David Rusting, who joins OP as chief information security officer, will work with UCOP and campus clients to mitigate risk and implement information security best practices.

Plans are moving forward for refurbishing the Eden Café, the cafe on the first floor of the Franklin building, which has been closed since an electrical fire in October.

Check out the Jan. 28 Web chat conversation President Janet Napolitano hosted to hear the concerns and hopes of UC students.

Check out the completely redesigned UC website at universityofcalifornia.edu, which showcases the amazing things happening across the UC system.

Name: Kristen Ingels Title: Marketing Communications Coordinator Department/Unit: External Relations/Communications Location: 7th floor, Franklin When I started working at UCOP: May 2013 What I do for UCOP in five words or less: Build public awareness of UC The best part

The foundation, which has longstanding ties to UC, extended UC’s new president a warm and enthusiastic welcome to the downtown Oakland community last week.

Join UCOP's Education Partnerships in raising awareness with events and an exhibit that will showcase UC’s outreach efforts to make college a reality for every deserving student.

The Lean In series of conversations continues this Thursday, Feb. 6, in Franklin Lobby 1 Conference Room. You can sign up through the UC Learning Center to save your spot.

Thanks to the entire UCOP community for its holiday giving spirit, which translated into warm coats, cuddle toys and nourishing food for low-income kids and families.

Brad Niess gets a shout-out from Angela Hom on completing his third 100-mile ultra-marathon, which took 31 hours and fulfilled Brad's Promise for Education.

Reese, who has served UCOP for nearly 14 years, most recently as associate vice president for OP operations and budget, will take his new post on March 1.

Franklin custodial crews are disinfecting public touch surfaces in areas of the building that get the heaviest traffic, and supplies are available for you to do the same in your own work area.

UCOP is launching a new website, UCnet, on Thursday, Feb. 6, that aims to make life easier for University of California faculty, staff and retirees.