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September 2026

Photo of HEAR Symposium presenter talking to attendee indoors in Mission Bay Conference Center with posters seen in background.

Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research Symposium 2026

October 14 I 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF

Attend the 19th Annual Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research (HEAR) Symposium to learn about research and action to advance health equity. The symposium is pleased to feature Olveen Carrasquillo, MD, MPH, as this year's keynote speaker. HEAR welcomes all and registration is free.

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Dialogues on Opportunity Series

Sept. 10 - Oct. 8 I Virtual

Develop skills in communication and reflection through the fall Community and Engagement Dialogue series. Learn practical tools to foster more respectful and connected environments. All are welcome.

Past Advocacy, Future Change: HIV/AIDS Campaigns Transforming Dementia Narratives

Sept. 23 I 4 pm - 6 pm

Kalmanovitz Library, Parnassus

Attend the opening reception of the UCSF Library exhibit featuring 2025 UCSF Library Artist in Residence Michelle Memran and special guests. The exhibit invites visitors to consider how lessons from one movement can help reframe another. All are welcome.

Image from library exhibit with two separate photos and text that have the same photo and different captions. The black and white photos both show three people, each covering either eyes, ears, or mouth. The left photo caption reads This is the way many people deal with HIV. The second photo caption reads This is the way many people deal with dementia. The images are on a teal blue background.

Photo of two people talking and smiling indoors.

UCSF Climate and Belonging Fall Open House

Sept. 30 I 11 am - 1 pm

MU 102 West, Parnassus

All are welcome to connect with the Office of Opportunity and Outreach Climate and Belonging team, including CARE Advocate, Community Engagement and Dialogue, Undocumented Student Services, and Disability, Jewish Life, LGBTQ, and Multicultural Resource Centers. Lunch and refreshments are provided.