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Staff Snapshot: Marissa Castoro, cancer survivorThursday, May 11, 2023
Marissa Castoro draws upon her own experiences to build connections and bring comfort to patients.
UC’s wild, wonderful natural reservesWednesday, April 19, 2023
“At the NRS, we are UC’s front door for issues that relate to nature and nature-based solutions, education and research,” says NRS Executive Director Steve Monfort, Ph.D. ...
Staff Snapshot: Jody Stiger, safety expert and foodieTuesday, April 11, 2023
When he’s not working to keep the UC community safe, you’ll find Jody recreating his favorite recent meal.
UCR’s new team of campus safety respondersTuesday, March 28, 2023
On a sunny spring day, Oscar Jacques, a campus safety responder with UC Riverside’s police department, walks through the HUB Plaza, stopping to chat with students and introduce himself.
Staff Snapshot: Andrea Birskovich, writerWednesday, March 15, 2023
Andrea Birskovich, assistant director of marketing and communications for UC Santa Cruz Undergraduate Admissions, is passionate about supporting students and sharing her life lessons on resilience.
Trust in your potential: Apply by March 24 to be the next staff advisor to the UC RegentsMonday, March 20, 2023
Applications for staff advisor to the Regents close on Friday, March 24, 2023.
- Departing Staff Advisor Priya Lakireddy on finding your place at UC
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
As Priya Lakireddy comes to the end of her two-year term as staff advisor to the UC Regents, which she began alongside Staff Advisor Lucy Tseng and is concluding alongside Staff Advisor Designate Jo Mackness, she shares a few highlights and why you should consider applying by Friday, March 24, 2023.
Staff Snapshot: Jeff Girod, UC advocate and skateboarderWednesday, January 18, 2023
Jeff has dedicated his life to championing UC, in his daily job and as a volunteer. On weekends you can find him riding his vintage Tony Hawk skateboard with his sons.
Asian American Studies Center librarian honored as a 2022 Local Hero by PBS SoCalTuesday, January 10, 2023
Staff Snapshot: Pheather R. Harris, STEM diversity trailblazerThursday, December 15, 2022
Pheather R. Harris, Ed.D., has devoted her life to ensuring that all students in STEM fields have the support, encouragement and validation they need to succeed in academia and build rewarding careers.
Disability alliance chair Diana Stasko: ‘My mom was a very strong role model’Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Serving our country and our universityTuesday, November 15, 2022
The veterans who serve UC bring inspiring stories of personal and community uplift, skills and values honed through diverse experiences, and a commitment to lives of service.
Staff Snapshots: Getting out the voteTuesday, October 18, 2022
In the spirit of the upcoming Election Day, we asked UC staff to share why voting is important to them and how they’re helping to get out the vote.
UC veterans and veterans-serving staff: Share your storiesTuesday, October 18, 2022
If you or a loved one have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, support student veterans or have a colleague you’d like to nominate for their efforts, we want to hear from you!...
Marking 23 years of service at UC Santa Cruz - Meet Olivia SilvaFriday, October 14, 2022
For the past 23 years, Olivia Silva has been part of the university’s custodial team keeping the residential halls on the westside of campus clean and safe.
Staff Snapshot: Dennis McIver, 2022 CUCSA chairTuesday, September 20, 2022
Dennis has dawn on his passion for building connections and pursuing ongoing growth to build a rewarding career at UC while serving his community.
Staff Snapshot: Haleemat Fa-Yusuf, lifelong learner, immigrant and momMonday, August 15, 2022
Haleemat brings a global perspective and passion for health care accessibility to her work as a project manager at UCSF Health's Experience Excellence Division.
Staff Snapshot: Jo Mackness, staff advisor designate to the RegentsTuesday, July 12, 2022
Jo brings experience gained from a people-focused career, as well as a passion for leadership and connection, to the staff advisor role.
- How UC Berkeley became a national leader in trans care
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
“I’ve always had a penchant for trying to find ways to make care accessible for everybody,” said Anna Harte, medical director of University Health Services (UHS). “And not just physically accessible, but trusted and culturally competent."
