Even if you’re one of the lucky 20 percent of U.S. adults who’ve never experienced back pain, learn more about how to use your back properly at UCOP’s wellness workshop on Back Care.

Seth Grossman, chief of staff to President Napolitano, is the featured speaker at the December Lunch & Learn session, Thursday, Dec. 4, 12 to 1 p.m. in Franklin Lobby 1.

Mark your calendar now for UCOP's 2014 Winter Celebration, which will feature treats, turkeys, music and various forms of merrymaking as well as a charitable giving drive.

Check out this year's UCOP Holiday Crafts Fair, which takes place in the Franklin lobby this Thursday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and features handcrafted gifts and accessories, many made by your UCOP colleagues.

Don’t miss the next Women We Admire talk by UCOP Vice President of Institutional Research and Academic Planning Pamela Brown, Monday, Dec. 1, noon to 1 p.m. in Franklin Lobby 1.

If you’re interested in participating as a vendor at the Dec. 4 event, register by tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 26, by submitting the registration form and fee for your display.

Join Education Partnerships on Monday, Nov. 24, for an informal talk with Karen Wickre, editorial director of Twitter, on "Education and the Twittersphere."

Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) Director Ellen Lorenz is the featured speaker at the Lunch & Learn session, today, Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Franklin Lobby 1.

If you've been meaning to attend one of the Compensation Basics workshops, you have one final chance to get an overview of the UCOP compensation system for all non-represented employees.

UCOP will support Oakland's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 25. You can join by volunteering at the event or donating gently used coats for seniors, low-income and homeless Oaklanders.

Associate Director of Student Financial Support Nancy Coolidge will present an overview of financial aid, part of the annual series on UC admissions, this Thursday, Nov. 13, in 9204 Franklin.