In a single year, the BRC has built an accountable, transparent and consistent system for processing purchase and payroll transactions. Take their customer satisfaction survey at: www.ucop.edu/brc

Over 25 people sold soaps, ceramics, candles, handmade quilts and more at UCOP's annual Holiday Craft Fair. This year's fair was held on Thursday, Dec. 10.

UCOP will be closed beginning Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2009. The office will reopen Monday, Jan. 4. During this break, there are four working days scheduled as UCOP furlough days: Dec. 23, 28, 29, and 30.

UCOP's Business Resource Center (BRC) encourages you to share your feedback and suggestions on your experience with their services in their customer satisfaction survey.

IR&C has installed permanent high-quality projectors and polycoms in ten Franklin building conference rooms and two Kaiser building conference rooms. The projectors operate by remote control and do not require focusing.

Tasty treats, festive décor and songs of merriment are just a sampling of what you can expect at this year’s UCOP holiday celebration. Learn how to get involved.

OPRS Environmental & Emergency Services recommends pre-programming local seven-digit emergency phone numbers in your cell phone rather than dialing 911.

Handmade quilts, fabulous scarves, ceramics, greeting cards, candles, and jewelry – lots of jewelry. That’s just a sampling of the wares available at the annual UCOP holiday crafts fair, which takes place this Thursday, Dec. 10.

For employees and/or their dependents enrolled in Health Net or Anthem Blue Cross Plus, and affected by the UCSF Medical group change in affiliation to Hill Physicians, there is still time to change your primary care provider and/or your medical group. Changes must be made prior to 12/15/09 to be effective 1/1/10.

During World War II, 700 Japanese American UC students were interned and forced from school. Many never returned to complete their degrees. UC is now welcoming them back to receive honorary degrees. Explore some of the personal stories behind the university's campaign to honor these former students.

Through a partnership with Executive Inn & Suites in Oakland, UCOP staff can receive discounted rates and additional perks by using the UCOP promo code.