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.

Chris Noble, managing editor in Internal Communications, grew up in 10 different cities in the United States, Africa and Europe.

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.

Learn more about e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products at this brown bag lunch presented by UC's Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program and UCOP's Risk Services.

Join the YPA for a panel discussion and question-and-answer session this Wednesday, Dec. 4, 12 to 1 p.m. in 9204 Franklin.

You're sure to find that special holiday gift at UCOP’s annual Holiday Crafts Fair, coming to the Franklin Building Lobby this Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Aleta Martinez, administrative assistant in Health Sciences and Services, has a twin sister and eight other brothers and sisters.