Members of the Black Staff and Faculty Organization welcome all UCOP colleagues to join them for a festive holiday meal this Thursday, Dec. 12.

The Special Committee to Consider the Selection of a President will soon hold two forums to gather comments from targeted stakeholders. Both are open to the public and will be live-streamed.

Do you have a special holiday cookie recipe that your loved ones look forward to all year? Share it with your colleagues!

Need an excuse for a fun weekend away? Help raise funds for UCLA Staff Professional Development Scholarships while enjoying a discount ticket package.

The Jepson Workshop Series will offer workshops in botany, plant taxonomy, regional floras, ecology and more. Learn about the flora of California!

A friendly reminder: Shipping personal packages to or from UCOP offices is prohibited due to funding and security concerns.

Calling all amateur bakers, chefs and foodies: The 2019 Chef Throwdown is taking place this Friday, and we need you to participate!

On Monday, Dec. 9, join President Napolitano and Oakland-based colleagues in celebrating the accomplishments of 2019 and looking forward to the new year.

All UCOP employees will get access to LinkedIn Learning starting later this month. Learn more about how to use it — and start getting excited.

Check out the annual UCOP Winter Crafts Fair on Dec. 3 for lovely, one-of-a-kind goods handmade by UCOP staff, family and friends.

Last week we asked readers to share your Thanksgiving plans and what you're grateful for. Here’s what you said.