Staff Snapshot, Yulianna Ortega, STEM diversity champion and artist
December 8, 2020
The winner of the UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association Outstanding Staff Award, and a proud STEM-major graduate, Yulianna Ortega has devoted her career to helping …
A message from President Drake about UC’s commitment to preserving jobs during the pandemic
November 23, 2020
Dear Colleagues: Last month, I announced the launch of a consultation process with the UC community to explore the idea of a systemwide program to …
University of California Health launches human donor milk bank to help newborns
November 19, 2020
Revised date: January 11, 2021 University of California Health has launched an innovative human milk bank to help improve the lives of newborns, infants and …
UC celebrates Veterans Day
November 9, 2020
Image caption: Brian Vargas, Marine Corps veteran, graduate of UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare and cofounder of a suicide prevention program for returning war …
Three former military lawyers at the Office of the President support UC every day
November 9, 2020
The U.S. Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps offers the opportunity for lawyers to serve as armed forces officers and legal professionals. Founded by George Washington …
Staff Snapshot: Matt St. Clair, fighting to keep UC, and the planet, healthy
November 9, 2020
For sustainability, from the beginning “I grew up in the Inland Empire with childhood asthma and horrible air pollution, watching PBS nature shows and working …
Helping our UC community stay strong
November 9, 2020
This has been a year of many challenges — the pandemic, political and racial turmoil, natural disasters and more. Our community has come together and …
Avoid job burnout with this advice
November 9, 2020
Think you might be dealing with job burnout? Wondering what the signs might be and if it’s possible to improve your relationship with work? If so, join …
A message from President Drake about the upcoming presidential election
November 1, 2020
Dear friends, A presidential election is always a significant event for the country; conducting one in the middle of a global pandemic, and as the …
You’re invited: President Drake to address the Commonwealth Club
October 27, 2020
Next Wednesday, Nov. 4 — the day after the election — UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., will address the prestigious Commonwealth Club. During this …