Events

Getting Started with RefWorks

2009-11-23T10:00:00-07:00

The Library presents a free class, “Getting Started with RefWorks,” Campus Library 222. This hands-on session covers everything you need to get started using RefWorks: creating an account, adding references to a RefWorks library, inserting citations into a Word document, and formatting a bibliography in your chosen journal style. Register online: http://www.library.ucsf.edu/node/1954 Register by phone: 476-4519

Cancer Center/Tobacco Control Seminar

2009-11-24T15:00:00-07:00

“Genetics of Nicotine Dependence: Recent Findings from Twins, Families, and Treatment-seeking Individuals” presented by Gary E. Swan, PhD, Dir., Center for Health Sciences, SRI International.

Nutrition and Breast Cancer

2009-11-24T16:30:00-07:00

Greta Macaire, RD, will provide information about the latest research on nutrition and breast cancer and how to better meet your nutritional needs. . Limited to 10 patients. To register, call the Cancer Resource Center at 415.885.3693.

Cancer Center / Breast Oncology Program Seminar

2009-11-25T08:30:00-07:00

State or Trait? A Psycho-Oncology Perspective on Understanding the Symptom Experience over Time, presented by Laura Dunn, MD, Associate Professor and Director of Psycho-Oncology, UCSF. The identification and treatment of cancer patients and caregivers with elevated levels of distress—including depressive and anxiety symptoms—has the potential to improve quality of life and reduce overall costs of care. Such symptoms may fluctuate over time or stay relatively constant, yet little is known about what may predict these symptom trajectories, or who is at risk for increased symptoms over time. A greater understanding of the trajectories of symptoms would assist future efforts to identify and intervene with those with the greatest need. This talk will describe Dr. Dunn and group’s initial efforts to define groups of patients and caregivers with distinct trajectories of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Ample time will be allotted for interactive discussion of potential factors that may underlie these distinct subgroups.

Wellness Weekend in Big Sur

2009-11-25T09:00:00-07:00

Level: Moderate Celebrate Thanksgiving by exploring, socializing, and eating delicious meals while rejuvenating in one of the most beautiful places in the country. You’ll hike through the redwood forests, relax on the magnificent beaches, and enjoy the stunning views of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Then, you’ll head back to a comfortable campsite to feast on a healthy meal, while relaxing in style. Includes equipment, meals, and camping equipment. Transportation not included. Dates: W-Su 11/25-11/29 M 11/23 - Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting Location: Big Sur Cost: $210/250/295

2009 Merle Sande Memorial Lecture

2009-11-30T16:00:00-07:00

“The Pre-History of HIV-1: Understanding the Primate Roots of of Human AIDS” presented by Dr. Beatrice Hahn, Professor, Departments of Medicine and Microbiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Reception to immediately follow Presented by the Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology (GIVI) on the occasion of World AIDS Day 2009, co-sponsored by the UCSF-GIVI Center for AIDS Research and the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation

Fitness Center Open House

2009-12-01T05:00:00-07:00

Fitness Center Open House December 1-14 All UCSF employees are invited to workout at the fitness center during December. Just show your UCSF ID and you’re in! Choose from locations at Parnassus and Mission Bay. Towel service and lock available for small fee. Group fitness classes not included. For more info, go to: www.campuslifeservices.ucsf.edu/fitnessrecreation

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-01T08:00:00-07:00

Presenting an exhibit that celebrates student photography from all divisions at UCSF! Come take a look at the range of talent within the university! Many of these exceptional works of art will also be on sale, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local and national charitable organizations. On display will also be selected portraits from the Student Photo Project. The Student Photo Project (http://passport.ucsf.edu/photo) is a new work of art commissioned by Student Academic Affairs featuring the students of UCSF. Designed by San Francisco artist Julie Berlin, a three-column art installation is being created to welcome you to UCSF and to honor new students, the future pillars of the medical community and community at large. The art installation will display the portraits of new students across the university and from all schools—both professional and graduate divisions.

The Daddy Shift with Author Jeremy Adam Smith

2009-12-01T12:00:00-07:00

Journalist Jeremy Adam Smith will read and discuss his critically acclaimed book The Daddy Shift, explaining how fatherhood has evolved beyond breadwinning, to include a capacity for caregiving as well. What happens when dads stay home and their partners support families—and what do reverse-traditional families mean for American society and public policy? Stay-at-home dads represent a logical culmination of fifty years of family change, from a time when the idea of men caring for children was literally inconceivable, to a new era when at-home dads are a small but growing part of the landscape. Their numbers and cultural importance will continue to rise—and Smith argues that they must rise, as the unstable, global, creative, technological economy makes flexible gender roles both more possible and more desirable. The stories of real people form the heart of this book: ethnically diverse couples from every part of the country and every walk of life - from working class to affluent, and both straight and gay. A book signing will follow the event from 1-1:30pm.

