staff news

A flash exhibit by UCLA Library Special Collections staff Caroline Cubé and Annie Watanabe Rocco runs through Friday, May 13.

Peter Bisanz has been appointed the new executive director of the Skoll Center for Social Impact Entertainment at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Dean Teri Schwartz announced today.  

University Parents Nursery School, located in University Village under sponsorship of the UCLA Office of Residential Life, is celebrating its 50th anniversary under director Rachel Graves, who’s been at the school for 28 years.

The Academic Senate and its Committee on Diversity and Equal Opportunity announced Thursday the recipients of the 2015-2016 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards.

A recent UCLA book drive motivated students, faculty and staff to collect or donate more than 1,500 books for the library of a state women's prison in Southern California.  

With Blue Shield of California’s rate guarantees expiring, UC has selected Anthem to replace Blue Shield as the claims administrator and network provider for four UC health care plans.

The UCLA Staff Assembly is accepting nominations and applications for annual service awards.

UCLA's Woodland Hills vanpool hosted an early-morning 'Party at the Park-n-Ride' for commuter colleague Florgin Dela Luna.

Highlights of the event scheduled for April 20 include a panel with Arianna Huffington and Chancellor Gene Block, performances by UCLA musical groups, and awards for students, faculty, staff and administrators.

UCLA staff is invited to attend an information session about the Geffen Academy at UCLA Initiative on Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in Charles E. Young Research Library Room 11360.

The UC regents today approved a new retirement program for future UC employees as part of a broader effort to maintain the university’s excellence and sustain its long-term financial health.

Barnes, who will join UCLA on April 18, has served as director of the UC Davis Retiree Center since 2009.

UCLA encourages sustainable transportation with a number of programs, and incentives, including providing subsidized transit passes, vanpool subsidies and bicycling infrastructure.

A charge nurse at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Vandegrift oversees an ongoing stream of patients and the doctors and nurses who care for them.

Teresa Ibarra and Janice Shintaku were nominated by colleagues for the outstanding service they provide to alumni, donors, faculty, supporters and fellow staff members.

The free event, on March 13, 2-4 p.m., includes a music and dance performance, an educational component and mask-making.

With Daylight Saving Time coming up this weekend, Dr. Alon Avidan, director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center, has some suggestions for staff and faculty on the best ways to adjust to the time change.

The one-stop-shop website from the UCLA Alumni Association helps Bruins meet their professional needs and connect with UCLA.

U.S. ambassadors Ted Osius and Kirk Wagar will speak at the UCLA School of Law on March 10, 12:30 p.m.

Staff and faculty may view their 2016 Retirement Review statement at www.myUCretirement.com, a newly launched tablet- and smartphone- friendly website to bring retirement information to your fingertips.

The indigenous Mapuche of Chile and Argentina continue to use traditional medicine with spiritual healers and medicinal plants.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, Dhanidina is the first Muslim judge in California.

The UCLA Alumni Association has paid tribute to the university's distinguished luminaries since 1946.

UCLA Recreation's summer camps serve children ages 5-17 and include swimming, sports of all sorts, theater- and science-themed sessions and more.

Screening and discussion of 'Prejudice and Pride,' from the acclaimed PBS series 'Latin Americans,' on March 3, 7:30 p.m. at the UCLA Fowler Museum.