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.