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.

Know someone deserving of a shout-out in Link? OP Staff Assembly wants to hear about them.

The UCOP Mentorship Program pairs experienced professionals from across OP departments with staff who seek to develop themselves professionally. Come to a brown bag on July 16, 17 or 20 to learn more about it.