Dorothy Lazard, who manages the Oakland History Room at the Oakland Public Library's Main Branch, and Natalie Baszile, author of "Queen Sugar," are the featured speakers for Black History Month. Both are UC alumnae.

UC Santa Barbara is the fourth campus in the UC system to be named a Hispanic-Serving Institution, joining Riverside, Santa Cruz and Merced.

It's not too late to nominate a staff member for the annual award that recognizes employees for exemplary service. Read about the award and find out how to submit a nomination.

Chief Investment Officer Jagdeep Singh Bachher talks about investing wisely at UC and other timely topics. He also shares the 10 beliefs that govern the work his office performs.

You can apply through March 6 to bring the voice and perspective of staff and non-Senate academic employees to Board of Regents deliberations.

Developed as part of UC's Global Food Initiative, the new blog highlights important news and further discussions about how to sustainably and nutritiously feed the world.

UCOP's celebration of Black History Month will include a speaker series, a display in the Franklin Building lobby featuring distinguished African American women who are UC alumnae, and more.

Gulatt will oversee issues of diversity and inclusion and coordinate efforts in these areas across all levels of the university.

Rachael Nava, currently chief operating officer for Central California Alliance for Health, is scheduled to begin her new duties in downtown Oakland on Feb. 9.

Two Franklin elevators will undergo routine maintenance over the next two weeks. Maintenance will be performed on one elevator at a time.