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Enjoy Zimmerman’s play Chopin Ballade No. 1
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UCSF Health Disparities Working Group and AAMC invite you to:
A Presentation and Panel Discussion about Healthy San Francisco
Location: MU 3rd Floor East, FCM Conference Room
Date: Monday, April 28
Time: 5-7 PM, dinner provided
Dr. Kevin Grumbach will present the history and goals of “Healthy San Francisco,” our city’s newly implemented health access plan. Next, a panel discussion with physicians, patients, and eligibility workers will share their first-hand stories about the successes and challenges of HSF.
Contact Info: hugo.torres@ucsf
Volunteers Needed for UCSF Table at 5/30 Prison Health Fair – must respond ASAP if interested!!!!
Please join us on May 30th from 9am – 2pm at San Quentin State Prison for a health fair! UCSF will be providing information to the general prison population on men’s health issues and aging. If you are interested in participating or if you would like to learn more, please contact Lily Harvey (harveyl@fcm.ucsf.edu) with the Correctional Medicine Consultation Network for further information.
CARE – Student Facilitators
We are looking for two students to co-facilitate a cancer program called CARE (Cancer Awareness, Resources, and Education). CARE provides education and psychosocial support for cancer pts who receive their care and tx at San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH). The program provides pts with a warm and welcoming environment where they can learn self-care and coping skills. CARE is an award-winning program in which guest speakers join us to provide experiential education on topics such as Care and Treatment Options, Nutrition, Symptom Management, Stress Reduction, Complementary/Alternative Medicine, and more.
For more information about CARE, please visit our website at http://www.caresfgh.org. The summer 2008 English CARE group series will take place at the Avon Breast Center on the SFGH campus on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30pm (dinner is provided) beginning June 3rd and will run 10 weeks through August 5th. Duties of the co-facilitator include helping out with logistics (setting up the room, filling out taxi vouchers, etc.), taking qualitative field notes and conducting process evaluations. The CARE co-facilitator position provides a unique opportunity to learn about the intricacies of pt education through working with medically underserved cancer pts in a supportive, non-clinical setting.
If you are interested and available to make a commitment for the entire series, please send your CV or biosketch and we can set up a time to talk.
Blue Walcer, MPH, Director, CARE
phone: (415) 206-5901 website: http://www.caresfgh.org
Anne Fadiman award winning book describes a Hmong family as they attempt to access medical care for their child and the imbedded cultural conflicts between Western medicine and the traditional Hmong culture. The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down was instrumental in fostering the cultural competence movement in health care practice. Her message will certainly resonate with the San Francisco General Hospital community.
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2008, Grand Rounds Presentation @ 5:00 p.m.
SFGH, Building 3 (Gladstone), Carr Auditorium
SF Public Defender’s Fifth Annual Juvenile Justice Summit:
“Less Talk, More Action: Solutions for Safe Schools and Safe Streets.”
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:30am-4pm
Free Event!
Contact: ilona.solomon@sfgov.org or 415-753-8107 – please RSVP by May 5
At the San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin St., (at Grove). Koret Auditorium, located on the Library’s lower level
Enter 30 Grove St., proceed down stairs
Stop studying! Save a life!
Bone Marrow transplantation is used to treat cancers and other diseases, and donation does not even have to be as painful as you might think! Apheresis methods are
available now in many cases.
Please come out, get information and join the registry.
Bone Marrow Drive
Wed, April 30, 2008
12pm-4pm, S-159
REFRESHMENT PROVIDED
If you have any question, please feel free to contact:
curtis.leong@ucsf.edu (Medical school)
NgaT.Hoang@ucsf.edu (Dental School)
Jeanna.Wong@ucsf.edu (Pharmacy school)
Sponsored by :
APAMSA(Asian Pacific American Medical Students Assoc.),
Asian Health Caucus,
VSA (Vietnamese Students Association),
KAHPSA (Korean American Health Professional Students Assoc.)
SNPHA (Student National Pharmaceutical Association)
Chancellor Endownment Fund
April 29, noon-1 p.m.
PREGNANCY AND BIRTH
(Live at Parnassus, N225 • Simulcast to Mission Bay, Gen S202)
Our Bodies Ourselves, the “bible of women’s health,” has produced a new book on approaching pregnancy and birth with confidence and information for wise decisions. Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth examines the current state of maternity care and reversing troubling trends of medical intervention to ensure women’s safety as well as satisfaction.
