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*MCB News, Week of April 15, 2013* /*(Week 12)
MCB News*/
* *MCB Commencement 2013 - ***May 22, 2013, 9-11a **
* *Important Dates/Events for Spring 2013*
* *Changes to Advising Office Hours*
* *Auditions for the 2013 Commencement Ceremony Student Speaker -
deadline 5/2/13*
* **********MCBcDNA presents a research talk by Professor
Kriegsfeld**********
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* **********MCBcDNA Merchandise**********
/*Other News*/
* *Medical School Applicants Conference, 5/3/13*
* *Society of Women in Science Event
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* *Vice Chancellor's Student Advisory Committee Application*
* *Student-to Student Peer Counseling**at Suicide Prevention Week*
* *Career Center Survey for Graduating Seniors, Win Prizes!*
* *How to Stop Global Warming and Organize for a Sustainable World:
Earth Day with Speak Out Now*
* *What Classes to Take Event: hosted by Pre-Health Society*
* ***Berkeley Scientific Journal - New Issues out Now!***
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*******Upcoming Important Dates/Event****
* April 8, Telebears Phase 1 begins
* April 20, Cal Day
* May 3, Last day of instruction
* May 6-10, Reading/Review/Recitation Week
* May 13-17, Final Exams
* May 18, University Commencement <http://commencement.berkeley.edu/>
* May 22, MCB Commencement
<http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/major/overview/commencement/>
* July 12, Telebears Phase 2 begins
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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 can be found
on the MCB commencement webpage
<http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/major/overview/commencement/>.****
Eligible students will be emailed directly about registration and
tickets. Graduates who do not receive an email by 3/1 should contact the
MCB UAO.
<http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/about5.html>***
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**Changes to Advising Office Hours**
* Beginning 1/28/13, MCB students are able to schedule half hour
appointments with specific advisors by calling the Undergraduate
Advising Office at 510-643-8895. Staff will continue to be available
for drop-in advising Monday - Thursday, 9-12n & 1-4p, and Fridays,
9-12n & 1-3p.
* Any additional changes will be be posted to the MCB undergraduate
homepage <http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad/>.
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*Auditions for the 2013 Commencement Ceremony Student Speaker - deadline
5/2/13*
In true MCB tradition, a graduating senior is selected by his/her peers
to be the student speaker at annual MCB commencement ceremony.
Interested students are asked to prepare a 5 minute speech (typically
about 2 pages, 14 pt font, 1.5 spacing, half inch margins) to be
presented to a panel of students during RRR week. To be considered for
speaker, submit a copy of the speech to James Depelteau in 3060 VLSB by
4pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Auditions will be held in 3060 VLSB from
5-630pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
If you are interested in serving on the committee to select the student
speaker, email James Depelteau (jdepelt...@berkeley.edu) by May 1,
2013. The committee will meet on Wed, 5/2, 5-630p in 3060 VLSB to
listen to the speeches and select the speaker.
Please email jdepelt...@berkeley.edu if you have any questions.**********
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MCBcDNA presents a research talk by Professor Kriegsfeld
**********Love learning about the brain? On Thursday, April 18 from
7-9pm in 100 Wheeler, come hear more about exciting multidisciplinary
research happening on campus through a research talk from Professor
Kriegsfeld in the Department of Psychology. Learn more about novel
research on how hormones can influence our behavior! Refreshments will
be provided.
Sponsored by the ASUC and the MCB Department. ADA Accessible.
http://Bit.ly/mcbcdna
http://facebook.com/mcbcdna********************
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**********MCBcDNA 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/merchandise.html**********
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<http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/about5.html>
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**//*MEDICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS CONFERENCE
*Friday, May 3, 2013*
*Time: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Wheeler 315: Maude Fife Room
If you're applying to medical school this summer or next, attend this
informative conference to get crucial tips and the inside scoop from
experts to help you through the process.
The conference will include:
* A panel of medical school admissions representatives from who will
describe their expectations and what they're looking for when
evaluating applicants
* A panel of current students and recent alumni who have been accepted
or are in medical school now. They will describe what the process
was like, how they managed their time, and what contributed to their
success in getting in to med school.
* Concurrent workshops led by Career Center counselors about the AMCAS
application, preparing for interviews, writing a winning personal
statement and a Q&A session with the medical school representatives.
You will be able to attend 2 of the workshops.
To get the most out of this conference attend the entire event. If your
work or class schedule doesn't permit you to attend the entire event,
feel free to attend whichever modules you can.
Agenda:
1:10- 1:15pm Welcome
1:15-2:30pm Med School Rep Panel
2:30-2:40pm Break
2:40-3:10pm Concurrent Workshops
3:10-3:20pm Break
3:20-3:50pm Concurrent Workshops
3:50-4:00pm Break
4:00-5:15pm Medical Student Panel
5:15-5:30pm Closing
This conference is co-sponsored by the PreMedical Honor Society (PMHS)
and AMSA.