Staff Snapshot: Ruben E. Canedo, troublemakerWednesday, June 8, 2022
A strong advocate for celebrating inclusivity, diversity and community, Ruben calls upon his own life experiences to mentor and enrich others — as well as to inspire change.
UC Davis honors ‘leaders and change agents’ for diversity, equity, inclusionFriday, May 27, 2022
Maria Blanco, director of the University of California’s Immigrant Legal Services Center, which operates out of the UC Davis School of Law, was one of six people honored with a 2022 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community.
Staff Snapshot: Gerry Medina, mentor and Lakers fanTuesday, May 17, 2022
As a Highlander alum and Riverside native, Gerry is passionate about helping students succeed while building deep connections within their greater community. ...
Berkeley staffer Yuki Burton raises funds, creates community through cakeMonday, April 25, 2022
Yuki Burton, assistant director of UC Berkeley’s Educational Opportunity Program, uses her love for baking to bring awareness to worthy causes and foster community on campus.
Tough job, light touch: UC Berkeley social worker assists area’s homelessWednesday, March 23, 2022
Ari Neulight is a full-time social worker who connects some of the area’s most vulnerable residents to resources, like housing, and to health and social services. ...
Staff Snapshot: Jordan Leyland, K-9 officer and home chefSunday, March 6, 2022
Jordan brings his lifelong love of animals and staying active to the UC Irvine Police Department.
Tech equityTuesday, March 1, 2022
A UC Irvine advocacy group founded by Shohreh Bozorgmehri seeks to promote and support women in IT.
Staff Snapshot: Janine Almanzor, phytophile and runnerTuesday, February 8, 2022
A trained scientist and lifelong fan of learning and plants, Janine has turned her passion into a full-time career at UC.
UC Davis Fleet Services on a roll with awardsThursday, January 27, 2022
The Fleet Services team at UC Davis drove away from 2021 with a trunkload of honors, including a pair of top-10 rankings in sustainability.
Staff Snapshot: Aparupa Sengupta, musician and scientistTuesday, January 11, 2022
Aparupa Sengupta brings a global perspective and professional passion to her role as assistant director of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at UC Merced.
Omega Delta Phi creates scholarship to honor advisor and founding UC Merced staff memberTuesday, January 4, 2022
Staff Snapshot: Cheryl Lloyd, puzzle solver and football fanThursday, December 16, 2021
When she's not hard at work charting new solutions to employee-focused business needs, you can find Cheryl in her red and gold jersey, cheering on her hometown team!...
Holiday helping: The UC Davis community comes together to help students, children and petsFriday, December 10, 2021
UC Berkeley alumni and staffer Ann Wai-Yee Kwong wants disabled students to thriveThursday, December 2, 2021
Protecting Indigenous HistoryFriday, November 19, 2021
UC San Diego staff member and alumna Eva Trujillo identifies as siny ‘Iipay-Kumeyaay (northern woman). She shares what it means to connect with and serve her ancestors, elders and Indigenous community.
Staff Snapshot: Alece Alderson, cycologistWednesday, November 10, 2021
In her role as assistant vice chancellor of student life at UCSF, Alece focuses on building community and intentional connections. In her free time, she’s most at peace on two wheels, leaning into her love of cycling. ...
Blood donation recruiter by day, LA Opera soprano by nightFriday, October 29, 2021
UCLA Health’s Terri Hill finds synergy between her two roles.
Staff Snapshot: Nathan Trauernicht, fire chief & Star Wars fanWednesday, October 13, 2021
The daring footage of the UC Davis Fire Department tackling some of California’s largest wildfires makes clear that Nathan is no stranger to a challenge. What you may not know is that he’s a major Star Wars fan who’s seen every film — and may even have some gear.
Join UC ANR in celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2021Monday, September 20, 2021
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) hosts a series of HHM Zoom forums (HHM foros) and honors three of this year's outstanding Latinx UC ANR professionals.
