Beginning Nov. 1, an IT Orientation session will be offered every Tuesday morning for new hires and any other staff who want help navigating UCOP's technology.

All staff are invited to celebrate the 2016 festival at the APISA potluck on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Virtual donations on Alameda County Food Bank's website are both easier and better than bringing in food items.

In response to your feedback, changes are being made to UCOP's performance appraisal process.

At 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, UCOP will join more than 10 million Californians in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Are you prepared for the next big quake?

In California, Monday, Oct. 24 is the deadline to register to vote in the November election. We encourage all staff to exercise their right to vote and will grant time off to do so if needed.

If you work in the Kaiser, Broadway or 20th St. buildings, your desktop phone will soon sport a new red and white sticker.

Wear purple this Thursday, Oct. 20, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and come to an informational brown bag next week.

Enjoy a professional development opportunity by serving on this OPSA subcommittee to strengthen and facilitate communications at UCOP.

If you work in the Franklin building, you can donate office supplies that your department isn't using during the week of Oct. 17.

The deadline for applications and nominations has been extended to Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Spending an hour in a free financial planning workshop is a good investment of your time.