Hilary Baxter, who has served UCOP for more than 20 years, has been named executive director of the systemwide Academic Senate, effective Sept. 1.

ITS will showcase cloud computing, Fuze videoconferencing and other new services. There will also be refreshments, giveaways and a drawing for a free iPad.

The IRAP speaker series on the future of California's higher education system continues today, Tuesday, Aug. 19, with a talk by the University of Texas's Linda Johnsrud.

UCOP is ramping up for its December launch of UCPath, hosting the first of several “spotlight” meetings to update staff who will work directly with the new system.

Judy Sakaki will be the next presenter in UCOP's Lunch & Learn series of talks, where you can learn more about UCOP departments, what they do and why.

It’s that time of year again. Staff Appreciation Week returns to UCOP Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, with events over three days during the week and something for everyone.

A UCOP-wide celebration to recognize STAR Award recipients will be held this Friday, Aug. 15, 4 p.m., on the Franklin fifth floor patio.

It’s the final week of UCOP’s summer book drive, and more books are needed. You can also volunteer to help sort the books in a national service event on Saturday, Sept. 13.

UCOP is holding a six-week mini-series of Weight Watchers meetings, 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 12 through Sept. 16, and it's not too late to join.

Fuze is easier to use and cheaper than ReadyTalk and iLinc, and it’s launching this month with webinars, a new website and other support materials.

Join UCOP's effort this week to eliminate outdated records, aimed at freeing up office space and lowering storage costs.

Verve, High XII Cafe’s coffee supplier, will host a popup stand 9 a.m. to 12 noon this Thursday, Aug. 7, to offer free drip coffee and espresso drinks.