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Synapse The UCSF Student Newspaper
Thursday, September 6, 2012
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ORIENTATION ISSUE
Volume 57, Number 1
New Graduate Division Dean Seeks A United Graduate Community By Kate Lovero and Linet Mera Gradute Students’ Association
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The ASUC-GSA Formal is one of the more popular events of the school year.
ASUC: From Shaping Policy to Hosting the Formal By Jay Rajan
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eed cash to start your own campus organization? Interested in sponsoring an event, or in trying to make changes on campus? Maybe you have an issue with the University or UC system. ASUC may be the place to turn to for assistance.
The Associated Students of the University of California at San Francisco (ASUC) represents about 1,500 dental, medical and pharmacy students. The student government serves as the bridge between the university and professional students working to improve the quality of student life on campus and in the communities where they live and serve.
lthough she is new to the position of Dean of the Graduate Division, Dr. Elizabeth Watkins has been making substantial contributions to UCSF for nearly a decade. In 2004, as a professor in the department of Anthropology, History, and Social Medicine, she helped to reopen the MA and PhD in History of Health Sciences programs, and has since chaired that program, in addition to serving on a number of other academic committees. Her tenure as dean, which began this spring, is sure to bring many positive transformations to the UCSF Graduate Division. Dr. Watkins’ goals as dean are “to promote access to graduate study for all qualified students, increase support for that education, and improve the educational experience and career
opportunities for graduate students at UCSF.” One major focus in achieving these goals is to create a united graduate community. “I would like graduate students to get a sense that they are part of something larger, a graduate division,” said Dr. Watkins. “ I would like us to craft that identity…. and part of crafting this identity is making sure it comes from the people that are part of it.” Dr. Watkins has already begun meeting with faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and students to identify ways in which the Graduate Division can enhance the student experience. As part of this effort, Dr. Watkins attended a recent Graduate Students’ Association meeting to learn about student issues and to share her ideas for the Graduate Division. Among
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NEWS
Synapse Newspaper and Website Undergo Makeover New website set to launch September 12 Synapse Staff Report
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ith the return of tanned and
rested students to campus, Synapse also comes back looking better than ever.
We’ve been very busy over the summer, redesigning the newspaper and website. We’ve got lots of new features and surprises for our readers.
Some of the exciting things to come: • New editorial features • Greater collaboration with other university groups and schools • More interaction through social media channels • Contests and giveaways • A weekly e-newsletter
The new website is scheduled to launch on Sept. 12, 2012. The next issue of Synapse will be on the newsstands on Sept. 20. While the newspaper will continue to be published every Thursday after that during the school year, the website will be updated on a more frequent basis. Steven Chin has been appointed managing editor of Synapse, succeeding Tim Neagle, who retired after nearly 12 years at the paper.
“My goal is to make Synapse reflect the voice of the UCSF community by providing broader coverage of all the schools and all campuses,” said Chin. “Look for Synapse to engage our readers through social media, a mobileready website and lots of entertaining promotions.” “We have a great group of student editors who bring a lot of enthusiasm
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MISSION BAY EVENTS J-1 ORIENTATION
Thursday, September 6, noon-2 p.m., Byers Hall 212, Mission Bay J-1 immigration regulations mandate that all new J-1 visa holders who have started their appointment at UCSF must attend one orientation. Learn about traveling during your program, employment and reimbursement policies, extending your program, and other helpful information about living in San Francisco and doing research at UCSF. Bring your passport, your DS2019 and I-94 (small white card stapled into your passport at immigration counter).
MUSLIM FRIDAY PRAYER SERVICES: MISSION BAY
Friday, September 7 and 14, 1:30-2 p.m., Byers Hall, 212, Mission Bay The Muslim Community at UCSF holds regular Friday prayer services (Jum’a) for the UCSF Muslim community every week. Come join your fellow brothers and sisters for prayer, lunch and socializing. All are welcome!
1ST ANNUAL GRADUATE SCHOOL WELCOME BACK BBQ
Friday, September 7, 4-7 p.m., Koret Quad, Mission Bay Free for all graduate students, postdocs and faculty. BBQ, ice cream, drinks, games, raffle prizes, photo booth, fun! Hosted by Dean Elizabeth Watkins.
BAGEL TUESDAYS
Tuesday, September 11, 8:30-10 a.m., Genentech Hall, 2nd Floor, Mission Bay Enjoy free bagels, pastries, and coffee the first Tuesday of every month! Learn about events and different promotions on campus and mingle with friends.
MISSION BAY FARMERS’ MARKET
Wednesday, September 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gene Friend Way Plaza, Mission Bay Shop healthy, shop fresh, shop California-grown at the UCSF Farmers’ Market, every Wednesday (rain or shine). Sponsor: Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association
THE CHANCELLOR’S CONCERT AT MISSION BAY
Thursday, September 12, 12-12:45 p.m., Genentech Hall Atrium, Mission Bay Looking for a place to study or relax between classes? We’ve got just what you need. The Chancellor’s Concert Series on Thursdays is a great place to set up your laptop and study or just take a break from classes while listening to classical music.
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN CELEBRATION AT MISSSION BAY
Wednesday, September 19, 12pm, The Pub, Mission Bay Celebrate the 24th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration at Mission Bay featuring the Francis Wong Jass Trio and stand-up comic Justin Lucas. This FREE concert is sponsored by Asian Improv Arts, APASA, and the Sarah B. Childs Fund.
PARNASSUS EVENTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOCUS GROUP
Thursday, September 6, 6-8 p.m., S-168, Parnassus An interdisciplinary UCSF student project needs grad students for a focus group to assess current knowledge on engagement with the community using service learning projects, communitybased participatory research, and community service. Graduate students interested in community engagement, please RSVP for the focus group by September 4. FREE dinner will be provided with RSVP, michael.le@ucsf. edu
MUSLIM FRIDAY PRAYER SERVICES: PARNASSUS Friday, September 7 and 14, 1:30-2 p.m., S 178, Parnassus The Muslim Community at UCSF holds regular Friday prayer services (Jum’a) for the UCSF Muslim community every week. Come join your fellow brothers and sisters for prayer, lunch and socializing. All are welcome!
UCSF STAFF KNOW YOUR NUMBERS: $75 GIFT CARD
Tuesday, September 11 , 2:30-4:00pm, Mt. Zion, Women’s Health Resource Center, Ida’s Cafe Receiving a $75 FastPay gift card has never been easier. Just participate in the “Know Your Numbers” program and follow three steps: 1) Get tested (blood pressure and BMI) at this event. 2) Participate in one Living Well program. 3) Get your numbers retested 3-4 months later.
SYNAPSE NEWSPAPER & WEBSITE
Thursday, September 12, 12-12:45 p.m., Multicultural Resource Center, Millberry Union Synapse is looking for Mission Bay and Parnassus writers, photographers and designers. Come to a meeting of Synapse and enjoy a free lunch.
PARNASSUS FARMERS’ MARKET
Wednesday, September 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ACC, 400 Parnassus Ave. Shop the Farmers’ Markets on Wednesdays to pick up locally grown produce and more.
UCSF RUN CLUB
Wednesday, September 12, 5:30-6:30
p.m., Millberry Union Central Desk, Parnassus Please drop by and join UCSF Fit & Rec for a run! Each Wednesday night the Run Club runs various distances (3-6 miles) at a 9-11 minute per mile.
THE CHANCELLOR’S CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, September 12, noon-12:45 p.m., Cole Hall, Parnassus Looking for a place to study or relax between classes? We’ve got just what you need. The Chancellor’s Concert Series on Thursdays is a great place to set up your laptop and study or just take a break from classes while listening to classical music.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY
Wednesday, September 12, 12 p.m.1p.m., UCSF Library, 5th Floor, Lange Reading Room Campus Life Services Arts and Events presents a concert featuring the Tumbleweed Wanderers.
