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Michael V. Drake, then chancellor at UC Irvine, plays guitar with JT and California Dreamin’ at a 2011 gala for the UCI medical school.

From President Drake: My gratitude playlist

Hot off the presses from the latest issue of UCnetwork, listen to President Drake's Thanksgiving playlist!


Mug of tea

UCOP office closures for Thanksgiving and winter break

If you haven’t yet done so, mark your calendar for these dates!


Native American man fishing

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.


Purple sweet potato pie

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.


UCOP colleagues share their gratitude

We asked Link readers to share their silver linings of 2020. Here’s what’s been making UCOP staff feel grateful.


Serve your community at your Thanksgiving table

Here are six ways to bring deeper meaning to your meal by supporting farmers, farmworkers and the planet.


Link reader poll: How you gave thanks

Last week we asked readers to share your Thanksgiving plans and what you're grateful for. Here’s what you said.


Share your Thanksgiving traditions and gratitude

Thanksgiving is almost here! Link wants to know how you’ll celebrate the holiday — and what you’re grateful for this year.