On Oct. 31 — Halloween Day — UCOP will celebrate with festivities and a collaborative costume contest in Oakland’s Franklin building and at the UCPath Center. Show off your look and join the fun!

In May, UC launched an interactive site that shows the diversity of the university’s 220,000 undergraduate students. This month, it received the highest-possible honors at the UCDA Design Conference — along with several notable UC creative projects.

Join the Latino Staff Association in recognizing one of Mexico’s most celebrated holidays by decorating sugar skulls and contributing to the UCOP ofrenda.

If you have a student who is newly enrolled at UC, check out the latest episode of the Parent Prep webinar series to learn how to support your college student throughout their academic career.

If you’re an administrative, support or entry-level staff member, check out UCOP’s Take Charge program. This five-month series is a supportive, rewarding opportunity to bring your career to the next level.

If you’re supporting a student who’s pursuing undergraduate admission, don’t miss this special event. On Nov. 4, learn what admissions officers are looking for when reviewing applications.

Celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month with a special event at the CSU building in Oakland featuring an engaging keynote speaker, giveaways and lunch.

The UC Travel Center is excited to introduce Concur, a new online travel tool that makes booking business trips easier than ever. Reserve your air, hotel and car rental with a few clicks!

Whether you’re an Excel newbie or advanced user, new Learning and Development classes help you get the skills you need to kick your data analysis to the next level.

Kaiser is sponsoring free flu shots for all UCOP employees! Regardless of your health plan, come down to 300 Lakeside Drive to protect yourself against this year’s flu.

Meet Articulation Analyst Raisa VanAlstyne-Ponce of Student Affairs. Her interests include championing secondary education, traversing the globe and taking an unconventional approach to breakfast.

The Natural Reserve System recently hosted a unique volunteer opportunity for Academic Affairs at Point Reyes National Seashore, as part of the division’s Year of Service.

Oct. 31 — Halloween — marks the beginning of Open Enrollment. Learn good news about premium costs, a few important medical plan changes and new Supplemental Health Plans that complement your medical and disability plans.