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*NOTE: There will be no staff advisors in the UAO October 13 until
noon. The office will be open for picking up and dropping off forms
though! This means no major declarations that morning. Peer advisors
will be here.
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1.* *11 October, 7:30 pm, Final Event for On the Same Page*, *The DNA
Age: Personal stories from the genetic frontier *
*2. Fall graduates: December Convocation, December 19
3. 14 October, 7 pm, MCBcDNA Course Advising Night
4. 14 October, 6 pm, mcbUSA Med School Admissions Director Presentation
5. 22 October at 1 pm, Faculty Student lunch, MCBcDNA
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*1.* *11 October, 7:30 pm, Final Event for On the Same Page*
* The DNA Age: Personal stories from the genetic frontier *
Monday, October 11, 7:30 p.m.
Wheeler Auditorium. Free and open to everyone on a first-come,
first-seated basis.
This panel seeks to shed light on the challenges new genetic information
poses for all of us by exploring the personal stories of people who are
grappling directly with its benefits and burdens. Moderated by /New York
Times/ National Correspondent Amy Harmon, the panel features three
individuals she wrote about in her Pulitzer Prize-winning series, "The
DNA Age." How do you face the future as a 22-year-old when you know you
carry a gene for an incurable illness that will almost certainly strike
in middle age? What do you do at age 33 when you find out you can
eliminate your high genetic cancer risk -- but only by undergoing
surgery that can be physically and psychologically arduous? Where do you
go when a test pinpoints the genetic cause of your child's developmental
differences, but offers little information about how to address them?
How do family members respond to knowledge that may change their
perception of themselves and each other? These are some of the questions
that will be asked and answered as the panelists tell their tales. A
doctor who uses genetic tests in his practice will add his medical
expertise. Please bring your own questions about both gene testing and
journalism.
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*2. Fall graduates: December Convocation, December 19*
If you are graduating in fall 2010, you can participate in the
campus-wide convocation ceremony on Sunday, December 19. For details, go
here: http://seniors.berkeley.edu/commencement/december_convocation.cfm.
Note, this is not organized by MCB.
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*3. 14 October, 7 pm, MCBcDNA's Course Advising Night*
Are you ready for TeleBears? Do you know what classes you're going to take?
Student advisers at Course Advising Night offer their expert advice on the best
courses and professors at Cal. Come get tips on how to develop and
perfect your TeleBears strategy and have your questions answered about fun
classes that satisfy requirements and the difficulty of courses. All
questions regarding MCB lower and upper division requirements are welcome!
EVENT: Course Advising Night
DATE: Thursday, October 14
TIME: 7-9 PM
LOCATION: 20 Wheeler
(http://berkeley.edu/map/maps/large_map.html)
***This event is open to all students***
**Free food provided**
Questions? Visit us at:http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/
Contact Us:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
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*4. 14 October, 6 pm, mcbUSA's Med School Admissions Director Presentation*
mcbUSA's MED SCHOOL ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR PRESENTATION
WHAT: Director of Admissions Tom Hueller will speak about the outlook on
California medical schools while also presenting Ross University's medical
program. He will also answer any questions you have about applications in
general.
WHEN: Thursday October 14, 2010, 6:00-7:00
WHERE: DWINELLE 263
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED. If possible, RSVP [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> beforehand
or drop by that night! Bring your questions! We hope to see you there!
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*5. 22 October, 1 pm, Faculty-student Luncheon, MCBcDNA*
Would you like to sit down with one of our very own Berkeley professors for
lunch?
Come join MCBcDNA's faculty-student luncheon with MCB Professor Robert
Beatty (Immunology Emphasis: Infectious Disease Track). Professor Beatty is
the Head Advisor for the Immunology emphasis, and currently teaches MCB150
and MCB 150L. This luncheon is a great opportunity to chat with him about
his research, teaching, or life experiences!
When: October 22nd, 1pm
Where: Great China on Shattuck
As spots are limited, please RSVP to Christine Kyuak at
[email protected]. Include in your email your name, year, and a phone
number with which we can reach you. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Anne Aaboe
Manager, Undergraduate Affairs Office
Molecular& Cell Biology
2083 VLSB
Berkeley, CA 94720
510.643.7473
http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/
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MCB Undergraduate Affairs Office
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http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/
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