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People applaud a performer at Staff Resource Days 2023. Two women stand side by side at a table smiling with other people in the background. The sky is blue and the feeling is joyous.

Karen Brent (center) and Elicia Rozic (right) applaud a performance while tabling at UCSF Staff Resource Days 2023 at Mission Bay.

UCSF Staff Resource Days Returns in June

In person - Thursday, June 6, 2024, 11 AM - 2 PM

Gene Friend Way Plaza, Mission Bay Campus

UCSF Staff Resource Days return June 3 - 7, 2024. Join in virtual events throughout the week and an in-person resource fair on Thursday, June 6 at Mission Bay campus. Come meet and connect with representatives from organizations, committees, and resources for staff in a social, accessible outdoor environment.

Learn about Staff Resource Days 2024

UCSF Blanket Ceremony

Thursday, May 9, 6 PM - 7 PM

The UCSF Native American Health Alliance & UCSF Association of Native American Medical Students will host a graduation blanket ceremony for Indigenous American Indian students graduating from UCSF professional schools in 2024 at the UCSF Faculty-Alumni House. All are welcome.

Learn About the Ceremony

2022 Blanket Ceremony

Chancellor Awards for Diversity 2023 stage with a person speaking in skirt at microphone

Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awardee 2023 Christina Stephens

Nominate for Chancellor Awards for Diversity through Friday, May 10

The annual Chancellor Awards for Diversity recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals at UCSF who demonstrate a strong commitment to the elimination of barriers to full inclusion for all people. Faculty, staff, and students are awarded in four areas: Advancement of Women; Disability Service; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership; and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Leadership

Nominate a Colleague

Call for Abstracts for Health Equity & Anti-Racism Research Symposium

Due Friday, June 7

The 16th Annual UCSF Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research (HEAR) Symposium is accepting abstract submissions through June 7. HEAR showcases showcases research and action to advance health equity and anti-racism and will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Mission Bay Campus.

Submit an Abstract

Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awardee 2023 Christina Stephens

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ARCH Co-Director's Research on Older Adults Featured in NIMHD Update

Research examining communication and older adults by Asian American Research Center (ARCH) Co-Director Jane Jih, MD, MPH, MAS, was featured in the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Spotlight. The study focused on using photo sharing to convey dietary practices by adults over 60 with multiple chronic conditions to clinicians.

Learn About the Study

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

UCSF Faculty and Staff Assistance are offering events and resources throughout the month in support of May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Events include gratitude hours, mediation session, and journaling workshops.

Learn about Events