Greetings,

It was wonderful seeing many of you at the UC Office of the President (UCOP) Reception last week at the UC Center. Thank you for attending! For those we have not yet had the privilege to meet, we look forward to meeting you in the near future.

February is Black History Month—a time to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans to our UC campuses and our state. Across all 10 UC campuses, faculty, students, and staff are hosting events, lectures, concerts, and discussions that explore the complex history of race, ethnicity, and inequality in our nation. Below are just a few highlights: 

• Musical Legends Performances Mark Black History (UCLA)
• Leon Litwack Honored with New Speaker Series (UC Berkeley) 
• Black Futures Month (UC Davis)
• Celebrating Black History Month at the Library (UC Irvine)
• PRIME ABC Medical Program Reflects on 20 Years (UC Health)
• Self-Guided Black History Tour (UC Berkeley)
• Black History Month Events and Resources (UCLA)

For further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to connect you to faculty and identify UC Black History Month opportunities in your region.

Fiat Lux,

Bettina Duval, Michael Kahn, Jim Koshland, Rich Leib, & Cathy Unger

p.s. Friends of the UC is hosting fundraisers this month in Santa Cruz (2/6) and San Francisco (2/27). Visit our site to learn about more upcoming events: friendsoftheuniversitypac.com/events.

Friends of the University is the only political action committee and 501(c)(4) dedicated to supporting the University of California through statewide advocacy and developing a strong network with legislators.