SELF-CARE 101: PARNASSUS
Wednesday, September 12, noon-1 p.m., Library, CL 210, Parnassus Are you at the end of your rope? SelfCare 101 is a crash course in physical and emotional wellness. It is a one-hour workshop that incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques and educational tips you can use at home and at school. Hosted by Larry Lariosa, MFT. FREE LUNCH with RSVP! Please RSVP by the day before the event to larry. lariosa@ucsf.edu.
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS OFF THE GRID
Thursday, September 6, 5-9 p.m., Stanyan & Waller, Upper Haight Off the Grid is roaming mobile food extravaganza that travels to different locations daily to serve delicious food, with a free side of amazing music, craft and soul.
CAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: FALL FASHION NIGHTLIFE
Thursday, September 6, 6-10 p.m., Cal Academy, Golden Gate Park See the best in local, sustainable fashion during a fashion show featuring designers Donghyuk Dan Kim, Camelia Skikos, Gelareh Designs, gr.dano, Gio Adame, and Daniel Chimowitz curated by local independent designer showcase Wonderland SF and Chillin’ Productions. Tickets: $9 (user name= UCSF; password= alligator) » Purchase tickets
FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE DE YOUNG
Friday, September 7, 6-8:45 p.m., 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park Friday Nights at the de Young offers a variety of free interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance, art activities and lectures in the public spaces of the museum. Programs are open to the public but does not include admission to the museum’s galleries.
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK 2012: HENRY V
Saturday, September 8-Sunday, September 9, 2 p.m., The Presidio’s Main Post, Parade Ground Lawn, between Graham St & Keyes Ave Bring your family, friends, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy FREE professional theater in a beautiful park setting!
FREE ADMISSION DAY AT CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Sunday, September 16, All day, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park The Academy of Sciences is a worldclass scientific and cultural institution that houses an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. Have an event that you would like to submit? Please email to synapse@ucsf.edu
ANNOUNCEMENTS SHARE YOUR TRAVEL STORIES
On Oct. 4, Synapse will publish its annual Travel issue. We’re asking the campus community to share their photographs, stories and anecdotes about places they have visited recently, exotic or not. Send you submissions to synaps@ucsf.edu. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 28.
WANT TO WIN A UCSF SWEATSHIRT
It’s easy! Just like the Student Inside Guide Facebook page. On October 1 we will randomly choose winners from all our fans. If you already LIKED it, you are already entered!! If not, LIKE Student Inside Guide today! Must be a UCSF student to win. » Like UCSF Insider FB
BIGGEST WINNER PROGRAM
Attend short classes on nutrition and exercise, test your blood pressure and body fat to help track your progress, and get Farmers’ Market gift certificates for every class you attend. The one person with the most attendance and participation points will be UCSF’s Biggest Winner! Sign up by September 20.
COMMUNITY MOSAIC ART PROJECT
Join UCSF’s local art community and the Institute of Mosaic Art in creating a permanent mosaic art installation in the pool area at the Parnassus campus on October 13 & 14 and November 3 & 4. No mo saic experience needed. Instruction is FREE to participants. If interested, please contact Pilar Deer. Sponsors: Campus Life Services Arts & Events, Fitness and Recreation and the Visual Arts Club at UCSF.
VOLUNTEER WITH THE 2012 BAY AREA SCIENCE FESTIVAL
UCSF’s Science & Health Education Partnership (SEP) is excited to announce the 2012 Bay Area Science Festival from October 27 to November 3. If interested in volunteering at the finale event, Discovery Days at AT&T Park, on November 3, please fill out the sign up form! https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/BASF2012_SEP_ Volunteer
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NEWS BRIEFS SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Dental Student Volunteers Conduct Community Screenings
U The UCSF Farmers’ Markets When your day is filled with classes, studying, and research, it’s easy to neglect your own nutritional health. Nurture your mind, body, and soul with a weekly visit to the UCSF Farmers’ Market. Held every Wednesday, rain or shine, at both the Mission Bay and Parnassus campuses, the markets offer more than just seasonal veggies. There are snacks and ingredients to satisfy any foodie, including fresh popcorn, baked goods, handmade cheese, nuts, and olives. It’s also the place to learn a new recipe and hear some live music. So grab your reusable shopping bag and feed your mind, body, and soul. HOURS Mission Bay: Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April through December on the plaza at Gene Friend Way Parnassus: Wednesdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Year-round in the Elevator G Breezeway (ACC)
NEWS
Shuttles To Receive Major Tech Upgrade Synapse Staff Report
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magine you’re at Mission Bay waiting for a shuttle to the Parnassus campus when the ball game at AT&T Park wraps up. Traffic in the area suddenly slows to a crawl. Your shuttle is nowhere in sight, and you have no idea when it will arrive. “The day games kill us,” said Erick Villalobos, associate director of Transportation Services. “All our shuttles run between 30 and 45 minutes behind schedule.” Sometime this fall, a new GPS system will remove some of the guesswork behind your shuttle’s arrival time. UCSF Transportation Services is installing a GPS system on all shuttles in the fleet, similar to San Francisco Muni’s “NextBus” system. A smart phone app will display the actual location of UCSF shuttles, instead of showing only scheduled arrival times. “This data is much more valuable,” said Villalobos. “You’ll be able to see if the shuttle is two or three blocks away. The GPS system is going to really help make people’s work life a lot easier by telling them where the shuttles actually are in real time.” Transportation Services is also installing Wi-Fi on the Gold and Blue lines during the next few months. The Grey line is already outfitted with Wi-Fi. By June, all shuttle lines should be Wi-Fi enabled, allowing riders to access the Internet using laptops and mobile devices without a cellular connection. Finally, Transportation Services has created a mini timetable to make it as easy as possible to shuttle between Parnassus and Mission Bay. The user-friendly single page shows the immediate options between Parnassus and Mission Bay and is downloadable as a PDF from the Transportation Services web page. On Aug. 20, 2012, new UCSF shuttle bus service schedules went into effect. The shuttle routes affected by the adjustments are the Blue, Gold, Grey, Red, Purple, Lime and Yellow. URL: www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/transportation/shuttles/ Phone: (415)476-4646 Email: shuttles@ucsf.edu Twitter: twitter.com/ucsf_shuttles
CSF School of Dentistry residents performed free dental screenings for dozens of children during a sunny Bayview Opera House Sunday Streets recently. As part of the Family Health and Wellness Fair, seven UCSF Pediatric Dentistry residents - Carrie Tsai, Yu-Hsing Kao, Jeremy Horst, Sheila Nguyen, Alexandra Malebranche, Amita Ruehe, and Will Liou, assisted by dental student volunteers - conducted oral exams and applied fluoride varnishes for children on a walk-in basis. The Attending was Orapin Horst from UCSF Dentistry Endodontics. The five-hour event, done in partnership with the California State Assembly and San Francisco Board of Supervisors, drew a total of 89 kids. District 10 Supervisor Malia Cohen brought her niece in for a screening. “Our main purpose was to connect unserved children in the community to oral health resources available in the community, particularly including DentiCal and the pediatric dental clinics at the UCSF Dental Center” said Pediatric Dentistry resident Jeremy Horst.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
UCSF Student Pharmacists Win National Clinical Competition
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atthew Chang and Katie Alvarez, UCSF School of Pharmacy student pharmacists, took first place in the 2012 Clinical Skills Competition held during the national meeting of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) on July 21, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The clinical competition is performed in teams of two where each team is given a patient case to evaluate, provide appropriate assessment, recommend an effective drug therapy regimen, and conduct appropriate counseling. A record number of teams competed in this year’s competition. There were 48 teams from pharmacy schools across the nation that competed this year. This was up from 33 teams who competed last year. Judges of the competition were all pharmacists, including representatives of Kroger (the competition’s sponsor), the HIV pharmacist who wrote the case, and other SNPhA board members.
