International Women's Day 2022 Calendar of Events
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Thursday, March 3, 2022
Women's History Trivia
Presented by Women in Life Sciences (WiLS)
3/3/2022 | 6:00pm- 8:00pm | Virtual Event
A game of trivia with questions about women's contributions to history, especially in science and technology! Open to people of all genders.
Monday, March 7, 2022
Corporate Headshots at Mission Bay Campus
Presented by the Women of UCSF Health
3/7/2022 | 8:30 am- 3:15pm | Oberndorff Auditorium
In this socially connected world we live in, everyone needs a headshot. UCSF Health would like to support your professional needs by inviting you to join us for a mini portrait session. Open to people of all genders.
Fireside Chat with Vice-Chancellor Dr. Renee Navarro & UCSF Presidential Chair Dr. Camara Jones
Presented by the UCSF Committee on the Status of Women
3/7/2022 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual Event
After a welcome address from Chancellor Sam Hawgood, please join us for an inspiring conversation with two amazing women leaders. They will share their personal stories, perspectives and discuss the intersection of race and gender. Open to people of all genders.
Improving The Way We Work: Gender Equity
Presented by UCSF Health and UCSF School of Medicine
3/7/2022 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Virtual Event
As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, this town hall highlights the organizational approach to improve gender equity in the work experience at UCSF. The session will feature quick highlights summarizing the latest updates in UCSF Policies, Monitoring & Accountability, Leadership, Community, Allyship, and Sponsorship Improvement Efforts toward a gender equitable UCSF. The session will also feature a summary of resources for each of these topics. The session will end with a Q&A and audience comments regarding important future directions. All genders are welcome.
Zoom Link Below. The session will be recorded and posted here.
Speakers Include:
Renee Navarro MD PharmD Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Outreach
Elizabeth Ozer, PhD Associate Vice Provost, Faculty Equity, Office of Diversity and Outreach
Brian Alldredge, PharmD, Vice Provost Academic Affairs
Nerissa Ko, MD, MAS Faculty Co-Chair, Committee on Status of Women
Laura Ishkanian Kohley, Director of Family Services
Caroline Wick, Director Lactation Accommodation Program
Michelle Mourad, MD, Vice Chair Dept of Medicine
Mia Williams, MD, MS Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
Amy Friedli, Director Academic Affairs
Christina Mangurian, MD, MAS, Vice Chair Diversity and Health Equity in the Department of Psychiatry
Diane Sliwka, MD, Chief Physician Experience Officer
Ryan Laponis, MD, Program Director UCSF GIM/Primary Care Residency
Julie Ann Sosa, MD, MA, FACS, FSSO, Chair Department of Surgery
Urmimala Sarkar, MD, MPH, Associate Chair Faculty Experience, Department of Medicine
Lekshmi Santhosh, MD, Co-Founder of UCSF Women in Leadership Development Program
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Corporate Headshots at Parnassus Campus
Presented by the Women of UCSF Health
3/8/2022 | 9:00am- 4:00pm | Cole Hall
In this socially connected world we live in, everyone needs a headshot. UCSF Health would like to support your professional needs by inviting you to join us for a mini portrait session. Open to people of all genders.
A Fireside Chat with School of Medicine Vice Dean Sue Carlisle, MD, PhD
Presented by the UCSF Committee on the Status of Women
3/8/2022 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Virtual Event
Please join us for an inspiring conversation with passionate leader, Sue Carlisle, Vice Dean at Zuckerberg San Francisco General. Dr. Carlisle will share her career journey stories and perspectives as a woman, doctor, scientist, and leader. Open to people of all genders.
A Fireside Chat with Nadia Hansen, Former CIO of Clark County, NV
Presented by [email protected]
3/8/2022 | 12:00pm - 12:50pm | Virtual Event
Join us for a conversation with Nadia Hansen, former CIO of Clark County, Nevada, and current Digital Transformation Executive at Salesforce. We'll discuss challenges and opportunities in the public sector, career development for women, and what makes digital transformation so important. Open to people of all genders.