World AIDS Day Symposium

2009-12-01T14:00:00-07:00

The AIDS Research Institute at UCSF, along with the AIDS Health Project, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, UCSF-GIVI Center for AIDS Research, and HIV/AIDS Division at SFGH, present World AIDS Day Symposium Tuesday, December 1 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Cole Hall featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ilan H. Meyer, PhD, Associate Clinical Professor and Deputy Chair, Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health, whose talk is titled “Minority Stress Theory, Findings, and Implications for HIV/AIDS Prevention with Racial/Ethnic Minority Gay and Bisexual Men.” and screening of the new documentary film Life Before the Lifeboat: San Francisco’s Courageous Response to the AIDS Outbreak Reception to follow RSVP

Photography Interest Club Exhibit Mixer and Reception

2009-12-01T17:00:00-07:00

The Photography Interest Club (PIC) is hosting its annual social mixer to celebrate the installation of its exhibit: Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit. All members of the UCSF community are invited to enjoy art, food, drink, and great company. First year students are particularly encouraged to contact the other students in their States and take this opportunity to meet up again and mingle!

UCSF Sports Basement Shopping Spree

2009-12-01T17:00:00-07:00

Get a jump on your holiday shopping. Stock up on athletic wear and gear at the UCSF Sports Basement Shopping Spree. Receive a 20% discount when you show your Fitness & Recreation membership card or UCSF ID. This offer may not be combined with other discounts or promotions. Free garage parking available, enter on Florida Street. For more information, call Jennifer Weeg at 502-6529 or email jennifer.weeg@ucsf.edu Tuesday, December 1, 5:00-9:00 pm 1590 Bryant Street (Potrero Hill location only)

Gentle Yoga for Every Body

2009-12-01T17:15:00-07:00

This is a 5-week class from December 1, 2009-January 5, 2010. Pre-registration required. To download the registration form or for class details, visit http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/register

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-02T08:00:00-07:00

Cancer Center / Breast Oncology Program Seminar

2009-12-02T08:30:00-07:00

Unraveling the Transcriptional Activities of the Estrogen Receptor, presented by Jun Song, PhD, Assistant Professor in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Institute for Human Genetics, UCSF.

Carmelina’s Taqueria Assists UCSF Child Care

2009-12-02T09:00:00-07:00

Child Care Fundraiser at Carmelina’s Taqueria, December 2nd – Carmelina’s Taqueria will raise funds for UCSF Child Care all day on Wednesday, December 2nd. Carmelina’s will give 5 percent of its sales to help fund extra supplies, field trips and science, music and art specialists for the children enrolled in the Marilyn Reed Lucia Child Care Center at Parnassus. Please show your support by making a purchase at Carmelina’s Taqueria on Wednesday, December 2nd. Carmelina’s Taqueria is open 9am to 7:00pm, accepts Visa, Campus Vendor Coupons, FastPay and is located at the Millberry Union food court on Parnassus Avenue. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Frank, Child Care director, at 476-1469 or UCSF Retail Services at 514-1395.

UCSF Holiday Shopping Spree

2009-12-02T10:00:00-07:00

A fun, free, and convenient holiday shopping event for all! With local vendors offering handmade and original merchandise you will be able to find unique gifts for friends, family, co-workers…and perhaps a little something for yourself! All proceeds will help support UCSF Arts & Events produce events throughout the year. There will be a See’s Candies sale on Wednesday from 10am to 3pm, a performance by the Gospel Choir at UCSF on Thursday at 12noon, and plenty of great gift ideas.

Julie A. Schmittdiel, PhD Speaks @ Noon Health Policy Seminar

2009-12-02T12:00:00-07:00

“The Role of Treatment Intensification and Medication Adherence in Controlling CVD Risk Factors in Diabetes: Translational Research at Kaiser Permanente Northern California”

Online Nursing Resources

2009-12-02T13:00:00-07:00

Free Class at the SFGH Barnett-Briggs Library Learn about the nursing resources available to SFGH’s DPH and UCSF staff. Class will cover CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Nursing Reference Center, Stat!Ref online nursing books, and registering for and using Loansome Doc. Includes introduction to other services the SFGH library offers that can help you with your research.