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Yerger Honored for Unveiling the Truth Behind Big Tobacco’s Marketing Tactics
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University of California, San Francisco professor is being honored for her innovative work using once-secret documents from the tobacco industry to show how African American groups and inner-city neighborhoods were especially targeted to consume one of the nation’s most deadly products. Dr. Valerie B. Yerger’s research connects corporate activities like this – spanning decades – to today’s disparities in tobacco-related diseases in the African American community. From the American Legacy Foundation: “As we all have come to know, the tobacco industry has a long history of targeting African Americans through their marketing and their influence of community leaders, and it was Dr. Yerger who was one of the first researchers to use tobacco documents to provide evidence of these strategies,” said Legacy Chief Operating Officer David Dobbins. Valerie Yerger, ND, is an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the UCSF School of Nursing’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
UCSF, Mayo Team Discovers Genomic Variant That Increases Risk of Brain Tumors
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eople who carry a “G” instead of an “A” at a specific spot in the sequence of their genetic code have roughly a six-fold higher risk of developing certain types of brain tumors, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Mayo Clinic. The study was jointly led by geneticists Margaret Wrensch, PhD, and John Wiencke, PhD, professors in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UCSF, and Robert Jenkins, MD, PhD, professor of Laboratory Medicine in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and the Division of Laboratory Genetics at the Mayo Clinic. The findings, published in the journal Nature Genetics, could help researchers identify people at risk of developing certain subtypes of gliomas, which account for about 4,600 of the 23,000 brain cancers newly diagnosed annually in the US. This information could lead to better surveillance, diagnosis and treatment.
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New Dean of Graduate Division ASUC: Shaping Policy » FROM HOME PAGE
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Dean Watkins plans to improve the educational experience and career opportunities for graduate students at UCSF.
the topics discussed were student funding, intercampus transportation, child care support, time to graduation, and ways to facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations. “I see my role as advocate for the graduate students,” said Watkins. “I need to raise the profile of the Graduate Division, and also raise the role of graduate education on and off campus.” Dr. Watkins’ diverse academic background and involvement in multiple academic committees has given her experience communicating and collaborating with a broad audience and positions her well to be
the voice of the Graduate Division. She received her BA in biology at Harvard University and, after graduating, worked as a research assistant at the Pasteur Institute in Paris. Following this, she returned to Harvard and completed a PhD in the History of Science. Much of her academic work since then has focused on communication between the scientific community and the public. Throughout her time at UCSF, Dr. Watkins has served on many campus and system-wide committees— including the Graduate Council, the Coordinating Committee on Graduate Affairs, the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Status of Women, and the WASC steering committee— familiarizing her with many aspects of graduate affairs and the UC system. Her dedication to improving academia and strong drive to represent the students’ interests will be a fantastic asset for the UCSF community. Always welcoming of more input, Dr. Watkins will be forming student and faculty task forces throughout the coming year to help her address the needs of graduate students and programs. And, in addition to attending most program orientations and the Retreat in Building Community, Dr. Watkins will host the “Welcome Back BBQ” on Sept. 7 at Mission Bay, which is sure to be an exciting introduction to graduate life at UCSF. Kate Lovero is a fifth year student in the Neuroscience Graduate Program. Linet Mera is a sixth year student in the Tetrad Program.
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“The best part about being involved in ASUC is the positive change we get to make in the UCSF experience,” said Doug Jacobs, president of ASUC. “While each ASUC board member brings specific goals to their positions, we are united in our desire to continually improve upon our already first-rate institution for our classmates and colleagues.” 2012-2013 priorities
and a lot of students even made new friends!” Study, celebrate, and relax ASUC also represents UCSF’s professional students in the University of California Student Association (UCSA), a coalition of students and student governments representing all UC schools. UCSA speaks for all UC students to the UC Regents and at the state government. ASUC distributes funds to Registered Campus Organizations (RCOs) and school governments that sponsor academic, cultural and social events catering to professional students. In an average year, approximately $80,000 is awarded through an online application process. Identifying funding sources and securing funds for a student organization event is an easy process. For more information visit the ASUC website (asuc.ucsf.edu) or just talk to a board member. ASUCSF board members serve on many university committees that deal with student health services, recreational facilities, student services fees, academic affairs, and IT resources. “It’s about making sure we students can study when we wish to study, celebrate when we wish to celebrate, and relax when we wish to relax—and ultimately, to not have to spend all of our money to do so,” said Jacobs.
Jacobs said ASUC’s top priorities this year are to maintain fiscal solvency for student organizations, to better represent UCSF student opinion both on campus and statewide, and to plan some great events. ASUC provides opportunities to meet people from the other professional programs. ASUC co-hosts events with the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) to foster relationships between professional students and graduate students and capitalize on shared interests. Some of the popular social activities that bring students together include trivia nights, ice cream socials, movie events, community service projects, blood drives, and other one-time events that reflect students’ current interests. Details can be found on the group’s website. One of ASUC’s memorable events last year was the Inter-professional Formal. “We had a huge turnout,” said Jacobs. “Everyone had a great time, Jay Rajan is a second year student in the School of Medicine.
NEWS
Student Disability Services Hires New Director
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tudent Disabilities Services has hired Neera Jain as its full-time director. Jain joined the Office of Student Life in April to lead UCSF’s Student Disability Services office (SDS), after working for five years as assistant director of Disability Services at Columbia University in New York City. Jain served students at the Columbia University Medical Center campus, where all of Columbia’s health science programs are located. “Working with graduate and professional students with disabilities is my passion,” she said. “It is both gratifying to work with incredibly talented and driven students, and to be a part of diversifying the face of health care by supporting students who will go on to provide more culturally competent care to people with disabilities.” This coming year, Jain plans to update the SDS website “to make information on the website clear and usable, and most importantly, available 24/7, whenever a student might need it.” Jain also plans to reach out to students who may not realize SDS can be a source of support and resources. She says people often think of “traditional” disabilities, such as people with visual, hearing, or physical disabilities, but SDS serves students with all types of disabilities, including chronic health conditions, learning disabilities, psychological conditions, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). “Most of the students I work with at UCSF have ‘invisible disabilities,’” she said. “You may not be able to pick them out in a classroom, but students should know that they are not alone.” The Student Disability Services office provides services to registered students with all types of permanent and temporary disabilities. Services are individually designed to ensure access to all aspects of university life for students with disabilities. Accommodations are determined based on documented need. All information provided to SDS is confidential.
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Multicultural Resource Center Director Mijiza Sanchez stands before the “100% You” photography exhibit. The center’s grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 24.
Multicultural Resource Center Opens its Doors By Steven Chin
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fter a year of planning, the Multicultural Resource Center is open for business—the business of promoting diversity and inclusion at UCSF. Next step: building relationships with all groups on campus to create an inclusive and welcoming community, says MRC Director Mijiza Sanchez. A grand opening for the Center is scheduled for Oct. 24. “Now that we have a space, I am hoping to get in touch with the multicultural and international RCOs (registered campus organization) to learn how I can support them in the work they’re doing,” said Sanchez. Located in MU 123, the space once occupied by the Synapse newspaper, the Center has a contemporary, yet warm, atmosphere with sleek red and metallic furniture that’s highly configurable. The room is equipped with a flat screen TV, white board, refrigerator, microwave, and a podium.