Space is limited so please RSVP on Callisto by logging in to
https://berkeley-csm.symplicity.com/students/ and click on Programs and
Workshops under "Shortcuts". Please bring your ID the day of the event.*
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*/*****Society of Women in Science Event*
Have an interview coming up for grad school or that internship or job
you have been dreaming about for a long time and you don't feel like you
have the right skills or practice to Ace it? Come to the SWIS Academic
Committee workshop this Monday (From 7:30-8:30 pm in 230C Stephens Hall)
to learn more about essential strategies and skills, dos and don't and a
chance to practice interview. The workshop will be presented by
representatives from the Career Center and how to ace interview guides
will be distributed.
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*/*Vice Chancellor's Student Advisory Committee Application (due 4/20)*/*
*/*****The Vice Chancellor’s Student Advisory Committee (VCSAC) is
currently seeking students who are deeply interested in the quality of
student life, student services and the student experience at Cal. You
will have the opportunity to provide feedback directly to the Vice
Chancellor Le Grande about matters concerning Student Affairs. This is a
fantastic opportunity to have your voice heard on this campus. Please
refer to the website for more information
(http://sa.berkeley.edu/vc/student-advisory).
The application DEADLINE is APRIL 20TH, 2013.
Please send completed applications to allen.t...@berkeley.edu.*****/*
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*Student-to Student Peer Counseling**at Suicide Prevention Week*
Student-to Student Peer Counseling is a group of student counselors that
provide free, one-on-one, confidential mental health counseling for UC
Berkeley students.
We will be presenting a Suicide Awareness Week on campus, April 15-19.
All week long, our table will be on Memorial Glade, where we have a flag
representation for the 1,350 students who commit suicide each year. If
you know someone who has been affected in some way, we welcome you to
join us at the Glade and place a flag in their honor. We will also be
handing out wristbands, bookmarks, and pins so you can raise awareness
throughout campus.
We will also have two events:
Monday 4/15, 6-8pm in 247 Dwinelle:
A showing of “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” starring Keir Gilchrist, Zach
Galinfianakis, Emma Roberts, and Viola Davis followed by a brief
discussion. Refreshments will be provided!
Tuesday 4/16, 6-8pm in 105 Dwinelle:
A Discussion about Suicide: Students’ Stories
SSPC presents a discussion-based workshop for students who are
interested in learning about the facts and warnings signs of suicide,
practicing prevention stategies for themselves and others, and exploring
their personal support networks. There will be a panel of survivors to
share their stories and answer your questions about depression,
self-harm, college life, and suicide. As we participate in group
activities, we will strive to maintain a casual, confidential, and
nonjudgmental atmosphere.****
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*/***Career Center Survey for Graduating Seniors, Win Prizes!*****
May '13 grads!
Give us five minutes and you may win an iPad or other great prizes!
The Career Center's senior survey provides current students and recent
grads with valuable information on what your peers are doing after
graduation. Contribute to the cause and you may win one of two iPads or
one of ten Amazon gift cards. Take the survey now at:
https://career.berkeley.edu/GradSurvey/gs-intro.stm**
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*/*How to Stop Global Warming and Organize for a Sustainable World:
Earth Day with Speak Out Now*/*
*/**Global Warming is the most serious problem we have to confront
today. Already a third of summer sea ice in the Arctic is gone and the
oceans are 30 percent more acidic. This Earth Day come to a Speak Out
Now screening of the film "Do the Math" made by activists and scientists
concerned about the future of our planet. The film discusses the
realities of global warming and shows us how urgently social and
environmental change is needed. If you want to learn about global
warming and get involved in organizing for a sustainable world, join us.
Sunday, April 21st @ 2:00pm
UC Berkeley, Wheeler Rm. 101
Contact Us: speakout.stude...@gmail.com
Speakout-now.org**/*
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*/***What Classes to Take Event: hosted by Pre-Health Society***/*
*/**What Classes to Take Event: hosted by Pre-Health Society
Time: Monday, April 15 @ 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: 206 Dwinelle
Are you interested in a future career in the health field but don't know
much about graduate school? Have you heard different things from
different people and are confused about what you really need to take?
Come to an educational night with snacks and information about graduate
school for students interested in health professions! Kaplan
representatives will also be present to talk about graduate school
admissions.**//**
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*/**Berkeley Scientific Journal - New Issues out Now!*/*
*/**Berkeley Scientific is the undergraduate research journal of the
University of California, Berkeley. Every semester, our undergraduate
deCal publishes independent research done by undergraduates at UC
Berkeley, interviews with faculty members, reviews of recent scientific
publications (books), and articles on current issues in science. All
research papers are faculty-reviewed, and all interviews are conducted
by the staff. Our latest issues are
"Science of Color" found at
http://escholarship.org/uc/search?entity=our_bsj;volume=17;issue=1
and
"Save or Destroy" found at
http://escholarship.org/uc/search?entity=our_bsj;volume=16;issue=2
For general information about the deCal or potentially submitting and
publishing your own research, visit
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~bsj/index.htm**/*
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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
MCB Undergraduate Website
http://mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad
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