Dear Members of the UCSF Community,
After almost two weeks of extremely poor air quality as a result of the devastating Camp Fire in Butte County, the rain forecasted to improve air quality throughout the Bay Area has arrived.
Sadly, given climate change, the likelihood is very high that California will continue to face wildfires of similar magnitude. My leadership team will use this opportunity to review our response, with the goal of improving how we manage events like this in the future.
Firefighters, first responders, and volunteers involved in the wildfires in Northern and Southern California have exhibited immense heroism, strength, and compassion. I know that you join me in deep gratitude for their unselfish sacrifice and hope that they soon get the relief they need.
Our hearts go out to those whose loved ones have died or are among the missing, as well as to the tens of thousands displaced from their homes. Long after the last ember is extinguished, their needs will continue to be great. It will take months, if not years, to transform neighborhoods from the blackened and smoldering landscape to communities where residents can recover and rebuild.
I appreciate that many of you who are able will volunteer your time and expertise to assist the scores of people who need help. Donations to agencies such as the American Red Cross or the ...
Dear Colleagues:
We write today to thank you for your hard work throughout the year and to invite you to attend a staff appreciation holiday breakfast on one of the dates listed below*. These events provide us and other university leaders an opportunity to thank you in person for your contributions.
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December 6 |
Mount Zion |
Mount Zion Café |
8:00– 10:00 a.m. |
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December 7 |
Parnassus |
Moffitt Café |
6:30 – 10:30 a.m. |
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December 10 |
Mission Bay Hospitals |
William and Susan Oberndorf Auditorium |
6:30 – 10:00 a.m. |
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December 13 |
Mission Bay |
Genentech Hall Atrium |
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
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*Please bring UCSF photo identification. |
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If you are unable to attend a breakfast in December, additional staff appreciation events are scheduled at different campus locations for 2019.
It has been an exciting year for UCSF with the launch of the...
Dear Members of the UCSF Community,
Yesterday ended with yet another sad, painful, and disturbing tragedy when a gunman opened fire in a bar crowded with college students in Thousand Oaks, California. We learned this morning about the impact and loss of at least 13 lives, including a Ventura County sheriff sergeant and the shooter.
Here at UCSF, we prepare for responding to active shooter situations and offer training in defense skills to UCSF faculty, staff, students, and trainees to use if confronted with similar circumstances. For more information, please go to the UCSF Police Department website.
As guardians of health, we know all too well that gun violence is a public health crisis. Our experience equips us to be effective advocates for the safety of our patients and the communities we serve. Together, our advocacy efforts could result in lifting what amounts to a federal ban on funding research on gun violence.
Please also remember that UCSF provides members of our community access to professional counseling and confidential services in times of sorrow:
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
- Office of Diversity and Outreach
- Office of the Ombuds
- Spiritual Care Services
- Student Health and Counseling Services
I hope you can find comfort in knowing...
Dear Members of the UCSF Community:
I am writing to notify the UCSF Community about Assembly Bill 21 (2017) (AB 21): Access to Higher Education for Every Student and the procedure in regard to possible immigration enforcement at UCSF locations. While AB 21 is fairly recent, it has long been a goal at UCSF to foster a university environment that is safe and welcoming for all members of our community regardless of immigration status.
For a fuller explanation of UC’s current policies and procedures relating to undocumented members of our community, please see UC’s Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community and Frequently Asked Questions for University Employees about Possible Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property as well as UCSF Undocumented Student Support Services. For up-to-date information, please visit the UC Office of the President online.
It is important to note that federal immigration agencies can and do enter campuses for non-enforcement activities, which can include recruitment and activities related to normal immigration visa processing. The procedure and information below relate only to immigration enforcement activities.
- Notify the Office of Legal Affairs as soon as possible if you are advised that an immigration officer is expected to enter, will...