Air Quality Monitoring
UCSF leaders, Emergency Management, and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) are monitoring deteriorating air conditions due to wildfire smoke coming into the Bay Area from Oregon and Northern California.
Leadership Announcements
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Call for Applications: UCSF Community Well-being Grants
UCSF’s Community Well-being Grants awards funds to faculty, staff, and learners for projects that promote health and well-being. Applications are due Friday, October 6, 2023, at 5 p.m.
How to Help Libya Flood Survivors
Flooding in eastern Libya has swept away entire homes and devastated communities. Suggested organizations to support humanitarian relief as well as resources to support our faculty, learners, and staff.
Helping the People of Morocco
The widespread devastation and loss of life following Friday’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Morocco have been difficult to comprehend. If you are able, please consider donating to organizations that are working to provide relief and support.
Time to Get Your Flu Shot
Faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers at UCSF, Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, and UCSF Fresno must get a flu shot prior to the start of the flu season on November 1. The UCSF flu clinic schedule begins on September 6.
Eddy Ruiz, PhD, Named Inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor of Climate and Belonging
Announcement that Eddy Ruiz, PhD, has been selected as UCSF’s inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor of Climate and Belonging.
New Home for Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital
Announcing the opening of the new location of Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital (LPPH) at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion.
Maui Wildfires
Encouragement to contribute to local and national relief organizations assisting victims of Maui wildfires.
UC Regents Approve Next Steps in UCSF Health Potential Acquisition
The UC Regents affirmed UCSF Health moving forward with negotiations to acquire Dignity Health’s clinical presence in San Francisco, including St. Mary’s Medical Center, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, and associated outpatient and urgent care clinics.
UCSF Health - Potential Acquisition
Potential acquisition of Dignity Health clinical presence in San Francisco, including St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC), Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and associated outpatient and urgent care clinics.
Additional SCOTUS Decisions
U.S. Supreme Court rulings that have implications for UCSF, especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with federal loans.
SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision
Message regarding Supreme Court ruling ending the use of race as a basis in the admissions process for public and private universities.
2023 Whistleblower Notification from the UC Office of the President - Campus Postings
Information for 2023-2024 from the University and the California State Auditor about the California Whistleblower Protection Act.
Celebrating Juneteenth 2023
Join the UCSF community in honoring Juneteenth, an opportunity to uplift and acknowledge freedom, perseverance, and the ongoing need to advocate for progress.
School of Nursing Dean Catherine Gilliss to Step Down
School of Nursing Dean Catherine Gilliss, who has led the school since 2017, will be stepping down from her position at the end of December 2023.
Join UCSF at AIDS Walk San Francisco
We invite you to join the UCSF coalition at AIDS Walk San Francisco, the annual trek in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, July 16, 2023.
Results of 2023 Staff Engagement Survey
Summary of the results of our 2023 Staff Engagement Survey and links to resources for action planning and implementation.
Celebrating Pride Month
UCSF stands firm in our unconditional support of our LGBTQIA+ colleagues, students, patients, and community members. Links to Pride Month events.
2023 UCSF Founders Day Awards Celebration
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 UCSF Founders Day Awards - the Chancellor Awards for Public Service, Exceptional Management, and Exceptional Service.
Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy
UCSF has begun to implement the University of California’s Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) policy to ensure that all individuals are recognized with their accurate gender identity and lived name. Our goal is to fully implement the policy by June 2024.