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Friday Five for February 7th, 2025

1.  Apply Now! BruinTech 2025 Scholarship Applications

The 2024-25 BruinTech Executive Board is excited to announce that the Application Form is now open for our annual scholarship program!

We will be awarding four (4) scholarships in total:

  • Three (3), $1,000 scholarships for a UCLA Extension course
  • One (1), Jackie Reynolds Scholarship which covers the cost of a seat to the UCLA Extension Technical Management Program (TMP).
 
Here are a few testimonials from scholarship recipients of previous years:
“The BruinTech scholarship gave me the opportunity to take a Project Management course at UCLA Extension and made a pivotal impact on my career. The skills and knowledge I gained thread through all aspects of my work at UCLA Library and truly impact how I organize and solve problems. Thank you BruinTech for providing a chance for staff to grow and continue their education!" - Molly H.
 

"Since receiving the scholarship, I was motivated with learning more about cybersecurity and AWS from UCLA learned to my job, as well as personal projects outside of work. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn!" - Silva L.

 

For more details regarding eligibility and application process please visit the BruinTech Scholarships page. 

Hurry! The application deadline is 12:00 PM (PST) on Friday, February 21, 2025.

2.  Save the Date - Upcoming UC Events

Mark your calendars for 

  • 16th UC Cyber Security Summit, taking place on August 20, 2025, at the UCLA Luskin Conference Center. This summit brings together IT security and compliance professionals from the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges to discuss and learn about cybersecurity and cyber-risk management. Registration opens in June, so stay tuned for more details!
  • UC Tech 2025 Annual Conference - Hosted by UC Riverside, from July 27-29, 2025. This annual event brings together IT professionals from across the University of California system to share knowledge, collaborate on innovative solutions, and explore the latest in technology. More information on registration and session details will be available soon.

3.  Data Privacy Month

Data Privacy Month is observed from the last week of January through February. It serves as a vital reminder of the importance of safeguarding personal and institutional information in an increasingly digital world. At UC, where vast amounts of sensitive data, including student records, groundbreaking research, and medical records, are stored and shared daily, protecting data privacy is essential to maintaining trust and compliance with legal standards.

Click here to find more resources on data privacy such as articles, posters, and videos are made available to help individuals understand the importance of data privacy and how to protect their personal information

For more information, you can visit the UC Privacy Compliance website, or contact your campus privacy official.  

4.  Nominations Open for 2025 UC Tech Award Applications 

The UC Tech Awards 2025 applications are now open until March 3, 2025. Allow the UC Tech community to recognize outstanding contributions to digital transformation and the advancement of the UC Tech community. Applicants can nominate themselves or colleagues, and winners will be celebrated at the UC Tech Awards ceremony on June 26 at UC Riverside.

This year introduces the new "AI Impact Award," encouraging innovative projects in artificial intelligence. All applicants will have their submissions reviewed by Chief Information Officers and published online, with winners receiving a complimentary pass to the UC Tech Conference 

 For more details regarding benefits of participating, eligibility criteria and visit the UC Tech news page.

 Download the UC Tech Awards Application Form to get started.

5.  Jobs Posting

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