October 2024

Marcel Hite

Multicultural Resource Center Assistant Director Announced

UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach announced Marcel Hite as new Assistant Director of the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC), located in Millberry Union, MU 102, Parnassus Campus. The MRC provides support and programming both in-person and remote throughout the year.

Learn about the Center

Honoring Chancellor Awards for Diversity Recipients

The 2024 Chancellor Awards for Diversity recipients will be announced at the end of October. Awards are annually bestowed to faculty, staff, and learners for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership; Advancement of Women; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, & Intersex Leadership; and Disability Service.

View 2023 Awardee Videos

2023 Chancellor Award for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership in Student category recipients Christina Stephens, Jaysón Davidson, and Sydney Williams.

Centering our Stories – A Community Building Space

for BIPOC Staff

Nov. 13 I 12:00 - 1:00 PM ZOOM



All UCSF staff are invited to connect in a series hosted by the CARE Program, Restorative Justice Practices, and Finance and Administrative Services.

Register for the Session

UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative

Focused Updates and News

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Disability and UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. As part of its commitment to dismantling structural racism at UCSF and in society, the Office of Disability Access and Inclusion is engaging in building initiatives and partnerships that align with UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative, with work realizing goals of all seven pillars of the initiative.

Learn about the Initiative

Apply and Fund

Resources for Professional Development

Patient Care Fund Applications - Due Nov. 18



UCSF Health and the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) are pleased to announce this year's Patient Care Fund (PCF) call for applications! The PCF seeks proposals from and led by trainees that will improve the quality of patient care at UCSF. Applications are reviewed based on patient care impact, sustainability, and budget criteria.

Apply to the Fund

Engage and Attend Events

Resources for Practicing Solidarity

October is Diversity Month at UCSF



WED 10/23: 10th Annual DPBS Diversity Celebration

WED 10/30: Superfest Disability Film Showcase & Panel Discussion

WED 11/6: True Selves LGBTQIA+ Learner Support Group

THUR 11/7: Staff RCO Showcase: Native American Heritage Month

WED 11/13: Centering our Stories – A Community Building Space for BIPOC Staff

TUES 11/19: BALANCE in Conversation | Anti-racism in Neurology Education and Clinical Practice

THURS 11/21: UCSF Around the Bay: Oakland Museum of California

TUES 11/26: Education Scholarship Conference (ESCape): Odi Ehie on Inclusivity and Belonging Tool

Contribute to the conversation:

If you have suggestions for resources

or events, please email them to diversityoutreach@ucsf.edu

Learn more about our current work

on the Diversity and Outreach site.

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