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EVENT: National Disability Independence Day discussion about an important LinkedIn Learning course – July 26 – REGISTER NOW

July 25, 2024 All Articles, , , , , ,

National Disability Independence Day “Accessibility for Managers and Non-Designers” Discussion Friday July 26 with Judy Thai and Beena Albert - Register now

On the occasion of National Accessibility Independence Day, 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 for Managers and Non-Designers.”  We hope…
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EVENT: Early Bird Registration Now Open for 2024 UC Cyber Security Summit on October 9

July 15, 2024 All Articles, , , , ,

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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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NEWS: Earth Hour – UC Tech employees measuring the relationship between tech and sustainability

July 12, 2024 All Articles, , , , ,

UC Earth Hour Recap

The UC Tech Community recently honored Earth Hour with an insightful gathering focused on the intersection between technology and sustainability. During the event, participants highlighted the complexities of incorporating sustainability within the technology landscape. Featured guests, Jaki Hsieh Wojan, chief…
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NEWS: Damian Luna Joins UC Office of the President to Develop Security Risk Assessment Unit

June 25, 2024 All Articles, , , , ,

Damian Luna, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Cyber Risk Assessment Unit Manager

According to the 2023 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45M. This is one reason companies and organizations perform regular security risk assessments, which typically involve identifying, assessing, and…
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Technology procurement – more than meets the eye – Thomas Trappler’s 40-year career at UC

August 15, 2023 All Articles, , , ,

By Laurel Skurko. Thomas Trappler, who recently retired from his position as associate director of Information Technology Strategic Sourcing, provides 40 years of insight into the field of procurement. He and his small team of three manages some of the…
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IT Sourcing Committee & IT Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence wins UC Tech Yvonne Tevis UC-wide Collaboration golden award

August 15, 2023 All Articles, , , , , ,

Tom Trappler and David Wilson accepting the UC Tech Yvonne Tevis UC-wide Collaboration golden award presesnted by Van Williams, Gabriel Gonzales, and Joe Bengfort

This year, the IT Sourcing Committee & IT Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence won UC Tech Yvonne Tevis UC-wide Collaboration golden award, presented at the UC Tech Awards ceremony at the UC Tech 2023 Conference. Learn more about their project…
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UC Office of the President seeks IT Marketing & Communications Intern

June 8, 2023 All Articles, , , , , , ,

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At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills…
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April is Diversity Month: the story behind the new UC Tech DEI Leadership Award – apply now

April 13, 2023 All Articles, , , , , , , , , ,

UC Tech Awards Program / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Golden Award presented to ____ by Van Williams and the UC IT Leadership Council on July 18, 2023

By Derek Shue. In recognition of Diversity Month, celebrated each April, the UC IT Blog team is sharing important diversity insights and resources, along with details about the new UC Tech Awards Program Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award,…
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In conversation with Molly Greek – on a career in IT and what it takes to be committed to employee well-being

March 30, 2023 All Articles, , , , , ,

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By Leevegar Kim. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is crucial to recognize the invaluable contributions of women leaders and their unique approaches to shaping our world through their work. It is no small feat that women rise to…
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