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NEWS
Your Voice Counts: FAS to Survey Customer Satisfaction By Becky Daro FAS Office of Strategy Management
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ot something to say about how things work around here? Well, here’s a chance to speak your mind and possibly win a $75 gift card. Faculty, staff, students, and other members of the UCSF community will be invited to participate in a customer survey starting on Sept. 17, to provide feedback on the services provided by Financial and Administrative Services (FAS). “This is an important tool to help us track trends in our customers’ satisfaction and to gain specific suggestions on what services are working well and where improvements can be made,” said Senior Vice Chancellor John Plotts. FAS provides a broad range of business services and infrastructure to support UCSF. Collaboration with the UCSF community has led to a number of service additions and improvements in the last 18 months, including: • New or enhanced systems to streamline processes such as MyExpense, Advance, MPM (automated personnel action forms), and BearBuy; a single e-mail system with increased storage; online registration for group fitness; upgraded Warehouse Management System; and web-based Capital Project work order intake. • Improved communications such as increased Crime Alert issuance;
an IT security awareness campaign; recharge and overhead cost rate education; a more concise reporting format for audit observations; and new steward programs and notifications to increase communications between Facilities Management and its customers. • New or improved services such as single IT Service Desk with added Live Chat; enhanced wireless coverage; new residency parking at Mount Zion; quality assurance programs for custodial services, grounds, pest control, and classrooms; increased WeID hours and locations; a new Print Management program to optimize copiers and printers; a Fast Pay program at all food service vendors and Walgreens; an Extramural Funds customer service center; and LivingGreen Office and LivingGreen Lab certification programs. • Enhanced risk management and safety programs, such as the new University-Controlled Insurance Program to manage construction risk at Mission Bay Health Center and enhanced training, and programs to improve shuttle safety. The survey should take between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the number of services used. As a token of appreciation for participating, upon completion, participants may choose to enter a raffle for one of ten Safeway Gift Cards valued at $75 each. The survey will be open for feedback until Oct. 5. URL: FAS.ucsf.edu Email: FAS.Survey@ucsf.edu
NEWS
LRS Helps Students Maximize Their Potential
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t Learning Resource Services (LRS), students can develop strategies to improve the way they study, organize, and even take tests. “Students often find their way here when they want to maximize their learning potential in this rigorous academic and clinical training environment,” said Peggy Ryan, director of LRS, a unit in the Office of Student Life. Every UCSF student is eligible to utilize Learning Resource Services, where students consult with a specialist in learning techniques to develop strategies customized to their strengths and designed to enable them to improve study skills, better organize study time, prepare well for exams and presentations, and use their memory more effectively. In addition to individual consultations, LRS, at the request of the various UCSF schools, offers group consultations for students who study together and workshops for large classes. These workshops are developed to address the specific needs of students within that school. Some of the workshops offered each year are: • study Skills for the USMLE Step 1, • Your Brain on MEPN, • test-taking strategies for the NAPLEX, • academic skills for the Physical Therapy Program (Parts 1 & 2), “At all stages of education, students basically have to be able to do two things,” said Ryan. “They have to be able to learn and they have to be able to demonstrate what they’ve learned.” Check out the LRS website (learn.ucsf.edu) or call for an appointment. Contact Peggy Ryan, Director, (415) 502-0319 or peggy.ryan@ucsf.edu.
NEWS BRIEFS (cont’d.) Electronic Alert Installation Project Begins
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he UCSF Police Department will begin installing electronic alert display boards this fall throughout the UCSF Campus community, primarily in classrooms, meeting rooms, and common areas. The installation will be done with as little disruption to the community as possible, according to the police department. The electronic display boards are dedicated devices used to alert the community to life-threatening or safety events. They work in conjunction with the “WarnMe” mass notification system (warnme.ucsf.edu). In the event of an emergency, notification can be sent to these alert beacons, which display text, send out a warning siren or flash emergency lights. Installation projects will be under way on most UCSF campuses by early fall, with the goal of notifying as many people as possible in the event of an imminent threat to life or safety. Links/Email: WarnMe: warnme.ucsf.edu UCSF Police Emergency Preparedness: police.ucsf.edu Emergency Management unit of the UCSF Police: emer.mgt@police.ucsf.edu
Stock Up During National Emergency Preparedness Month
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eptember is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Keep an eye out for events for the UCSF community. For further information on how you can be better prepared, visit www.ready.gov. UCSF’s most valuable resource is its people. No matter when a disaster strikes, the police department wants the UCSF community to have the emergency supplies it needs to survive. The police department recommends putting together an emergency survival kit now, using its Emergency Supply Checklist (police.ucsf. edu/index.php?/Preparing-for-Emergencies/emergency-equipment-supplies. html). And once you’ve got your list, you can buy emergency supplies at a 20 percent discount. In partnership with Your Safety Place, a disaster and emergency preparedness company, the UCSF Police Department is offering special savings on emergency kits and supplies to help prepare the UCSF community for a disaster. Whether it be earthquakes, flash floods, hurricanes, tornadoes or any other kind of disaster, it is important to have the ability to “grab and go” with supplies for your survival, according to the police. Links: Preparedness Month: www.ready.govEmergency Supplies List: police.ucsf.edu/ index.php?/Preparing-for-Emergencies/emergency-equipment-supplies.html Your Safety Place: www.yoursafetyplace.com/storefront/content. aspx?idcontent=79
UCSF Police ID Card and Fingerprinting Services
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lease note that the UCSF Police Department trailer at Mission Bay has been removed. Students and UCSF staff members looking to obtain an ID card or fingerprinting at Mission Bay may make appointments Wednesdays, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., at Genentech Hall (600 16th Street), Room 124. Monday appointments are also available during the same hours at the Mission Center Building (MCB), located at 1855 Folsom Street. The Parnassus Police Department substation at Millberry Union, P-7, Room 18, remains open Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m., for both scheduled and walk-in appointments. Note: Medical Center ID cards can be obtained by e-mailing secaccess@ ucsfmedctr.org or by calling (415) 885-7890.
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ompensation for many UC employees remains significantly below market as a consequence of “declining and inadequate state support,” according to a report released by the University of California. With the exception of contractual obligations to union-represented employees, salary increases were either eliminated or sharply curtailed from 2008 through 2010-11. On Aug. 9, the University of California released its annual report on systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2011. The report is available online. Overall findings of the 2011 report include the following: •• The percentage of UC compensation funded by the state and student educational fees continued to decline, to less than 26 percent in 2011. Clinical revenue and other sources associated with UC’s teaching hospitals and medical/dental compensation accounted for the largest source of funding, at about 36 percent. •• UC’s total payroll of roughly $10 billion in 2010 grew to $10.6 billion in 2011, an increase of some 6 percent. This increase is attributable to a combination of factors, including restored furlough reductions and increased research activity.
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NEWS
GSA Urges Students to Pass Governor’s Tax Measure By Kate Lovero GSA Chair of Public Affairs
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Library Adapts to Meet Students’ Diverse Needs By Erin Hayes UCSF Library and Center for Knowledge Management
The UCSF Library has streamlined its services to help students’ lives run more smoothly, allowing students to reserve group study rooms online, make photocopies and print from library computers using UCSF ID cards, and to access research help and tutorials online, as well as in person. The Library also launched a popular iPad lending program last year. Students and other UCSF personnel can borrow iPads and other multimedia equipment from the Tech Commons on the second floor of the Parnassus Campus Library. What changes can students look forward to in the coming year? The Library is working on redesigning an area of the Parnassus Library’s main floor to make it more conducive to collaborative work and computer use. “We’re calling it ‘The Living Room’ and hope that it will offer students a comfortable space to work, chat, and relax,” said Jim Munson, Director of Administration, Access, and Delivery. The Library is sensitive to the study needs of its diverse student population. Some students may prefer to study in absolute silence, while others want a more flexible, collaborative work space. The Hearst Reading Room, on the main floor of the Parnassus Library, is open for individual and group study 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When the Library is closed, students can use their campus ID cards to directly enter the Hearst Room (to the left of the main entrance when facing the building). The UCSF-only quiet study space, located on the fifth floor of the Parnassus Library, offers beautiful views, plenty of light, and ample study space. UCSF students must use their campus ID cards to enter. The group study rooms on the second, third, and fourth floors of the Parnassus Library are ideal for collaborative study and group projects. Six rooms have wall-mounted monitors for group viewing of laptop displays, and all rooms have whiteboards and wireless access. Students can reserve these rooms at tiny. ucsf.edu/reserve.
