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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 BSFO in celebrating Black History Month!

The UCOP Black Staff and Faculty Organization has planned a number of events for Black History Month this year. Mark your calendar and get ready to join us!


Celebrate Black History Month with UC leaders

This Thursday, BSFO brings together a panel of impactful African-American UC leaders to share their experiences in the workplace.


Talking diversity with Van Williams

The vice-chancellor of information technology at UC Santa Cruz recently talked to UCOP’s Jeané Blunt about diversity and inclusion initiatives, and his thought leadership at UC.


Explore ancestry and more during Black History Month

BSFO’s celebration of Black History Month continues this week. Don’t miss learning about an impactful community partnership and UCOP colleagues sharing personal stories about their ancestry.


Black History Month celebrations continue

Join BSFO’s recognition of Black History Month with a variety of engaging events, including a documentary film screening, ancestry presentation, community partnership presentation and leadership panel.


Yvette Gullatt, Ph.D., kicks off Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 4

Join BSFO during our Black History Month kick-off event featuring keynote speaker Yvette Gullatt, Ph.D., vice provost and chief outreach officer/interim vice president of Student Affairs.


Support local youth by donating a tie

Throughout February, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization are collecting new and gently used ties through their partnership with All Tied Up, a special nonprofit that teaches leadership, self-respect and empathy to young men of color — all through the basic skill of tying a tie.


Get ready to celebrate Black History Month

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization has an array of activities planned to celebrate African-American culture and heritage throughout February.


Chancellor Gary S. May on diversity in STEM and higher education

UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May kicked off a Black History Month filled with inspiring programming by UCOP’s Black Staff and Faculty Organization. Find out what's inspired his professional journey.


BSFO Films: “Pushing Skills” & “Jabari Keating”

BSFO Film Premieres Join the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) in viewing films from the San Francisco Black Film Festival (SBFF) during Black History Month! “Pushing Skills” A street-smart hustler uses his invention to give people