President Drake will headline “Leading Through Culture” event
March 2, 2021
The Berkeley Culture Initiative invites UCOP colleagues to attend a “fireside chat” with President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on Tuesday, March 9, from 2:30 – 3:30 …
President Drake on the COVID-19 vaccine
March 2, 2021
All of us have a role to play in bringing the pandemic to an end. In this video, UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., explains …
UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding program on track for July 1, 2021
February 24, 2021
Last year, in a milestone for UC, the Council of Chancellors unanimously approved a recommendation for a new program providing pay for UC employees who …
COVID-19 vaccination: UC’s progress and policy
February 9, 2021
Feb. 24, 2021: This announcement has been updated to reflect revised guidance regarding the State of California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution policy. Related Links Interim …
Staff snapshot: Diana Lizarraga, UC Berkeley’s chief NERD

February 9, 2021
When you first meet Diana, one thing is immediately intriguing — the name of the program she directs at UC Berkeley, Cal NERDS. The program’s …
Building vaccine trust in communities of color

February 9, 2021
The following article was published by Dr. David Tom Cooke in the UC Davis Health “Friday Update” employee newsletter on Jan. 29, 2021. The COVID-19 …
Attend Black History Month events throughout UC

February 9, 2021
Updated April 16, 2025, to remove inactive hyperlinks. Throughout the month of February, UC is celebrating Black history month — an official recognition of the …
10 tips for handling difficult conversations at work

February 9, 2021
Good communication is a skill. Like any other, it requires knowledge and practice. A recent episode of the UC Alumni Career Network brought together a panel …
University of California Health creates a “vaccine superstation” in San Diego
February 8, 2021
Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is dominating headlines — and nowhere more so than in the medical community. That’s why it’s so exciting for us …
Availability of IRS Form 1095 for your 2020 taxes
February 1, 2021
In the coming weeks, UC employees and retirees will receive 1095-B and/or 1095-C forms verifying their health coverage for 2020. Printed copies will be mailed …