BSFO wellness events will continue next week
Throughout the fall, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) has planned a variety of fun activities and interesting speakers for UCOP colleagues, all based around the theme of “Greatest Wealth Is Health.”
Mark your calendar and join BSFO for the following community events! You can also download an event calendar (PDF).
BSFO West African Dance Class
Oct. 9, 12 – 1 p.m.
Oakland | Franklin Lobby 1
Join BSFO and Kuumba LLC for an energetic West African dance class. Founded in 2022 by Tiye Garrett, Kuumba LLC’s mission is to spread joy and creativity through vibrant rhythms and movements. Experience the spirit of creativity and community with every step and beat!
Download the dance class flyer (PDF).
BSFO Breast Cancer Awareness Event
Oct. 15, 12 – 1 p.m.
Zoom: 953 9422 3994
Join BSFO for a special breast cancer awareness event featuring experts in breast health, including:
- Bernardo Diaz, UCSF Patient & Family Cancer Support Center
- Steffanie Goodman, WISDOM Study
- Dr. Leia Habour, Our Culture Care
BSFO Presents: What Is Holistic Healing?
Oct. 23, 12 – 1 p.m.
Zoom: 916 6255 2464
Join BSFO for a special event featuring LeNaya Smith-Crawford, a holistic mental health educator and expert, licensed therapist, holistic healer and wellness CEO. LeNaya is on a mission to make holistic mental health and healing accessible, inclusive and relatable.
BSFO Presents: Overall Health & Well-Being
Oct. 29, 12 – 1 p.m.
Zoom: 928 8236 9220
Join BSFO for a conversation with Giorgio Chatelain, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Nov. 5, 12 – 1 p.m.
Zoom: 928 9892 6585
Join BSFO in raising your awareness of diabetes during a conversation with Rev. Dr. Teoma L. Loeb, a Baptist minister, physical therapist and founder of BodySoul Community Wellness & Physical Therapy. Additional speakers will be announced closer to the event date.
For questions about any of the above events, please contact joyce.price@ucop.edu or roni.wilson@ucop.edu.
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