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UC Tech Black Excellence:  Influence & Impact Birds of a Feather Session with special guest Van Williams

UC Tech Conference Birds of a Feather - Black Excellence

The Black Excellence Birds of a Feather  session is an intentional space to connect and celebrate the thriving Black community within the University of California (UC).  All UC Tech participants are invited to attend.

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Event at UCSF: Inclusion in Action: Short Films & Disability Dialogue – October 30 – REGISTER NOW

a film screening and panel discussion showcasing films by, for, and about people with disabilities. Wed Oct 30, 12-1, UCSF. Zoom or in-person: 500 Parnassus Ave., Millberry Union 102-Wes

The UCSF Office of Disability Access and Inclusion is hosting a Disability Film Showcase in celebration of Diversity Month.  Please help the UC Tech community spread the word to your students, staff and faculty networks.

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NEWS: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Protecting Our Digital Lives

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In today’s digital age, we often overlook how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a pivotal role in enhancing our cybersecurity measures. As cyber threats continue to evolve, so too must our defenses.

The role of AI in cybersecurity

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EVENT: “Creating a Smarter University: AI Transformations in Administration” workshop – September 30 – October 1, 2024 – LEARN MORE

Creating a Smarter University: AI Transformations in Administration

Thank you to those who participated in the “Creating a Smarter University: AI Transformations in Administration” workshop, which took place at UCLA on September 30 and October 1, 2024. This invitation-only event was hosted by the UC AI Council and…
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NEWS: Key takeaways and summary report of the 2024 UC Academic Congress on AI

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Learn more about views shared by UC leader attendees, including President Michael V. Drake and Janet Napolitano

February 28-29, 2024 UC leaders, including former university president Janet Napolitano, attended the systemwide Academic Congress on Artificial Intelligence at UCLA. The University…
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NEWS: IT Services completes important upgrade project for UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

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UCLA IT Services (ITS) recently completed a monumental 15-month project designed to make the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s IT services better, safer and more efficient. The main goals, which involved moving some IT services from the David Geffen…
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EVENT: UC San Diego’s Common Solutions Collaborative EDUCAUSE Workshops October 22-23 – REGISTER NOW

UC San Diego’s Common Solutions Collaborative EDUCAUSE Workshops

For those attending EDUCAUSE in Austin, TX, in-person (October 22 – 23, 2024), UC San Diego’s Common Solutions Collaborative will be hosting a series of engaging workshops to discuss important initiatives in higher education technology and collaboration.

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NEWS: TritonGPT webinar recap: democratizing AI for UC San Diego and the broader higher education community

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Recently, UC San Diego’s chief information officer (CIO), Vince Kellen, along with his team, provided the UC Tech community with an update on TritonGPT—an AI-powered tool they designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of nearly 40,000 staff at UC…
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