Presenter: Judy Norsigian, Our Bodies Ourselves Director, contributing editor of Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth
Cosponsored with National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, CGE, SHS, and Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
SW AIRLINES FUNDS STUDENT EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL
May 30 deadline to apply, Awards announced by July 28
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/lanzate_EN.asp?SnID=2044787657
Apply now for the 4th Annual “Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito/Giving Flight to Your Success” travel award program sponsored by Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Through this national education initiative, Southwest will provide roundtrip airline tickets to undergraduate and graduate students with socio-economic need who travel away from home to pursue a higher education.
BLACK APRIL COMMEMORATION EVENT
Tuesday April 29, noon-1 p.m., HSW303 (Parnassus)
UCSF Vietnamese Student Association cordially invites you to this annual event; what it is, what it means to us, share what it means to you if you’d like…Featuring a student panel, stories, and clips from the movie “Journey from the Fall”. Vietnamese sandwiches will be served for lunch.
ETHICS & SPIRITUALITY
Spiritual Issues in the Care of Dying Patients: “It’s Okay Between Me and God”
Tuesday, April 29, noon-1 p.m., N217 (Parnassus)
This talk is based upon a recently published article on this topic in the UCSF-produced JAMA series, “Perspectives on Care at the Close of Life.” Daniel Sulmasy, OFM, MD, PhD will share his thoughts about the role clinicians may play in approaching the subject of faith with patients, and navigating the deeply personal path of creating a plan of care when a patient’s hope and belief for a miracle may conflict with a physician’s equally strong belief in a clinically hopeless reality.
UPCOMING EVENTS BELOW FOR UCSF STUDENTS:
BONE MARROW DRIVE AT UCSF
Wednesday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., S159 (Parnassus)
Bone marrow transplantation is used to treat cancers and other diseases. YOU can help! Sponsored by the AHC, VSA, KAHPSA, APAMSA, SNPhA and the Chancellor’s Endowment Fund.
REDISCOVERING THE JOY OF PRACTICE: THE THELMA SHOBE LECTURE IN ETHICS AND SPIRITUALITY
Wednesday, April 30, noon-1 p.m., HSW303 (Parnassus)
Dr. Sulmasy, a physician and a Franciscan Friar, holds the Sisters of Charity Chair in Ethics at St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan and serves as Professor of Medicine and Director of the Bioethics Institute of New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y. He is on the N.Y. State Task Force on Life and the Law, Editor-in-Chief of Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics, author of: The Healer’s Calling: A Spirituality for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals (1997), Methods in Medical Ethics (2001), The Rebirth of the Clinic: An Introduction to Spirituality in Health Care (2006) and A Balm for Gilead: Meditations on Spirituality and the Healing Arts (2006). His numerous articles have appeared in medical, philosophical, and theological journals and he has lectured widely both in the U.S. and abroad.
JAZZ AT THE PUB AT MB
Wednesday, April 30, noon, The Pub at Mission Bay
The Mark Levine Jazz Trio with Jazz pianist, Mark Levine, performs on campus! An accomplished jazz musician, Mark Levine has worked with such legends as Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo and Dizzy Gillespie. Don’t miss this FREE concert.
COVER THE UNINSURED: HEALTHCARE REFORM
Wednesday, April 30, noon-1 p.m., S157 (Parnassus)
Dr. Tom Bodenheimer will discuss approaches to healthcare reform in this country and how the health system here differs from that in other countries. Will we ever have a system like Britain’s or France’s? Is Germany’s model more adaptable to the U.S.? Come find out! Info: hugo.torres@ucsf.edu Lunch provided
MENTORED CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD GRANTWRITING WORKSHOP
Wednesdays, May 7-28 & June 4, 3:30 – 5 p.m., China Basin Landing
The workshop is open to the entire UCSF community free of charge sponsored by the CTSI and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics TICR course need to write applications for mentored career development awards. The workshop will cover grantwriting principles, guidelines and tips for preparing successful NIH mentored career development award applications. Examples from patient-oriented research career development awards (K23s), but the concepts apply to K01 and K08 awards. Sign up http://www.epibiostat.ucsf.edu/courses/schedule/grant_writing_spring.html Info: Allison Deneen at adeneen@psg.ucsf.edu
MID-DAY MEDITATION CONTINUES
Mondays, noon – 1 p.m., MU111 (Parnassus)
Thursdays, noon – 1 p.m., GEN-S202 (Mission Bay)
Put it on your calendar give yourself a break that works for stress relief, healing and health. With Neesha Patel, PhD
REGISTER NOW FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FORUM
May 31 $10 for students
This year’s IMF will feature keynote speaker Dean Ornish, MD, as well as a variety of workshops in complementary and alternative medicine. Register the Integrative Medicine Forum for elective credit: add FCM 170.01A, “Special Issues in Health Care”, to your study list by April 11. Breakfast & lunch are included in the cost. http://www.ucsf.edu/imn/
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SF AIDS WALK: ONGOING AND “DAY OF”
Sunday, July 20, Golden Gate Park
25,000 people of all ages and backgrounds will come together to demonstrate unity and end the suffering caused by HIV/AIDS. Proceeds benefit the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and numerous HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the Bay Area. Office shifts M-F, days and evenings. Day of event from sun-up to sun-down. http://www.aidswalk.net , click San Francisco and then go to Volunteer Info OR or email diannac@aidswalk.net
SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN: UCSF INFO
Need information about this year’s day camps and other summer activities in the City? The campus Child Care Referral Service’s 2008 summer programs guide is now available for distribution to UCSF people. This booklet has listings of many of the city’s summer day camps/classes, most of which are for children five years old and up. The Referral Service is also offering the campus a small, four-page supplement with information about some of San Francisco’s summer programs for preschoolers (mostly for three to five-year-olds). If you are interested in receiving these free materials, please email or call the UCSF Child Care Referral Service: pauline.lee@ucsf.edu 476-2692 and provide your on-campus mailing address.
