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Bike to Work Day returns Thursday with free events, giveaways and all the high-fives you want

Recent research at UC Davis found that exercise doesn’t just benefit your body, it also replenishes neurotransmitters in your brain that may promote mental health. May is Bike to Work Month and, in keeping


President Napolitano: My advice to new college grads and young professionals

President Napolitano shared her experience and offered the following advice in a piece that published on LinkedIn on Tuesday, May 8: When I was a freshman at Santa Clara University, I never imagined I would


The Systemwide WellBeing Initiative: Making UC a healthier place to work, learn and grow

Now you have easy access to information about events and resources aimed at improving your wellbeing.


Wednesday: Staff Engagement Survey results brown bag

This is the second brown bag on this topic, and it will include an opportunity for additional staff feedback through instant polling.


Skip the elevators and take the stairs

The floor challenge competition is Tuesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 10, and you could win a prize.


UCOP IT Service Desk and mail service delays expected this week

Staff may experience longer than normal delays for non-critical requests this week due to limited staffing.


Hospice: A holistic approach to end of life care

On May 18, come hear an introduction to hospice care, including its basic philosophy, when hospice is appropriate and what services are provided.


Stigma-Free UC webinar: What is mental health awareness and what can we do better?

Award-winning speaker and author Ross Szabo, who is a wellness director at UCLA, will discuss how we can improve our efforts to raise awareness.


Food, dance and more to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The May 23 event, which also includes a self-defense workshop, is hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association.


UC grad students bring ingenuity to the fore at Grad Slam

The finalists from our 10 campuses explained everything from Ancient Egypt to cancer screening in just three minutes each at this year's Grad Slam. But the student who took home the Slammy was .....


Get active this May: Take the Stairs

Are you looking for an easy way to add more exercise to your day? Take the stairs! According to a recent study publicized in the New York Times, short exercise breaks — even a


Grad Slam is on: Vote Thursday for your favorite contestant!

Master’s and Ph.D. students are not usually known for keeping it simple. But at UC’s systemwide Grad Slam contest on Thursday, May 3, at LinkedIn headquarters in San Francisco, 10 graduate students will test