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communicate with majors in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology.
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*MCB News, Week of August 27, 2012* /*
MCB News*/
* *Important Dates/Events for Fall 2012*
* *Major declarations begin Tuesday, September 4
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* *MCB 99, 199, H196A, and H196B Students - Registration deadline 9/21
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* *MCB/IB-sponsored DeCals for **fall 2012
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* *MCBcDNA is now recruiting for Fall 2012
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/*Other News*/
* *Pre-Health/Pre-Med Advising Options - INCLUDING DROP INS AT VLSB,
CNR & SLC!!*
* ***Study Evolutionary Science with the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology*
* *Upcoming Program Info & Deadlines - URAP, UCDC, MCNAIR*
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Upcoming Important Dates/Events*
* August 30, URAP Deadline
* August 31, Early Drop Deadline; Last day to drop without a fee
* September 3, Labor Day - University closed
* September 4, Major declarations begin
* September 7, Last day to add without a fee
* September 21, Add/Drop deadline
* October 26, Deadline to change grading option
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**Major declarations begin Tuesday, September 4*
Students intending to declare MCB during the fall semester are able to
do so starting on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
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**Deadline to sign up for research: September 21*
This includes MCB 99, MCB 199, MCB H196A and MCB H196B
If you are planning on earning MCB units for research, you must enroll
by the add/drop deadline of September 22. This means that you have to
take care of all the paperwork and bring it in to the UAO before then in
order to get the course control number. You'll need your PI's signature,
so check with him/her now on availability, in case s/he plans to travel.
We will not take a post-doc's signature in its place.
Relevant websites:
https://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/research/research/mcb-199/,
https://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/major/honors-program/honors/
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**MCB/IB-sponsored DeCals for **fall 2012
*
MCB and IB sponsor many DeCal courses each semester. Check out the DeCal
website (http://www.decal.org/) for more information.
_Fall 2012 MCB/IB-Sponsored DeCals_*
*Berkeley Premedical Advisor Training
Pre-Med 101
Pre-Health
Issues: Berkeley Medical Journal
Jewish Medical Ethics
Science Journalism: The Berkeley Scientific Journal
Diseases Around the World
Human Health & The Organic Garden
Politics for Scientists*
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*MCBcDNA is now recruiting for Fall 2012!*
MCBcDNA is an MCB department-sponsored organization that provides
undergraduate biology students with resources they need to succeed
through a variety of organized events and workshops. Through our events
we help students learn how to get involved here at Cal and get prepared
for where they are headed after graduation. In addition, we promote a
strong friendly atmosphere within the club and plan an array of exciting
socials every semester. We already support a diverse group, but we are
always willing to meet new people! If you are interested in perfecting
your leadership skills with some event planning, team building, and a
significant portion of fun, this is the club for you!
Check out our website: bit.ly/mcbcdna. If you are interested in joining
follow this link to our membership application:
https://docs.google.com/spreadshee
/viewform?formkey=dGl1NUk3anJybnMtV0xMRmxZSXJ3VXc6MQ
Any and all questions can be sent to mcbc...@gmail.com. 'Like' us online at
www.facebook.com/MCBcDNA!
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/Other News/
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Pre-Health/Pre-Med Advising Options - INCLUDING DROP INS AT VLSB, CNR &
SLC!!
*There are several ways you can get Pre-Med/Pre-Health advising:
1. Schedule a 30-minute appointment to meet with a Pre-Med Advisor at
the Career Center.
To schedule an appointment, log in to Callisto at
https://career.berkeley.edu/CareerApps/Callisto/CallistoLogin.aspx and
select "Pre-Med/Pre-Health Advising" from the Shortcuts menu.
Appointments can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance.
2. Pre-Health/Pre-Med Tuesday Drop Ins - for students with quick
questions will be held in 3060 VLSB, Tuesdays 10:30a-2:30p.
Pre-Health/Pre-Med Tuesday Drop Ins will continue through the last week
of classes, Fall Semester.
3. Pre-Health/Pre-Med Peer Advising is also available at the SLC (141
Chavez Student Center), in the science tutoring section, and at CNR
(Mulford rm 260):
Fall 2012 Semester (beginning 9/4/12)
Tues: 2-3:30pm @ SLC
Wed: 10am - noon & 1-3pm @ CNR, and 1-3pm @ SLC
Thurs: 2-3:30pm @ SLC
Fri: 10am -noon @ SLC
You can also look online for updates:
https://career.berkeley.edu/Health/Health.stm for more information.
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Study Evolutionary Science with the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology*
Attention Undergrads! URAPs are now open for the MVZ. There are many to
choose from with something for every one interested in getting involved
at MVZ and our projects. Please share with your friends.
Highlights include:
* MVZ Advanced Prep Lab -- note that prerequisites include 2 semesters
of specimen preparation
* MVZ Curatorial Apprentices-- the place to start or return to hone
your curatorial skills--positions in the collections, archives, prep
lab are open (this may count towards prereqs for above)
* New this semester! MVZ Informatics Apprentices -- fancy tech or
programming skills? Come put them to good use as an informatics
apprentice!
* New this semester! Keck Engine apprentices-- The Keck project is
building an informatics portal for research on global change biology
and needs undergrads to deal with the rich resources from our field
stations and labs.
* AmphibiaWeb apprentice -- passion for frogs, salamanders and
caecilians? (if you can name a species of each you need to apply!)
then come contribute to the premier online resource for amphibian
biology and conservation
We are holding an Orientation on September 5th at 5 pm in the MVZ where
you can learn more and meet the project supervisors. For inquiries,
please send an email to:
mvz.undergrad.i...@gmail.com*
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Upcoming Program Deadlines - URAP, UCDC, MCNAIR*
08/29/2012
URAP: Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
UC Berkeley's largest undergraduate research program, URAP, places
roughly 1200 students as apprentices with faculty members every
semester. Application is simple: 400 word statement, transcript, class
schedule. Attend an info session on Monday or Tuesday (see above item)
for more info. http://research.berkeley.edu/urap/
09/26/2012 (for Spring 2013 program)
UCDC (internship in DC w/ associated research) - http://ucdc.berkeley.edu/
10/11/2012 (estimated deadline)
MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM (all majors, for students considering pursuing a
PhD)
The McNair Scholars Program prepares selected UC Berkeley undergraduates
for graduate study at the doctoral level. Twenty to thirty McNair
Scholars are selected each year to participate in both academic and
summer activities. The McNair Scholars Program aims to increase the
numbers of first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students
in doctoral programs.
http://aap.berkeley.edu/mcnair.shtml *
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James S. Depelteau, M.A.
Academic Advisor
MCB Undergraduate Affairs
University of California, Berkeley
Molecular and Cell Biology
Office: 3060 Valley Life Sciences Building
Mailing: 1005 Valley Life Sciences Building, #3140
Berkeley, CA 94720-3200
P: 510-643-8895
F: 510-643-0365
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http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad
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