One Good Thing

  • 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. 

  • ridesharing vanpool van

    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.

  • ucsf mission bay logistics team

    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.

  • Ianthe Pretorius

    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.

  • Dr Chequeta Allen

    Financial Literacy for Postdocs

    This week we talked with Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Scholars Dr. Chequeta Allen about the financial literacy program for postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) she launched after receiving a Community Well-being Grant last year.

  • Shauna's Secrets

    This week we talked with Shauna (Muy) Strong who retires this week after a 25+ year career at UCSF.

  • Jamie DeAraujo

    Jamie Eats

    This week we talked with Events and Engagement Coordinator Jamie DeAraujo from Campus Life Services Arts and Events about how her love for food and unofficial role as the “Facilitator of Fun” led to the new Jamie Eats YouTube series featuring local UCSF eateries. 

  • Rae'ven Briosos-Moon

    Rae'ven's Best Day at Work

    This week we talked with Project Policy Analyst Rae’ven Briosos-Moon in the UCSF Police Department about her 'Best Day at Work' – which Gallup research points to as one way to think about what makes a great work experience.

  • Kaiyi Wang

    Kaiyi's Waste to Art

    This week we talked with the Sustainability Utilization Analyst Kaiyi Wang, MS about her role at UCSF Health tackling supply waste and emission reduction and the Waste to Art challenge.

  • cesar sanchez as a child

    César Ladders Up

    This week we talked with Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities Services César Sánchez about his career path and best caeer advice.

  • Year in Cookies 2023

    We loved hearing about our colleagues' favorite sweet treats, including San Francisco favorites and their own most-cherished recipes.

  • Cary Mullen

    My Name is Cary

    This week we talked with Cary Mullen about why the Gender Recognition and Lived Name policy matters. Find out more about the policy and available training.

  • McGruff the Crime Dog

    Meet McGruff the Crime Dog

    This week we talked with UCSF Police Department’s Doug Ponce about his dual role as Public Safety Ambassador and McGruff the Crime Dog.

  • sign announcing October is national disability month

    Supporting colleagues with disabilities

    In honor of October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this week we talked with Rose Ramirez and Jonas Baltazar about their work supporting UCSF colleagues with disabilities.

  • Academe building

    Academe at 198

    This week we talked with UCSF Housing's Zainab Sadoun about Academe at 198, an innovative community-based academic housing hub in the center everything.