With shared stories, refreshments and some comedy, UCOP staff last Friday celebrated UC’s 150th birthday and the university’s remarkable impact on California and beyond. The celebration coincided with Charter Day, the day in 1868 when

The items included a 1948 edition of Life Magazine with a photographic essay on UC, and academic plans for UC and the state of California from 1965-1975.

Watch these short videos celebrating just a few of the accomplished women at UC.

UC was one of three universities to be recognized for outstanding security projects or initiatives.

The university received an EPIC Award, which recognizes and celebrates innovative, dynamic and accomplished national procurement leaders.

Join the Latino Staff Association for a Cesar Chavez celebration featuring Vicki Lynn Ruiz, Distinguished Professor Emerita of History and Chicano/Latino Studies at UC Irvine and the first Latina recipient of the National Humanities Medal. An expert

UC Press celebrates a milestone anniversary, and welcomes Tim Sullivan as its next executive director. 

A thank you for bringing the women of UCDC together to share their experiences.

Send in your cool, funny or important history items by March 19.

All UCOP staff is invited to enjoy a special celebration of the university – and of our individual contributions to its many accomplishments.

You still have time to celebrate UC’s big birthday — and boost your UC IQ — by taking the 150th Timeline quiz and contest. A perfect score on the quiz will earn you an entry into

The department was recognized for their creative work on the Achieve UC campaign, UC Advocacy Network materials and Climate Lab video series.