Staff Snapshot: Em Huang, identity pathfinder and volleyball coachTuesday, September 7, 2021
At UC Berkeley, Em guides students, faculty and staff in exploring, communicating and connecting around their multifaceted identities. In their spare time, they coach and mentor high school volleyball players.
‘Advancing the culture of community is the mission for UCLA’Friday, September 3, 2021
Anna Spain Bradley and UCLA's EDI office are strengthening equity, diversity and inclusion across campus through events, shared toolkits and its education and training hub, as well as the creation of an EDI certificate program.
UCLA cook tackles Mount Everest (sort of)Tuesday, August 17, 2021
It took Jesus Leon 43.5 straight hours to climb the equivalent of summiting the world’s highest peak.
Staff Snapshot: Diane Ngo, artist and disability advocateWednesday, August 11, 2021
A program manager in the Department of Surgery at UCSF, Diane is a passionate advocate for colleagues and students who experience disabilities. She’s also an accomplished artist, whose proceeds support meaningful causes.
Finishing what she started: UC Santa Cruz staff member and 2021 grad on earning her degreeThursday, July 22, 2021
- Staff Snapshot: Priya Lakireddy, incoming staff advisor to the UC Regents & pizza connoisseur
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
As the newest staff member to sit at the table with the UC Regents, Priya is ready to advocate for the people who make UC great.
UC Berkeley's Em Huang on why it’s important to acknowledge multiple identitiesThursday, July 1, 2021
Staff Snapshot: Dr. Anne Foster, health equity advocate, composer and filmmakerTuesday, June 15, 2021
Anne Foster, M.D., is enjoying a fulfilling career as chief clinical officer of University of California Health — while continuing to seek new experiences and diverse perspectives around the globe.
Staff Snapshot: Jamal Myrick, writer and champion of Black fatherhoodWednesday, May 12, 2021
In addition to serving as director of African Student Programs at UC Riverside, Jamal is a new dad, newly published author and strong advocate for underrepresented scholars.
What to read, watch or listen to during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage MonthWednesday, May 5, 2021
As part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked staff and faculty from UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center and across campus to share some suggestions of things to read, watch or listen to that celebrate the history, culture, struggle and contributions of Asian Americans a...
Supporting employees through the pandemicTuesday, April 27, 2021
Lisa Wisser, director of UC Santa Cruz Environmental Health and Safety, and Risk Services, said she has learned the importance of good communication. “You need to tell people what you know and what you don’t know,” she said.
Staff Snapshot: Areca Smit, storyteller and camping enthusiastTuesday, April 13, 2021
From sleuthing answers to pandemic-related legal quandaries to elevating Black voices, Areca Smit is building community through conversation. And, in her free time, reconnecting with nature.
Hammer Museum’s Connie Butler looks back – and aheadMonday, April 12, 2021
As the museum prepares to reopen, its chief curator reflects on the lessons learned during a challenging year.
University of California Health welcomes Dr. Anne Foster as chief clinical officerMonday, March 8, 2021
Dr. Foster’s career includes a focus on global women’s health, health policy and reform. She has worked to improve health equity and assure access to high-quality care for all communities.
Staff Snapshot: Charah Coleman, beekeeper and advocateTuesday, March 9, 2021
At UC Merced, Charah is known for helping students achieve their goals, starting with a solid financial foundation. In her free time, she’s passionate about protecting the planet.
Black History Month 2021: UCSF staff, faculty and students reflect on the impact of raceTuesday, March 2, 2021
"I'm looking forward to a time where you see entire departments of African-Americans, and a rainbow of diversity and inclusion," said Leah Pimentel, assistant director of Community Relations.
UC Cooperative Extension 4-H offers proven practices for effective online learningMonday, February 22, 2021
Volunteer educators and professional staff who provide thousands of California 4-H members aged 5 to 18 with invaluable learn-by-doing lessons faced challenges when their work moved online. Steven Worker, UC Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development advisor, has shared best practices for working w...
