UCSF Diversity Month

Celebrate our diverse community at events throughout the month.
All are welcome!

Diversity – a defining feature of California’s past, present, and future – refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region, and more.

— Regents Policy 4440: University of California Diversity Statement

2026 EVENT CALENDAR

Spotlight

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People gather for the 2019 HDRS

Annual UCSF Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research Symposium

Formerly HDRS, this will be the 15th symposium and the first year under the new name. Oct. 13 & 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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2022 Diversity Awardees

2022 Chancellor Awards for Diversity

Join us in congratulating the 2022 Chancellor Awards for Diversity recipients. Learn about their stories in a series of new short videos.

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2016 New Student Reception and Open House

Multicultural & LGBTQ Resource Centers Open House

Visit the newly renovated office, meet the team and enjoy free lunch and swag. October 5, 2022, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Participants of the 2024 HEAR Symposium are gathered in the poster presentation hall
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Participants of the 2024 HEAR Symposium are gathered in the poster presentation hall

UCSF HEAR Symposium

Wednesday, October 14 | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Mission Bay Conference Center

The UC San Francisco Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research Symposium (HEAR) showcases research on health disparities conducted by faculty and trainees at UC San Francisco and other Bay Area healthcare and research institutions. This year's keynote speaker is Olveen Carrasquillo, MD, MPH.

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Several UCSF community members participate in salsa dance lessons during Bailamos 2026

Bailamos!

Wednesday, October 28 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
550 Gene Friend Way, Mission Bay

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with the Office of Opportunity & Outreach, featuring music, dance instruction, and tasty treats! All are welcome.

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Several UCSF community members participate in salsa dance lessons during Bailamos 2026

Diversity Month Calendar of Events