November 2, 2026
On Thursday, November 5, the University of San Francisco’s Black Achievement, Success & Engagement (BASE), in collaboration with the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA), will host Ubuntu: The Power of Us, its annual Graduate Student Mixer. The gathering takes place from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the USF Downtown Campus, 101 Howard Street, 5th Floor Agora Common Area. It is open to the entire USF community, and RSVP is required. See the official event page and complete the RSVP form.
MFHC is highlighting the event for readers as a community-impact opportunity. USF, BASE, and BGSA are the event’s listed organizers.
Ubuntu and the meaning of “The Power of Us”
The gathering takes its name from the spirit of Ubuntu, meaning “I am because we are.” The organizers describe the mixer as an opportunity to build community, connect across disciplines, and create relationships that extend beyond the classroom.
That idea is reflected in the flyer’s invitations: “Connect. Build. Support. Belong.” and “Meet your community. Grow together.” These phrases frame the evening around connection and shared community. The event page says the evening brings together Black graduate students, alumni, and stakeholders from across all USF schools and campuses for meaningful conversations, new connections, inspiration, and celebration.
A campus gathering cannot guarantee lasting connections or professional opportunities. It can, however, make room for people to meet beyond the settings where they usually study or work. Ubuntu’s stated emphasis on conversation and cross-disciplinary connection gives attendees a chance to take part in that kind of shared space.
Who should attend and what to expect
The event is intended to bring together Black graduate students, alumni, and stakeholders from across USF’s schools and campuses. It is also open to the wider USF community. The listing points to meaningful conversation, new connections, inspiration, and celebration as the focus of the evening.
For graduate students, an event that brings people together across disciplines can offer a setting to introduce themselves, hear about others’ experiences, and begin conversations outside their usual academic circles. Alumni and other stakeholders can participate in the same community space. The event page does not promise specific outcomes or list a program of speakers or scheduled activities, so readers should refer to the official listing for confirmed details.
The invitation is simple: meet your community and grow together. People considering attending can review the event information and RSVP ahead of time.
Event details
- Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Location: 101 Howard Street, USF Downtown Campus, 5th Floor Agora Common Area, San Francisco
- Who may attend: The entire USF community
- RSVP: Required through the event RSVP form
- Official information: Ubuntu: The Power of Us on myUSF
Why community gatherings matter for professional pathways
From MFHC’s perspective, community connection is part of the infrastructure that supports professional development. Infrastructure is often understood as the physical systems that help a region function. Relationships, access to information, mentorship, and the ability to find peers can also shape how people navigate education and work.
A gathering like Ubuntu creates a setting for people from different parts of a university community to meet. In general, conversations across disciplines can help participants learn about perspectives, experiences, and paths they may not encounter in their regular routines. Relationships developed over time may also help people find mentors, collaborators, or useful sources of guidance. Those are possibilities, not promised results of attending this event.
These connections matter to workforce development because professional pathways depend on more than individual credentials. People also need opportunities to exchange knowledge, build networks, and learn about fields and roles. Welcoming spaces can contribute to that process when they make participation possible and encourage genuine engagement. The event’s stated emphasis on building community and relationships beyond the classroom makes this a relevant conversation for students, alumni, and other members of the USF community.
For institutions and employers, the broader lesson is that access and belonging deserve practical attention. Community-building is most meaningful when people can participate, contribute, and form relationships on their own terms. One evening cannot establish those conditions by itself, but it can provide a place for people to begin connecting.
Make time to connect
Ubuntu: The Power of Us offers the USF community a chance to gather around connection, conversation, and shared belonging. If you are part of the USF community and would like to attend, review the official event page and RSVP.
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