Staff snapshot: Diana Lizarraga, UC Berkeley’s chief NERDTuesday, February 9, 2021
Who are you calling a nerd? Hopefully Diana, since that’s one of her monikers! Learn how Diana has built her career around elevating nontraditional voices in the STEM fields and advocating for “TechnoInclusion.” ...
Building vaccine trust in communities of colorTuesday, February 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately hurt communities of color, who are more often than other groups to be skeptical of vaccines due to past abuses and histories. Dr. David Tom Cooke of UC Davis Health explains how health care providers can help.
COVID Stories: When swimming in the bay, ‘everything else falls away’Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Sharing stories about how members of the UC community have been surviving — and even thriving — since last spring can help draw us together. This first story is from Laura Counts, an associate communications director at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.
Black History Month: A reading list of books by Black UCLA facultyTuesday, February 2, 2021
Check out just a few of the important contributions UCLA faculty members have made to the ongoing cultural conversation, including explorations of civil rights, jazz and rap, influential artists and writers and more.
A career forged by life experiencesTuesday, January 26, 2021
Jamal J. Myrick went from being a high school teen who never considered attending college to a self-published author. “Now I can share my story with my scholars,” said Myrick, who was named director of African Student Programs at UC Riverside in May 2020, making him the second youngest d...
Staff Snapshot, Scott Paulson, maestro of the Geisel Library carillonTuesday, January 12, 2021
A prolific musician and one-time chef, Scott is a welcoming face at UC San Diego’s iconic library, where he’s passionate about inspiring students, faculty, staff and the greater community.
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive director Julie Rodrigues Widholm: ‘Art is life’Wednesday, December 23, 2020
"Art reflects every aspect of human existence. I think it’s a moral imperative to open up museums to the entirety of our communities in a way that hasn’t been done in the past."
Staff Snapshot, Yulianna Ortega, STEM diversity champion and artistTuesday, December 8, 2020
The winner of the UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association Outstanding Staff Award, and a proud STEM-major graduate, Yulianna has devoted her career to helping diverse Banana Slugs succeed. She's also passionate about the traditional Oaxacan art that shaped her heritage.
UC Davis nurse inspires others to donate to Patient Assistance Support Fund in Gratitude Heals campaignTuesday, December 1, 2020
Amanda Blanc, a nurse at the UC Davis Medical Center, is encouraging her colleagues to learn more about the variety of funds under the Gratitude Heals campaign. “We have been given so much, and we have so many opportunities to give back." ...
Natividad: The names they gave us cut deepTuesday, November 24, 2020
"As a writer, I’m not an expert or scholar of history. I know enough to know that unacknowledged history repeats itself in the seeds of its forgotten ancestors — in name, and in deed," writes Ivan Natividad, a writer at UC Berkeley's communications office.
Q&A with Lap Chi Chu, head of lighting design at UCLA School of Theater, Film and TelevisionTuesday, November 17, 2020
As a young boy, Boston native Lap Chi Chu grew up thinking he would one day have a career in the sciences. It seemed like a logical game plan: chemistry and computer science came easily to him. But a theater class in his junior year of high school planted a seed that would ultimately change his life...
Staff Snapshot: Matt St. Clair, fighting to keep UC, and the planet, healthyMonday, November 9, 2020
As the university’s sustainability leader for nearly 17 years, Matt has helped UC achieve its eco-driven goals while encouraging other institutions to follow suit. Recently named a LEED Fellow, Matt’s passion for creating a more sustainable world has inspired students, faculty and peers alike.
Three former military lawyers at the Office of the President support UC every dayMonday, 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. JAG Corps officers provide legal services to the military at all levels of command. After being discharged from the military, members of the JAG Corps go on to leverage their legal expertise in a variety of fields — including at UC.
Becoming a nurse in the era of COVID-19Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Registered nurses Daniel Ambler and Rose Deocampo graduated from UC San Diego's New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Nothing can prepare us for a pandemic, but having this program has made all the difference," says Ambler.
