Dear Colleagues,

This month, the UBS Cooking School and community events calendars are packed with fun and engaging classes, events, and activations. Included are some delicious recipes for you to enjoy, as well as highlights of some of our Cooking School classes, Wellness Wednesday classes, and upcoming community events. Please join us for these exciting “Key Occasions.”

Regards,

The Community Management Team

In the winter months, I find comfort in baking. I love to warm up my home with the smell of sweets. On the coldest days when I do not want to go outside to the grocery store, I need a recipe that can be made with just a few kitchen staples. This is one of those easy baking recipes to keep on hand for a day like that. All you need is four ingredients (three if you skip the vanilla), and minimal equipment. You can add chocolate chips or nuts, or roll the cookies in sugar (or cinnamon sugar) before baking.

Easy, Fudgy Peanut Butter Cookies (Flourless)

Makes 12 Large Cookies

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups (373 g) packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 3/4 cups (455 g) smooth peanut butter (use processed, not natural)

1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two rimmed sheet trays with parchment.
2. Combine the sugar and egg in a medium mixing bowl and whisk rapidly until well mixed. Add peanut butter and vanilla and use a rubber spatula to mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Separate the dough into 12 evenly sized balls (about 2 inches or 5 cm wide). Roll each ball into a circle and place 6 cookies on each sheet tray, spacing them evenly apart. Transfer trays to the refrigerator for 15 minutes or freezer for 10 minutes.
4. Transfer cookie trays to preheated oven and cook for about 20 – 22 minutes. Halfway through baking, rotate trays and switch racks. When finished cooking, cookies will be set around edges and mostly set in center, with cracks on top and a golden brown hue; they will look slightly less shiny than when they were raw. Let cool until set, then transfer to a rack to finishing cooling completely before serving.

Here is a recipe to make when you do not want to leave the house. This pork belly may need time to cook, but it requires few steps until the end. You can use a different combination of liquids to make your sauce, but look for flavors that are both salty and sweet.

Glazed Pork Belly

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 pound (453 g) pork belly, skinless

2 teaspoons (22 g) kosher salt

2 teaspoons (22 g) sugar

2 teaspoons (22 g) hoisin sauce

2 teaspoons (22 g) Shaoxing wine

1 teaspoon (11 g) soy sauce

½ teaspoon (5.5 g) Chinese five spice powder

Instructions:

1. Season pork belly with salt and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) degrees. When the oven is ready, roast the pork belly for 30 minutes on the middle rack in a heavy, oven-safe pan or skillet, fat side up. Reduce heat to 275°F (135°C) and roast until tender but not mushy for about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Remove from the oven and cool. When cooled, slice into planks as thick as your pinky finger.
3. In a wok, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, brown the pork belly on both sides. Once pork is browned, add the hoisin, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and five spice powder. Cook until all the liquid has thickened.

Join our talented trainers and enjoy a great workout in one of our group fitness classes. To sign up for the session of your choice, stop by the Fitness Center or email SH-Raleigh-FitnessCenter@ubs.com

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Mondays:

• Yogalates from 12:05 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Tuesdays:

• Exos Signature Total Conditioning from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• StrongHER/Strictly Strength from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Strength and Conditioning from 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Wednesdays:

• HIIT & Core from 12:05 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
• CrossHIIT from 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Thursdays:

• Tabata Bootcamp from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Strength and Conditioning from 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Who has a birthday in January and is ready to celebrate? During each month, we host a Birthday Bash, complete with cake and a cheerful rendition of "Happy Birthday" sung to all of our co-workers with birthdays within the month. Our next celebration will take place on Thursday, January 8 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Tar Heels Room. Please register below to secure your spot:

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From January 13 to January 31, boost your wellbeing and start 2026 feeling energized! Please join us for the special offerings below. For more information visit goto/wellbeingevents.

Better For You Picks:

• As part of the Healthier For Longer campaign, we're highlighting our Better For You program - available year-round in our café and featuring delicious, balanced choices. Better For You picks consist of breakfast items under 400 calories, lunch items under 600 calories, and snacks under 250 calories. They can be easily identified by seeking a lotus flower-shaped icon on the item’s label.

• For more information about the Better For You program, click here.

