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March 28, 2018
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The University of California has just celebrated its 150th anniversary, so in conjunction with it, UCOP Records Management held a small treasure hunt. Check out some of the items they found below—the prize was awarded to Executive Assistant Jenne Vargas-Maes,…
Read more about Sesquicentennial Treasure Hunt! – IT Artifacts Unearthed
UC Tech News
March 21, 2018
All Articles, Feature ArticlesLaurie Sletten, record keeping, Records
By Laurie Sletten. March 23, 2018 – Charter Day – marks UC’s 150th anniversary. We know this because someone kept records in such a manner that the records were accessible and able to be referenced. In 1868, records were created…
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UC Tech News
March 21, 2018
All Articles, Feature ArticlesCybersecurity, Information Security, Julie Goldstein, Stop Think Connect
By Julie Goldstein. UC recently signed a new systemwide partnership agreement with STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ , which describes itself as a “global online safety awareness campaign to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online.” By becoming…
Read more about STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ Partnership for Systemwide Information Security Awareness
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March 14, 2018
All Articles, SpotlightsJon Meyer, Scripps, UC San Diego, UCSD
By Alison Spencer. Jon C. Meyer’s job has taken him to Palau, Thailand, India, and Australia, among other places. “Pretty much anywhere with a coast, I’ve gotten a chance to go,” said Meyer. He travels around the world to transport…
Read more about Spotlight: Jon Meyer – Shipboard Support at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
UC Tech News
March 14, 2018
All Articles, Feature ArticlesAgStart, UC ANR, Vine
California is constantly being challenged by pest invasions, obesity, labor shortages, water scarcity, food insecurity, climate change and more. To accelerate the development and adoption of technologies that address these challenges and advance food, agriculture and natural resources in California,…
Read more about UC ANR and AgStart Receive $500,000 to Cultivate the VINE
UC Tech News
March 7, 2018
All Articles, Feature ArticlesCSO50, cyber-risk, Cybersecurity
The CSO50 Conference and Awards recognize 50 organizations (and the people within them) for their security project or initiative that demonstrates outstanding business value and thought leadership. One of only three universities to be honored, the University of California…
Read more about UC Cybersecurity Initiative Wins CSO50 Award
UC IT News
March 7, 2018
All Articles, Announcements/EventsLarry L. Sautter Award, Sautter Awards, UCCSC
Applications for the 2018 Larry L. Sautter Award honoring innovation in information technology are now being accepted through May 18, 2018. The award program is sponsored by the UC IT Leadership Council (ITLC). The annual awards recognize technology projects…
Read more about UC Seeks Applications For 2018 Information Technology Award
UC Tech News
February 28, 2018
All Articles, Feature ArticlesLean Six Sigma, Mark Hersberger, Process Palooza
By Mark Hersberger. What do you get when you mix a day of education and competition centered around continuous improvement? Process Palooza – a first-of-its kind event showcasing how UC San Diego gains efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma (LSS). Attendees…
Read more about Process Palooza – Lean Six Sigma in Action at UC San Diego
UC Tech News
February 28, 2018
All Articles, Announcements/EventsAhna Heller, UCCSC, UCCSC 2018
By Ahna Heller. UC Davis is pleased to welcome UC technologists to this year’s UC Computing Services Conference (UCCSC), August 13-15, 2018! Session proposal submissions are open February 2 through March 23. The UCCSC theme this year is “Sustainable Technology,”…
Read more about UCCSC Presentation Proposals Due March 23
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February 21, 2018
All Articles, Feature ArticlesGuillermo Perez, learning analytics, UC Berkeley, UCB
By Guillermo Perez. Early in October, UC Berkeley faculty and staff came together to discuss an emerging concept in education, learning analytics, and what it means for Berkeley. The conversations that occurred inside and outside of Sutardja Dai Hall…
Read more about Berkeley Explores Learning Analytics