EXPLORATORIUM NEWS: 2 FOR 1 COUPONS
Expand your imagination! Hundreds of hands-on exhibits that blur the line between art and science. Coupons available at the Student Activity Center, one coupon per student. Bring your ID. (Valid for one complimentary admission when regular adult admission is purchased. May not be combined with other offers or Tactile Dome.) Expires June 30.
HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: NATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Applications for fall internship due June 14
Receive valuable experience through paid internships with federal agencies and private corporations nationwide. The HACU matches students’ interests, education and experience with those of federal and corporate sponsors. Expenses paid, stipend, professional, social, cultural activities! Apply at http://www.hnip.net
MILLBERRY UNION TURNS 50: SCAVENGER HUNT W/ PRIZES, FARMERS MARKET AND .50 SPECIALS
May 1-31, win an iPod Nano or Dell color printer by doing the Millberry Scavenger Hunt: http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/mu50
May 1-31, 50 cent specials at MU restaurants!! Check them out. May 14-31, Farmer’s Market Debut Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ACC Breezeway (between ACC and Millberry) fresh everything! YES.
ANNUAL POW WOW AT UCSF
Friday, May 2, noon in Saunders Court (Parnassus)
The Native American Health Alliance and friends will put on the annual Pow Wow in Saunders Court for all of the UCSF community to enjoy. Come out for food, dance and celebration.
CINCO DE MAYO
Monday, May 5, Koret Quad, Mission Bay
Come out and celebrate this festive, annual event sponsored by the Latin American Community Association. Food, dance, fun, music!
ALS AWARENESS EVENT
Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m., N225
The centerpiece for this evening of awareness and education will be a documentary about ALS and a question/answer with a student’s father who has ALS. This memorable event was held last year and students valued the insight and understanding they gained. Questions: Nick at Nicholas.Olney@ucsf.edu
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Wednesday May 7, noon – 1 p.m., HSW301 (Parnassus)
Is this an unhealthy relationship? If so, how do I exit without excess drama and pain? This couple knows the experience both professionally and personally. With Susan Rosen MD and Lance Raynor, DMH.
EARTHQUAKE HOME PREPAREDNESS
Wednesday, May 7, noon-1 p.m. Room 263 (Laurel Heights)
As a service to the UCSF Community, Matt Springer, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, is speaking his on personal experience with the 1971, 1989, and 1994 destructive earthquakes in California. The presentation features many photos of preparations in his own home, and suggests precautions ranging from those that are simple but essential to those that are much more involved and can be done if one has the time and inclination. Sponsored by the UCSF Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
10TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE SPRING AUCTION: GREAT ITEMS AND FUN!
Wednesday, May 7, 5-8 p.m., Cole Hall
Help the UCSF School of Pharmacy continue its tradition of community service by joining its faculty and students for the 10th Annual Community Service Spring Auction. This event will feature a silent and live auction showcasing the generous contributions of faculty, students, and staff, as well as local and national retailers. Come ready to BID, HAVE FUN, and enjoy REFRESHMENTS.
CARE ACROSS CULTURES: THE SPIRIT CATCHES YOU AND YOU FALL DOWN AUTHOR ON CAMPUS
Wednesday, May 7, 5-6:30 p.m., Carr Auditorium, SFGH
Ann Fadiman, author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down will be the guest for Grand Rounds to address Care Across Cultures. Her widely read book is often seen as the best example of the challenges and rewards of culturally sensitive care.