January’s Superfood, Citrus Fruits:

• A superfood is a food that is nutrient-dense and provides large quantities of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Citrus fruits fit this classification because they are rich in B and C vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper. Citrus fruits were one of the first fruits to showcase the connection between diet and disease prevention!
• For January, many whole citrus fruits will be available for you to enjoy, including satsuma mandarins, kumquats, clementines, cara cara oranges, and sumo citrus.
• Citrus Sampling Wellbeing Table (12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.): On January 22, don’t miss this refreshing sampling featuring a unique variety of specialty oranges, mandarins and assorted citrus varieties!
• Superfood Chef Table (11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.): On January 28, the Chef Table will offer a vibrant Citrus-Seared Salmon Bowl with Aigrelette Aioli (a delicious, tart garlic aioli), Quinoa, Arugula, Butternut Squash, Root Vegetables, Cranberries, and Aged Sherry Vinaigrette

Virtual Wellness Wednesday Classes:

• Join us on Wednesdays for our virtual wellness classes where we focus on all aspects of health and well-being! Registration is required, so please sign up using the links below:
  • Strength Training - Safe Weight Lifting Techniques (Co-Taught by Fitness Specialist Enrique Camacho): Wednesday, January 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Scallops, Broccolini, & Orange Thyme Sauce: Wednesday January 21 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Healthier For Longer Chef Table (11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.):

January 14: Inspired by a balanced Mediterranean diet, The Chef Table will offer Steamed Blue Cobia Filet; Bouillabaisse Nage (a flavorful French fish stew); Toasted Farro Pilaf with Spinach and Oven-Dried Tomato; Roasted Garlic Confit (a velvety spread) with Herb-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil; and Roasted Fennel served with Baby Carrots

Enjoy a variety of board games and card games guaranteed to bring light-hearted fun into your day! There will be a raffle with a prize of a new game once a month, and snacks and refreshments will be served. We will meet on the following dates from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please register below so we know to expect you:

• Tuesday, January 13 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Exchange Café seating area

Tuesday, January 27 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Alfred Escher Auditorium C

The UBS Cooking School offers free, virtual classes daily where employees can practice their cooking skills and prepare fantastic recipes designed by our onsite chefs. A few of our popular, upcoming classes are featured below:

January 9: Hearty Winter French Cassoulet

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

January 15: Cajun Fried Fish & Southern Slaw

• 11:00 a.m. class

January 16: Classic Peanut Brittle & Candied Nut Brittle

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

January 30: Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

Use this link to view more of our virtual Cooking School classes: Cooking School

Kick off the new year with a burst of flavor! After the success of last summer's Tropical Fruit Tasting, join us for a fresh winter fruit tasting led by Raleigh's Executive Chef Hadi. This event will feature vibrant new selections such as pink Hidden Rose apples, where every bite is a tiny celebration! We will meet on Thursday, January 15 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Alfred Escher Auditorium C. Spots are filling up quickly, so please register below to secure your spot:

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Tuesday, January 20, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

Location: In-Person - Weehawken, EMA, Raleigh, Nashville, Chicago

In collaboration with MOSAIC’S Black Professionals Community (BPC)” , please help us honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by joining us for a broadcast of his 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech. More than six decades later, his speech continues to inspire movements for equality and justice worldwide.

Don’t wait. Register today and bring a colleague as this will be an insightful event for all.

Register Here

Celebrate Culture & Cuisine with Us!

This month, in partnership with MOSAIC, we’re celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the following themed menu items at the Café from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.:

• January 21: The Global Buffet will offer a flavorful Catfish Po'Boy (a traditional Louisiana stuffed sandwich made with flaky French bread) served with Remoulade (a creamy condiment made from mayonnaise or oil and any combination of herbs, capers, spices, and pickles), a Kaiser Roll, and a Baby Kale Salad with Black-Eyed Peas, Corn, Corn Bread Croutons, and Buttermilk Dressing. These dishes from Sweet Home Café Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking by Albert Lukas, Jerome Grant, and Jessica B. Harris were inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s preference for southern comfort foods.

Join us for a month of amazing flavors, cultural appreciation, and tasty traditions. Don’t miss out - come hungry and celebrate with us! For more information, please visit goto\mosaicamericas

Grab our brand-new tennis racket-shaped Joy-Con controllers and get ready to serve up some fun! In celebration of January's Australian Tennis Open, join us for an epic Super Mario Tennis Aces showdown on the Nintendo Switch for friendly competition. Do you have what it takes to claim your victory, Super Mario-style? We will meet on Wednesday, January 21 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the café seating area. Please be sure to register individually below to secure your spot:

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Sip your way into the new year by sampling some brand new brews! Whether you're a seasoned sipper or just curious, this tasting is sure to start the year on a delicious note. We will meet on Thursday, January 22 in Alfred Escher Auditorium C from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spots are limited, so please register individually by signing up below:

