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President Drake and Yvette Gullatt

BSFO Fireside Chat: President Drake and Yvette Gullatt

BSFO culminates its Black History Month festivities with a special event featuring President Michael V. Drake, M.D., in conversation with Yvette Gullatt, Ph.D.


Black History Month public safety panelists

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.


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.


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.


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!


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Feel and look better while supporting deserving UC students with BSFO

Help the Black Staff and Faculty Organization support UC-enrolled students who participated in a UC Academic Prep Program through two fun fundraisers.


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Join BSFO in getting fit while giving back

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization invites colleagues to participate in a virtual health and wellness fitness challenge in support of the BSFO Scholarship Fund.


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BSFO presents fabulous at-home manicures for a great cause

Get your nails holiday-ready, while supporting the Black Staff and Faculty Organization’s student scholarship fund.


Zhonett Harper

This Friday: Join BSFO for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization welcomes Zhonnet “Z” Harper of the Alameda Health System, along with breast cancer survivors.


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Next BSFO listening session: Finding Your Voice

All Black-identified staff are invited to join the next session of the “We Need to Talk” series, focused around self-empowerment.