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Commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, this June 19th holiday became an official federal holiday in 2021.
What is Juneteenth?
This UC medical center's children's hospital is named after tech billionaire Benioff and is consistently ranked among the top pediatric facilities in the country.
What is UCSF?
This professional guide talks with you, giving advice and sharing experiences, while a sponsor talks about you in rooms you haven't entered yet.
What is a mentor?
Founded in 1993 by Ben Flores, this group promotes the general welfare, visibility, and academic scholarship opportunities of the Latinx community at the Office of the President.
What is LaSA?
The UCOP Principles of Community explicitly state a commitment to providing an environment that supports every person in an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, fairness, and this "P-word."
What is Professionalism?
This major five-day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs worldwide, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
This Southern California UC health system features the Mattel Children's Hospital and a primary medical center named after a former United States President.
What is UCLA Health?
Unlike mentorship, sponsorship is a two-way street; the junior partner must deliver excellent results to protect this, the sponsor's primary professional asset.
What is Reputation / Professional Capital?
This acronymous group represents Asian and Pacific Islander staff advancement and community at UCOP.
What is APISA (Asian Pacific Islander Staff Association)?
The UC Principles of Community explicitly state that the university community will not tolerate behavior that is intimidating, harassing, or this "D-word."
What is discrimination (or discriminatory)?
Marked by family reunions, red envelopes, and dragon dances, this major East Asian celebration begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar.
What is Lunar New Year
As the only Level 1 trauma center for its region, this UC medical center's researchers famously established the first comprehensive Alzheimer's Disease Center in California.
What is UC Davis Health?
This specific action by a sponsor involves publicly recommending you for a high-profile role or promotion.
What is advocacy / endorsement?
Boasting deep roots across the UC system since its initial development in 1979, this long-standing organization supports the well-being, equity, and advancement of Black staff and faculty.
What is BFSO?
Under the principles, the university recognizes the right of every individual to think, speak, express, and debate any idea, limited only by regulations governing these three conditional parameters (often abbreviated as TPM
What is Time, Place, and Manner?
In the United States, this month-long celebration runs from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the achievements and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
What is Hispanic Heritage Month
This medical center is home to the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only a handful of NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the state.
What is UCI Health?
This powerful 4-letter word describes people who use their privilege and systemic power to advocate for marginalized colleagues in the workplace.
What is an ally?
This alphabet-soup advisory committee focuses specifically on the status and advancement of women at the Office of the President.
What is PACSAW (President's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women)?
To bring these principles to life, the UCOP text states that it requires the community's "active" this—a word meaning to join in or take part.
What is participation?
Originally established as a weekly celebration in California in 1978, this annual March observation honors the vital contributions of women to American history.
What is Women's History Month
Doctors at this UC medical center performed the world's first successful human lung transplant utilizing a "breathing lung" transmedics device.
What is UC San Diego Health?
Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, this two-word term describes the belief that your talents and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work, rather than being fixed traits.
What is a Growth Mindset
This inclusive ERG advocates for and supports UCOP workforce members with disabilities.
What is EquitAbility?
Often paired with "inclusion" and "equity" (DEI), this word represents a workforce with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
What is Diverse (or Diversity)?