Under the centralized Technology Asset Management Program, Information Technology Services provides one standard computing bundle per employee. When an employee leaves or switches departments, the equipment reverts to ITS or goes with the staff member to the new department.

Does your department have recurring monthly charges? Eliminate the need to obtain approval for each monthly invoice by setting up an annual purchase order.

The Fidelity workshops in August include an overview of the UC Retirement Savings Program, an introduction of planning your financial future and more.

Because UC is a public institution and employee compensation is considered a public record, the university is conducting its annual disclosure of systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2014.

The July 21 Lunch & Learn series features Dr. John Stobo talking about his career path, the focus of UC Health and more.

Willie Archie, who was University Research Security Manager and co-founded the UCOP Singers, died July 8.

In its first year, the University of California's Global Food Initiative launched food security efforts on every campus, held statewide conferences on sustainable fisheries and food justice, and appointed more than 50 student fellows to pursue projects.

A University of California initiative to reduce costs and improve quality across UC's five academic medical centers has saved more than $70 million in its first year.

A transplant from the East Coast, Koster embraces life in Oakland — except when it comes to baseball.

Results of a recent systemwide staff engagement survey show UC non-represented staff regards the university as a good employer. Watch for details about the survey and ideas for improvements in the coming months.

UC President Janet Napolitano has tapped veteran administrator Glenda Humiston to lead ANR. She brings decades of experience in agriculture, natural resources and sustainability to the job.

Robert Cook joins returning OPSA steering committee members Tracy Fitzgerald, Matthew Leet and Karla Wood for the 2015-16 term.

You can donate blood right here at the office when the American Red Cross bloodmobile returns to UCOP on Wednesday, July 15. Contact Jan Kehoe to make your appointment.