#BreakingBias: Moving forward in Academic Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Presented by UCSF Women Physician-Scientists (WPSS)
3/8/2022 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Virtual Event
A panel discussion with an outstanding and diverse group of women in Academic Science, Engineering, and Medicine @UCSF. Open to people of all genders.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Experiencing Mentorship
Presented by Women's Health Services
3/9/2022 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual Event
Join UCSF women leaders Erica Rajabi, Dr. Nerys Benfield, Dr. Toni Braden, Molly Shane, Judie Beohmer and Karen James for a deep dive into how mentorship has impacted and influenced their careers. Open to people of all genders.
Building Bridges: A Cross-Cultural Conversation
Presented by the BCH DEI-AR Council, BCH Black Caucus Oakland, AAPI Coalition, Chicanx Latinx Campus Association & Women of UCSF Health
3/9/2022 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Virtual Event
Join Wylie Liu, Lisa Cisneros, Dr. Zarin Noor and Vanessa Roshell-Stacks for a cross-cultural conversation.
Make the most of the UC Retirement Savings Program with Nancy Pargot, Fidelity Investments
Presented by the UCSF Committee on the Status of Women
3/9/2022 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Virtual Event
This class can help you understand much savings you will need to retire the way you want and learn how much you can save through the UC Retirement Savings Program. The class also offers additional ways to save and strategies to help you protect and grow your savings. Open to people of all genders.
Drag Bingo with Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
Presented by the Women of UCSF Health
3/9/2022 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Virtual Event
Join San Franciscan's favorite red-head for a night of story-telling, song, bingo, prizes and much more! Open to people of all genders.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Corporate Headshots at Mount Zion Campus
Presented by the Women of UCSF Health
3/10/2022 | 9:00am- 4:00pm | Herbst Hall
In this socially connected world we live in, everyone needs a headshot. UCSF Health would like to support your professional needs by inviting you to join us for a mini portrait session. Open to people of all genders.
A Dialogue at the Intersection of Race, Gender, Disability and Sexual Orientationwith Judy Young, Annesa Flentje, Cassandra Carver, Wendy Tobias and Janhavi Bonville
Presented by the UCSF Committee on the Status of Women
3/10/2022 | 10:00am - 11:00am | Virtual Event
All of you reading this description most likely come from a range of experiences. Some of us are mothers who seek a more equitable world for ourselves and our daughters. Some of us have experienced discrimination on the basis of race, gender, and/or sexual orientation. Some of us love advocating for just causes, and seek to better understand inequities. And all of us are leaders for change, in our communities, and at work. We invite all of you to join us, the UCSF Committee on the Status of Women in partnership with the UCSF LGBTQ Committee, in a dialogue about everything in between the intersection at race, gender, disability and sexual orientation. Open to people of all genders.
International Women's Day Stretch and Meditation
Presented by UCSF Fitness and Recreation
3/10/2022 | 11:00am - 11:45am | Virtual Event
Unlock stiffness, improve posture, and increase flexibility and range of motion in this feel-good, full body stretch class followed by meditation. Develop skills of focus, relaxation, and acceptance to refresh the body and mind. A little bit of effort will pay off, leaving your body and mind totally relaxed. Open to people of all genders.
The Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email and in an email morning of the event.
How to Show Up as an Ally - A Conversation with Karen Catlin
Presented by [email protected]
3/10/2022 | 12:00pm - 12:50pm | Virtual Event
Have you ever thought, "I care about creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace, but what can I do?” If so, you’re not alone. Knowing how to be a better ally for underrepresented colleagues is unfamiliar territory for many of us.
In this fireside chat with Karen Catlin, she will cover key points from her book, Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces. It will be a “no holds barred” conversation about the challenges women, Black people, and other underrepresented employees face in the workplace and how to take action as an ally.
Come discover how you can make a difference with the Better Allies® approach. Open to people of all genders.
Moderated by Clarice Estrada.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Women in Medicine Featuring Drs. Arora, Sliwka, and Sarkar
Presented by the UCSF Department of Medicine
3/10/2022 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual Event
In this Medical Grand Rounds, Drs. Arora, Sliwka, and Sarkar discuss the latest research on the persistent disparities women in medicine face, and how to combat them. Open to people of all genders.