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he good news: The UC Board of Regents has approved a fee freeze, so university-wide tuition and student services fees will not be going up this year. The bad news: The fee freeze is contingent on voters passing Governor Jerry Brown’s tax measures this November. “The first thing students should do as individuals is to ensure that they and every other eligible voter they know go to the polls this November to protect the affordability of higher education in California,” said Jason Tien, president of the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), which is the student government for the Graduate Division at UCSF. GSA, representing the approximately 1,500 students enrolled in Nursing, Life Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Physical Therapy, currently has student representatives working at both the UCSF and at the statewide level to lobby against future increases in student fees. GSA also works to improve the quality of graduate student life by advocating for graduate student interests in the UC community and by creating opportunities for social and academic networking. GSA members serve on a number of different campus-wide committees, including Mission Bay Planning, Sports and Recreation, Sustainability, and Health Care. This year, GSA will be closely monitoring the impact of continuing budget stresses on the quality and availability of student services. “We need to identify the services most important to students and then find funding for them,” said Tien, who is a graduate student in the UCSF Neuroscience Program. Among its many priorities, GSA will work with the administration to identify ways to provide affordable child care solutions to students with dependents. Currently, child care options on campus are “extravagantly expensive and are really an unrealistic option for most student parents,” said Tien. Given the stresses of parenthood and graduate school, we hope to find a way to reduce the financial burden on students caring for children,” he said. Last year, the GSA alerted the administration to the dearth of quiet study spaces at Mission Bay and successfully advocated for the inclusion of a larger dedicated study/learning space in the planned future expansion of Mission Bay. The GSA has also been working with the Graduate Division to streamline and expand conference travel funds so that students whose programs and/or mentors cannot fund their travel can apply for funding at a single website. The Graduate Division has agreed to loosen restrictions on travel funding and will combine the application form with the GSA’s conference travel application form next year.
Building Community at UCSF One of the main goals of GSA is to cultivate a sense of community among students at UCSF. • GSA sponsors numerous social events throughout the year, including game nights, wine and cheese socials, voter registration drives, and movie screenings. • GSA organizes different academic events throughout the year, increasing opportunities to find collaborators, get scientific feedback, and prepare for a variety of careers. • GSA provides funds to help support Registered Student Organizations (RCOs) and student-organized events on campus. The GSA meets monthly to discuss student issues with faculty and administration, and to plan upcoming GSA sponsored social and academic events. Outside of the monthly meetings, the GSA executive officers serve on university-wide and UC system-wide committees, ensuring that graduate voices are heard by the faculty and administration. More information on the GSA, its monthly meetings, which are open to all students, and its events can be found on the group’s website. Students become involved with the GSA for a variety of reasons, whether to gain leadership skills or to meet students and administrators from across the University, according to Tien. “Not only are you providing a valuable service to the University and fellow students, your efforts in advocacy make the campus a better place in which to work and learn,” he said. Link/Email: gsa.ucsf.edu / gsa@ucsf.edu Kate Lovero is a fifth year student in the Neuroscience Graduate Program.
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Discover the Perfect Cure for Life Outside the Classroom Synapse Staff Report
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s the University of California, San Francisco welcomes first-time and returning students to a brand-new school year, it’s important to remember that advancing health worldwide starts with taking care of your wellbeing right here on campus. While you attend this leading university in a worldrenowned city, you can rely on countless resources that are available to make sure you’re taken care of physically, mentally, and spiritually. Campus Life Services is dedicated to making life better for the community that studies, works, and visits UCSF—wherever you find yourself on campus, you’ll find us. Whether you are hopping on a shuttle, grabbing a sandwich, or exercising at a fitness center, we can help improve your life every day, in every way. From UCSF-exclusive discounts to events and performing arts to on-campus retailers and more, we’re dedicated to providing a range of resources and activities to help you find balance for all your hard work. Here are some top ways you can:
Meet new people 1. Special Events: Participate in annual festivities like Block Party and Halloween, or attend live music performances, art exhibits, and film screenings right here on campus. Arts & Events (campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents/) offers a variety of creative and fun programs to enrich life at UCSF. 2. Recreational Sports: Make friends and get fit by joining a sports league at Fitness and Recreation. Through basketball, dodgeball, flag football, futsal, and volleyball, you can turn working out into a team sport and find a community. Outdoor Programs: Get to know your classmates by going on adventures with them. With a variety of activities on and around the bay, Outdoor Programs teaches you about Mother Nature’s classroom.
Get other things done while you’re busy studying 1. Laundry Locker: Voted “Best Dry Cleaner” by SF Weekly, this lockerbased system provides eco-friendly dry cleaning and wash and fold services. With 24/7 service, locations at each campus, and discounts for first-time users (www. campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/retail/serviccesshop/laundry locker), you can save time any time. 2. Maintenance requests: The convenience of living in campus housing comes with a convenient way to get things fixed. When you submit requests online (clsfacilities.ucsf.edu:8080/home.html), they go directly to Facilities Services maintenance staff. 3. Campus Life Services Online Store: Buy Bear Hugs, rent community rooms, get gift cards, pay for child care services, and more. Bookmark this online resource (clsonlinstore.ucsf.edu) to help save you time offline.
Fuel up for those all-nighters 1. Caffe Terzetto: Open until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, this Mission Bay staple serves up tasty sandwiches, salads, and pastries, and pours refreshing coffee, soda, and beverages for the over-21 crowd. 2. Moffitt Café Express: Open until 11 p.m. seven days a week, this coffee shop offers entrees, drinks, and snacks to satisfy nearly any craving. Located on the second floor of Moffitt Hospital at the Parnassus campus. 3. Subway: With weekday hours until 10 p.m. at Parnassus and 9:30 p.m. at Mission Bay, this reliable standby can help you keep things fresh with its selection of sandwiches, wraps, soups, and more.
Have fun on a student budget 1. FREE performing arts and events: A portion of every dollar you spend at campus retail vendors helps support no-cost activities for the community at UCSF. For a list of current and upcoming events, check out the Arts & Events calendar (campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/artsevents/29). 2. Student Rec Pass: Experience as many Outdoor Programs or Recreational Sports as you’d like for one low price. Available for only $59 to students with a current ID and valid through June 30, 2013. 3. Discounted tickets to local attractions: Save on the best of the Bay Area and beyond with reduced admission (clsonlinestore.ucsf.edu/page.cfm/ Discounts.html) to the California Academy of Sciences, Disneyland, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Waterworld, and more.
