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Watch Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2023 presentations & learn about accessibility resources

July 19, 2023 All Articles, , , , ,

During Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) in May, the UC Electronic Accessibility Committee (EAC) hosted a webinar entitled “Your Path to Accessibility” that included eight highly informative presentations. The captioned video presentations are now available on-demand. Watch the…
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UC Tech 2023 Conference Birds of a Feather Session Updates

July 12, 2023 All Articles, , , , , , , , ,

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UC Tech 2023 Conference Birds of a Feather Sessions were scheduled based on an application process. They are for in-person conference attendees and will take place on Monday, July 17 between 9 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. To learn more, please…
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Robert Smith, founder of the Systemwide IT Policy and Security group – on the power of knowledge and community

July 5, 2023 All Articles, , , , , ,

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By Derek Shue and Laurel Skurko. Robert Smith, systemwide IT policy and security director at UC Office of the President, who specializes in cybersecurity, has been an important member of the UC’s IT community for the past 12 years. On…
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UC Tech 2023 updates: Marketing & Outreach session for tech colleagues and more

July 5, 2023 All Articles, , , , , ,

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Less than 2 weeks to go until the UC Tech 2023 Conference begins in-person at UC Berkeley and online, from Monday July 17- Wednesday, July 19th. Learn about an informative opening session at 9-9:45 on Monday, July 17, and read…
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The Queer experience at UC: unique insights from your staff colleagues

June 30, 2023 All Articles, , , , ,

Queering Professionalism - powerful insights from U.C. Staff Colleagues

Recently, UC Berkeley opened its doors, virtually, to an open conversation among members of the entire UC community on the important topic of navigating culture norms for professionalism for LGBTQ+ staff, also the title of the panel, “Queering Professionalism.” They…
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FAQ on UC Tech Awards ceremony and dinner: join us in-person or online July 18

June 28, 2023 All Articles, , ,

Attendees at the 2022 UC Tech Awards

By Laurel Skurko. On Tuesday, July 18, the UC CIO Council is proud to be hosting the UC Tech Awards ceremony and dinner. This prestigious event, a cornerstone of the UC Tech Conference, provides an opportunity to celebrate achievements…
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5 Takeaways for a Newcomer to the EDUCAUSE Conference

June 22, 2023 All Articles, , , , ,

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By Laurel Skurko. Last week, registration opened for the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2023, which will take place October 9-12 in Chicago, and on-line October 18-19. In this piece, I provide reasons a conference and a community like EDUCAUSE are critical…
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3 weeks until UC Tech 2023: Build your schedule now

June 22, 2023 All Articles, , , , , ,

Build your schedule now

The UC Tech 2023 Conference is less than one month away. Guests attending live or virtually can expect informative sessions and inspiring keynotes, along with other engaging programming.  Remember to build your schedule to include all three days because this…
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