LABYRINTH IN SAUNDERS COURT: EXPERIENCE WALKING MEDITATION
Thursday, May 8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saunders Court (Parnassus)
Take your load of worry and stress and leave it at the Labyrinth. You are invited to use this ancient path for walking meditation during its visit to UCSF. It takes about 20 minutes and a little willingness to relax and unwind. Brought to you by the Spiritual Care people at UCSF.
EARTHFEST AND BIKE TO WORK DAY
Thursday, May 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., MU Gym (Parnassus)
Mark your calendar for this favorite yearly green event. 60 vendors, live music, free organic apples and hope for the planet springing at UCSF.
“YESTERDAY ONCE MORE: REMEMBERING THE CARPENTERS”
Jazz and R&B singer Colette Ikemi comes to UCSF to perform songs by the Carpenters on Saturday, May 10th at 7:30pm in Cole Hall, 513 Parnassus Avenue. Tickets are $20 each and must be purchased in advance (before Wednesday, May 7th). Tickets are on sale now at the Millberry Union Central Desk, 500 Parnassus Avenue. There will also be an order form available for download in the “Forms and Downloads” section of our website at
http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents. There will be a post-reception with coffee and cake. This event is presented by APASA in celebration of Asian Week.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS TICKETS
CLS Arts & Events is selling tickets for assorted Giants games to raise funds for arts and events at UCSF. If you’d like to see what games are available, you can download an order form from the “Forms and Downloads” section of our website at http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents. Ticket prices range from $18-22 and supplies are limited. You can fax the order form to 502-4749 or purchase tickets at the Millberry Union Central Desk, 500 Parnassus Avenue. For more information, call 476-2675.
JAZZ AT THE PUB
The Mark Levine Jazz Trio performs at The Pub on the Mission Bay Campus, 1675 Owens Street, on Wednesday, April 30th at 12noon. An accomplished Jazz pianist, Mark Levine has worked with such legends as Tito Puente, Pete Escovedo and Dizzy Gillespie. Don’t miss this FREE concert.
THE CHANCELLOR’S CONCERT SERIES
The Cypress Quartet performs at the Chancellor’s Concert Series in Cole Hall, 513 Parnassus Avenue, on Thursday, May 1st. Seating for this FREE concert begins at 12noon.
COLE HALL CINEMA
“Cloverfield,” rated PG-13, will be screened on Thursday, May 1st at 5:45pm/7:30pm and Friday, May 2nd at 6pm/7:45pm in Cole Hall, 513 Parnassus Avenue. Admission ranges from $2.50-$4.50. For more information, you can call the cinema hotline at 476-6932.
THE ORBIT MUSIC SERIES AT PARNASSUS
The Orbit Music Series welcomes Mazacote to The Red Stage in the Millberry Union Plaza, 500 Parnassus Avenue, on Monday, May 5th. Come enjoy this free, noontime Cinco De Mayo concert featuring one of San Francisco’s finest salsa bands. There will be free chips and salsa at this event presented by CLS Arts & Events/Retail Services, Carmelina’s, and the Latin American Campus Association. For more information, call 476-2675.
THE ORBIT MUSIC SERIES AT MISSION CENTER BUILDING
The Orbit Music Series welcomes Salsa Caliente to the Mission Center Building’s Carmelina’s Patio, 1855 Folsom Street on Monday, May 5th. Take a break from your busy day and enjoy this free noontime Cinco De Mayo concert. There will be free chips and salsa at this event presented by CLS Arts & Events/Retail Services, Carmelina’s, and the Latin American Campus Association. For more information, call 476-2675.
For more information on these events, you can visit our website at
http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents or call 476-2675.
For more information on these events, visit our website at
http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents or call 476-2675.
Graduating dental students at UCSF are looking for patients for
our licensing exams. After a free screening if you qualify then your dental treatment is free of charge. The free dental screening flyers are ready for you to distribute and attached to this email.
FREE DENTAL
SCREENING
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UCSF Dental School will be screening to find qualified patients from 3/10 through 5/27 for our dental licensing exams. You may receive FREE FILLINGS and/or DEEP CLEANINGS if you qualify. Please call (415) 476-9600 for more information.
