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See the new and updated pages launched on Blink from July 21 - Aug. 3, 2009. BlinkBuzz reports are posted every 2 weeks. Check for the next report Aug. 17.
Previous BlinkBuzz reports are included below.
Friendly link to this page: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/buzz
People
How to Register for All Staff Picnic Tickets: NEW
Find out how to register online or in person for All Staff Picnic tickets.
Retirement Association Benefit: E-mail Forwarding Service: NEW
Retirement Association members, learn how to receive messages forwarded from your ucsd.edu e-mail address.
2009 All Staff Picnic: UPDATED
See additional information about the All Staff Picnic.
BlinkCast - List of Episodes - Learn at Lunch: UPDATED
Watch or listen to the latest Learn at Lunch episode: Anxiety & Stress: An Alternative Perspective.
Information for ECEC and MCDC Parents: 2009 H1N1 Flu: UPDATED
Added July 30 note at top of page.
Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP): UPDATED
Find updated information including changes in program, eligibility requirements, and upcoming dates for 2009-2010.
UCSD Retirement Association: UPDATED
Retirement Association benefits now include free e-mail forwarding service.
Buying
How to Obtain a Library Copy Card: UPDATED
See new information about an upcoming change in paying for copies in the library: beginning late August, campus ID cards will replace library copy cards.
Facilities
Annual Parking Permits for Faculty and Staff: UPDATED
This page details discounted parking permit prices.
Safety
2009 H1N1 Flu Information for the UCSD Community: UPDATED
2009 H1N1 Flu FAQ page added.
Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training: UPDATED
On-campus training and enrollment information updated.
Finance
Accounts Receivable Guidelines: NEW
Find out about policies and guidelines related to invoices, credit memos, payments, write-offs, late fees, and student account debt.
Accounts Receivable: Debt Procedures: NEW
Find out about student and non-student debt policies and procedures relating to accounts receivable.
ISIS Account Write-Offs: NEW
Find information about write-offs.
Invoicing and Credit Memos: NEW
Find out about guidelines and procedures for invoices and credit memos.
Student Accounts: Late Fees: NEW
Find out about student late fees, holds, and administrative hearings.
Budget Line: Budget News: UPDATED
See updated news releases on the UC's response to the recently passed state budget, including a new commission for shaping the UC's future.
Department information
Donor Stewardship: NEW
Find out about Donor Stewardship services.
Donor Stewardship: Fund Stewardship: NEW
Learn how the Donor Stewardship Office can help you meet your legal obligation to manage and spend gift funds appropriately.
Donor Stewardship: Gift Acknowledgement: NEW
Find out how the Donor Stewardship Office can help you acknowledge every gift.
Office of Continuity and Emergency Services: NEW
Read about the Office of the Continuity and Emergency Services.
July 6-20 BlinkBuzz report:
People
2008-2009 Service Awards Program: UPDATED
This page has been updated for this year's award program. Departments should submit information for all eligible employees by Friday, Aug. 7, 2009.
BlinkCast - List of Episodes - Learn at Lunch: UPDATED
Watch or listen to the latest Learn at Lunch episode: Anxiety & Stress: An Alternative Perspective.
UCSD Staff Association Calendar of Meetings: UPDATED
Updated meeting times and locations for 2009-2010 schedule.
Buying
Independent Contractor Pre-hire Information: UPDATED
This page now has a link to the Word file of the Independent Contractor Pre-hire Information form.
Facilities
Torrey Pines Center Shuttle: UPDATED
See the hours of operation and schedule for Torrey Pines Center Shuttle.
Campus Loop Shuttle: UPDATED
This shuttle no longer serves Torrey Pines Center South.
Charter a UCSD Shuttle Bus for Campus Events: UPDATED
This page updates the shuttle bus charter rate to $90/hour.
Facilities Management: UPDATED
This page now links to documents related to vegetation management and urban forestry.
How to Appeal a Parking Citation: UPDATED
This page updates the administrative fee for expired tabs.
Where to Buy a Parking Permit: UPDATED
The Campus Parking Office will be closing at noon on Friday, July 24.
Finance
Budget Line: UPDATED
Read about the UC regents' July 16 decision to approve President Yudof's furlough plan in response to the state fiscal crisis, and the formation of a regents' commission to develop a vision for UC's financial future.
Budget Line: Budget News: UPDATED
See updated news releases on the UC's budget-reduction proposals.
June 22 - July 6 BlinkBuzz report:
People
Wireless Overview: UPDATED
Pages for encrypted wireless and unencrypted wireless have been merged; new page also covers the new guest wireless service.
Buying
Service Agreements and Incoming Purchase Orders: NEW
Learn how to process an incoming service agreement for services provided by your department.
Accepting Gifts and Gratuities: UPDATED
This page now includes information and guidelines specific to health care employees.
Facilities
Transportation Services Calendar: NEW
Find events, holidays, and academic breaks that may affect campus transportation and parking.
ADA Transport FAQ: UPDATED
This page notes the later hours for booking ADA Transport.
Charter a UCSD Shuttle Bus for Campus Events: UPDATED
This page now links to an online reservation tool.
Facilities Management: UPDATED
This page now links to documents related to vegetation management and urban forestry.
How to Pay a Parking Citation: UPDATED
This page adds information about service charges.
Shuttle Service: UPDATED
This page now links to a calendar detailing service changes.
Special Events Parking Rates and Services: UPDATED
This page lists new rates effective July 1.
Transportation Services for People With Disabilities (ADA Transport): UPDATED
This page reflects later service hours.
University-Designated Holidays and Free Parking: UPDATED
This page updates parking holiday calendar for 2009-2010.
Technology
Setting Up iPhone 2.0.x (and above) Mail Using IMAP: UPDATED
Information for iPhone OS 3.0 now included.
Finance
Budget Line: UPDATED
See videos of the recent Town hall meetings, along with excerpts from e-mails Chancellor Fox received from the campus community about the proposed furlough/ salary-reduction plans.
Budget Line: Budget News: UPDATED
Read a report from Chancellor Fox on the recent Town hall meetings, along with excerpts from e-mails she received from the campus community about the proposed furlough/ salary-reduction plans.
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