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MAY 2026

Staff Resource Days 2026

June 1 - 5

In-Person Fair at Mission Bay I June 4 I 11 am - 2 pm

Celebrate, learn, and connect at the UCSF Staff Resource Fair on Thursday, June 4 at Mission Bay! Visit the pop-up at Parnassus on June 1, attend virtual sessions on June 2, and connect with local vendors at the Supplier Connection Expo at SRD on June 3. Staff Resource Days connect staff to UCSF and partner resources that support community, wellness, and professional development. All are welcome!

Nominations Open: Chancellor Principles of Community Awards

Due June 5

The Chancellor Principles of Community Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of UCSF faculty, staff, and learners who demonstrate a strong commitment to the elimination of barriers to full inclusion for all people. Awards: Advancement of Women, Disability Service, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership, and LGBTQI Leadership.

Nominate a Colleague for the Awards

Do You Know CSEO?

The Center for Science, Education, and Outreach (CSEO), a unit of the Office of Opportunity and Outreach, has partnered with Bay Area schools, families, and students for over 25 years to increase academic success and exploration in STEM careers. Learn more about CSEO's wide variety of programs at a Staff Resource Days virtual session on June 2.

You can also get to know just some of what CSEO does for our communities at the Future Nurses Summit, co-sponsored by CSEO and We Belong, on June 12, 9 am - 12 pm, at the Chori Library, Nursing Education Training Center, Oakland. This free, interactive event is open to young adults interested in nursing and healthcare careers.

Learn about CSEO

Blanket Ceremony

May 21 I 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

UCSF Alumni House

Celebrate graduates at the Native American Healthcare Alliance's Blanket Ceremony. UCSF Professional Schools community members are honored for accomplishments as they embark on a new journey. All are welcome.

Register for the Event

Asian American Mental Health: Resilience and New Directions

May 21 I 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Virtual



Attend a webinar panel discussion hosted by the Asian American Research Center on Health (ARCH) with the Office of Opportunity and Outreach. Panelists will share their diverse expertise in research, clinical services, workforce development, and community perspectives on the current state and future trajectories of Asian American mental health. All are welcome.

Register for the Event

Shavout and Treats

May 22 I 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Oberndorf Auditorium, Mission Bay

Experience the joy of learning in community with the Office of Opportunity and Outreach's Jewish Life Resource Center while gathering for Shuvout, a holiday centered on study and reflection. Play trivia and enjoy cheesecake in an engaging environment. All are welcome.

Register for the Event

You Are the Difference - Register to Vote by May 18 for Election Day

Did you know the California Primary Election is scheduled for June 2? It’s not a Presidential Election year, but there are many opportunities to make your voice count. Check your voter registration, make sure you’ve received your mail-in at ballot, and learn about voter resources, and consider joining UCSF Advocates.

Learn about Voter Resources

Mentor Students and Inspire STEM Careers this Summer

The UCSF CURE program seeks lab hosts and mentors for this summer's eight-week summer research internship, June 15 - August 7. High school and City College of San Francisco students pair with a UCSF lab and are provided with mentorship and lab experience by faculty, post-docs, lab managers, and graduate students.

Complete Mentor Interest Form

UCSF Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month and

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

UCSF recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month throughout May. Celebrate cultural and historical events and significant contributions to healthcare, medicine, science, and wellness with events, learning sessions, and gatherings. All in the UCSF community are welcome!

Learn about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Learn about Jewish American Heritage Month

Check out programs, grants, awards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth!

UCSF Cancer Health Outcomes SPORE DRP and CEP Early Career Awards

Applications extended to June 1

Chancellor Principles of Community Awards

Nominations due June 5

UC Valuing Open and Inclusive Conversation and Engagement (VOICE) Initiative

Applications due June 9

Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators (AME) Teaching Awards

Nominations due June 11

Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research (HEAR) Symposium

Abstract submissions due June 26

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.

AANHPI Heritage Month Schedule of Events

Jewish American Heritage Month Schedule of Events

Thursdays

Digital Accessibility Office Hours Virtual

May 16

Soul Stroll for Health In-person

May 19

Student Mental Health Wellbeing Haven Open House In-person

May 26

Research Seminar: What’s Your Next Best Step on Antiracist Research Methods? Virtual

May 27

Why Your Past Shapes Your Future and What You Can Do About It Virtual

June 1

Educator Clinic: Creating Digitally Accessible Resources Virtual

June 10

Spring 2026: True Selves Learner Support Group In-person / Virtual by request

June 12

We Belong Future Nurses Summit In-person

Staff Resource Days 2026

June 1 - 5, 2026 In-person and Virtual