Please Note:
Due to the fact that we are expecting new universities to participate, we are changing the release date to April 30th, 2008. Visit us at: http://www.ucop.edu/hia/rfp_announce.shtml
Request For Proposals, Applications & Dissertation Grants on Migration and Health
PIMSA
Research Program on Migration and Health
(Programa de Investigación en Migración y Salud)
2008
PIMSA Grant project year begins March, 2009
Key dates are:
April 30, 2008 Release RFP with Guidelines
July 11, 2008 Notification of Intent due at HIA offices
August 8, 2008 Full Proposals due at HIA offices
August-October 2008 Proposal review and selection
Studies involve binational approaches with selected U.S. universities from California (UC and California State Universities), University of Arizona, Texas A&M University, University of Illinois at Chicago and/or State University of New York and Mexican institutions or universities accredited by CONACYT. Proposals should address migration and health issues under the following major areas:
· Chronic diseases, including nutrition related such as unhealthy diets related to diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity;
· Infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and STDs;
· Mental health, including domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse, and its relation with culture;
· Occupational health and injury prevention, especially concerning farm workers;
· Women’s health;
· Special vulnerable populations health (indigenous, disable, elderly);
· Access to services, including best practices of health prevention and promotion, such as promotoras outreach programs; strategies for expanding health insurance; legal aspect of access to health; and the use of medical technology to reduce health disparities.
The detail RFP with guidelines will be available to you on April 11th, 2008. The RFP will also be accessible on our Web site at: http://www.ucop.edu/hia/rfp_announce.shtml Questions may be directed to Rosario Alberro at 510-643-1290 Rosario.Alberro@@@@ucop.edu or Nefer Kelley 510-643-4121 Nefer.Kelley@@@@@ucop.edu
Please feel free to share this announcement to interested parties.
Clínica Martín-Baró
cordially invites you to our
2008 Community Gathering & Reception Fundraiser on Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 6pm -9:30 pm at War Memorial Veterans Building -
The Green Room
410 Van Ness Street (at McAllister St .)
San Francisco, CA 94110
1st Keynote: Luis Valdez
Founder of “El Teatro Campesino”
Director of “Zoot Suit” and “La Bamba”
2nd Keynote: Benjamin Bratt
Actor, Producer, Activist
Best known for his role as Detective Rey Curtis in Law & Order
His popular films include Miss Congeniality, Blood In Blood Out and Traffic.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR MORE DETAILS.
Admission: $55* per person
*Students and physicians-in-training $35
If you would like to attend our fundraiser, please RSVP by mailing us your payment along with your contact information (name, address & phone# ),
and the names of accompanying guests, if any.
Postmarked deadline extended to Thursday, April 24, 2008.
Please make check payable to “UC Regents”
Mail RSVP info and payment to:
Clínica Martín-Baró
1001 Potrero Avenue
Bldg. 80, Ward 83
San Francisco, CA 94110
Clínica Martín-Baró first opened its doors to the community in January 2007. We are excited to commemorate our one year anniversary and celebrate our continued dedication to addressing the health care needs of the underserved community in the Mission District of San Francisco. The clinic is a collaborative effort between students and faculty at the University of California , San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco State University (SFSU). Clínica Martín-Baró provides free, quality health care to the uninsured and low-income residents of the Mission District in San Francisco . The clinic offers comprehensive care through drop-in health exams, free medications, patient education, patient referrals and follow-up evaluations. It also provides an educational environment that facilitates clinical and community outreach experiences to those who seek to provide health care to the underserved, and health maintenance and disease prevention education to its patients and community.
Since we are an entirely volunteer-based, student-run free clinic, we rely heavily on the recruitment of volunteer physicians, in-kind donations and on raising funds to support the services that we provide for our underserved and uninsured patients.
Thank you for your support!
SFSU/UCSF Student-Run Saturday Clinic
Clinical site located at 1245 Alabama Street
San Francisco, California 94110
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS TICKETS
CLS Arts & Events is selling tickets for assorted Giants games to raise funds for arts and events at UCSF. If you’d like to see what games are available, you can download an order form from the “Forms and Downloads” section of our website at http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents. Ticket prices range from $18-22 and supplies are limited. You can fax the order form to 502-4749 or purchase tickets at the Millberry Union Central Desk, 500 Parnassus Avenue. For more information, call 476-2675.
FARMERS MARKET
On Wednesday, May 14th, there will be a Farmer’s Market in the ACC Breezeway Atrium, 400-500 Parnassus Avenue, from 10am to 3pm. There will be a wide selection of produce to choose from at this event produced by Campus Life Services, UCSF Medical Center and the Pacific Coast Farmer’s Market Association.
THE ASIAN WEEK CONCERT AT LAUREL HEIGHTS
The Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band performs in The View at the Laurel Heights campus on Wednesday, May 14th at 12noon. This FREE Asian Pacific American Celebration concert is produced by CLS Arts & Events, the Laurel Heights Outreach Team, and APASA.
THE CHANCELLOR’S CONCERT SERIES
Pianist Fred Weldy performs “Beethoven: Appassionata Sonata” at the Chancellor’s Concert Series in Cole Hall, 513 Parnassus Avenue, on Thursday, May 15th. Seating for this FREE concert begins at 12noon.
