President Napolitano made some personnel changes in the President’s Executive Office to both augment and restructure the staffing required to support her evolving agenda.

There will be treats both sweet and savory, festive decorations, musical sounds of the season and holiday sweaters! Get ready to ring in the season at UCOP this Thursday, Dec. 19.

In support of President Napolitano’s efficiency review, OP staff now have a website to submit ideas and suggestions for making OP more efficient and cost effective. Send in your ideas today.

During the holiday closure, from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, the Building and Administrative Service Center (BASC) will conduct routine maintenance in the Franklin, Kaiser and 20th St. buildings.

UCOP offices will be closed for the winter holiday from Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, and will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014.

Make a difference for a needy child this holiday season. To make sure your gift goes to the child you select, submit it by this Wednesday, Dec. 11.

If you're in an administrative or support position and want to advance your career, consider applying for UCOP's Take Charge program; the deadline for applications is 5 p.m. this Wednesday, Dec. 11.

If you are new to Link or have questions about the new design, don't miss the final brown bag on the new and improved Link, this Thursday, Dec. 12, noon to 1 p.m. in 1018 Kaiser.

Giving blood is easy when the bloodmobile comes to UCOP tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Jan Kehoe at 987-9692 to make your appointment.

You’ve probably noticed a new color on the Franklin lobby walls, which were damaged by the October fire in the Eden Plaza Cafe.