Friday, 03 October 2008

UCSF to Host Diversity Mural Celebration

Faculty, staff and students are invited to the Oct. 8 celebration of UCSF’s diversity art project, a mural that depicts the struggle for civil rights and social justice.

UCSF to Host Faculty, Staff Art Show

The campus community can view the artistic talents of colleagues from throughout UCSF at the faculty and staff art show, which begins Oct. 6.

Dillon Wins Gold Medal from American Society of Head and Neck Radiology

UCSF radiologist William Dillon has won the Gold Medal from the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology for his contributions to head and neck imaging.

Featherstone Plans for Changes as Appointed School of Dentistry Dean

Despite the daunting budget challenges, John Featherstone’s goals as the appointed dean of the UCSF School of Dentistry include improving the effectiveness of clinic administration, producing better training experiences for students, and maintaining preeminence in dental research and teaching by hiring the best faculty.

UCSF to Celebrate Diversity During Events in October

The campus community is invited to celebrate UCSF’s commitment to diversity during events from Oct. 4 through Oct. 28.

Lo Named UCSF Distinguished Clinical Research Lecturer

Nationally recognized bioethicist Bernard Lo has been named by the UCSF Academic Senate to deliver the Distinguished Clinical Research Lecture at UCSF on Oct. 13.

Two Scientists Receive Grants for ‘Unconventional’ Research

David Sretavan, a UCSF professor of ophthalmology and physiology, and John Sedat, a UCSF professor of biochemistry and biophysics, are among researchers selected to receive grants as part of the National Institutes of Health’s new EUREKA program.

UCSF’s FastPay Program to Debut on October 1

Members of the campus community can register their UCSF ID badges to serve as prefunded debit cards to buy food at UCSF, beginning Oct. 1.

Debas to Update Regents on UC School of Global Health

UC Regents will hear today from UCSF’s Haile Debas about the plans and progress made to establish the UC School of Global Health.

Documentary Depicts Challenges of Caregiving

UCSF has created a film that is designed to improve the experiences of caregivers of people with serious illness, particularly patients with brain tumors.

UCSF Seeks Ham Radio Operators for Emergency Communications Team

UCSF is seeking any campus personnel who have a valid ham radio license and would like to participate on a new emergency communications team.

High School Internship Program Partners Teens with Scientists

UCSF’s annual High School Summer Internship Program brought hands-on, professional lab experience to 20 students recently.

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