Save the date! UCOP is looking for runners and volunteers to participate in the Oakland Running Festival, taking place the weekend of March 22–23, 2014.

President Napolitano made some personnel changes in the President’s Executive Office to both augment and restructure the staffing required to support her evolving agenda.

There will be treats both sweet and savory, festive decorations, musical sounds of the season and holiday sweaters! Get ready to ring in the season at UCOP this Thursday, Dec. 19.

Cyndi Lukk of Information Technology Services is training to be a licensed psychotherapist, working with horses, when she "grows up and retires."

In support of President Napolitano’s efficiency review, OP staff now have a website to submit ideas and suggestions for making OP more efficient and cost effective. Send in your ideas today.

Donna Collins, operations deputy director, sends a shout-out to Julie Drouyor for her work above and beyond facilitating this year's UCOP Craft Fair.

Make a difference for a needy child this holiday season. To make sure your gift goes to the child you select, submit it by this Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Chris Noble, managing editor in Internal Communications, grew up in 10 different cities in the United States, Africa and Europe.

Join the YPA for a panel discussion and question-and-answer session this Wednesday, Dec. 4, 12 to 1 p.m. in 9204 Franklin.