The University of California Board of Regents will hold its regular business meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19, through Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Mission Bay Community Center (1675 Owens St.) on the UCSF Mission Bay campus. The Regents will be briefed on a variety of issues over the three-day meeting, including finances and health services. The full meeting agenda is online: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/regmeet/jan10.html
On Wednesday, UC Vice President Patrick Lenz will provide an update on the 2010-11 budget to the Finance Committee in light of the governor's proposed budget and the persistent state budget crisis.
On Thursday, the Regents' Health Services Committee will receive presentations from Senior Vice President John Stobo on the performance of UC's medical centers, related enterprises and the schools of public health.
NEWS MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Press availabilities tentatively are planned for Thursday following the health services presentation. Exact location tbd.
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Media interested in attending are encouraged to register in advance with Alfred White (alfred.white@ucop.edu), UCOP Communications, by Friday, Jan. 15.
The pressroom is Room 311-312, across the hall from the meeting auditorium. Please sign up for a meeting-room credential once you have arrived. The pressroom phone number is (415) 476-0619; the fax number is (415) 476-0618. Internet access is available.
Live audio broadcasts of open sessions will be available online. For more information: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/regmeet/jan10.html
Directions to the Mission Bay Community Center (1675 Owens St.): http://www.ucsf.edu/maps/directions-to-ucsf-mission-bay/
Parking is available, for a fee, in the Community Center parking garage.
UCSF shuttles run regularly from the 16th Street-Mission BART Station to the community center. For shuttle timetables: http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/transportation/shuttles (red line)
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