No pre-registration necessary.
Pumping and Returning to Work
Presented by Family Services, Lactation Accommodation Program
3/10/2022 | 4:00pm - 5:15pm | Virtual Event
Whether you are new to lactating and pumping or have previous experience, we encourage you to attend our small-group, expert-led workshop: Pumping & Returning to UCSF. Developed for UCSF employees/students, the workshop will guide you through various lactation topics and on-campus services, specifically for when you are ready to return to campus.
Facilitated by Caroline (Wick) Carter, UCSF Family Services Specialist, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Open to people of all genders.
Laughter Yoga
Presented by UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health
3/10/2022 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Virtual Event
Laughter is contagious and has a powerful and immediate effect on our mind, body, and spirit. Our bodies can’t tell the difference between real or simulated laughter. This class involves deep breathing, stretching, clapping, and laughter exercises. Check out more here. Open to people of all genders.
Friday, March 11, 2022
Corporate Headshots at Oakland Campus
Presented by the Women of UCSF Health
3/11/2022 | 9:30 am - 4:00pm | Bertha Wright Boardroom
In this socially connected world we live in, everyone needs a headshot. UCSF Health would like to support your professional needs by inviting you to join us for a mini portrait session. Open to people of all genders.
Women's Pelvic Health Across the Lifespan
Presented by the Department of Physical Therapy
3/11/2022 | 9:30am - 10:00am | Virtual Event
This 30 min session will present the current myths and evidence behind women's pelvic health across the lifespan. While a broad overview will be given, the talk will highlight pelvic health in the female athlete, postpartum, and pre/peri/postmenopause pelvic health. The audience will also have the opportunity to learn how to engage their pelvic floor muscles (without anyone knowing!).
Understanding Change: Reactions, Wellbeing and Resiliency
Presented by the Women of UCSF Health
3/11/2022 | 10:00am - 11:30am | Virtual Event
Change is inevitable. The pandemic has made that fact abundantly clear. During this session, Alleysha Mullen, UCSF Learning and Organization Development Consultant, explores our emotional reactions to change, discusses the key components of wellbeing, and presents a framework to consider our personal resiliency tactics. Open to people of all genders.
The Role Of Sponsorship In Advancing Women
Presented by the Women of UCSF Health
3/11/2022 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Virtual Event
Join Nancy Duranteau, Dr. Mia Williams & Dr. Veronica Yack for a deep-dive discussion into the role of sponsorship in advancing women. How does sponsorship differ from mentorship? How does one find a sponsor to help avance their career? And for leaders - how do you show up as a sponsor? Open to people of all genders.
Facilitated by Kim Murphy.
Juggling Work and Family in a Pandemic: A Panel of UCSF Women
Presented by UCSF Family Services
3/11/2022 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual Event
The pandemic has created unique challenges for working parents and caregivers. Working in a stressful environment and balancing caregiving without normal supports has been especially difficult for women, who are responsible for a disproportionate amount of caregiving. Join Family Services for a conversation with UCSF faculty and staff who have experienced pandemic work and family challenges firsthand. Learn about strategies for optimizing your work and family life as well as resources that are available to you.
A conversation with Margo Pumar, Christina Mangurian, Sarah Berger, Monifa Willis and Aparna Sundaram. Open to people of all genders.
Express yourself: Spray paint a #BreaktheBias mural on a SOMA building
Presented by the Women of UCSF Health
3/11/2022 | 3:30pm- 5:00pm | In-person activity
San Francisco has a rich history of using murals as mechanisms to engage and tell stories, with over 1,000 murals painted thought out the city. Join other International Women’s Day participants as we (legally and safely!) spray paint a #BreaktheBias mural on a SOMA building. You will also get to create your own custom stencil on an individual tote bag as a takeaway.
Registration will be limited to 15, and we are asking for a $10 contribution to claim your spot, but you will receive a $10 Amazon gift card in return when you attend!
Will you join us to #BreaktheBias? Open to people of all genders.