Campus archives reveal genesis of U.S. disability rights movementTuesday, October 27, 2020
“In documenting a historical movement, there was this sense that we were breaking new ground the same way that the disability rights movement had done in Berkeley,” said Jane Rosario of her work on UC Berkeley's Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement archives project. “...
Staff Snapshot: Carter Todd, nurse & representative health care advocateTuesday, October 13, 2020
When you seek health care, it’s essential to feel comfortable, welcomed and not “othered.” Ever since learning how scarce Black men are in the nursing field, Carter has made it his mission to challenge perceptions, encourage representation and advocate for change.
What’s nanotechnology? Kristin Persson explains at 4 different levelsIn honor of National Nanotechnology Day, the director of the Molecular Foundry discusses nanoscale engineering with science enthusiasts from kindergarten to graduate school.
UCCE nutrition advisor Mary Blackburn wins NEAFCS Hall of Fame awardWednesday, October 7, 2020
Blackburn (shown here in 2016 at the site of one of her many projects) is nationally renowned for her pioneering work delivering research-based nutrition and quality of life education to senior citizens, pregnant teens and other vulnerable groups. ...
Matos selected for National Hispanic Leadership ProgramMonday, September 28, 2020
UC Merced Associate Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer Dania Matos has been selected as a fellow in La Academia de Liderazgo (Leadership Academy) by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Cruz Grimaldo: ‘I see my former self in our students’Tuesday, September 22, 2020
UC Berkeley's assistant vice chancellor and director of financial aid and scholarships helps make college a reality for students who – like her former self – wouldn’t be able to attend Berkeley without financial assistance.
Congratulations to UCANR Hispanic Heritage Month honorees!Monday, September 14, 2020
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes Claudia Diaz, Sonia Ríos and Javier Miramontes -- three Latino professionals who serve their communities while always upholding UC ANR's public values of academic excellence, honesty, integrity, and community service.
Staff Snapshot: LC, storyteller on the airTuesday, September 8, 2020
When Luisa Cardoza — AKA “LC” — walks through the UC Santa Cruz campus, colleagues and students don’t always recognize her face, but there’s no mistaking her voice. For 17 years, she’s been a volunteer programmer on the air at campus radio station KZSC.
What’s next: The future of museumsTuesday, September 8, 2020
“I believe in the essential role of arts education, which is to enable people to experience the world through the eyes of artists,” says Kim Kanatani, inaugural museum director of the UCI Institute and Museum of California Art.
Wildfires: UC Davis respondsTuesday, September 1, 2020
From putting out the fires to caring for injured people and animals, to providing emergency housing for colleagues and their families — UC Davis is responding to the horrific spate of wildfires in a big way.
One Good Thing: Helping UCSF's retail partners weather the pandemicTuesday, August 18, 2020
Read how the Campus Life Services retail team helped their partners handle the potentially paralyzing business impacts of the pandemic crisis, and get the inside scoop on one retailer's most popular cookie treat: alfajores.
Staff Snapshot: Enrique Guzman: A passion for student success and filmTuesday, August 11, 2020
A first-generation college graduate, Enrique is passionate about ensuring all students feel welcome on campus and helping guide their success. He’s also a huge movie buff!...
‘On equal terms:’ Lucy Greco, web accessibility evangelistMonday, August 10, 2020
UC Berkeley is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the UC Board of Regents’ resolution to open the university’s doors to women — and “on equal terms” with men — with a series profiling unsung heroines on staff from all corners of the campus. Greco, the first wo...
Sowing seeds of compassion during pandemicTuesday, August 4, 2020
A slow economy and COVID-19 have left residents of Primo Tapio, a community south of Rosarito that thrives on tourism dollars, without their livelihoods. Inspired by her thriving backyard garden, Brenda Henry, an infusion center nurse at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, had an idea for h...
