President Drake announces Juneteenth a new UC holiday
June 18, 2021
Dear colleagues: Yesterday President Biden declared a federal holiday for Juneteenth, the day that celebrates and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. …
UC applauds Office for Civil Rights’ affirmation of Title IX protections for gay and transgender students and employees
June 17, 2021
Statement by University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. on the Office for Civil Rights’ recent announcement affirming Title IX protections for gay and …
Staff Snapshot: Dr. Anne Foster, health equity advocate, composer and filmmaker
June 15, 2021
From a childhood in New Mexico to research in Central America and explorations of New Zealand, Antarctica and beyond, Anne Foster, M.D., has sought illuminating …
President Drake will address the Aspen Institute Mexico
June 15, 2021
On June 22 from 10-11 a.m. (PT), join UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., in conversation with Enrique Graue Weichers, Rector of the National Autonomous …
A message from President Drake on the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
May 24, 2021
Dear friends, Tomorrow marks one year since the murder of George Floyd. We pause to reflect on and honor his memory, and the countless others …
Staff Snapshot: Jamal Myrick, writer and champion of Black fatherhood
May 12, 2021
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been a unique experience for everyone. For some, it has provided an opportunity to reflect, put life into perspective and …
UC opportunities and events at UC – May 2021
May 11, 2021
Are you looking for a way to advance your career, highlight your accomplishments or connect with systemwide colleagues? These opportunities are open to staff at …
New webinar highlights Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 11, 2021
Digital accessibility isn’t just for coders or web designers. All of us can do something in our daily work to make the world more accessible …
Learn to be sustainable at home with fun webinars led by UC experts
May 11, 2021
In April 2021, the UCOP Sustainability Affinity Group, in partnership with the UCOP Department of Energy and Sustainability, invited the UC community to participate in …
Ask President Drake: May 2021
May 11, 2021
“Ask President Drake” is a new way for UC staff to connect with President Drake. If you have a question for the president, email it …