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London Breed and other speakers on a Zoom call
Partnering to Fight COVID-19: Marking six months since the start of the COVID-19 shelter in place, Mayor London Breed and San Francisco health leaders discussed UCSF’s partnership with the City to fight the coronavirus, as well as the successes and challenges in the ongoing response. Watch the video from the UCSF School of Medicine Grand Rounds »
Woman checking a phone while wearing a mask outside

Opt-in to receive an alert if you’ve had a high-risk exposure to COVID-19.
Woman holds a tissue and a mug of tea

They’re both officially here, and many of their symptoms overlap.
Mural showing a Black physician and others tending to the wounded

The descendants of Biddy Mason, an enslaved woman who won her freedom, talk about what the image of the pioneering midwife, entrepreneur and philanthropist means to them.
An illustration of a diverse crowd wearing masks

Can masks provide exposure to enough coronavirus to build immunity but not enough to cause illness?
A path through a forest

Walkers who were asked to reflect on feelings of awe reported increased gratitude and compassion, and less distress, in their daily lives.
Illustration of a flu shot stethoscope and calendar
Don’t Forget to Get Your Flu Shot

All UC employees are strongly encouraged to get a vaccine by Nov. 1 this year. You have many options on campus this year through UCSF Occupational Health, as well as your primary care provider and other off-campus options.
Announcements

2020 State of the University: Chancellor Sam Hawgood will recount UCSF's myriad efforts in response to converging pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice during his sixth State of the University (SOTU) address, themed "Resolve and Resilience," on Oct. 30. Save the date »

Get Ready to Vote: All registered California voters will automatically receive a mailed ballot in early October. Is your address up to date? Make your voice count safely this election. Check your voter registration to receive your ballot »

Take 2 Minutes to Help Secure a New Future for the Parnassus Heights Campus: You can help UCSF transform our oldest campus into one our community deserves. In order to win approval for projects of this scale, we must demonstrate the level of support is just as robust. Use this online platform to easily connect with your elected officials by Oct. 2 »

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The UC campuses banded together to provide a month full of informative speakers, fun activities, and educational events in October to help our community stay safe and secure. Browse upcoming events »

Three staff members cheer for a winner during an online bingo game at the childrens hospital
Bingo on The CHO Show: At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Child Life Specialists Elyse Cann (left), Hania Thomas-Adams (middle), and Margot Lee (right) conduct a livestream Bingo show to all the Pediatric Oncology patient participants. Bingo is one of the group activities now livestreamed to minimize contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Events
A Blackcare health worker holds a sign saying Black healthcare workers save lives too
Anti-Racism Town Hall II - Focus on Staff

Please join UCSF leaders and your colleagues for the second quarterly town hall meeting focusing on UCSF’s Anti-Racism Initiative. This forum will address racism’s impact on staff.

We will discuss current efforts to expand recruitment, increase advancement opportunities, achieve equity, and improve the lived experience of UCSF for all staff.