Author Archive: UC Tech News

NEWS: A sobering look at how cyberattacks on healthcare systems effect patients 

Dr. Christian Dameff on Cybersecurity and Healthcare ITPS Presentation

If you attended the virtual August 14th Information Technology Policy and Security (ITPS) meeting, you heard a startling and informative presentation from a UC San Diego physician about cyberattacks and healthcare.   In his presentation Leeches,…
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INTERVIEW: Jenny Carrick, UC Davis marketing, on digital-native students and why accessibility matters

In a recent interview with the UC Tech News, Jenny Carrick, marketing and communications director, Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Education, at UC Davis, and hearing loss advocate, discussed her accomplishments welcoming students via digital mechanisms while advancing digital accessibility at…
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NEWS: Bruin Learn delivers usability training and insights at UCUX Usability Summit 2024

UCUX Usability Summit Event Recap

UCLA staff, UCLA Extension faculty, and alumni showcased their collaborative efforts to enhance Bruin Learn, UCLA’s learning management system, at the University of California User Experience (UCUX) Usability Summit on June 7, 2024. Watch this presentation to hear summaries of:…
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NEWS: UCSF’s Mass Vaccination Project team wins 2023 Operational Excellence Golden Award

UCSF UC Tech Awards winners with Van Williams and Gabriel Gonzalez (left) and Joe Benfort (right)

UCSF’s Mass Vaccination Project team won the 2023 Mojgan Amini Operational Excellence Golden Award. They were one of 14 teams recognized by the UC Tech community for using technology to advance the mission of the university in 2023. The press…
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NEWS: UC Office of the President, Improving the Union Roster interface – A collective effort

Photo of people collaborating around a desk - UCPath success story in text

Some great news out of UC Office of the President, Technology Delivery Services (TDS) group.  UCPath Center and TDS Team in collaboration have completed a major upgrade to the Union Roster interface, which manages crucial data about union members and…
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NEWS: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day event champions a LinkedIn Learning course for the UC Tech community

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day event champions LinkedIn Learning course for the UC Tech community

On July 26, 2024, the UC Tech News celebrated the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects the rights of people with disabilities. To honor this important day, Judy Thai, UC Office of the President…
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EVENT: TritonGPT, UC San Diego’s AI-powered support tool webinar on Sept 5, 9-10 a.m. – REGISTER NOW

TritonGPT - UC San Diego's AI-powered support tool on Thursday 9/5, from 9-10 a.m. Register now

Join UC San Diego for a webinar on TritonGPT, UC San Diego’s AI-powered support tool. An expert panel will discuss the TritonGPT roadmap, highlighting its design concepts, goals and features. You will learn about the tool’s capabilities, including its…
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NEWS: UC Cyber Champions Group gathers for the first time for SANS Institute “Managing Human Risk” training at UCLA

Participants in SANS training at UCLA

When Cecelia Finney, Manager, Systemwide Human Risk Management and Strategy at the University of California, Office of the President (UCOP), took the Managing Human Risk course through the SANS Institute (SANS), she knew she had to find a way to…
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RESOURCE: Watch 2024 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) webinar and learn about digital accessibility initiatives across UC

Putting Together the Accessibility Puzzle Pieces: May 16, 2024. UC Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2024

On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the UC community gathered leaders for webinar called “Putting Together the Accessibility Puzzle Pieces” which took place on May 16, 2024. The Electronic Accessibility Committee hosted this event, which included twelve…
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