UC has joined the Breakthrough Energy Coalition, an influential group of investors led by Bill Gates that is committed to investing in technology that can help solve the urgent energy and climate challenges facing the planet.

Enjoy the food, festivities and camaraderie on Thursday, Dec. 10, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Kaiser Auditorium.

UCOP’s Holiday Crafts Fair takes place on Friday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This year’s fair features jewelry, home accessories, olive oil and more.

As of Nov. 30, UCPath, the university’s new shared services center that consolidates systemwide payroll, benefits, human resources and academic personnel transactions, is operational for the Office of the President. Here's how to use the new site, conduct the most common transactions and understand your new UCPath paycheck.

Have questions about Open Enrollment? UCOP benefits staff will be on hand to give you answers on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from noon to 1 p.m., in Franklin 12322.

UCOP’s Holiday Crafts Fair comes to the Franklin Building lobby on Friday, Dec. 4. If you're interested in being a vendor, register for a table by Monday, Nov. 23.

Visit the Latino Staff Association's exhibit in the Franklin lobby to mark the Day of the Dead. At noon, make a sugar skull with LaSA and the Crafts Group.

Spend a few minutes, and take advantage of UCOP events, to get acquainted with your health and other benefits during Open Enrollment, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 24.

A Bay Area native who once lived on a houseboat, Amy Vrizuela divulges some Alameda trivia.

Instead of using At Your Service Online for Open Enrollment, you will complete a form and submit it electronically to the UCPath Center via a secure Web link. Check out this preview of what the process will look like.

Nearly 700 people turned out for the staff appreciation event on the Franklin patio, where tacos, churros and Italian ice were served and UCOP's affinity groups were on hand to talk about what they do.