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Our cafeteria continues to delight and surprise us all month long with several tasty offerings that will be available on the days listed below. Don’t miss out on the special items below:

• January 26: In celebration of National Croissant Day, indulge in a medley of flavored croissants available the week of Monday, January 26 at the café's dessert case from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.!
• January 28: In celebration of National Blueberry Pancake Day, don't miss mouthwatering blueberry pancakes at the Breakfast Buffet from 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m

Kick off 2026 with clarity and creativity! Cut and paste your new year vision - because your best year yet may start with a little inspiration (and a lot of fun)! All materials will be provided for this festive event - the only piece missing is you! We will meet on Tuesday, January 27 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Alfred Escher Auditorium C. Space is limited, so please register below to secure your spot.

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Think you have the best winter action shot? In celebration of January's thrilling Winter X Games, show us your coolest winter sports photos - whether it's daring flips, snowy stunts, or epic fan moments! Capture the thrill of winter sports from ice hockey to ice skating for the chance to win a prize. Please submit your photo to sh-americas-community-management@ubs.com by Thursday, January 15 at 4:00 p.m. Then, join us in the Exchange Café on Wednesday, January 28 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. to vote for the winner! Please register below so we know to expect you:

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Calling all sports fans, join us for our Fantasy Football-themed Tailgate Thursday as we celebrate football season! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to scope out your fantasy football picks for the Super Bowl as you enjoy delicious, themed snacks and don your favorite team's jersey. This event will occur in Alfred Escher Auditorium C on Thursday, January 29 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Space is limited, so please register below to secure your spot. Go team!

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A New Way to Approach 2026

Goal setting isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about choosing what truly deserves your energy - and letting go of what doesn’t. It’s about noticing when you’re forcing something that isn’t working and giving yourself permission to stop.

January 1 isn’t magic; it' s simply a date on the calendar. Real change doesn’t happen because the year changes - it happens because you do. Resetting once a year isn’t enough for lasting growth. The issue isn’t that New Year’s goals fail; it’s the expectation that one day can change everything.

The truth is, goal setting without structure doesn’t work. Growth without accountability doesn’t work either. Most people don’t have a discipline problem - they have an alignment problem. They know what’s expected of them, but rarely stop to ask what they actually want or what would truly move them forward. Think about tools like an Oura Ring or WHOOP band. People don’t use them because they don’t know sleep matters. They use them because accountability creates awareness, and awareness drives change

Real growth doesn’t come from willpower alone. It comes from consistent reflection, feedback, and intentional check-ins that keep you honest with yourself. As you approach 2026, think about moving forward with clarity, alignment, and intention - on your own timeline, in your own season.

Happy New Year, UBS!

The start of a new year is the perfect time to embrace meaningful changes that support a healthier planet.

At home and in the office, make it a goal to sort waste correctly. Try at-home composting, and remember that UBS waste receptacles include signage to guide your decisions. Bring reusable items like mugs and bottles to work to reduce single-use plastics. Consider setting personal goals such as walking or biking for short trips, cutting down on food waste, and supporting responsible brands.

If you want to take your sustainability goals further, make Meatless Mondays part of your New Year’s resolutions! UBS offers a daily variety of vegetarian options, making it easy to eat mindfully and reduce your environmental impact.

Remember, sustainability isn’t all-or-nothing. Every small change makes a difference.

New Year New You: Prioritizing Health & Wellness

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us make resolutions to kickstart a healthier lifestyle. But what’s the best way to make lasting changes? Start small and focus on sustainable habits.

Nourish Your Body:

• Eat more whole foods.
• Aim for 8-10 glasses of water every day.
• Incorporate mindful eating.

Move Your Body:

• Find an activity you love.
• Schedule an activity for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
• Invite a friend for accountability and fun!

Prioritize Self-Care:

• Sleep for 7-8 hours a night.
• Manage your stress.
• Connect with nature.

Mental Health Matters:

• Practice gratitude.
• Stay connected and nurture relationships.
• Seek support if needed.

Focus on progress, not perfection. Small changes add up to a healthier, happier you!

How to Access Services:

All UBS (Non-Contractor) Employees can access our Health Center Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., schedule online via the MyPremiseHealth portal, or by calling your dedicated health center. No cost, 30-minute mental health consults are available with Behavioral Health.

Spiffy is onsite every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to perform car detailing, oil and brake services at our exclusive partner pricing!