PUSO CULTURAL SHOW
The Pilipino of UCSF Student Organization presents their annual cultural show on Friday, May 16th at 12noon in the Millberry Union Gym, 500 Parnassus Avenue. Admission to this Asian Pacific American Celebration event is FREE.
THE GOSPEL CHOIR AT UCSF SPRING CONCERT
The Gospel Choir at UCSF performs an inspirational concert entitled “Lily of the Valley” on Friday, May 16th at 6pm in the Millberry Union Conference Center, 500 Parnassus Avenue. This concert is FREE, but donations will be accepted.
WANT TO DANCE LIKE THE STARS?
Dance instructor Hep Jen will show people how to dance like the stars on Monday, May 19th at 6pm in the Golden Gate & City Lights rooms of the Millberry Union Conference Center, 500 Parnassus Avenue. This FREE event is part of UCSF’s Asian Pacific American Celebration.
THE ASIAN WEEK CONCERT AT MISSION BAY
The Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band performs their “ohana” style music in the Genentech Hall Atrium, 600 16th Street, Mission Bay campus, on Tuesday, May 20th, at 12noon. Don’t miss this FREE, Asian Pacific American Celebration concert.
THE MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY
Guitarist Curt Yagi performs at the Music in the Library Series as part of UCSF’s Asian Pacific American Celebration on Wednesday, May 21st, at 12noon in the Lange Reading Room, UCSF Library, 530 Parnassus Avenue. This FREE concert is sponsored by the Sarah B. Childs Fund.
For more information on these events, you can visit our website at
http://www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents or call 476-2675.
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BIODIVERSITY: IMPORTANCE TO MEDICINE AND HEALTH
Wednesday, May 14, noon – 1, N225 (Parnassus)
Aaron Bernstein, MD, a resident in the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics, will speak on how human medicines, biomedical research, the emergence and spread of infectious diseases and production of food are all affected by loss of biodiversity. He is author and co-editor of Sustaining Life from Oxford University Press which explores the connections between health, medicine and biodiversity. Al Gore has called the book, “the most complete and powerful argument I have seen for the importance of preserving biodiversity”. Light lunch. All welcome.
FARMERS MARKET: A BIG FIRST FOR UCSF!
Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ACC Breezeway Atrium, 400-500 Parnassus Ave.
There will be a wide selection of produce to choose from at this event produced by Campus Life Services, UCSF Medical Center and the Pacific Coast Farmer’s Market Association.
THE ASIAN WEEK CONCERT: LAUREL HEIGHTS
Wednesday, May 14, noon, The View at the Laurel Heights
The Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band performs in this FREE Asian Pacific American Celebration concert, produced by CLS Arts & Events, the Laurel Heights Outreach Team, and APASA.
EARTHFEST AND BIKE TO WORK DAY
Thursday, May 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., MU Gym (Parnassus)
This is a favorite yearly green event. Get a $10 Sports Basement coupon for an old pair of sneakers. $5 organic lunch. 60 vendors, live music, free organic apples and hope for the planet springing at UCSF.
FREE RESOURCE: IMPROVE YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS
Nervous about an upcoming presentation? The Parnassus Library now offers a dedicated room for practicing and critiquing presentations. It has a flat panel monitor, DVD player, and wireless access. BYO laptop for the web, PowerPoint slides, or other visuals. A digital video camera will soon be available to record your presentation. Seating for twelve, so bring friends for a live audience. The Presentation Room is available to UCSF students, faculty, and staff. Get more information or reserve the room http://www.library.ucsf.edu/edtech/ilc/cl224/.
BUSINESS CLUB AT UCSF: VENTURE CAPITAL
Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m., Mission Bay , Byers Hall (Building QB3), Room 212 (*you may need to use Genentech main door)
Venture Capital with guest speaker, KT Moortgat, MDV Venture Capital. Dr. Moortgat leverages her experience with academic innovators and entrepreneurs to lead MDV’s university relations. She was director of the UC San Francisco Center for BioEntrepreneurship, established UCSF’s hub of training, mentoring, and networking for scientists and clinicians aiming to commercialize life science technologies. She worked with university leadership to develop strategies for industry partnering, advised NIH & NSF on supporting entrepreneurial science and speaks nationally on the topic. Business Club at UCSF is an opportunity for students & postdocs to learn about business in science. All students & postdocs are welcome!
THE CHANCELLOR’S CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, May 15, noon – 1 p.m., Cole Hall (Parnassus)
Pianist Fred Weldy performs “Beethoven: Appassionata Sonata” at the Chancellor’s Concert Series. Seating for this FREE concert begins at noon.
