Thanks to the entire UCOP community for its holiday giving spirit, which translated into warm coats, cuddle toys and nourishing food for low-income kids and families.

UC Living Well, UC's systemwide wellness initiative, is partnering with Optum to offer innovative programs and services to UC employees and retirees, including Kaiser members.

Brad Niess gets a shout-out from Angela Hom on completing his third 100-mile ultra-marathon, which took 31 hours and fulfilled Brad's Promise for Education.

If you haven't done so already, check to make sure your 2014 benefits are in order and that you're ready to take advantage of the great benefits and tools UC offers.

Leaders of California's three higher ed systems jointly addressed the UC Regents to discuss their plans for strengthening implementation of the state's Master Plan for Higher Education.

President Napolitano issued a letter asking all UC chancellors to implement five measures assuring that acts of discrimination or harassment are addressed in a robust, fair and transparent manner.

Reese, who has served UCOP for nearly 14 years, most recently as associate vice president for OP operations and budget, will take his new post on March 1.

Franklin custodial crews are disinfecting public touch surfaces in areas of the building that get the heaviest traffic, and supplies are available for you to do the same in your own work area.

Next up in the Women We Admire series, Kellie McElhaney of Berkeley's Haas School of Business will talk about her career path and work-life balance on Jan. 30.

UCOP is launching a new website, UCnet, on Thursday, Feb. 6, that aims to make life easier for University of California faculty, staff and retirees.

Any OP employee can submit a nomination for the UCOP Innovation and Impact Awards. Nominations for individuals or teams are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.