to the UC community that a Presidential Workgroup has reviewed and recommended a number of systemwide initiatives including a new policy and procedural framework that will offer enhanced protection, support and resources to...
- Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice
Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 ANR Distinguished Service Awards, which are sponsored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Academic Assembly Council.
Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to recognize outstanding achievement by yourself or your colleagues. The biennial ANR Distinguished Service Awards recognize service and academic excellence in UC Cooperative Extension over a significant period of time. Awards highlight the use of innovative methods and the integration of research, extension and leadership.
The purpose of these awards is to recognize and reward outstanding accomplishments in six areas:
- Outstanding Research
- Outstanding Extension
- Outstanding...
- Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposal to rescind the Presidential Policy on Hoverboards. The policy is proposed to be rescinded to address the following key issues:
- The policy was envisioned as a temporary, emergency policy to address fire risks created by individuals charging hoverboard batteries in or on UC properties.
- Since the policy was adopted, the following developments have occurred:
- Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) testing and listing for lithium ion-powered equipment and batteries has become more prescriptive.
- The California Office of the State Fire Marshal released a guidance document (23-003) in April of 2023...
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure and efficient network environment, we would like to inform you of some upcoming changes to our guest WiFi access in the ANR building at 2801 Second Street in Davis.
On Feb. 26, we will be implementing enhanced security measures, which will include a change in the guest WiFi password. The new password will be printed on the IT Help Desk door in the ANR building in Davis for a duration of 7 days, starting from Feb. 26. During this time, please update your personal devices with the new password to ensure uninterrupted access to the guest WiFi.
Additionally, to further enhance security and maintain proper tracking of network usage, we will be introducing a new splash...