UCSF CERT/NERT & ECT Team Meeting

2009-12-02T15:00:00-07:00

This meeting will discuss the: -CERT/ECT equipments caches -Their locations -Procedures for obtaining the caches -And how to use them when activated -Staging areas -Responsibilities of CERT and ECT members when activated. This meeting is open to all UCSF personnel interested in learning about the CERT (Campus Emergency Response Team) or the ECT (Emergency Communications Team)

Distraction and Multi-tasking in the Modern Media World

2009-12-02T17:15:00-07:00

UCSF neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD, will discuss the fact that our brains, despite extraordinary complexity and remarkable capabilities, have distinct limitations. The speed in which we process information, our short-term memory capacity and our ability to multitask can all be exceeded when demands are too great. Dr. Gazzaley explains how our brains manage the river of data that constantly floods it, how its capacities can be exceeded, and the consequences of this on our performance. He then presents a fascinating perspective on how our increasingly saturated world of media (e.g., pop-up windows, smart phones, texts, chat, emails), as well as growing expectations of immediate responsiveness, place excessive demands on our cognitive abilities. Failure of both young and older adults to successfully cope with this new environment has an impact on education and the workplace. The talk concludes with a discussion of whether the remedy may be within our own brains or will require modifying societal trends. Commonwealth Club

Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods

2009-12-02T18:00:00-07:00

*Please bring two pillows, a blanket and a snack to all classes* Classes are a 4-week series (**Please note that the December series is a condensed 3 week series**)This class provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth, and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby. Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter Street, Third Floor, Suite J308. Fee: $155 per series.

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-03T08:00:00-07:00

UCSF Holiday Shopping Spree

2009-12-03T10:00:00-07:00

Surviving the First Few Months With a New Baby: Basic Baby Care

2009-12-03T18:30:00-07:00

This workshop offers basic survival techniques to care for your newborn and emphasizes postpartum care for mom. Learn about newborn characteristics, infant milestones, bathing, hygiene, diapers, diapering, crying, comforting, sleep and recognizing the signs of illness. Great for first time parents. This class is offered in a 2 part series or all day Saturday or Sunday.

Tahoe Open Gathering

2009-12-04T08:00:00-07:00

Enjoy a weekend in our cozy lodge in North Lake Tahoe. Meet others form UCSF and the San Francisco community as you use the cabin as a home base for skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, or just relaxing. The cost is per person and covers your lodging Friday and Saturday nights as well as a group dinner on Saturday night. A short pre-trip meeting will be held to cover food logistics, entertainment options, directions, and more. We recommend you arrange carpooling at this time as well. Dates: F-Su 12/4-12/6 Pre-Trip Meeting: Tu 12/1 Location: Lake Tahoe $139/155/175

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-04T08:00:00-07:00

Mission Bay Progress Update

2009-12-04T12:00:00-07:00

A town hall meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in Cole Hall, 513 Parnassus Ave., for a progress update on the new children’s, women’s specialty and cancer hospitals planned for Mission Bay. CEO Mark Laret and Dr. Sam Hawgood, dean of the UCSF School of Medicine, and Cindy Lima, executive director of the Mission Bay Hospitals Project, will present information on the planning, fundraising and construction work. The session will be telecast to Herbst Hall at the Mount Zion campus. For more information, contact Holly Houston, director of communications for the Mission Bay Hospitals Project, email below.

SFGH Dean’s Seminar: “Getting Drugs into the Brain”

2009-12-04T12:00:00-07:00

SFGH Dean’s Seminar Series Highlighting Basic, Clinical and Translational Research Performed at SFGH Friday December 4, 2009 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM SFGH Building 3, Room 505 “Getting Drugs into the Brain: Using Model Organisms to Discover New Methods for Circumventing Chemical Protection Phenomena of the Blood Brain Barrier” Roland Bainton, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care Faculty, Post-docs, Research Associates, Staff Welcome!! Lunch Will Be Provided UPON PRIOR RESERVATION To reserve lunch, please RSVP to Moriah Hart (mohart@sfghdean.ucsf.edu or 206-8509) by 5pm Tuesday December 1, 2009. Mark your calendars for upcoming first Friday seminars: Jan - no seminar Feb 5 Michael West, “Leukocyte “Dysfunction” in Injury, Critical Illness, and Surgery” March 5 Priscilla Hsue, “HIV and Cardiovascular Disease”

Honorary Degree Ceremony

2009-12-04T15:00:00-07:00

The Chancellor and Faculty of the University of California, San Francisco request your presence for an Honorary Degree Ceremony recognizing Japanese American students affected by Executive Order 9066 on Friday, the fourth of December, at three-thirty in the afternoon. Byers Auditorium in Genentech Hall Mission Bay Campus 600 16th Street San Francisco, California 94158 RSVP by November 20, 2009 phone (415) 476-9063 email saa@ucsf.edu Reception to follow

First Fridays Yoga Oasis

2009-12-04T16:00:00-07:00

This luxurious 2-hour class offers a chance to nourish and recharge so you can head into your weekend with more clarity and less stress. Strengthen and unwind body with a mindful practice and long deep relaxation. Newcomers and experienced practitioners are welcome, as are people living with illnesses or disabilities; this slow, detailed class can grant depth of experience to all. Come, start the weekend and the month ahead with joy and peace! Pre-registration required. Cost is $25. Download the registration form at: http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/pdfs/registration_Yoga.pdf

Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Seminar

2009-12-04T16:00:00-07:00

David Bilder, PhD, Assoc. Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, UC-Berkeley, will present. Simulcast to Herbst Hall, UCSF/Mt. Zion (1600 Divisadero St., 2nd fl.)