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OSL Focuses on Students’ Quality of Life Synapse Staff Report
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Your Healthcare at UCSF
Student Health & Counseling Services and the UC Student Health Insurance Plan Synapse Staff Report
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elcome new and continuing students for the 2012-13 academic year! Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) provides comprehensive primary care and mental health care at two clinics on campus, one at Parnassus and one at Mission Bay. SHCS also provides wellnessrelated workshops and programs across campus. These services are available to all registered UCSF students, regardless of whether they have waived the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP). (Exception: A student who has applied for reduced fees as a ‘Student Employee’ does not have access to SHCS.) UC SHIP covers healthcare services provided by non-Student Health practitioners and clinics, such as lab work, radiology tests, specialty care visits, emergency care, prescription benefits, and dental and vision care. All UCSF students are automatically enrolled in UC SHIP unless an online waiver application is submitted and approved. Eligibility begins September 1st for graduate students and September 12th for all other students. Scholars and researchers, students on filing fee or an approved leave of absence as well as dependents of enrolled students are eligible to apply and pay to receive UC SHIP benefits, which would also allow access to services provided by Student Health & Counseling. Please visit http://studenthealth.ucsf.edu for eligibility details, limitations and enrollment applications. ** UC SHIP Member ID cards for all enrolled students will be mailed in September. In the meantime, you can download a Member ID card online. Visit http://studenthealth.ucsf.edu for instructions. **
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Synapse Makeover » FROM HOME PAGE and energy to Synapse. We’re going to have a lot of fun this year,” he added. Chin brings unique blend of print, digital and educational experience to the Synapse job. A former reporter for the San Francisco Examiner when it was the City’s afternoon newspaper, Chin has been a content strategist and social media consultant for the last ten years. He has also taught high school and college students in several nationally recognized journalism programs. Synapse is recruiting students to put the newspaper out and run the website. Any UCSF student is eligible to work on the paper. Editorial meetings are held every Thursday at noon in the Multicultural Resource Center, Millberry Union 123 West. A free lunch is served at the meeting.
Synapse needs writers, photographers, and proofreaders. No
experience or expertise is needed. Synapse pays students (modestly) for their work – $10 for a published photo. Depending on the length of the story, writers receive about $12-15 for their stories. And, you don’t have to be a student to be published in Synapse – our pages are open to any member of the campus community, although only students are paid for their contributions. If you would like to write articles or shoot photos for Synapse, or if you have a blog and would like us to link your blog from the Synapse website, contact Managing Editor Steven Chin at steven.chin@ucsf.edu or call (415) 476-2211. URL: synapse.ucsf.edu Facebook: facebook.com/ucsfsynapse Twitter: twitter.com/ucsf_synapse
Student Disability Services » FROM PAGE 4
Jain is available upon request to assist students with disabilities in obtaining the services and accommodations needed to access their academic program and other aspects of the UCSF experience. She encourages students to approach SDS in a timely manner, particularly before an exam. She cautions that last-minute requests may be difficult to coordinate and that accommodations cannot be considered retroactively. The SDS office is located at MU120 West. “UCSF has a proud history of providing innovative accommodations and services to students with disabilities,” said Jain. “I am very excited to build upon this.” To make an appointment: Office.StudentLife@ucsf.edu / (415) 476-4318 To contact Neera Jain: neera.jain@ucsf.edu / (415) 476-6595
Library » FROM PAGE 6
The Mission Bay FAMRI Library in the Rutter Community Center stays open until midnight on Mondays through Thursdays. After 9 p.m., students can enter via the computer lab doors to the left of the Library’s main entrance.
About the UCSF Library The Library’s collection covers most aspects of the health science disciplines, consisting of approximately 640,000 volumes, more than 30,000 journals in print and online formats, and selected online databases in a wide variety of subject areas. If you can’t find what you need among these vast holdings, the Library can always get it for you. Visit the website (www.library.ucsf. edu) to access a wealth of health sciences resources, including digital collections developed by the Library. Other programs and services include: • The Education Services group offers in-person and online help with research and citation management. Education librarians also provide customized instruction to support the curricula of each school. • The Library’s Learning Technologies group, located in the Tech Commons, supports the application of instructional technology to teaching and learning at UCSF. Hardware, software, and
Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the Student Financial Aid Office By Carrie Steere-Salazar Student Financial Services
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t the beginning of every school year, I hear stories. Students share information about financial aid that they learned from undergraduate school, or from a friend or roommate. Many of these stories won’t match your UCSF experience. So, in the best tradition of late-night television, here are the top ten things you need to know about your financial aid and the Student Financial Aid Office: Number 10: The Registrar and Financial Aid Office offer a shared front desk service to students, and we are open for business from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students with questions about registration (e.g. California residency, paying fees, transcripts, and verifications) or financial aid (e.g. disbursement schedules, questions about your awards) can visit us on the 2nd of Millberry Union to receive assistance. Number 9: If you have questions or concerns that won’t take long to resolve, you can drop in during business hours, and generally see a Drop-In Adviser within a few minutes. If you have something that will take longer to resolve, call and make an appointment to see your assigned advisor—you will
be able to schedule an appointment and see your advisor within a few days. Number 8: We’ve been keeping an eye on the economy, just like you have. If you are having problems making ends meet, make an appointment to see your financial aid advisor. We can help you with budgeting tips, but if you have a real problem, sometimes more aid can be awarded. Here’s the Advisor Caseload (check our website at finaid.ucsf.edu for contact information): Dentistry -Ron James Medicine - Annie Osborne Graduate Division - Lily Ling Nursing -Lily Ling Pharmacy- Aaron Lee Physical Therapy - Lily Ling Veterans - Christine Adachi Number 7: Students with children should know that the financial aid budget can be adjusted to account for some of your child care costs. Number 6: UCSF has a great health care plan, but if some of your medical or dental costs aren’t being covered by insurance, financial aid can often be increased to help pay unreimbursed expenses. Number 5: If your situation changes during the year, let us know. Maybe your spouse lost a job, you plan to have a child, you’re thinking about extending your program, your roommate won’t talk to you anymore, or you just have questions about how
to repay your student loans once you graduate—we can help! Number 4: Get to know your financial aid adviser. That person will be helpful when you have questions about your financial aid and can become a helpful ally for you. Number 3: We have a staff person here who is totally focused on helping you understand your loan repayment options and budget strategies. You should be hearing from Annie Osborne while you’re here. She makes presentations during the year and also meets with individuals. Number 2: If you haven’t applied yet, it’s not too late. We take applications throughout the year, although you may have missed priority deadlines. … and the Number 1 thing you need to know about financial aid: In April 2012, the Chancellor launched a new education fund-raising initiative with a target of $100 million by 201415. She donated $1 million of her own money and challenged each professional school to raise matching funds for student financial support— the first time a campuswide effort of this kind has been undertaken. The first scholarships connected with this activity will be awarded in 2012-13. URL: finaid.ucsf.edu Telephone: (415) 476-4181 Email: finaid@ucsf.edu
consulting support are available for the development of educational materials. The Tech Commons also includes a room where students can practice their presentation skills. • The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), located on the second floor of the Parnassus Library, contains technology-enhanced classrooms (which are open as study rooms when a class is not in session), computer and multimedia labs, and the Kanbar Center for Simulation, Clinical Skills, and Telemedicine Education. Students in all programs can expect opportunities to attend classes in the TLC, including engaging in interprofessional learning activities. Learn more about the TLC at tlc.ucsf.edu. The Library also maintains computing facilities in the Medical Sciences Building and the Mission Bay Community Center. URL: www.library.ucsf.edu Teaching and Learning Center: tlc. ucsf.edu Online Guide for New Students: guides.library.ucsf.edu/gettingstarted_ students
Multicultural » FROM PAGE 4
“The students wanted a lounge space,” said Sanchez. “They wanted a place where they can have movie nights, but also a place where they can practice giving presentations. It’s really a flexible space.” The Center is open to all students from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Groups will need to book the room for meetings. Programming at the Center will include mentorship dinner series, services for first generation students, and art exhibitions and receptions. A photo exhibit of 82 portraits celebrating the multiculturalism of the UCSF community, entitled “100% You,” is on display at the Center. The exhibit was first displayed in Millberry Union’s Golden Gate Room during Martin Luther King Week in January 2012. The photos, shot by UCSF School of Dentistry photographer David Hand, is based on the “Hapa Project” of Kip Fulbeck, an author, artist, slam poet, and filmmaker. Fulbeck, who teaches art at UC Santa Barbara, gave a multimedia presentation on Jan. 17 in Cole Hall Auditorium. The Multicultural Resource Center was created in response to letters from students and faculty members asking for a gathering-place to promote a culture of inclusion and equity, cultural competency, and inter-professional collaboration. Sanchez plans to form an advisory board of students, staff, and faculty and will conduct focus groups to learn how to better support RCOs and develop programs, events and services for the UCSF community. “My goal is to build a community highlighting how multicultural we are at UCSF,” said Sanchez.
