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Employee News

Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.

UC Merced Chef Jonathan Gutierrez Santiago wins international award

Chef Santiago (center) with Rosa and Filimon Regalado
July 3, 2024
The award recognizes Chef Santiago’s innovative and sustainable use of fresh produce.

UC Travel announces Summer Spotlight vendor webinar series

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July 3, 2024
The Central Travel Office continues to educate and inform UC travelers on the benefits of booking within our systemwide program.

Greater Good Science Center shares resources for joy, laughter and rest

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July 3, 2024
We all need a break — and a little fun! These articles and podcasts will inspire you to make space in your life for whatever brings you joy.

UC People: Shawn Demmons on why names and pronouns matter

July 2, 2024
Shawn Demmons, project director at the UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine, shares personal insight on the importance of names.

Congratulations to the 2023-24 CUCSA Award winners

Headshots of Wylie Liu, Shira Minerd, Glenda Humiston
July 1, 2024
The Council of UC Staff Assemblies has announced the winners of their annual awards for exemplary service on behalf of the university.

UC announces Board of Regents chair and vice chair, committee leadership appointments for 2024-25

Regent Chair Janet Reilly and Vice Chair Maria Anguiano
July 1, 2024
The University of California announced today (Monday, July 1, 2024) the appointment of Regent Janet Reilly as chair of the UC Board of Regents and the appointment of Regent Maria Anguiano as the Board’s vice chair.

University of California statement on California’s 2024-25 budget

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June 29, 2024
UC is grateful for the steadfast support of Governor Newsom and the California State Legislature for UC students.

Catharine Baker named director of the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento

Catharine Baker
June 26, 2024
The former California State Assemblymember and champion of higher education has been appointed director of the university’s dynamic systemwide hub in Sacramento.

UC nursing schools collaborate to expand the mental health care workforce

Nurses at UC Davis
June 26, 2024
Nurse practitioners in a new UC cohort are expanding their credentials through a one-year psychiatric care program.

Officer Robert Sotelo introduces Cali, UC Davis’s first specialized therapy dog

Officer Sotelo + Cali
June 26, 2024
At 14 months old, the Labrador retriever is the newest and youngest member of the police department’s Community Outreach and Engagement, Officer Program’s K-9 unit.