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October 2026

Diversity Month at UCSF

October 2026

All are welcome to join in the celebration of our diverse UCSF community throughout the month of October with events, gatherings, learning opportunities, research symposia and lectures.

HEAR Symposium

Oct. 14 I 8 am - 3 pm

Mission Bay Conference Center

Connect with researchers, faculty, staff, learners and community members at the Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research (HEAR) Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Olveen Carrasquillo, MD, MPH. The symposium showcases research from across disciplines and institutions focused on health equity and anti-racism. All are welcome and registration is free.

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Manuel Tapia, MD, MPH Appointed to Endowed Professorship

UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine announced Manuel Tapia, MD, MPH, as Stephen and Faith Brown Professor of Family and Community Medicine, effective September 23, 2026. The endowed professorship was established to support an early- to mid-career faculty member dedicated to advancing the field of family and community medicine.

Read the Announcement

Explore the Science of Belonging with MIca Estrada, PhD

Oct. 28 I 12:10 pm - 1 pm

Zoom

Part of the Fostering Awareness: Dimensions of Belonging series, The Science of Belonging will explore the research behind belonging and how our environments, relationships, and everyday interactions can influence whether people feel valued, connected, and able to thrive. All are welcome.

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Connect, Celebrate, and Dance at Bailamos on the Plaza

Oct. 28 I 4 pm - 6 pm

Gene Friend Way Plaza, Mission Bay

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with the Office of Opportunity & Outreach Climate and Belonging team, featuring music, dance instruction, and refreshments! All are welcome.

Spotlight

Filipinx American History Month

October

Honor and recognize Filipinx American History Month throughout October with events and activiies through the month. All are welcome!

Opportunity Spotlight

Assistant Director of the Disability Resource Center

Applications open

UCSF Alumni Awards

Nominations through Oct. 16, 2026

You are the Difference. VOTE.

2026–27 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the UC-HBCU Initiative

Proposals due January 5, 2027

Upcoming Events

UCSF endeavors to create greater understanding and supports the exchange of diverse ideas on campus.

Views and opinions shared at events may not reflect the perspective of the University.

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