In this newsletter, we are providing information on the following:
- Staff Assembly Meeting – Earthquake Safety and Office of Diversity and Outreach – 9/15
- Join the UCSF Committee on Disability Inclusion – Applications due 9/19
- Community Wellbeing Grants – Applications due 9/30
- Staff Assembly Scholarship – Applications due 10/1
- Webinar: NCURA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Webinar Series – 9/9
- Webinar: Caregiving for Older Relatives – 9/29
- UCSF Housing Welcomes Staff
- Job Opening: Ergonomics Specialist
SEPTEMBER STAFF ASSEMBLY MEETING
Our guest speaker for next week’s Staff Assembly meeting will be Tiffani Chan from the Office of Diversity and Outreach. Tiffani will share updates on programs and upcoming events. Michelle Heckle and Jenny Novelli from the UCSF Police Department will also be joining us to share information on earthquake safety and how to be prepared for the next big one! Send an email to [email protected] to be included on the Outlook invitation for this event and future meetings. Hope you can join us and bring a colleague along with you!
CALL FOR MEMBERS: UCSF COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY INCLUSION
The UCSF Committee on Disability Inclusion functions as a working group to examine policies, initiatives and procedures and serve as a coordinating and advisory body to the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Outreach and the Council on Campus Climate, Culture, and Inclusion (4CI) to increase accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities at UCSF. Applications for membership are due September 19, 2021.
https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9XedPb89UTyZKiG
COMMUNITY WELLBEING GRANTS
Do you have a project or idea that will support the health and wellbeing of our UCSF Community? Apply for a UCSF Community Wellbeing grant! The UCSF Wellbeing Committee led by Wellness and Community is requesting proposals for projects that will support creating a culture of wellbeing at UCSF. Funding and minimal project guidance will be provided. The application period is September 13 – September 30.
https://campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/wellnesscommunity/services/programs/community_wellbeing_grants
STAFF ASSEMBLY SCHOLARSHIP
The UCSF Staff Assembly is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 Scholarship award cycle. The aim of this program is to support activities that enrich the professional lives of its members – UCSF career, non-represented, non-union, PPSM policy covered staff. Applicants may request up to $300 each. Please share this scholarship with your colleagues!
Apply online by October 1, 2021
NCURA DEI WEBINAR SERIES: DISABILITY & ISMS: RACISM, SEXISM, AGEISM
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 11:30am – 1pm
NCURA's Select Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is pleased to invite you to the fifth of six webinars focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This lively panel discussion will shed insight of the impact of racism, sexism, ageism, and ableism. Attendees will gain an awareness of these -isms and understand how to combat these very common forms of bias.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4550943914773813517
CAREGIVING FOR OLDER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS WEBINAR
Wednesday, September 29, 12-1pm
Caregiving can provide a sense of purpose, usefulness, and joy. For most, the challenges come in many forms: financial, medical, occupational, emotional, and physical. In this session, Dr. Louise Aronson, a UCSF geriatrician, and author of the New York Times bestseller, Elderhood, will discuss practical tips for caring for older family members or friends. The session will also include strategies for caring for yourself so you can do this important work and lots of time for your questions.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caregiving-for-older-relatives-friends-tickets-168998905275
UCSF HOUSING WELCOMES STAFF
Imagine living in UCSF campus housing with the great location, amenities, and conveniences. As a staff member, now you can do just that! Housing Services offers many locations for staff applicants to choose from. And all of our campus housing communities are close to UCSF shuttle stops. To make it easy for you, we do not require a deposit or application fee. And our housing rates are below the appraised market value! See eligibility for staff here. Visit housing.ucsf.edu to learn more.
JOB OPENING
UCSF is hiring an Ergonomics Specialist (EHS Specialist III). Please forward the link and job number below to those who may be interested.
60890BR
On behalf of the Staff Assembly Executive Board, we want to hear from you! For any staff concerns, or any resources you’d like presented at a future Staff Assembly meeting, please email me at [email protected]. Thank you!