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Wednesday: Learn to plant a garden with a UC Master Gardener

UC Master Gardener Shilpa Thanawala will demonstrate how we can be sustainable at home by planting spring herbs and vegetables.


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BSFO welcomes national experts for panel on reimagining public safety

Calls to “defund the police” dominated headlines in 2020. This Wednesday, Feb. 17, BSFO brings together a panel of experts from academia and law enforcement to envision an equitable design for the future of public safety.


Continuing the Conversation on Race presents Beyond Either/Or

Here’s what you need to know about creating conversations about race that are bold, authentic and growth-oriented.


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Join your colleagues for bingo this Friday

Register by Thursday afternoon to join colleagues from all UCOP locations and three UC campuses for bingo and opportunities to connect.


BSFO welcomes UC Health doctors for a COVID-19 vaccine panel on Friday

Part of the COVID-19 “We Need to Talk” series, “R U Taking the Vaccine” will bring together health equity experts to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy on communities of color.


LaSA presents UCLA’s Matt A. Barreto on the Latino vote

On Feb. 18, LaSA’s popular Charlas de Café series continues with professor Matt A. Barreto, Ph.D., of UCLA — an author and expert in voting and voting rights.


Join the LinkedIn Learning Black History Month challenge

LinkedIn Learning’s Black History Month challenge, beginning Feb. 9, spotlights some of the incredible courses taught by black authors.


Join BSFO for “Soul” on Wednesday evening

This Wednesday, join your BSFO colleagues for a virtual screening of Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new feature film, “Soul,” starring Jamie Foxx.


President Michael V. Drake reflects on Black History Month

Watch a new video from President Drake on the Black workers, scholars, artists and activists who have propelled the University of California — and the world — forward, and the work that remains to be done to achieve our ideals of equality, inclusion and justice.


Tuesday, Feb. 2: Attend the BSFO Scholarship Awards Ceremony

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization will award its annual awards to UC students Jai Bailey, Rakia White and Sia’h Fanta Jimissa.


Join LaSA’s Cesar Chavez Commemorative Virtual Activity Challenge

From now through March 25, the Latino Staff Association invites colleagues to join a virtual activity challenge in honor of Cesar Chavez's 300-mile march in support of farmworkers.