Systemwide News
Rory Hume to step down as UC provost
In addition to serving as provost, Hume has been UC's chief operating officer since August, serving during the presidential transition and overseeing the restructuring of the Office of the President. His career in academic administration has included service at UCLA, UCSF and Australian universities.
UC women hone leadership skills
More than 400 women employees of the University of California gathered in San Francisco June 5 and 6 to share ideas on building power, mastering workplace politics and making the right career moves. The UC women's leadership conference, with support from UCOP, is held every two years.
What's on your summer reading list?
Whether you're sunning on a beach in Fiji, trapped on a cross-country flight to New Jersey or simply lazing about your own backyard, summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading. Who better to ask for book recommendations than UC librarians?
Check out their summer reading list.
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- UC Riverside impact tops $1 billion
- More than 38,000 Californians to enroll as UC freshmen
- UC researchers featured at BIO International Convention
- California Telehealth Network in demand with clinics
- UCSB student nominated as 2009-10 student regent
- UC Merced students drawn to Yosemite summer programs
- Science Today: Old muscle gets new pep
- For more news, visit UC Newsroom
People
Kid patients learn to rock
Musician Gabe Turow is adding a little hip-hop and blues to the treatment plans of young patients at UC San Francisco's Children's Hospital. His goal as the new musician-in-residence is to make a hospital stay less scary. What better way to do that than with an electric guitar?
Where were you in 1968?
Amidst all the turmoil of the '60s, 1968 stands out as the decade's most soul-stunning year: the My Lai massacre, the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. UC Berkeley faculty and staff recall their '68 memories, including close encounters with Ronald Reagan and an international furor over Eldridge Cleaver teaching a class. Read more...
Inside UCOP: Stories for and about Office of the President staff
Best thing about my job?
Mark Lozano, supervisor of building services, is the man who issues ID cards and expedites requests for office moving, space reconfiguration and a variety of maintenance services for all UCOP buildings. "Being able to solve people's problems – that's the best part of my job," Lozano says. "The worst part is when I can't solve their problems because then people are unhappy. We’re very customer service oriented here."
Broadway office project gets city approval
The new office high-rise planned for the empty lot next to the Franklin Street UCOP headquarters is moving ahead as the developer works out construction details and looks for tenants. At least one big Bay Area employer has shown some interest.
Career classes offered in July
Classes in resume writing, interviewing and other job-hunting skills will continue in July for UCOP employees. Space is limited, so sign up early. Keep up with restructuring updates and notices of open positions.
Did You Know...
- UC certifies more than 95 percent of wine grapevines, ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality, disease-free rootstock for California’s multibillion-dollar wine industry.
- UC operates the 4-H program, which serves more than 140,000 California youth.
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