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EVENTS MISSION BAY EVENTS
STEVE BURRILL’S STATE OF THE LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY
Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m., Genentech Auditorium, Mission Bay Steve Burrill, founder and CEO of the investment firm Burrill & Company, will deliver his respected annual analysis of the life science industry: opportunities, challenges and trends for the next year. Join us to learn what’s in store for the industry and where you should focus to take advantage of the opportunities.
SYNAPSE NEWSPAPER
Friday, Jan .17, noon-1 p.m., Graduate Division. CC-310, Mission Bay Synapse is looking for Mission Bay and Parnassus writers, bloggers, photographers and designers. Come to the lunch meeting, share your story ideas and enjoy a free lunch. RSVP to synapse@ucsf.edu.
MUSLIM FRIDAY PRAYER SERVICES
Friday, Jan. 17, 1-2 p.m., Helen Diller, 160, Mission Bay The Muslim Community at UCSF holds regular Friday prayer services (Jum’a) for the UCSF Muslim community every week. Join your fellow brothers and sisters for prayer, lunch and socializing. All are welcome.
MISSION BAY RIPS
Friday, Jan. 17, 4-5 p.m., Genentech Hall, N114, Mission Bay Research In Progress Seminar is a seminar series at which one student and one postdoc present their current research. Talks are 15 minutes in length and are preceded by a 20-minute social. Snacks and beverages are provided.
STUDENT REGENT MEET & GREET
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5-6 p.m., Genentech Hall, N114, Mission Bay Meet your Student Regents to see how you can make a difference in the UC system. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and pick up an application to be the next Student Regent. http://bit.ly/UCstudentregent.
GSA MEETING: GRADUATE, NURSING & PT
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m., Genentech Hall, N114, Mission Bay Meet your executive board members at the monthly GSA meeting and be a part of the discussion on topics relating to student priorities. Visit the GSA website for more details and to RSVP. http://bit.ly/gsawebsite
WELLNESS EXPO AT MISSION BAY
Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon-2 p.m., Rutter Center lobby, Mission Bay More than 35 UCSF and external vendors will give away free information, fresh produce, snacks, free healthy lunch and hundreds of wellness resources. “Know Your Numbers” health assessments will also return, with a chance to earn $35 and chair massages. Please join us to celebrate wellness within the UCSF community. Complete the “Wellness Pledge Card” and turn it in for your free Wellness Lunch. livingwell.ucsf.edu/events/4th_ annual_wellness_expo_save_the_date
GAME NIGHT AT MISSION BAY
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6-9 p.m., Genentech Hall Atrium, Mission Bay
Bring your favorite board games to share. Enjoy free beverages, pizza, and raffle prizes provided by GSA & Student Life.
PARNASSUS EVENTS CHANCELLOR’S CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, Jan. 16, noon-12:45 p.m. Cole Hall, Parnassus Violinist Melissa Kleinbart, cellist Tanya Tomkins and pianist Eric Zivian perform Schumann’s Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 63. The Chancellor’s Concert Series on Thursdays is a great place to take a break from classes while listening to classical music. Seating begins at noon. If you are unable to come, you can now listen to the music through live stream. This concert is free.
QUEER OPEN MIC EVENT: CAFÉ LEGAY
Thursday, Jan. 16, 5-7 p.m., Multicultural Resource Center, Parnassus Attention artists, writer, singers, filmmakers! The Office of Diversity and Outreach is looking for performers/presenters for the upcoming open mic night. If you would like to sign up to perform at this open mic or have questions about the event, please email sarah. steer@ucsf.edu.
PAT-BING-SU NIGHT
Thursday, Jan. 16, 5-7:30 p.m., Nursing Mezzanine, Parnassus The Korean American Health Professional Students Association will be preparing the ingredients needed to make pat-bing-su, traditional Korean shaved ice. Participants will get to grind their own ice and customize their toppings, which include red bean, condensed milk, grain powder, fruits, rice cake and jellies.
MR. PHARMACY
Thursday, Jan. 16, 5-9 p.m., Cole Hall, Parnassus This annual event, held by the second-year School of Pharmacy class cabinet, brings the School of Pharmacy together through a friendly competition. A nominee from each class will compete for the title of “Mr. Pharmacy,” by presenting their skills and participating in various games.
MUSLIM FRIDAY PRAYER SERVICES
Friday, Jan. 17, 1-2 p.m. , Medical Sciences, 163, 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.
CAMPUS EVANGELISTIC FELLOWSHIP
Friday, Jan. 17, 7-10:30 p.m., Nursing, 517, Parnassus Join the Campus Evangelistic Fellowship for their weekly meeting with Bible study, hymn singing and fellowship.
FILM SCREENING: COLORBLIND: THE RISE OF POST-RACIAL POLITICS AND THE RETREAT FROM RACIAL EQUITY
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5:15-7 p.m., Nursing, 225, Parnassus Tim Wise offers an incisive critique of colorblind race logics in U.S. politics. To be
blind to color, he argues, is to be blind to the consequences of color, making it impossible to effectively address racial inequality. After watching the film, students can discuss the consequences of denying the existence of race. Sponsored by the UCSF Multicultural Resource Center.
