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The Black Staff and Faculty Organization will hold its annual bake sale in support of its scholarship recipients next week. Purchase baked goods, donate one to share or help support this year’s scholars.

Spread cheer and encouragement to your coworkers by thanking them for all they do! The Gratitude Gram table will be in the Franklin lobby daily from Nov. 6–22.

LinkedIn Learning is coming soon to all UCOP employees. Attend an online workshop to learn how to maximize this impactful resource to boost your career.

With the holiday shopping season upon us, please remember that UC policy prohibits both mailing and receiving personal packages at our offices. Learn more and discover alternatives.

National Cat Day was October 29, and to celebrate, we’re asking all of our colleagues at UCOP to share a photo of their favorite cat – or cats! Next week’s Link will feature a slideshow of entries.

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.