1 Sciatica is nerve pain from irritation of the sciatic nerve. 2  The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. 3  Sciatica pain is typically felt from the low back to behind the thigh and radiating down below the knee. 4  Treatments for sciatica depend on the underlying cause and the severity of the pain.
With the Dec 9 expiration date for the current continuing resolution (CR) looming, the House voted (326-96) and the Senate went along (63-36) to approve an extension of the CR (H.R. 2028) until April 28, 2016.
The effective date of retirement for all employees, including faculty, is usually the day following the last day in an active pay status. Retirement dates for persons with academic year appointments will be generally December 31, May 31, June 30, or July 31; generally flex-year appointments end July 31.