UCOP offices will be closed for Thanksgiving (Nov. 26-27). Over winter break, offices will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3.

Have you reviewed and updated your medical and other benefits for 2016? Today is your last chance. If you don't take action, your benefits will remain the same for the coming year.

As previously announced, the Time Reporting System (TRS) is being upgraded as UCOP prepares to transition to UCPath later this month. There are important deadlines this week for biweekly employees and supervisors.

Starting in January, each floor in Franklin will have two drops for incoming and outgoing mail, one in each of the two large copy workrooms.

UCOP will begin using UCPath for pay and other HR-related activities on Nov. 30. If you need to make changes regarding your December paycheck, you must do so by Nov. 17 (for monthly employees) or Nov. 19 (for biweekly employees).

Open Enrollment runs through 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24. This is your opportunity to review your UC benefits to make sure you have the best coverage.

To accommodate the UCOP Holiday Crafts Fair, Franklin's First Friday Breakfast will be served on Thursday, Dec. 10. And come January, Kaiser Friday Breakfast will move from the sixth floor to the fifth-floor reception area.

Introducing new custodial staff and changes at the Franklin security desk.

As previously announced, the Time Reporting System (TRS) is being upgraded as UCOP prepares to transition to UCPath later this month. During this time, UCOP employees and managers must submit and approve employee timesheets

UC policy prohibits mail services at any university location from sending or receiving personal packages, just as it prohibits personal use of any UC resource. Don't worry — we have some alternatives for you.

The timeline for submitting T&E expenses has shortened from 60 days to 45. Get the details in this month's BRC Blast.

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.

The training, which is video-based and will take approximately 50 minutes to complete, is an important step in helping UC continue to develop a strong defense against cyber risk.