March 2026 

Happy March! With spring in the air and the midpoint of the semester behind us, there is a renewed energy across the Hilltop. As we look forward to spring break later this month, we hope you join us for some of the awesome events we have in store!

Wednesday, March 4 | 6–8 p.m. | BRC – UC 415

Come to an extraordinary event as BASE celebrates the new home of the Black Resource Center (BRC) in University Center! Join us as we celebrate our new home and honor all who have worked to support this moment.

This event is open to the entire USF community.

Join these student leaders to expand community, connection, experiences, and more! Check out all the BASE Circles this month. BASE Circles are open to all USF students.

Monday, March 9 | 5:15–6:30 p.m. | UC Getty Lounge 

Have you ever experienced culture shock when coming to a new environment? Join USF graduate student Kee-Vonne for a Culture Shock Connection session, using art and reflection games to discuss how to deal with culture shock in a welcoming, open environment. Snacks provided.

Wednesday, March 25 | 6:45–8:15 p.m. | Gleeson 213 

The Art Box is a student-led artist collective, deeply rooted in community, experimentation, and access! The mission is to create an intentional space for students to explore visual art, engage in critical dialogue, and express unrestricted creativity. We aim to nurture artistic confidence, cultivate cultural pride, and build connections among students and San Francisco's vibrant art ecosystems. The Wednesday meeting will be followed by a visit to a museum and art space the following weekend.

Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29 | 6:30 p.m. | UC 411 

Come spend your evening in the coolest spot on campus, the KUSF studio! This circle will be an opportunity for students to critically engage and enjoy discussing a variety of pop culture, political, environmental, local, or global issues live on air. Saturday will be a preliminary meeting.

Tuesday, March 24 | 5:30–7 p.m. | UC 402/403

This series of Level Up will focus on your future with help from Assistant Dean of Retention and Persistence Programs Mohammad Soriano-Bilal and USF alumni. Identify pathways, next steps, and ideas for your future beyond the Hilltop with strategists and testimonies from alumni.

This event is open to all USF students.

Tuesday, May 19 | 5:30–7 p.m. | St. Ignatius Church

Vizuri Kabisa is Swahili for "excellence." Vizuri Kabisa is a recognition event that honors the academic and leadership achievements of graduating undergraduate and graduate students through traditions found in the Black, African American, and African diaspora. 

Registration for the Vizuri Kabisa Ceremony is open to all graduating students from fall 2025, spring 2026, summer 2026, and fall 2026, and the event is open to all USF community members and guests of the graduates.

Reception to follow 7–8:30 p.m. in McLaren Complex.

Registration Deadline: March 31

Graduating this spring, summer, or fall? Celebrate your graduation through community-centered celebrations rooted in cultural traditions. Register today for one or more of the seven End of the Year Ceremonies hosted by the Cultural Centers!

All graduating students are welcome.

Registration Deadline: March 31

Friday, March 27 | 11:45 a.m.–12:40 p.m. PST | UC 411 or Zoom 

Melanated Mental Matters is a drop-in space held monthly where students come to have an open and real talk about diverse topics affecting Black mental health and wellness. 

Led by Jevon Rice, Melanated Mental Matters is not group therapy, and you do not have to be a CAPS client to join.

Topic for March: Politics & Black Mental Health 

No sign-up needed. Just drop in.

Off-campus students attending virtually, please complete this form, and you will be emailed telehealth options.

This series of events is open to the USF community.

Every Thursday, Feb. 26 – May 7 | 3:15–4:30 p.m. | CAPS Group Room 

Grow & Glow is an empowering and healing space that brings together students with the unique experience of being a global majority woman — present, past, future, and expansively.

Global majority focuses on Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, mixed heritage, as well as other culturally expansive communities.

This series of events is open to the USF community.

The Municipal Fellows Program is designed for those seeking to be in local or county government. This two-month program is a comprehensive career development opportunity that allows fellows to gain critical insight into the city and county-level government and develop key skills necessary to thrive. Fellows will receive a $2000 stipend.

They are seeking solution-driven, early-career professionals with a passion for making a difference in their community to join our program and learn first-hand the complexities and challenges of governing in the nation’s most populated state.

If you have any questions, please contact info@ulbayarea.org.

Program Dates: June 3 – Aug. 3

Application Deadline: May 21

Center for Academic and Student Achievement

The Center for Academic and Student Achievement is your home for compassionate academic and personal support that promotes holistic student development. Each USF undergraduate student is assigned to an academic success coach. You can find out who your coach is in your Student Hub under "My Success Team." You may make an appointment with your coach or visit any coach during their regular drop-in hours without an appointment.

The Learning, Speaking, and Writing Centers

USF offers academic assistance to all students through the Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers. Services are available at no cost to USF students and include subject-specific tutoring, writing assistance, and communications-related support. The Learning Center also provides opportunities for academic skill development through one-on-one academic skills coaching, group workshops, and online resources. See courses supported by Peer Tutoring »

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