Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
Staff Snapshot: Andrea Birskovich, writer
March 15, 2023
Andrea Birskovich is the assistant director of marketing and communications in the UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate Admissions Office. She’s also a native Californian and a …
From President Drake: Celebrating Women’s History Month
March 15, 2023
At the University of California – and across the nation – we are marking Women’s History Month. This year’s theme, established by the National Women’s …
CUCSA delegates share 6 great reasons to try staff leadership
March 15, 2023
University of California staff leaders are making a difference for their colleagues every day, meeting with location leadership to advocate for employee causes through local …
Retiring on July 1? Starting April 1, you can apply for retirement with “no lapse in pay”
March 8, 2023
If you’re planning to retire on July 1, make sure to mark April 1 on your calendar. April 1 is the first day to apply …
The UC Retirement Administration Service Center introduces dedicated support for survivors and beneficiaries
March 7, 2023
The UC Retirement Administration Service Center has met a critical milestone in their strategic initiative to rebuild the center’s operations — the launch of a …
Deadline extended to May 8 for the 2023 UC Tech Awards
March 7, 2023
The application/nomination process for the UC Tech Awards is now open through May 8, 2023! Apply now or nominate a colleague by reviewing the UC Tech Awards Background and …
President Drake addresses thousands at his first-ever systemwide Town Hall
February 24, 2023
On Feb. 24, UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., held his first-ever systemwide UC Town Hall for all UC staff. In conversation with Priya Lakireddy …
Departing Staff Advisor Priya Lakireddy on finding your place at UC
February 22, 2023
“At UC, you can make a difference above and beyond your official role. There are amazing groups of people across our system working on social …
Introducing Accolade, the health care advocate for UC Care, UC Health Savings Plan and CORE members
February 14, 2023
If you’re a member of one of UC’s employee PPO plans, you may have heard about Accolade, your new point of contact for health and …
From President Drake: A month to come together
February 14, 2023
February is Black History Month and I am looking forward to continued celebrations and gatherings with University of California staff and community members over the …