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May 18: The Arcades Music Festival

A new music festival will make its debut on campus May 18 to celebrate the talent of undergraduate composers, vocalists and instrumentalists. The free, seven-hour event will span two dozen musical genres—from jazz and rap to alternative rock and chamber orchestra.

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May 21: Cross-Cultural Center 30th Anniversary Celebration and Book Fair

Join us in celebrating our 30th Anniversary as we honor our roots, uplift our present, and imagine a future where every voice matters.

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May 29: Safe Handling of UC Data in Generative AI Applications

May 29, 12:00 p.m. As generative AI becomes more integrated into everyday applications, ensuring the safe handling of UC data is more critical than ever. This webinar will provide essential guidance on navigating the risks associated with AI tools, particularly those that may process sensitive data without user awareness.

Register for the Webinar

Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month

This May, UC San Diego celebrates the 19th annual Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month, a vibrant, month-long tribute to APIA identities, cultures, and contributions. Through dynamic events, lectures, and seminars, we honor the profound impact of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans on U.S. history, culture, and innovation. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to join this year’s festivities.

This year’s theme embraces the national Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month theme: “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.” Through this theme, we honor the vision, perseverance, and enduring contributions of AANHPI leaders whose trailblazing efforts have paved the way for future generations to flourish.

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Celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month

This May, UC San Diego proudly celebrates its inaugural Jewish American Heritage Month — a federally-recognized observance honoring the profound contributions of Jewish Americans to the nation’s culture, history, science, arts, civil rights, labor movements, government, education and more.

All students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to participate in UC San Diego's Jewish American Heritage Month activities featuring numerous free programs centered on the theme “Kehillah” (community). In addition to honoring the many contributions and diversity of the Jewish community in the United States, Israel and the rest of the global diaspora, this year’s theme highlights the importance of coming together. With the theme of Kehillah, a core value of the Jewish people, we hope to deepen mutual support and connection within and across our greater shared community at UC San Diego.

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Juneteenth Celebration

Save the Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Great Hall.

Looking for more events? Check out the calendars below.

University Calendar

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

June

  • Juneteenth Celebration

August

  • All-Staff Summer Celebration
  • Celebrate the Night

September

  • California Native American Day
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)

November

  • National Native American Heritage Month
  • National Veterans and Military Families Month
  • Veterans Recognition Ceremony

December

  • Celebration of Cultures
  • Winter Holiday Celebration

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