Thanksgiving is almost here! Link wants to know how you’ll celebrate the holiday — and what you’re grateful for this year.

In a belated celebration of National Cat Day (October 29), we asked UCOP staff to share photos of their favorite felines and you happily complied. View a slideshow of UCOP's curious, cuddly and crazy cats.

Meet Articulation Analyst Raisa VanAlstyne-Ponce of Student Affairs. Her interests include championing secondary education, traversing the globe and taking an unconventional approach to breakfast.

Meet Rakesh Singh, ITS senior consultant. When he’s not contemplating the impact of his work on staff across UC, he’s imagining his next excursion to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

Guest writer Ianna Urquhart shares a multifaceted perspective of how society’s ideas around gender expression have transformed over time — from the Iron Age to our present understanding.

As part of Multicultural Day celebrations, EEDG is collecting photos for its “My Ohana” photo project. Participate by sharing a photo of your intentional family or community.

It’s the perfect time to curl up on a blanket with a great read from your favorite — or new favorite — author. Share your recommendations with your colleagues!

The results are in: See which lunch spots have been called out by your colleagues as the best in Oakland, Riverside and Sacramento!

From scholarship funding to giving trees, cultural presentations and lively Día de los Muertos celebrations, UCOP’s Latino Staff Association offers activities to suit every interest.

As part of the Academic Affairs Year of Service, employees from UCOP’s IRAP team recently volunteered on San Francisco’s infamous Alcatraz Island.

Get ready for APISA’s annual potluck celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year features a guest speaker — also featured via Zoom — as well as a potluck lunch and tastings of tea and moon cakes.

Meet Communications & Training Manager Bara Waters, half of the groovy electric folk music duo Cosmic Spin.

If you haven’t yet weighed in on UCOP’s annual lunch poll, there’s still time. The polls are open through Thursday, August 22. All locations are invited to participate.