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Amazon Gift Cards for Software Quiz: UCSF-managed software is on a regular update schedule but other software you use may not be. Not only do updates improve performance, but they also often fix data security flaws. Learn the importance of keeping software updated and take the quiz to be entered to win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards. Take the test » | |
UCSF Video Up for Webby People's Voice Award: The UCSF Office of Communications' powerful video about brain-computer technology assisting a paralyzed woman with speech has been nominated for a prestigious Webby Award in the Technology category. Out of 13,000 total projects entered, UCSF was nominated alongside videos produced by CBS News, BBC Studios, The Washington Post and ABC News. The same video is also up for the Webby People's Voice Award, which is determined by popular online vote. Vote here by Thursday, April 18 » | |
Earth Month, Versa, and Staff Engagement Survey: Don’t miss this month’s UCSF Town Hall program on Friday, April 5 at 4 p.m. We’ll hear the latest about the development of UCSF’s newest AI chatbot tool, Versa, UCSF’s sustainability efforts in light of Earth Month, and learn more about the upcoming Staff Engagement Survey. UCSF’s Bob Wachter, MD, will also moderate a special segment, “COVID: Four Years Later,” with experts from across UCSF. Mark your calendar » | |
UCSF Staff Engagement Survey Opening Soon: The Staff Engagement Survey is your chance to provide candid feedback and inform efforts to make UCSF a more inclusive and engaging place to work. The short, confidential survey is administered by Gallup and open to staff across UCSF, including UCSF Health, USCF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and UCSF Benioff Children’s Physicians. Be on the lookout for a message announcing the survey from UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood. Learn more » | |
Proposed Changes to UCSF Staff Assembly Bylaws: The UCSF Staff Assembly Executive Board has reviewed and proposed changes to bylaws to reflect the current duties, goals and responsibilities of the UCSF Staff Assembly and its board member roles more accurately. UCSF staff not represented by an exclusive bargaining agent are asked review the proposed changes and attend the Wednesday, April 17 meeting to discuss, vote to amend and approve. See the changes » | |
Register for 2024 Diversity Graduation: Diversity Graduation is an opportunity to celebrate and honor all of UCSF’s Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled and LGBTQ+ graduates from the professional schools and Graduate Division. Enjoy food and refreshments, live music and photo opportunities at a booth. Register here » | |
Cultivating a Welcoming and Inclusive Work Environment: What does it take to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment during times of change and uncertainty? Mica Estrada, associate dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach and a social psychologist, and Emebet Aklilu, director of operations for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach, discuss what’s needed in the latest Illuminating Health podcast. Listen now » | |
Double Your Airline Miles: Alaska Airlines has launched a unique offering for UC travelers to earn double miles through December 1. Only tickets purchased via the UC’s preferred agencies qualify for this promotion. This offer is available to less than 1% of Alaska Airlines’ business client base and the UC is part of a small trial group. Act now » | | | | |