Tanya Whitlow: Strength in diversityUC Davis Stories highlight exceptional staff members like Tanya Whitlow, director of the College of Engineering's LEADR program. “I hope that my legacy at UC Davis is that I made such a positive impact on the success of students that they, as alumni, reach back to help other students achi...
Pair from UCLA Dining recognized for culinary creativity amid pandemicThroughout the pandemic, Joey Martin, senior executive chef, and Al Ferrone, senior director of food and beverage, have continued to serve Instagram-worthy meals to UCLA's students and essential workers — as well as medical professionals staying at the Luskin Conference Center (a cookbook feat...
Year of the Nurse at UC Davis HealthTuesday, July 14, 2020
UC Davis celebrates the Year of the Nurse with a series of podcasts featuring nurses such as Yusuf Rizam, who began his career as a nurse working in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Theresa Pak, who was inspired by nurses on the frontlines of the AIDS epidemic.
Staff Snapshot: Amina Assefa, UC’s expert on planning for the worstTuesday, July 7, 2020
As UC continues to face the COVID-19 pandemic, Amina has led systemwide efforts to keep students, faculty and staff safe and informed. Here’s how she got into disaster relief work — and what inspires her today.
Emeric L. Kennard: Pride in art and identityTuesday, July 7, 2020
Growing up, Emeric L. Kennard’s sleep-deprived father would hand them crayons and a pile of paper and they’d draw for hours. That passion to make art never stopped for Kennard, who is also the experiential learning project coordinator for the Berkeley Haas MBA for Executives Program.
Caring for the kidsAs schools and child care centers closed due to the COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders, Laura Ishkanian, UCSF Family Services associate director, talked with us about how she and her team worked quickly for solutions to a “mass experiment we haven’t done before.” ...
Cheryl Anderson named founding dean of School of Public Health at UC San DiegoTuesday, June 23, 2020
Staff Snapshot: Johnathan Perkins, equity advocate and podcasterTuesday, June 9, 2020
Advancing equity is the cornerstone of Johnathan’s role as special assistant to the vice chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UCLA. It’s also his passion — and the main topic of the podcast he hosts with his sister.
Theresa Maldonado charts a new path for UC researchTuesday, June 9, 2020
Theresa Maldonado became vice president of the Office of Research and Innovation on March 11, 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic threw university research into crisis worldwide. Learn how she’s ensuring that research and innovation will continue at UC — and about her journey as an underrepresented woman of color in her field.
Thoughts from your Black colleagueFrom Marco Lindsey, associate director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Haas School of Business: "In my current state, I won’t and can’t ask much of you. But I do have simple requests."
UC Davis photographer creates ‘pandemic portraits’A photo essay called “Pandemic Portraits,” by Strategic Communications principal photographer Karin Higgins, captures Aggies in their new normal.
A Q&A with UC Merced's new conflict resolution coach Luke Wiesner"I enjoy the 'aha' moments that come from a conflict-resolution process. Aha moments lead to breakthroughs in how to move forward, to understanding other people better or seeing a situation with a bit more clarity." ...
Staff Snapshot: Zabrina Crespo, 3D printing enthusiastTuesday, May 12, 2020
In her time off from work, this UCPath Center benefits associate has used her home 3D printing equipment to produce protective equipment for essential workers throughout California — and 10 states beyond.
For firefighters, ‘twin’ paths led to UC DavisCara Martinez and her identical twin sister, Meggie Elledge, grew up as tennis doubles partners, were co-captains of their college soccer team, gave birth to daughters in the same four-month span and then had sons within five weeks of each other. Now they're both firefighters with the UC Davis Fire ...
Staff Snapshot: Dr. Carrie L. ByingtonThursday, April 9, 2020
The executive vice president and head of UC Health has been the fearless leader of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic — at UC and throughout the state of California. Meet Dr. Byington.
Support from the UCPath Center: Help is one colleague awayWednesday, April 8, 2020
At the UCPath Center in Riverside, a steadfast team of UC staff are ensuring that employees have access to payroll, benefits and other crucial expertise during this unprecedented time.
