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*MCB News, Week of October 29, 2012* /*(Week 11)
MCB News*/
* *Important Dates/Events for Fall 2012*
* *Changes to Advising Office Hours*
* *MCB Commencement 2013 - May 22, 2013, 9-11a *
* *MCBcDNA hosts a talk from Professor Markus Pauly (11/8)!
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* **mcbUSA presents: Futures Night
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* **Check out MCBcDNA's MCB Merchandise **
/*Other News*/
* *2012 December Graduation**Details*
* ************oSTEM at UC Berkeley - Andrew Szeri (Dean of Grad
Studies) and his partner Callum (MD)************
* *Study Abroad Workshop with EAP and ASUC*
* *Minority Student Medical Career Awareness Workshops and Recruitment
Fair*
* *Biology Fellows Program: Online applications are available now*
* *********Volunteers for Medical Outreach*********
* *2012-13 Berkeley Prize Contests*
* ****************International Service Learning (ISL @ Berkeley)'s
Infosession****************
* *Pre-Health/Pre-Med Advising Options
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* *Upcoming Program Info & Deadlines - **Stronach Prize, Berkeley Big
Ideas, etc*
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Upcoming Important Dates/Events*
* November 12, Academic Holiday - University closed.
* November 13, Telebears Phase 2 begins
* November 19, MCB Undergraduate Poster Session, 3-5p, Location TBA
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**Changes to Advising Office Hours**
* Please note that Professors Barnes and Garriga's OH have changed.
Please email to set up an appointment.
* Any additional changes will be be posted to the MCB undergraduate
homepage <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/>.
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**MCB Commencement 2013 - May 22, 2013, 9-11a *
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*The 2012-2013 MCB commencement ceremony will occur on Wednesday, May
22, 2013, 9-11a at the Hearst Greek Theater. More details will announced
in early spring semester.*
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*******MCBcDNA hosts a talk from Professor Markus Pauly (11/8)!
**Want to learn about the exciting future of a largely untouched source
of renewable energy while meeting a super awesome professor? MCBcDNA is
excited to host UC Berkeley's very own Professor Markus Pauly (of Bio1A
and MCB102 fame) as he gives a talk on his research unlocking the
potential of plant cell walls as a new sustainable source of biofuels.
Sit enthralled as Professor Pauly dives into his explorations of the
genetic and biosynthetic foundations of plant cell walls, enjoy some
delicious food, and--most importantly--learn about the future of the
world's energy on Thursday, November 8th from 7-9pm*in 141 Giannini.
Any and all interested students are welcome to attend!***
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mcbUSA presents: Futures Night
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Not sure what you can do with a MCB major? Come to our annual Futures
Night, where a variety of healthcare and life science panelists will
answer questions and share their experiences. Food will be provided so
come by and check it out!
Panelists: Pharmacist, Nurse, Physical Therapist, Dentist, Graduate Student
Time and Location: November 15th, 7-9PM at 107 GPB**
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***Check out MCBcDNA's MCB Merchandise **
Want MCB merchandise for a friend, for yourself, or just for fun? Want a
Sweater, Reusable Water Bottle, or Shot Glass labeled with Molecular
Cell Biology?
Purchase anyone of these wonderful items from MCBcDNA by using this link:
http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/about5.html
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2012 December Graduation
**Sunday, December 16
1 p.m.
Haas Pavilion
Student must purchase their tickets by November 19 to be listed in the
printed program.
Tickets available for purchase at the Grad Fair November 6 & 7.
Tickets available for purchase online beginning November 8.
For details, visit: http://commencement.berkeley.edu
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*************/*********oSTEM at UC Berkeley - Andrew Szeri (Dean of
Grad Studies) and his partner Callum (MD)**********
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****oSTEM aims to unite the LGBTQQIA students within the fields of
science, technology, engineering, and math to foster a strong
professional and social network as well as to promote awareness of their
presence in all communities.****
****When: Monday, October 29th @ 7-8:30pm
Where: 120AB Bechtel
What: Professor Andrew Szeri and his partner Callum will be coming in to
talk with us! Andrew Szeri is the Dean of Graduate Studies and a
professor of Mechanical Engineering at Berkeley who specializes in fluid
mechanics and nonlinear dynamics. Much of his research is aimed at
improving the treatment of patients with epilepsy or kidney disease and
preventing HIV transmission, which includes research into anti-HIV
microbicide formulations, nonsurgical destruction of kidney stones with
shock waves, and more. Callum is an MD and teaches at UCSF. He also
works for Kaiser Permanente. Come with some questions for the both of them!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/432302946829869****
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*/******Study Abroad Workshop with EAP and ASUC
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Are you studying abroad or thinking about it? Then come to the Study
Abroad Workshop sponsored by Berkeley Study Abroad and the ASUC Student
Advocate's Office. We will be going over a comprehensive list of
measures that you can take to ensure that all your academic requirements
are taken care of before you go abroad, and how to ensure you can
graduate in time once you get back! EAP Advisors and BPSA Ambassadors
will be available to answer any questions that you may have.
The workshop will take place on *Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM in Heller Lounge (MLK).
