Events
October 22: Paint Party
Dia de los Muertos Paint Party, Tuesday October 22, 12–1:30 p.m.
October 22: Cultivating Community
A Social Justice Centered Community Building Event
Tuesday, October 22, 4–5:20 p.m. in the Cross-Cultural Center, Price Center East
October 23: What Your Arab Colleagues Wish You Would Notice
Wednesday, October 23 4–6 p.m. in Robinson Auditorium
The Arab American Association invites you to a talk with Dr. Farid Abdel-Nour addressing the ways we think and talk about the "Middle East".
October 24–26: Breathe with Me
Breathe with Me, designed by world-renowned artist Jeppe Hein, is a multi-day public art and breathing project focusing on mental health, mindfulness and community. This is a Stuart Collection initiative, presented in partnership with the Campus Performances and Events Officeand will be hosted at the Epstein Family Amphitheater.
Latinx Heritage Month
Join UC San Diego to commemorate the 4th Annual Latinx Heritage Month.
November 7: Veteran Recognition Ceremony
The 25th Annual UC San Diego Veterans Staff Association Veteran Recognition Ceremony to honor our veterans and members of the Armed Forces will take place on Thursday, November 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in UC San Diego’s Supercomputer Center Auditorium. The event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served immediately following the celebration. The theme of this year’s ceremony is “Be the One: Supporting Veterans Mental Health – Ask, Listen, Reach Out.”
Looking for more events? Check out the calendars below.
Equity in Mental Health Workshops
Groups and Workshops offered by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
Financial Classes sponsored by the Retirement Association (Current staff are also invited to attend.)
Annual Events and Celebrations
Staff Appreciation
Chancellor Khosla and the Staff Association team up to host these annual events celebrating the contributions of our hard-working staff. Follow us on Instagram or keep an eye out in your email for announcements.
Summer Celebration
One of UC San Diego's signature staff appreciation events, the Summer Celebration features food, live music, and outdoor activities to bring us together while enjoying our fabulous San Diego weather.
Celebrate the Night
As a special event for our evening and night staff, Celebrate the Night recognizes the essential contributions of everyone working evening and overnight shifts. This event is by invitation-only.
Winter Holiday Celebration
Each winter, we gather together to celebrate our diversity with a collection of cultural and spiritual holiday traditions. It's also a time to highlight special events held by our Staff Affiliate Groups.
UC San Diego Celebrations
February
- National Black History Month
March
- National Women's History Month
- César Chávez Celebration
April
- National Arab American Heritage Month
May
- National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration (APIAHC)
June
- Juneteenth Celebration
August
- All-Staff Summer Celebration
- Celebrate the Night
September 15 – October 15
November
- National Native American Heritage Month
- National Veterans and Military Families Month
- Veterans Recognition Ceremony
December
- Celebration of Cultures
- Winter Holiday Celebration
Staff Association
Notable Dates
Sept
23
Fall Quarter Begins
Nov
5
Election Day
Nov
11
Veterans Day Holiday
Nov
28-29
Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec
14
Fall Quarter Ends