One Good Thing
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Should We Be Nice to Bots?
This week, we talked with Project One Executive Director Chris Carroll who asked an intriguing question: “Should we be nice to bots?” With the recent news that UCSF will have its own enterprise version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, we thought it would be a good time to spark discussion with our FAS colleagues.
Mark's Momentum
This week, we spoke with Mark Bautista, Campus Life Services Training and Development Manager, about his role, his passion for data dashboards, and how he maintains momentum in his career.
Connecting Through Food – Cecelia and Goshen
This week we talked with Enterprise Strategy and Transformation (EST) Senior consultants Cecelia Lopez and Goshen Chan about how they connect with others through food.
Marliz and Christina's PRIDE
This week we talked with Marliz Copado and Christina Houston, co-chairs of the FAS PRIDE Advisory Committee, about their roles at UCSF, what the committee does, and one of their favorite moments.
Joy's Healing Spaces
This week, we spoke with Senior Planner and Landscape Architect Joy Glasier from Real Estate about her role and her favorite parts of UCSF.
Kathleen's Deepest Inspirations
This week, we talked with wellness program manager Kathleen Yumul, about her best well-being advice and deepest inspirations.
Nash, A Very Good Boy
This week, we learned more about Nash, UCSF PD's first therapy dog, and his caretaker, Officer Steven Carter.
Best Friends at Work Sarah and Richard
This week, in honor of the Staff Engagement Survey, we caught up with Sarah Hislen and Richard Chen to talk about what it means to have “best friends at work,” one of the survey’s core questions, and why it matters.
Wayne's Himalayan Dream
This week we talked with Campus Life Services IT Tech Lead Wayne Cheung about how UCSF saved his life and how the experience drove his founding of a non-profit to help kids in Nepal.
The Milk Stork Movement
This week we talked to Lactation Accommodation Program Manager Caroline Carter and UCSF Assistant Professor Erin McCauley about policies and programs supporting working families at UCSF and how Milk Stork supports chestfeeding employees while on business travel.
How Karen Copes
This week we talked with Cope Program Navigator Karen Monterroso about how she helps the UCSF community and their family navigate mental health and well-being resources to ensure timely access to support.
Becky's Career Journey
This week we talked with Executive Director of Strategy and Administration Becky Daro about her career journey as we celebrate her upcoming retirement.
Year in Cookies 2024
For the first time, cookies lose out as first choice in our One Good Thing cookie jar treat questionnaire, and apples and hot sauce enter the mix.
Adventures in Ridesharing
This week we highlight ridesharing and meet 3 vanpoolers to learn about the UCSF Transportation Vanpool program.
What Shapes Who We Are
This week we honor FAS colleagues who agreed to share a special part of their history with us.
Perfect Orders Project
Logistics is a one-stop shop for mail and package services, storage, moving, installation, equipment receipt and delivery, surplus, and an online warehouse for gases and alcohol.
Amy's Mason Jars and Muffin Pans
This week we talked with Events Assistant Amy Fazio and how she was inspired to write two cookbooks.
Hearts, Humans & Second Chances
This week we talked with Director of People and Culture Ianthe Pretorius, whose focus on enhancing human experiences is at the heart of her work.
FAS Gives Back
This week our teams throughout FAS rolled up their sleeves to clean up and replant on Mount Sutro. Is your team considering a volunteer activity for FY25 staff engagement? Let's explore a few of the many ways to give back.
The Garden's Gift
This week, we talked with Topher Delaney, the artist-gardener of Delaney + Chin, along with partner Calvin Chin.