Longtime campus leader Darnell Hunt appointed interim chancellor of UCLA
June 12, 2024
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today named UCLA’s executive vice chair and provost, Darnell Hunt, as interim chancellor of UCLA following Chancellor Gene Block’s departure at the end of July 2024.
Explore UC’s efforts toward more sustainable travel
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June 12, 2024
UC Travel is partnering with university specialists and vendors to create more sustainable travel solutions.
Required time and attendance reporting reminder
June 11, 2024
This is a reminder to all University employees who submit timesheets in local time and attendance systems to submit your time worked, absences, and/or acknowledge you have no absences to report by the deadline established at your campus/location.
UCLA nurse Lakeysha Pack saves umpire’s life
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June 11, 2024
UCLA nurse Lakeysha Pack saved the life of Rudy Lopez, who collapsed at her son’s baseball game while serving as the umpire.
UC People: Christina Lambert, neuroinclusive workplace advocate
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June 8, 2024
UC San Diego FSAP Counselor Christina Lambert sheds light on neurodivergence and creating a neuroinclusive workplace.
How UCLA Health’s Pride Network empowers LGBTQ+ employees and patients
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June 4, 2024
UCLA Health’s LGBTQ+ employee group creates workplaces and clinics that welcome people of all genders and sexual orientations.
UC nurses are working to change health policy
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June 4, 2024
University of California nurses are using their specialized knowledge to advocate for patient rights in the state and federal legislatures.
DAISY Awards honor exemplary nurses at UC Irvine Health
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June 4, 2024
Nurses chosen for the honor serve as role models and display empathy, connection and interpersonal skills.
UC People: Luz Venegas, champion of gender-expansive perspectives
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June 4, 2024
UCSF Research Analyst Luz Venegas shares why respecting gender identity is critical to reducing health care disparities.
Expanded paid sick leave approved for UC employees
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May 31, 2024
In another step forward for UC’s support of work-life balance, UC will significantly expand access to paid sick leave effective Jan. 1, 2025.