Puzzles
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Week of 9/3/12 - 9/9/12
The Weekly Crossword
by Margie E. Burke
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ACROSS 1 John who 13 14 15 played Babe 16 17 Ruth 8 Leather leggings 18 19 20 21 13 Geneva Con23 24 25 vention violation 22 14 Triumphant cry 26 27 28 16 Veteran 29 30 31 32 17 Altogether 18 ___ v. Wade 33 34 35 36 37 19 Impassioned 38 39 40 21 Suffix for octo22 Political pamphlet 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 24 Fountain drink 49 50 25 Cruise ship stop 48 26 Dante's inferno 51 52 53 54 27 "Family ____" 55 56 57 58 (game show) 28 Twangy59 60 sounding 61 62 29 "Psych" network 31 Split up Copyright 2012 by The Puzzle Syndicate 33 Like some 60 Spectator 9 Track down 34 High schooler's waistbands 37 Southwestern 61 Ed Norton's 10 Museum piece infraction 11 2009 Sandra 35 Come before snake workplace 38 Spanish scarf 62 Go back in 36 Unarmed, to a Bullock film, 40 Island garland with "The" cop 41 Express audibly 12 Drench 39 Lindbergh, e.g. 42 Bad to the bone DOWN 13 Mary of comic 43 Bananas, so to 44 Cultural interests 1 Aplenty strips speak 48 Lecherous look 2 Trying 15 Stable worker 45 Second shot Week of 9/10/12 - 9/16/12 49 Slayer of Abel 20 Church experience leader 46 _____ totter 50 Frozen 3 Start of the 23 Bunch 47 Take the wheel 25 Incomplete 49 Supply party downpour fourth qtr. 51 Not to mention 4 Catch my ____? 27 Go under food 52 Rummy relative 5 Silent performer 28 NBA great 50 Beauty parlor 54 Golf peg 6 Fine arbitrarily 52 Pigeon's place Thurmond 55 Pekoe vessel 7 Uneasy 30 Word before 53 Mah-jongg piece 57 Pregame party 8 2008 Olympics 56 Furry foot crazy or fry 32 Coffin cover 58 ___ milk? site host 59 Grand grounds 33 Take after
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Piled Higher and Deeper by Jorge Cham
Solution to Sudoku
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So You’ve Made It to UCSF: What’s next? Synapse Staff Report
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ight now, you are probably overwhelmed by the frantic bustle of back-to-school week, wondering where your next classroom is, looking for a study buddy, and watching your summer earnings evaporate in rental or textbook costs. (Hopefully you’re also still basking in the pride of having made it to UCSF!) But in a few months, once you’ve settled in the routine of classes, exams, and endless shuttle or elevator rides, you might well ask yourself: What’s next? What comes after UCSF, and how do I prepare for it? That’s when you’ll want to turn to the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD). The OCPD helps students from all UCSF schools hone their academic or professional skills, decide on a career path, and prepare for a successful job hunt. • Are you a pharmacy student looking for an internship? A dentistry student preparing a research poster? The OCPD staff can help you polish your resume or craft an outstanding poster presentation. • Are you a graduate student interested in teaching? The OCPD organizes teacher training and teaching opportunities. • Are you going to a professional meeting and unsure about how to put 8/20/12 AM a talk together, or how to 11:21 network with strangers? The OCPD runs workshops on slide presentations, and on networking at conferences. • Are you trying to figure out how to approach a difficult professional conversation with a supervisor or www.phdcomics.com
mentor? We can help you craft a conversation strategy. • Are you unsure whether you’ll go into private practice or residency? Academia or industry? Research, teaching, or the clinic? The OCPD offers workshops and one-on-one consultations to help you find the career path that’s right for you.
Where to find us? The main OCPD office is located in the lobby of the Medical Sciences Building on the Parnassus Campus, Room S-140. OCPD also has an office at Mission Bay, within the Graduate Division’s space on the third floor of the Community Center. You can call (415-476-4986) or e-mail (ocpd@ ucsf.edu) to make an appointment. In the meantime, check our extensive Web site (http://career.ucsf.edu/). It describes our programs and services for each school and specialty, has links to a detailed calendar of OCPD-sponsored events, and gives you access to a wide collection of annotated samples— residency letters, cover letters, CVs and resumes, interview questions—to help you prepare for your next move.
Who is OCPD? OCPD’s unique staff includes professionals and support staff with dozens of years of combined experience working with scientists and health professionals as they prepare for careers rich in scholarship, leadership, and discovery. Your future career starts now! So don’t delay. As soon as you catch your breath, check us out. Seminars and workshops: Throughout the year, OCPD will be offering seminars, workshops and events for students and postdocs from each of the UCSF schools. Note: The OCPD serves not only students but also postdoctoral and clinical researchers. Our one-on-one consultations are free and confidential. Most events are free; some require a small fee. URL: career.ucsf.edu Telephone: (415) 476-4986 Email: ocpd@ucsf.edu
ARTS&CULTURE
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A World Class Deal for Culture Lovers Culture Card sale dates: September 26 and October 2
Synapse Staff Report San Francisco Performances’ Culture Card is the best deal in town for arts lovers. This easy, accessible, and inexpensive program, at the low cost of $25 for 25 performances, is a student’s direct connection to world-class arts events in this cultural capital. The Culture Card is designed for maximum value and minimum fuss for busy, arts-crazy students and fellows: Just show up one hour before concert time with a Culture Card and valid student ID and proceed to the box office to claim a free seat! Bring a friend and purchase one half-price ticket at the time you pick up your free ticket. The Culture Card is a program of San Francisco Performances, an organization that presents recitals, chamber music, jazz and contemporary dance. “The Culture Card program is an important part of our organization’s music education initiatives,”
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said Christine Lim, director of education at San Francisco Performances. “In a city as culturally sophisticated as San Francisco—not to mention one with a sizable student population—we want to ensure that local students have access to world-class performances at low costs.” What is the value of this $25 investment?
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The Culture Card offers 25 performances from a selection of 60-plus events in San Francisco Performances’ 2012-2013 season, including some of the hottest tickets in town. This season’s offerings include performances by Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Luciana Souza; pianist Jonathan Biss; virtuoso violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter; and Saturday morning lecture/concerts on Benjamin Britten with our resident ensemble the Alexander String Quartet and music historian-in-residence Robert Greenberg, just to name a few. These events take place in Herbst Theatre, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Davies Symphony Hall, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Concert Hall, all easily accessible by public transportation. On-campus Culture Card sale dates: Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.-1:30p.m., Parnassus Medical Sciences Lobby and October 2, 9-10 a.m., Mission Bay Genentech Hall, second floor atrium. A student or postdoc ID is required.
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Make your way around campus and beyond
1. Shuttles: Wherever you’re going on campus, Transportation can help you get there with its award-winning shuttle system. Serving all primary wwUCSF campuses, the service is free for students, staff, and visitors. 2. City CarShare: Get mobilized with discounted membership to this carsharing service. Insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance, and gas are included with every rental, making it easier to get in and go. 3. Alternative Transportation: Give yourself more time to study by leaving the driving to someone else. With commuter pools, emergency programs, and public transportation, there are many ways to get to and from UCSF.
