Author Archive: UC Tech News

New UC systemwide agreement with Dell Technologies expands relationship to include software

By Bala Balakumar. University of California Systemwide Procurement introduces a new UC-wide agreement with Dell as the new UC systemwide software value added reseller (aka VAR).  This new agreement is in addition to the existing Dell hardware agreement.  This new…
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UC Tech Awards 2023: Applications and nominations now open

By Laurel Skurko. The application/nomination process for the UC Tech Awards is now open and The application/nomination process for the UC Tech Awards is now open through May 1, 2023Apply now or nominate a colleague by reviewing the UC Tech Awards…
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UC Tech Awards Program 2023: Background & Application Form

UC Tech Awards Application - open to all UC staff and faculty: share accomplishments about using tech to make a positive change, impacting the mission. One Golden and Silver award for each category to be awarded on July 18. Apply now by May 8. Learn how to apply at an info session on April 21 or April 27. 7 Awards categories: DEI Leadership, Design, Innovation (Sautter), IT Security, Operational Excellence (Aminin), Sustained Impact, UC-Wide Collaboration (Tevis)

The UC Tech Awards Program celebrates the achievements of UC employees in designing, implementing or managing high-impact technology initiatives that drive digital transformation. It promotes increased engagement in the UC Tech community by recognizing the technology contributions of university faculty…
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The Regulated Research Community of Practice: new community for administering research trials and more

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By Carolyn Ellis. The Regulated Research Community of Practice (RRCoP) is a new community providing important resources for those administering research trials or engaging in defense research. This group represents an open community of research institutions from across the country…
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Behind Every Great Woman…is a Woman 

UC Women in Tech Presents: "Behind Every Great Women...is a Woman" Building the UC Women in Tech Network

By Rita Rosenthal and Charron Andrus. We have all heard — and some of us have experienced — how having a mentor to offer guidance can make a significant difference to one’s career. This is particularly true for women. Both…
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Celebrating Black Excellence in IT: A Conversation with Aisha Jackson

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Editor’s Note: We are happy to share this conversation between Aisha Jackson, Vice Chancellor of Information Technology at UC Santa Cruz, and Cheyenne Matthews-Hoffman, Digital Content Strategist at UC Santa Cruz. The piece opens with comments from Matthews-Hoffman. By Cheyenne…
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Process Palooza: Learn more in this message from President Drake – register by March 20th

Calling all UC staff: Are you ready to “Build, Unbuild, Rebuild” your way to a more streamlined and engaging workplace? Join Process Palooza on March 28-29 at UC San Diego. It’s a unique event teaching the processes that foster positive…
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Register now: When Your Identity is Inherently “Unprofessional” – Navigating Dominant Culture for LGBTQ+ Staff Event on March 21

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The UC Berkeley is hosting a panel discussion around professional advancement and community-building for UC staff from underrepresented communities on “When your identity is inherently ‘unprofessional’”: Navigating dominant culture definitions of professionalism for LGBTQ+ staff on Tuesday, March 21,…
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