UCSF Seeks Nominations for Awards that Foster, Support Diversity

UC San Francisco is requesting nominations for the Chancellor Diversity Awards highlighting the contributions that members of the University community make in the advancement of disability service, diversity, GLBT leadership and women.

Three individuals — one faculty, one staff, and one student/resident/postdoctoral scholar — will be selected in each category and will receive an award at a special ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, UCSF's first combined celebration of these awards.

The deadline to submit forms and supporting materials has been extended to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2013.

Award for Disability Service

This award recognizes exceptional leadership beyond the scope of an individual’s job, area of research, or student training in furthering the goal of achieving awareness and equity for the disabled community within the UCSF community. The nomination form and award criteria are available online.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Diversity

This award recognizes exceptional leadership beyond the scope of an individual's job, area of research, or student training in furthering the goal of achieving greater ethnic diversity at UCSF. The nomination form, award criteria, and a list of prior recipients are available online.

Award for GLBT Leadership

This award recognizes exceptional leadership efforts and contributions to the advancement of GLBT people and communities at UCSF beyond the scope of an individual's job, area of research, or academic training. The nomination form, award criteria, and a list of prior recipients are available online.

Advancement of Women

This award recognizes exceptional efforts toward the advancement of women at UCSF beyond the scope of an individual's job, area of research, or student training. The nomination form, award criteria, and a list of prior recipients are available online.

Questions may be directed to Paul Day, Office of Diversity and Outreach, via email at [email protected].