PUSO CULTURAL SHOW
Friday May 16, noon, Millberry Union Gym (Parnassus)
The Pilipino of UCSF Student Organization presents their annual cultural show, an extravaganza of music, dance, food and friendship! Admission to this Asian Pacific American Celebration event is FREE. Come and enjoy the rich heritage of the Pilipino culture.
SCIENCE IN CONGRESS: THE CONGRESSMAN’S PERSPECTIVE
Friday, May 16, 1-2 p.m., Genentech Hall N114 (Mission Bay)
Congressman Rush Holt, New Jersey since 1998, is the only Quaker in Congress and one of only 12 with a PhD (physics, NYU). He has been Ass/t. Director of the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab and has conducted research on alternative energy and built his own solar energy device. He has helped secure over $700 million for science research and has been named one of 50 “national visionaries” by Scientific-American. He was also a five time winner on Jeapardy!
THE GOSPEL CHOIR AT UCSF SPRING CONCERT
Friday, May 16, 6 p.m., Millberry Union Conference (Parnassus)
The Gospel Choir at UCSF performs an inspirational concert entitled “Lily of the Valley”. Don’t miss the rite of spring and musical inspiration! The concert is FREE, but donations will be accepted.
HAPPY 50TH TO MILLBERRY UNION: SCAVENGER HUNT W/ PRIZES, FARMERS MARKET AND .50 SPECIALS
Special free events are planned from now through October. Be a part of the celebration to honor the union that brings the UCSF community together every day. For a complete list of events, go to:http://campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/mu50/
May 1-31, win an iPod Nano or Dell color printer by doing the Millberry Scavenger Hunt
May 1-31, 50 cent specials at MU restaurants!! Check them out.
May 14-31, Farmer’s Market Debut Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ACC Breezeway (between ACC and Millberry) fresh everything! YES.
WOMEN’S HEALTH BONE DENSITY SCREENING FAIR
Monday, May 19, 11-2 p.m., Med Sci Lobby and S176-S178 (Parnassus)
Are you at risk for developing osteoporosis? Come and learn about osteoporosis and get a complimentary bone density screening! Space/time is limited so come early!
HEALTH PROFESSIONS IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY: SERVING THE UNDERSERVED
Monday, May 19, noon- 1 p.m. S159 (Parnassus)
Dr. Joaquin Barahona will speak about his experiences as a community physician in the Mission District, and how his practice is impacted by the trends in health care management. He is also a highly regarded preceptor at the student-run Clínica Martín Baró. Come hear about the challenges and rewards of providing primary care in an underserved Latino community! This is a great way to learn more about grassroots-level health interventions. Sponsored by LMSA
WANT TO DANCE LIKE THE STARS?
Monday, May 19, 6 p.m., Millberry Union Conference (Parnassus)
You know you want to! Dance instructor Hep Jen will show people how to dance like the stars. This FREE event is part of UCSF’s Asian Pacific American Celebration.
BAKE SALE FOR THE FLIP FLOP FOUNDATION: BASICS FOR KIDS IN ZAMBIA
Tuesday, May 20, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., Saunders Court (Parnassus)
The Flip Flop Foundation is a Zambian-American organization. The mission of the Flip Flop Foundation is to provide flip flops, clothing, health & hygiene supplies, food, blankets & bedsheets, school supplies, and other basic necessities to disadvantaged children in Zambia, many of whom have been orphaned by the loss of one or both parents who have succumbed to AIDS. The use of flip flops in daily life is essential not only for comfort, but also for health and sanitary reasons. Support this wonderful organization! Indulge in a variety of baked goods, including gluten-free products! The Student National Pharmaceutical Association(SNPhA), along with the Medicine I class
HPV: THE VIRUS, THE DISEASE, THE VACCINE
Tuesday, May 20, noon-1 p.m. HSW303 (Parnassus)
Be a knowledgeable healthcare professional for your patients, your friends, and your family! Come learn about the basics of HPV and the latest developments of HPV vaccines from Dr. Joel Palefsky at this lunchtime lecture. Lunch! Open to all! Sponsored by the Chancellor’s Endowment Fund, email:yinan.wang@ucsf.edu
THE ASIAN WEEK CONCERT AT MISSION BAY
Tuesday, May 20, noon, Genentech Hall Atrium
The Kapalakiko Hawaiian Band performs their “ohana” style music to make your Tuesday festive! Don’t miss this FREE, Asian Pacific American Celebration concert.
