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Read the Link holiday issue

The special winter break issue of Link was full of fascinating podcasts and feel good news. Here’s how to read it.


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Learn music, photography or other creative skills with LinkedIn Learning

Looking for something to do over the holidays? Pick up or hone a creative skill through your LinkedIn Learning membership.


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New security banner for outside emails

Beginning Sunday, Dec. 19, emails originating outside UC will include a security banner to help alert you to possible spam or phishing emails.


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PACSW launches Equity Chats reading group

PACSW's first Equity Chats discussions will focus on an article highlighting racial and gender disparities around perceptions of returning to the office.


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Your Thanksgiving celebration can make a difference

Our second Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to make mindful choices that bring deeper meaning to our holiday meal.


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Make a color-popping Thanksgiving dessert

Try purple sweet potatoes instead of your typical sweet potato and you'll have an Instagram-worthy dessert that is as healthy as it is beautiful.


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Learn to reduce stress at work when the office is your home

If you’re experiencing difficulties working from home, whether full-time or temporarily, you’re not alone. Here are some resources that can help.


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Save on Columbia Sportswear brands

UCOP employees can use a special coupon to visit the exclusive Columbia Sportswear Employee Store in Richmond, CA, from Nov. 26 - Dec. 19.


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Common household noises may be stressing your dog

While it’s well established that sudden loud noises commonly trigger a dog’s anxiety, a new study finds that even everyday noises, such as a vacuum or microwave, can be a trigger. 


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Join the Shakespeare Club for the second half of Richard III

This Wednesday, let your thespian abilities shine during a virtual meeting of the Shakespeare Club.


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UC Alumni Career Network will feature women in science

A panel of UC alumnae will share insights into their professional journeys in the sciences.


University of California Health supports COVID-19 vaccine for children

University of California Health issued a statement in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children.