Stay healthy
1. Fitness & Recreation: Standard membership is included with your registration fees, so exercise your body, mind, and soul (campuslifeservices.ucsf. edu/fitnessrecreation/) with the latest in cardio and weight equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, membership discounts, and more. 2. Smart Choice: It can be hard to eat healthy on the go, so Retail Services partnered with the UCSF Medical Center Department of Nutrition & Food Services to develop Smart Choice. Look for the “S” rating to identify healthy options when dining on campus. 3. Living Well: You know what it means to be healthy. With a variety of wellness programs (livingwell.ucsf.edu) covering nutrition, walking, smoking cessation, and more, UCSF makes sure you live that way.
Live green and save green
1. B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Cup): Bring your own mug to participating campus vendors and get coffee or tea (up to 16 ounces.) for the price of a small cup. Can you think of a better way to help the environment and your budget? 2. FastPay: Turn your UCSF ID into a pre-funded “debit card” that is accepted at all Campus Life Services retailers. When you’re moving fast or out of cash, FastPay makes it even easier to grab n’ go. 3. Recycle and compost: When you learn to sort your waste , you’re following San Francisco law, honoring UC Recycling’s commitment to zero waste by 2020, and turning our campus—and planet—into a better place to learn, work, and live.
Take care of your family
1. Child care: Taking care of your well-being means taking care of your family. At UCSF, we’re all family, so we provide programs at Parnassus and Mission Bay to address daily care, back-up options, and parent education. 2. My Family @ UCSF: Family isn’t just about the people; like any organism, it develops and goes through changes. Bookmark this centralized online resource (myfamily.ucsf.edu) to make sure you have support at every stage. 3. Youth Programs at Fitness and Recreation: With a range of activities from camps to martial arts, sports, aquatics, and more, your kids can get fit while having fun . Great urban diversions all year long! URL: campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/cls/
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Solutions
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ne event that students should plan on attending this year is the annual for-credit “LGBTQI Health Forum,” generally held in the winter quarter. This popular event, a collaboration between UCSF Center for LGBT Health and Equity and the LGBTQ Student Association, gives UCSF students from all schools an opportunity to learn about LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex) health concerns, including: • the particular clinical concerns of LGBTQI people—for example, an elevated risk for some cancers, cardiovascular disease, STDs, substance abuse, tobacco use, and depression; • what transgender patients are asking of the health care system, from health insurance coverage to surgery and/or hormones for gender transitions; • how intake forms, history-taking and other patient communications can be sensitive and welcoming to LGBTQI patients—for example, how to relate comfortably to a patient who has mentioned a samesex partner; • laws and policies calling for equal treatment of LGBTQI people in health care and beyond;
• the special challenges faced by LGBTQI health care professionals— for example, how students can support a classmate who has just “come out.” This year’s event date has yet to be set, but students who have attended past LGBTQI Health Forums have described them as “phenomenal,” exciting,” and “motivating,” according to Shane Snowden, outgoing founding director of the LGBT Center. Founded in 1998, the UCSF Center for LGBT Health and Equity provides information about LGBT people and issues, offers training on LGBT health and workplace concerns, and supports LGBT students, faculty, staff, and patients. The LGBT Center hosts a variety of other programs for the campus community, including lectures, workshops, films, and social events scheduled throughout the year for the UCSF community. LGBT students will find a wealth of resources at the center. An online “Out List” features “out” UCSF faculty and staff who are available for mentoring; a listserv connects LGBT students, staff, faculty, and residents; and annual programs include a faculty-student reception and a panel of faculty discussing their experiences as “out” clinicians. Other UCSF resources for LGBT students include discussion and support groups facilitated by Larry Lariosa of Student Health and Counseling.
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Services at Student Health Student Health offers comprehensive primary care, urgent care, immunizations, physicals and annual examinations, mental health counseling, alcohol and drug consultations, nutrition services, travel consultations and will assist in coordinating your specialty care. SHCS is the first point of contact for students and enrollees and will help coordinate all your healthcare needs. These services are available to all registered UCSF students, regardless of whether they have waived the UC SHIP. For details on services please visit: http://studenthealth.ucsf.edu/ healthcare-services. **Please note, there may be a fee for some services if you have waived UC SHIP, and those students classified as a ‘Student Employee’ do not have access to Student Health & Counseling Services.**
Counseling and Psychological Services SHCS offers short-term mental health counseling at both Parnassus and Mission Bay clinics for all registered students and enrollees. To schedule an appointment at SHCS, call or visit Student Health and ask to speak to a nurse about mental health appointments. If additional therapy or long-term therapy is required, enrollees will be referred to a therapist outside of SHCS. For those covered under the UC SHIP, visits with an in-network provider are covered 100% after a $15 co-pay. Outof-network providers are covered at 60% after the $200 annual deductible. SHCS also offers an after-hours mental health crisis and counseling
hotline. Contracted therapists provide telephone intake, assessment and crisis counseling services during non-working hours Monday through Friday and 24 hours on holidays and weekends. To connect with a therapist, call SHCS at (415) 476-1281 and select option 7.
Wellness Programs and Outreach SHCS offers programs every quarter for all registered students and enrollees. Wellness Programs and Outreach includes workshops, lectures, small group series discussion and health education to improve health and promote personal success. This fall programming includes BENT for LGBTQQI, Students of Color, Self-Care 101, Are you Burned Out?, Our Identities, Ourselves: A Workshop for Women, Simmer Cooking Class, Healthy Steps, Nutrition for Women, Food for Thought Webinar and Sex Talk. Visit http://studenthealth.ucsf. edu/wellness for updates and the Fall quarter calendar.
UC SHIP - Insurance Benefits All medically necessary primary care, specialty care, hospital stays, physical therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic care, prescriptions, lab tests, radiology services and more are covered by the plan if medically necessary and authorized by a SHCS provider. SHCS is the primary care clinic for registered students and enrollees and will assist you in coordinating any medically necessary specialty care. For a complete summary of the UC SHIP benefits, please visit the Student Health and Counseling website: http:// studenthealth.ucsf.edu/.
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Student Activity Center: Where Students Are All Insiders Synapse Staff`Report Have a great idea that you’re certain the campus would value? Trying to find your niche on campus— outside the classroom? Need some ideas to publicize your organization’s event? The Student Activity Center (SAC) helps UCSF students maximize their “out of classroom” moments, find like-minded friends across disciplines, and build community. “UCSF is a busy and professional environment that can be stressful for our students,” said Maureen Conway, director of the Student Activity Center. “The Center promotes staying balanced, healthy and academically successful.” The Center features programs and events to create community on and off campus each week, along with opportunities to get involved and make a difference. The Student Activity Center offers a variety of ways to get event news: • the Student Inside Guide, an online resource,
• the Thursday e-mail newsletter called the Student Insider, • the Inside Guide Facebook page.
Helpful people at SAC The SAC also has people ready to help students at the Center. They are available to help students, from forming campus clubs, planning events and setting up voter-registration tables to providing the poster paints for signs and introducing you to the visiting pups from the SPCA! SAC is also home to the two student governments, the ASUC and GSA. Groups of students with mutual interests, shared ethnicity, or common goals who want to form a Registered Campus Organization (RCO) can visit the Center for assistance, or access online registration forms and information through the RCO web portal https://saa.ucsf.edu/rco/.
In the fall frenzy of programs and opportunities, the Center offers students “What We Can Do For You,” a list of services and materials available to student groups.
Keeping Students Healthy One of the most popular events of the fall is Dog Days, held every Friday in October, when you can pet the pups from Animal Assisted Therapy. It’s a chance for students to chill out and de-stress! Check the Inside Guide listing for exact times and locations. When the days get shorter and the workloads get heavier, stay tuned for winter quarter Student Passport to Wellness Program (P2W) for campuswide wellness programs designed to keep students healthy and to make time for themselves. “We make your planning for free time easy and productive,” said Conway. URL: saa.ucsf.edu/rco
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