September • 2008

inside this issue

research in action:

working for the people of california

This special report highlights UC's research in the Pacific coastal waters.

Athletes who attended UC campuses include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (UCLA), Billy Beane (UC San Diego), Natalie Coughlin (UC Berkeley), Jason Lezak (UC Santa Barbara), Greg Louganis (UC Irvine), J.T. O'Sullivan (UC Davis), Troy Percival (UC Riverside), Jackie Robinson (UCLA), Todd Rogers (UC Santa Barbara) and Helen Wills Moody (UC Berkeley).
UC teams won four NCAA championships this year: three for UCLA and one for UC Berkeley.
UCLA has won the most NCAA titles with 103.

UC revamps construction process

Changes in construction procedures - aimed at reducing UC's capital costs - are expected to attract greater numbers of qualified contractors and consultants. In 2007-08, UC had more than $7 billion in capital projects under design or construction in California. Changes in contract language and procedures were undertaken to reflect best industry practices and achieve efficient and cost-effective construction.
Information: www.ucop.edu/facil/fmc/facilman

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