Matthew Barnes brings a passion for community and service to UC Cooperative Extension
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July 23, 2024
Matthew Barnes believes in working with communities to create meaningful programs that last.
How to create more belonging for yourself and others
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July 18, 2024
There are small things we can do in our everyday lives to feel accepted and valued, and to help others feel the same.
UCnetwork: July 2024
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July 17, 2024
UCnetwork is emailed monthly to UC staff, but all members of the UC community are invited to join our email list. You can subscribe online …
UC Spotlight: July 2024
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July 16, 2024
Our monthly UC Spotlight celebrates the UC locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place to work.
More wins for UC employees in 2024
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July 16, 2024
As the state’s third-largest employer, UC is committed to supporting the dedicated faculty, staff and academic appointees who bring our mission to life.
UC People: Lusirena, on being their truest self
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July 16, 2024
Lusirena explains why leading institutions like UCSF are important in creating and sustaining safe spaces for trans and gender-expansive people.
UC is recognized with 38 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards
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July 16, 2024
The awards recognize exceptional achievement in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising and marketing.
Get expert insight into the UC undergraduate admission process
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July 15, 2024
If you’re a UC employee who is helping a student apply for undergraduate admission to UC, don’t miss this informative event.
UC Santa Barbara staff train to pitch in during a disaster
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July 9, 2024
Staff volunteered to complete training for disaster scene assistance.
Kayla Kafka-Peterson on bringing oncology nursing training to the world
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July 9, 2024
When Kayla needed a brachytherapy training program for her team, she developed one — and soon discovered that her work could impact a significantly larger audience.