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Open Enrollment 2015

Act now: Open Enrollment closes on Nov. 25

Open Enrollment 2015 closes at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 25. Even if you aren't considering changing your medical plan, make the most of your benefits by taking a moment to review what's new.


Reports to regents on Working Smarter savings and UCRP performance

At last week's meeting of the UC Board of Regents, UCOP leadership presented reports on UC's Working Smarter program and recent performance of the UC Retirement Plan.


Food collage with fishies

Play with your food: Deadline extended in UC’s photo collage contest

You're invited to create a collage with whimsical food imagery and submit it to UC’s Produce Collage Contest by Nov. 30. It's all part of UCOP's updated Power of Public website.


pumpkin pie

Do good by buying goodies: OGC bake sale, raffle, auction today

Today's the day for OGC's pre-Thanksgiving charity bake sale, raffle and silent auction, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in and around 8112 Franklin. Proceeds go to three local charities.


Karen Wickre

Monday, Nov. 24: Twitter Editorial Director Karen Wickre to speak

Join Education Partnerships on Monday, Nov. 24, for an informal talk with Karen Wickre, editorial director of Twitter, on "Education and the Twittersphere."


pumpkin pie

OGC’s annual bake sale Nov. 25: Place orders, buy raffle tickets today!

OGC's annual bake sale, raffle and silent auction takes place this year not on Wednesday, but Tuesday. You can order pies and rolls and buy raffle tickets at lunchtime in the Franklin lobby.


Lunch & Learn today: Retirement Center Director Ellen Lorenz

Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) Director Ellen Lorenz is the featured speaker at the Lunch & Learn session, today, Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Franklin Lobby 1.


Compensation Basics: Final workshop this Wednesday, Nov. 19

If you've been meaning to attend one of the Compensation Basics workshops, you have one final chance to get an overview of the UCOP compensation system for all non-represented employees.


Katherine Edwards

Katherine Edwards to lead UCOP Marketing Communications

Katherine Edwards has been appointed executive director of UCOP Marketing Communications after holding the position in an interim capacity since Jason Simon's departure in February 2014.


Link anniversary survey

Last chance to give us your feedback: Link reader survey closes this Friday

Thank you for all your great feedback on the Link reader survey. If you haven't taken it yet, now’s your chance to give us your suggestions about Link before the survey closes on Friday, Nov. 21.


Oakland Thanksgiving: Volunteer or donate to get into the spirit of giving

UCOP will support Oakland's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 25. You can join by volunteering at the event or donating gently used coats for seniors, low-income and homeless Oaklanders.