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Unwrap a new creative skill over winter break

Not sure what to do with your downtime during the holidays and curtailment? Learn something new with your LinkedIn Learning subscription.


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15 ideas for sustainable holidays

The UCOP Sustainability Affinity Group presents 15 ideas we learned this year. Check them out to learn how you can have more sustainable holidays.


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Join the Shakespeare Club for Twelfth Night on the actual twelfth night of Christmastide!

All aspiring and seasoned thespians are invited to attend a friendly virtual cold reading on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at noon.


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Attend a free virtual New Year’s Eve meditation with UCLA

End 2020 with a free virtual meditation session produced by the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center.


Help your family keep learning this winter

If you’re a parent who has school-aged children who are cooped up at home for their holiday break, these resources can help.


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Share your New Year’s resolutions with your colleagues

What do you have planned for 2021? Share your vision with your colleagues!


President Drake shares his priorities and more at UCOP Town Hall

On Friday, Dec. 18, President Michael V. Drake, M.D. held his final Town Hall of 2020 with UCOP staff. Watch a video of the event.


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January classes and workshops: Prepare for a productive new year

New year, new you! Don’t miss these great career-boosting opportunities.


UC’s Startup Innovation Challenge: 10 disruptive technologies

UC has selected 10 finalists for its 2021 Startup Innovation Challenge, held in partnership with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the world’s largest tech-for-good startup competition.


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Reminder: Winter holiday and curtailment schedule

If you haven’t yet done so, mark your calendar for these dates. See you on Jan. 5!


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Here’s how to code your curtailment days on your timesheet

Full- and part-time employees will need to record unpaid curtailment days in the Time Recording System (TRS) under the UCOP curtailment plan, from Dec. 23, 2020 – Jan. 4, 2021.