CAMPUS WELLNESS PROGRAM KICKOFF
Tuesday May 20, 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Parnassus, Medical Sciences lobby (Parnassus)
Tuesday May 20, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Mission Bay Community Center Atrium
Come learn about a new UCSF Walking Program, a weekly Farmer’s Market, sponsored Wellness Programs, and much more! The UCSF Wellness Task Force is teaming up with StayWell Health Management, Kaiser Permanente, Student Health Services, UCSF Medical Center and CLS. Come find out more about what UCSF is doing to create a healthy campus culture for students, faculty and staff.
BUILDING A SOCIAL MOVEMENT TO REVERSE CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Wednesday, May 21, noon – 1 p.m., Cole Hall (Parnassus)
Chancellor’s Health Policy Lecture, presented by Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, the president and CEO of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
THE MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY
Wednesday, May 21, noon-1 p.m., Lange Reading Library (Parnassus)
Guitarist Curt Yagi performs at the Music in the Library Series as part of UCSF’s Asian Pacific American Celebration. This FREE concert is sponsored by the Sarah B. Childs Fund.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A THEATRICAL EVENT LIKE NO OTHER!
Thursday, May 22, 8 p.m., Curran Theater, $45 mezzanine, $57 orchestra
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is coming to San Francisco!!! A theatrical event like no other, this incredible spectacle combines the astonishing skills of actors, dancers, martial arts experts, musicians and street acrobats from across India and Sri Lanka. Come witness this triumphant show before it bids farewell to San Francisco. Tickets can be purchased at S960 (Medical Sciences building) or at the SOP Musical website (www.ucsf.edu/pharm10/musicals/dream) ucsfpharm2010@gmail.com
BE A UCSF RESEARCH SUBJECT: MAKE $$
Sick of taking antibiotics for vaginal infections? Lactin-V is a probiotic currently being tested in a UCSF clinical study. Specifices: aged 18-40; not pregnant; have (or have in the past) Bacterial Vaginosis, you may be eligible. Four visits are compensated $80 each. email lactinv@globalhealth.ucsf.edu
MID-DAY MEDITATION CONTINUES
Mondays, noon – 1 p.m., MU111 (Parnassus)
Thursdays, noon – 1 p.m., GEN-S202 (Mission Bay)
Put it on your calendar give yourself a break that works for stress relief, healing and health. With Neesha Patel, PhD
SW AIRLINES FUNDS STUDENT EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL
May 30 deadline to apply, Awards announced by July 28
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/lanzate_EN.asp?SnID=2044787657
Apply now for the 4th Annual “Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito/Giving Flight to Your Success” travel award program sponsored by Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Through this national education initiative, Southwest will provide roundtrip airline tickets to undergraduate and graduate students with socio-economic need who travel away from home to pursue a higher education.
REGISTER NOW FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FORUM
May 31 $10 for students
This year’s IMF will feature keynote speaker Dean Ornish, MD, as well as a variety of workshops in complementary and alternative medicine. Register the Integrative Medicine Forum for elective credit: add FCM 170.01A, “Special Issues in Health Care”. Breakfast & lunch are included in the cost. http://www.ucsf.edu/imn/
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SF AIDS WALK: ONGOING AND “DAY OF”
Sunday, July 20, Golden Gate Park
25,000 people of all ages and backgrounds will come together to demonstrate unity and end the suffering caused by HIV/AIDS. Proceeds benefit the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and numerous HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the Bay Area. Office shifts M-F, days and evenings. Day of event from sun-up to sun-down. http://www.aidswalk.net , click San Francisco and then go to Volunteer Info OR or email diannac@aidswalk.net
EXPLORATORIUM NEWS: 2 FOR 1 COUPONS
Expand your imagination! Hundreds of hands-on exhibits that blur the line between art and science. Coupons available at the Student Activity Center, one coupon per student. Bring your ID. (Valid for one complimentary admission when regular adult admission is purchased. May not be combined with other offers or Tactile Dome.) Expires June 30.
THE LATINO EXPERIENCE: A HISTORY OF IMMIGRATION
Tuesday, June 10, noon-1 p.m., S159 (Parnassus)
A history of immigration in the US by Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, a noted researcher who has published several books and articles related to the Latino experience. Dr. Hayes-Bautista’s research focuses on the dynamics and processes of the health of the Latino population using both quantitative data sets and qualitative observations. The Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture combines these research interests with teaching of medical students, residents and practicing providers to manage the care of a Latino patient base effectively, efficiently and economically. His publications appear in Family Medicine, the American Journal of Public Health, Family Practice, Medical Care and Salud Pública de México. LMSA.
HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: NATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Applications for fall internship due June 14
Receive valuable experience through paid internships with federal agencies and private corporations nationwide. The HACU matches students’ interests, education and experience with those of federal and corporate sponsors. Expenses paid, stipend, professional, social, cultural activities! Apply at http://www.hnip.net
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