Departing Staff Advisor Lucy Tseng on building relationships (over Zoom), expressing gratitude and paying it forward
March 24, 2022
As a child, Lucy Tseng, outgoing staff advisor to the Regents and regional director for UCLA Giving, was inspired by her mother’s work translating for other …
A message from President Drake: Celebrating the legacy of César Chávez at the University of California
March 8, 2022
This month, we reflect upon the legacy of César Chávez, the visionary activist and organizer who fought tirelessly for farmworker rights, and whose story is …
Reach for the STARs: Apply to become the next staff advisor to UC Regents
March 7, 2022
This article was revised on March 10, 2022, with a correction to Staff Advisor Priya Lakireddy’s position at UC Merced. It’s not easy for Lucy …
Staff Snapshot: Jordan Leyland, K-9 officer and home chef
March 6, 2022
“I always knew I could never sit at a desk,” says Jordan Leyland. “I have been active my whole life and needed movement and days …
Staff Snapshot: Janine Almanzor, phytophile and runner
February 8, 2022
A trained scientist and lifelong fan of learning and plants, Janine has turned her passion into a full-time career at UC. As the curator and …
President Drake: A statement on the recent bomb threats made against Historically Black Colleges and Universities
February 3, 2022
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Feb. 3) issued the following statement on the recent bomb threats made against Historically Black Colleges …
Celebrating Black History Month at the University of California
February 1, 2022
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released the following letter to the UC community today (Feb. 1) regarding Black History Month: To the …
A message from President Drake regarding Provost Brown
January 13, 2022
Dear Colleagues, It is with mixed emotions and deep gratitude that I write to inform you that Provost Michael T. Brown has let me know …
Virtual UC celebrations of Black history, culture and social justice
January 11, 2022
Two important commemorations of African-American and Black history are coming up soon: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, on Jan. 17, recognizes the enduring impact of …
Staff Snapshot: Aparupa Sengupta, musician and scientist
January 11, 2022
As a biosafety-focused scientist, Indian immigrant and natural networker, Aparupa Sengupta brings a global perspective and professional passion to her role as assistant director of …