- Theresa Maldonado, Ph.D., joins UCOP as vice president of the Office of Research and Innovation
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Staff Snapshot: Tomiko HaleTuesday, March 10, 2020
As director of graduate programs services at the UC Merced School of Engineering, Tomiko Hale oversees a robust program that includes seven academic disciplines and more than 250 graduate students. A UCLA graduate, she is proud to have founded her education and career within UC.
Charmin Smith challenges the norm of the white college coachTuesday, March 3, 2020
A clear understanding of history helps Smith put into perspective how important it is to be the first black coach of UC Berkeley’s women’s basketball team.
UCLA’s Heather Adams wins national award for work helping transfer studentsTuesday, March 3, 2020
"The transfer community and my transfer identity means the world to me. I love advocating for this community, so this is truly the greatest professional tribute I have ever received."
A legal warrior for UC students: Q&A with attorney Rachel RayIn the past two years, the free UC Immigrant Legal Services Center has become a lifeline for students facing threats to their ability to legally stay and work in the U.S.
Van Williams, UC Santa Cruz vice chancellor of information technology, talks diversity"I strongly believe that a sense of belonging is critical to our students' ability to be successful and our colleagues' ability to be engaged in their jobs."
UC ANR researcher is promoting healthy families in Tulare and Kings county communities“I am proud of my team's passion and hard work,” she said. “Our nutrition education programs have meaningful private and public values that promote healthy people and communities.”...
Elizabeth McGriff, bibliophileTuesday, February 11, 2020
“For 50 years, UC Hastings’ Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP) has been at the vanguard of access, equity and achievement for students who have overcome significant adversity to access a legal education,” says Elizabeth McGriff.
UC Berkeley staffer Takiyah Franklin on striving to live a liberated life, leading with loveMonday, February 10, 2020
Jillian Title, kitty-cat heroTuesday, January 7, 2020
Jillian Title has a soft spot when it comes to feline friends: The UC Santa Barbara student affairs manager volunteers more than 450 hours each year, saving homeless cats and kittens in Santa Barbara County.
Staff Snapshot: Edgar Murillo, UC Riverside grad and fan of "The View"Tuesday, December 10, 2019
A recent graduate of UC Riverside with an impactful career in government relations and advocacy, Edgar Murillo knows how to have fun: He’d love a dinner date with Dolly Parton and is a devoted fan of ABC's "The View."
- Staff Mentorship at UC Office of the President (UCOP)
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The UCOP Mentorship Program pairs established leaders from across all departments with developing leaders who seek to develop themselves professionally, providing a formal one-on-one mentoring structure that fosters a culture of development and learning.
- Staff Mentorship at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Although there was a longstanding desire to create a staff mentorship program, ANR leadership realized that their organizational complexity would require a unique and focuses approach. They deemed creating a mentorship program a priority people goal in the 2016-2020 strategic plan, and after several years in the making, the first Mentor Orientation took place in December 2018.
- Staff Mentorship at UC Merced
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Founded in 2014, UC Merced’s Career Advancement Mentorship Program (CAMP) is relatively new and was developed with support from the UC Merced Staff Assembly and UC Berkeley.
- Campus mentorship programs build careers and connections
Friday, December 13, 2019
Staff throughout UC are tapping into a valuable and underutilized source of guidance and advice for career advancement: fellow employees. Mentorship programs on each campus provide structured support, as well as resources for employees who are interested in initiating informal professional partnerships.
- Organized and meticulous, meet two UCSF staff members Entrusted with critical research lab specimens
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
- New Chief Human Resources Officer Nicole Pollack returns to her Valley roots
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
- 2019 Diversity Awards honor outstanding efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
- For DACA academic counselor, it’s about helping all undocumented students
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Connecting veterans with jobs at UCSFTuesday, November 12, 2019
For the past four years, Talent Acquisition Manager Jessica Blair-Driessler has hosted an annual Veterans Open House and Job Fair at UCSF.
