People & Culture

Includes leadership, change management, training, digital skills, community spotlights (includes UC Tech Leaders)

California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC), Hydra Development Team, UC Davis wins UC Tech 2024 Larry L. Sautter Silver Award for Innovation in Information Technology

UC Davis Accepting Innovation Award

In October 2024, UC Davis’ California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC), Hydra Development Team won the UC Tech 2024 Larry L. Sautter Silver Award for Innovation in Information Technology for their “Hydra” project.

Summary 

The Hydra project was conceived…
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Complex overhaul of the UC Merced Identity & Access Management 

Avi Badwal with CIO's Gabe Gonzales, Van Williams and Joe Bengfort

The UC Merced Office of Information Technology and the UC Merced Identity & Access Management Team won the 2023 UC Tech Awards IT Security Award silver award. Learn more about how they updated UC Merced’s security systems in their nomination,…
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What to expect from the 2024 UC Tech Awards Ceremony – Monday, October 28, 2024, at UC Davis – MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Backstage at the UC Tech Awards - crowd taking photos and enjoying the celebration

This is to provide an overview of the upcoming UC Tech Awards ceremony at the UC Tech Conference at UC Davis in October. On Monday, October 28, from 5-6 p.m., in-person only, at the UC Tech Conference at UC Davis,…
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Highlights reel: UC Irvine’s Experiential Learning Program wins silver at UC Tech Awards 2023

The need for bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications has never been more crucial. UC Irvine is taking significant strides towards this goal with its Experiential Learning Program (ELP). At the 2023 UC Tech Awards, UC Irvine…
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UC community strengthens through DEI leadership gathering

UC TECH AWARDS PROGRAM DEI LEADERSHIP NETWORKING EVENT

The UC Office of the President recently hosted a UC Tech Awards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership networking event on April 17, 2024. Information technology professionals from across the UC system gathered to discuss DEI initiatives with distinguished speakers….
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UC Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) practitioners complete UC Tech Academy Applied Intelligence Mentorship (AIM) program

Woman at computer with "Congrats AIM Cohort" text

In May 2024, UC cyber threat intelligence (CTI) practitioners from across the University of California completed the UC Tech Academy: Applied Intelligence Mentorship (AIM) Program, an eight-month program offered through a partnership between the UC Cyber-risk…
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Strengthen your negotiation skills with a workshop hosted by UC San Diego Health employee resource group

EVENT: Negotiate for yourself: Attend the UC San Diego Health Vibrant ERG Zoom Session with Jane Saccaro

Join us for the UC San Diego Health Vibrant Employee Resource Group (ERG) Zoom Session, “Negotiate for Yourself,” featuring renowned leadership coach Jane Saccaro on September 12th from 11:30 AM to 1 PM PST. Jane Saccaro, an expert in empowering…
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Early Bird Registration Extended to 8/2/24 for 2024 UC Cyber Security Summit on October 9

Man in lab coat - UC Cyber Security Summit banner with logo and date

The UC Cyber Security Summit was originally born out of the need to connect cyber security professionals across UC in order to discuss ideas and best practices, share information, and learn from each other. That collaborative and community spirit remains…
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Judy Thai, a first-generation college graduate and UC Berkeley alum, talks digital accessibility during her career at UC Office of the President

NEWS: Judy Thai, first generation college graduate and UC Berkeley alum, talks digital accessibility over her 28-year career at UC

Judy Thai, director of Application Engineering, UC Office of the President, recently met with members of the Information Technology Services (ITS) department to discuss her career in Information Technology (IT) and her dedication to the field of digital accessibility at…
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day discussion about an important LinkedIn Learning course – July 26 – REGISTER NOW

ADA Day Event and LI course discussion

On the occasion of the 34th birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), join Judy Thai, director, Application Engineering and Beena Albert, Business Intelligence technical lead, who will meet to discuss Thai’s recommended resource on LinkedIn Learning, “Accessibility…
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