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.

Upcoming sessions with Fidelity Retirement Counselor Nancy Pargot are scheduled for both Kaiser and Franklin today, Tuesday, Dec. 10, on a range of subjects about your UC retirement system.

Link offers many ways for you to interact with the UCOP community. Use the 10-second bios, commenting and the online calendar to connect with your colleagues.

Learn more about Microsoft Project, a software for creating, scheduling and managing projects, at today's Project Management Interest Group meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 12 to 1 p.m. in 11326 Franklin.