ANR Employee News

June is Pride Month, when we celebrate and recognize the contributions and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. At UC ANR, the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group organized two educational events. Nate Looney, a transgender man and CEO and owner of Westside Urban Gardens, was a guest speaker on June 17.

Working to solve California water challenges, Doug Parker coordinates water-related research, extension and education efforts across the University of California system, other academic institutions and government agencies.

UC ANR recognized the exemplary performance of 22 individual UCANR staff members and eight teams, presenting them with 2022 Staff Appreciation and Recognition awards. The honorees receive cash rewards as well as praise from their peers.

Nominations are being accepted until noon on July 11 to fill two vacancies on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Council.

In response to gasoline price increases, the IRS recently announced a mid-year mileage rate reimbursement adjustment, and the University of California is increasing its mileage rates accordingly.