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What is your favorite thing to do on Thanksgiving break?

Eating yourself silly, watching 12 hours of football, standing in line for hours at the mall--there's no shortage of things to do over Thanksgiving break. What is your favorite way to spend the time?



Independent review lauds compensation policy changes

An independent task force charged with reviewing UC's compensation policies and practices and recommending reforms has found that the university is successfully addressing concerns related to disclosure, transparency, governance and accountability. The findings will be presented Thursday, Nov. 19, to the Board of Regents of the University of California.


OGC’s Annual Raffle, Bake Sale & Giving Tree

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is holding the 24th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Raffle and Bake Sale to benefit Family Emergency Shelter Coalition of Alameda County (FESCO). Pre-Order your baked goods by Friday, Nov. 20.


Travel Insurance and Security Protection Benefits

As this holiday season nears, the concern for the safety of traveling UC faculty, staff and students continues. Find out how to complete emergency contact information in your online travel profile.


SPOTLIGHT: Become a UC eAdvocate

California needs strong public universities; and California’s universities need strong supporters. Find out what you can do to help.


Commission on the future in Oakland Thursday

The second meeting of UC Commission on the Future will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12 in Oakland.


10-Second Bio: Larissa Branin

I used to shoot pool for money - and win.


Open Forum

Is there a UCOP person or department you want to see profiled in Link? Is there a question you want to ask senior leadership? Post a comment below and we'll do our best to get you the information and answers you're looking for.


Update Your Profile

Have you recently moved offices within UCOP? Changed your last name? Been appointed a new job title? Take a few seconds to update your contact information in the UCOP directory so your colleagues can find you. www.ucop.edu/irc/services/itsvcs_dir_changes.html


Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment for UC employees and retirees is available through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 (Pacific Time).


eScholarship Lunchtime Talk, Nov. 4

The California Digital Library recently launched a revamped eScholarship website. You can learn more about the site—and how you can get started publishing on eScholarship—at a lunchtime talk on Nov. 4.