Creating support and community for veterans at UCLATuesday, November 12, 2019
The UCLA Veteran Resources Center (VRC) is one of the most robust in the UC system. Its bustling calendar offers a diverse array of events, from relationship workshops to shared meals, volunteer opportunities, sporting events and more.
Staff Snapshot: Amanda Chavez, nature enthusiast and 2019 CUCSA chairTuesday, November 12, 2019
When Amanda Chavez is “out of the office,” being immersed in nature is a must. A lover of the natural world — particularly areas with water — she’s well on her way to visiting every U.S. state and all 61 national parks! ...
- Staff Snapshot: Dawn O’Connor Rowe
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Ever have a coworker who you’re almost certain leads an intriguing double life? Enter Dawn O’Connor Rowe. In her unique position as marketing and outreach director of the UC Davis Mouse Biology Program, she travels around the world with a suitcase full of foam mice. These “mutant mouse models” are essential for demonstrating UC Davis’ groundbreaking research to scientists around the globe.
- Staff Snapshot: Yesenia Curiel, Frida Kahlo enthusiast
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
If you visit UC Merced, you'll recognize Yesenia right away. Her dedication to violence prevention, survivor support and community-building activities stands out — as do her favorite pair of Frida Kahlo earrings. ...
- Making a difference with Project SEARCH
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Through an innovative partnership with Project SEARCH at UCLA Health & UC Irvine Health, young adults with disabilities and special needs are welcomed to the medical centers as interns, where they gain hands-on job experience and a taste of workplace culture.
- Looking back on an astronomical accomplishment
Monday, July 15, 2019
Fifty years after the Apollo 11 moon walk, a UC Santa Barbara librarian and vexillologist looks at the challenge of planting the flag on the moon.
Emerita professor Angela Davis to be inducted into the National Women's Hall of FameTuesday, July 16, 2019
I’m a Berkeleyan: Teresa Ochoa on coming to California, 34 years in custodial servicesMonday, July 8, 2019
“Right now, I oversee 90 employees... You can tell someone is a really good employee not by the way they dress or talk, but by how they do the job.”...
UCLA staff honored at awards receptionMonday, July 8, 2019
Sandra Arreguin, a college academic counselor for the UCLA Academic Advancement Program was named this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Excellence in Service Award. ...
- Cultivating an inclusive culture
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
"I always assumed – because of my youthful experience of being regularly surrounded by classmates from a variety of backgrounds – that diversity should be the norm, not the exception."
Our Authentic Selves: UCSF Community Reflects on LGBT Progress and IdentityWednesday, June 26, 2019
In celebration of Pride Month, UCSF staff, faculty and students who represent the LGBTQIA+ spectrum shared their stories, in their own words.
Admissions director reflects on decades of promoting UC MercedTuesday, June 25, 2019
Encarnación "Chon" Ruiz traveled up and down the Valley singing the praises of the UC’s newest campus when the site was still a golf course. Now he leads a team of 26 employees who have grown student enrollment to almost 9,000.
The ministry of being outTuesday, June 25, 2019
When Martha Olney, professor of economics at UC Berkeley, and her wife Esther Hargis, a Baptist pastor, adopted their son, they decided they had to live their lives fully out. ...
2019 Founders Day awards honor extraordinary commitment to public and university serviceThursday, June 6, 2019
Twelve faculty, staff and students were honored for their public service, exceptional service to UC San Francisco and excellence in nursing at this year’s UCSF Founders Day Awards.
- UC Master Gardeners partner with Alzheimer's San Diego in reminiscence gardening project
Thursday, June 6, 2019
- I’m a Berkeleyan: Sabrina Klein, director of artistic literacy at Cal Performances
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
- Redrawing the map of African-American history and culture in the United States
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
For comics fan staffer, Black Panther was ‘life changing’Thursday, February 15, 2018
As a kid, Alfred Day would spend hours holed up indoors reading comics. The character who really spoke to him — who taught him that he could be smart and powerful — was Black Panther.