There will be free food!*
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*/*****Minority Student Medical Career Awareness Workshops and
Recruitment Fair*
This premier recruitment event offers high school and college students,
parents, pre-health advisors, and other individuals interested in
pursuing a career in medicine the opportunity to meet and speak with
over 90 member medical schools and other health profession
representatives. The event hosts workshops from 9:30 â?? 3:00 p.m. and a
recruitment fair from 3:00 â?? 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2012,
at the Moscone Center North, San Francisco,Ca.
To register for this FREE event, visit: www.aamc.org/medicalcareerfair
<http://www.aamc.org/medicalcareerfair>.
Please print the appropriate onsite registration form and bring it with
you Saturday, November 3, 2012.*****/*
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*/***** */***Biology Fellows Program: Online applications are available
now!
**The deadline for online applications to the Biology Fellows Program
(BFP) for Spring 2013 Research is November 9th at 12 pm (noon).
BFP provides financial support ($1700) for students to do research in
the biological sciences for those whose financial need makes such work
difficult on an unpaid basis. Students also participate in seminars and
professional development workshops on biological research related
topics, as well as a student-run research symposium in May 2013. BFP
scholars work 10 hours/week during the Spring semester. The program
seeks to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups
and women doing research. However, all qualified U.C. Berkeley
undergraduates are encouraged to apply and will be considered equally.Â
Visit http://bsp.berkeley.edu/bfp.html for the application and more
details about BFP. For additional questions, check out our FAQ section
on the website http://bsp.berkeley.edu/bfpfaq.html.
BFP is supported in part from a grant to U.C. Berkeley from the Howard
Hughes Medical Institute through the Precollege and Undergraduate
Science Education Program and through the generous support of a U.C.
Berkeley Alumna. **
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**********Volunteers for Medical Outreach
*********Volunteers for Medical Outreach Application Deadline Extended
to Sunday, November 4th by 11:59PM.
We understand it is midterm season and we want everyone who is
interested to have the chance the chance to apply!
Want more information?
Cal VMO will be attending Kappa Gamma Delta's Annual Health Fair on
Monday, October 29th from 6:30-8:30PM in the Heller Lounge (the old
Multi-Cultural Center).
To remind you, VMO works with Vietnamese organizations to fund for
medical outreach trips to the rural areas of Vietnam next summer! If you
are interested in volunteering abroad doing medical and public health
work, VMO would be a great opportunity for you. We will host mobile
clinics in various rural communities in Vietnam, hold Hepatitis B
Vaccination clinics for children, and fund corrective surgeries for
those who cannot afford them.
Please email cal...@gmail.com with any questions/concerns, we'd be glad to
help!
Access the application at calvmo.blogspot.com!****/****/*
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*/****/***2012-13 Berkeley Prize Contests
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Write an essay or a poem, submit a musical score, take a great
photograph --- and win a prize! Cash awards are offered in a great
variety of fields - Creative Writing, Political Science, Philosophy,
Classics and many others.
Prize amounts vary from $50 to $2000. All competitions are open to
students of any major. The deadline for most entries is Monday,
December 3, 2012.
More details about these competitions can be found at:
http://students.berkeley.edu/finaid/undergraduates/types_prizes.htm
Don't let this opportunity pass you by!*
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*/****/*********************International Service Learning (ISL @
Berkeley)'s Infosession********
********Pre-Health? Interested in volunteering abroad?
Then come out to International Service Learning (ISL @ Berkeley)'s Info
session! We will be holding two info sessions. They will have the same
information, so if you can't make one, come out to the other!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 7-8pm 243 DWINELLE
Thursday, November 8, 2012. 6-7 pm 87 EVANS
International Service Learning is a nonprofit organization that has sent
thousands of students all over the world to help underserved
communities. Our chapter will recruit students for individual
medical/pharmacy, dental, and optometry trips. Before the trip, we will
hold workshops to learn about diagnosis and treatment of common health
problems, medical Spanish, and basic techniques relating to your field.
We also plan to fundraise to help subsidize the cost of the trip and
collect donated supplies and medications.
This is a really great experience for anyone interested in the health
field, as you will gain hands-on experience while helping communities
that lack healthcare and resources necessary for their basic well being.
You will work closely with health professionals and will be able to
interact directly with patients in diagnosis and treatment. It is open
to all majors.
Questions? Visit our website at http://islberkeley.wordpress.com/
Or contact us islatberke...@gmail.com. We hope to see you
there!**************
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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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Upcoming Program Deadlines - Stronach Prize, Berkeley Big Ideas, etc**
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*11/06/2012
Berkeley Big Ideas--Emerging and Neglected Diseases Competition
http://bigideas.berkeley.edu/contest/emerging-neglected-diseases-competition*
*11/11/2012
Global Health Disparities International Summer Research Fellowship
The program provides training in infectious diseases and health disparity
research, with a focus on diseases that disproportionately
affect people in developing countries. Application information and
descriptions of the summer 2013 research projects are available at
<http://globalhealth.berkeley.edu/mhirt>http://globalhealth.berkeley.edu/mhirt.
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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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