PARNASSUS FARMERS’ MARKET
Wednesday, Jan 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ACC, 400 Parnassus Ave. Shop the Farmers’ Markets on Wednesdays to pick up locally grown produce and more. Sponsor: Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association.
SYNAPSE NEWSPAPER
Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon-1 p.m., Millbery Union 123W, Parnassus Synapse is looking for Mission Bay and Parnassus writers, bloggers, photographers and designers. Come to the lunch meeting, share your story ideas and enjoy a free lunch. Email for more information and to RSVP: synapse@ucsf.edu.
WINTER HUMP DAY: LETTING GO OF PERFECTIONISM
Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon-1 p.m., Nursing, 217, Parnassus Take a mid-week break and join Student Health and Counseling for the Winter Hump Day Student Wellness Series. Topics focus on staying well throughout the year. Talks will occur every Wednesday at Parnassus in N-217, with the exception of the March 12 talk, which will be held at Mission Bay in Rock Hall 102. Free lunch at all talks for students with RSVP. Led by Felicia De La Garza Mercer, Ph.D. For more information or to RSVP, contact Felicia.Mercer@ucsf.edu.
UCSF RUN CLUB
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 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 (from 3-6 miles) at 9 to 11 minutes per mile.
ENGLISH CORNER
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6-8:30 p.m., Clinical Sciences, 130, Parnassus English Corner is an informal conversational English class given as a free community service and provided on a voluntary basis by both people born and raised in the United States as well as many people who have, at one time in their lives, experienced life as a new immigrant to the United States.
SAY CHEESE! SYNAPSE WANTS YOUR BEST PHOTOS FOR OUR PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUE! Submit photos and captions to Synapse by February 7. synapse@ucsf.edu
ANNOUNCEMENTS SEEKING UCSF STUDENT MENTORS
The Center for Science Education and Opportunity is looking for 20 UCSF students to serve as mentors to small groups of 10thgraders from San Francisco's Burton High School. The Burton students will be doing the research on health topics with your guidance, developing an interactive activity/ discussion that will be presented to the school community and families. The students will also design an educational brochure and create a large informational poster. Please contact Anthea Lim for more information. mailto:anthea.lim@ucsf.edu
ENVISIONING HUMAN RIGHTS CALL FOR ENTRY: DEADLINE JAN. 28
The Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley and the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA) are sponsoring a juried exhibition of student artwork. Students from all University of California campuses are invited to submit their works to be considered for the exhibition, addressing critical human rights issues. callforentry.org/ festivals_unique_info.php?ID=1671
ASUC AND GSA FORMAL: PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 p.m-1 a.m., Westin St. Francis, SF Purchase your tickets today and get ready to enjoy a night of dancing, desserts and photo booths. http://bit.ly/1fP97KX
APPLY TO BE THE 2015-16 UC STUDENT REGENT!
OFF THE GRID: UPPER HAIGHT
Thursday, Jan. 9, 5-9 p.m., Stanyan and Waller Streets, SF Off the Grid is a roaming mobile food extravaganza that travels to different locations daily to serve delicious food, with a free side of amazing music, craft and soul.
The Student Regent is a voting member of the Regents of the University of California, attends all meetings of the Board and its Committees and serves for two years (one year as a designate and one year as a voting member) commencing July 1. All mandatory University fees and tuition are waived for the Student Regent during the academic years in which he or she serves as a Regent-designate and as a member of the Board. Submit applications by Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. regents. universityofcalifornia.edu/about/membersand-advisors/student-regent.html
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: MIND & BODY NIGHTLIFE
FIRST GENERATION TO COLLEGE COMMUNITY: RSVP BY JANUARY 22
OFF-CAMPUS
Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-10 p.m., Cal Academy, Golden Gate Park Immerse yourself in cerebral science this week as NightLife gets inside your head. In the Planetarium, join a guided meditation led by neuroscience guru Dr. Philippe Goldin of Stanford University and get a closer perspective on human brains (even your own!) with a special fulldome audiovisual presentation at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 pm. Use your brain to power the sights and sounds of NeuroDisco, a mind-controlled music, light and sculpture installation. Catch a special set by turntable master and hiphop pioneer DJ Qbert, hailed as one of the most prolific DJs of all time. http://bit.ly/ NightLifeTickets, http://bit.ly/CLSDiscounts.
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5- 6:30 p.m., RSVP for location, Parnassus Are you of the first generation in your family to attend college? You are not alone! Please join fellow UCSF first-generation-to-college students, residents, postdocs, fellows, faculty and alumni at this community reception. Refreshments and opportunities to connect with first-gen role models included. Registration: http://bit.ly/1cEEbNc
FREE SYNAPSE CLASSIFIEDS
UCSF students and staff can now post online classified ads for free on the Synapse website. All you need is an @ucsf.edu email account. Try it out! synapse.ucsf.edu/classifieds.