Surviving the First Few Months With a New Baby: Basic Baby Care

2009-12-05T09:30:00-07:00

Disaster Preparedness Conference

2009-12-05T09:30:00-07:00

Learn some hands on skills from UCSF facultty in case disaster strikes! Learn how to properly plan in case of an natural disaster and learn how to properly triage and manage injuries all in a day’s work! Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Mind in Labor

2009-12-06T09:30:00-07:00

This workshop is an excellent complement to any childbirth education class, including refresher classes. It can also be helpful for those who anticipate a birth experience which needs special medical attention or who have had a difficult previous birth experience. Based on the mind/body work at the pioneering Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts, this will be a day for looking deeply at pain and fear during childbirth and for cultivating tools to work with them in the process of giving birth. Pre-registration required. Cost is $125 per couple or $65 for singles. Partners encouraged to attend. Download a registration form at: http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/public/family.html#MIL

Infant/Child CPR

2009-12-06T11:00:00-07:00

Learn vital skills to handle an emergency. This class covers recognizing an infant or child in distress, performing emergency measures to relieve airway obstruction in a choking infant or child, performing CPR on an infant or child who is not breathing or is without a heartbeat and identifying risks of preventable infant and childhood injuries. This is a great class for parents, family members and childcare providers.

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-07T08:00:00-07:00

Cancer Center/Pancreas Cancer Seminar

2009-12-07T12:00:00-07:00

“The Interplay between Inflammation and Pancreatic Cancer” presented by Dafna Bar-Sagi, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, NYU. Host: Martin McMahon.

Healthy Kids, Healthy Lives: A post-modern view of pediatric & adolescent mental health

2009-12-07T12:00:00-07:00

During this hour, Dr. Shannon will examine many of the assumptions built into our current system of pediatric and adolescent mental health, and will offer a new vision for the future. He will explain why we must take a broader view of children’s mental health and what this means for both parents and professionals. The Pritzker Lecture Series on Integrative Pediatric and Adolescent Health is a project of the Osher Center’s Healthy Lives, Healthy Families Program. Special thanks to the Pritzker Family Fund for supporting this event. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Christina Bernard at 415.353.7785 or bernardc@ocim.ucsf.edu.

Breastfeeding

2009-12-07T18:30:00-07:00

Learn about breast physiology, milk production, let-down, latch-on and positioning. This class teaches participants how to overcome breastfeeding challenges, problem solve and how to establish a successful breastfeeding relationship right from the start. *Class participants receive a $25 discount on breastpump purchases at the UCSF Women’s Health Resource Center.

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-08T08:00:00-07:00

Classical Music in Ambulatory Care Center Lobby

2009-12-08T12:00:00-07:00

CLS Arts & Events partners with the UCSF Medical Center and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music to bring classical music to the Ambulatory Care Center Lobby.

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-09T08:00:00-07:00

Getting Started with RefWorks

2009-12-09T11:00:00-07:00

Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods

2009-12-09T18:00:00-07:00

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-10T08:00:00-07:00

Surviving the First Few Months With a New Baby: Basic Baby Care

2009-12-10T18:30:00-07:00

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-11T08:00:00-07:00

Gladstone Institute of Virology & Immunology Faculty Candidate Seminar

2009-12-11T12:00:00-07:00

“Pathogen-Driven Evolution” presented by Dr. Nels C. Elde, Postdoctoral Fellow and HHMI Research Associate, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Infant/Child CPR

2009-12-13T11:00:00-07:00

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-14T08:00:00-07:00

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-15T08:00:00-07:00

Songs for the Season

2009-12-15T12:00:00-07:00

The San Francisco Opera Guild and CLS Arts & Events presents “Songs for the Season.” This FREE annual holiday concert is open to everyone. There will be complimentary egg nog and hot cider (first come, first served) while supplies last. Call 476-2675 for more information.

Google Search Tips & Tricks

2009-12-15T14:00:00-07:00

The Library presents a free class, “Google Search Tips & Tricks.” Learn how to use Google really well, taking advantage of its advanced search features. This class will also cover Google Scholar, a search tool that links to scholarly research materials. Register online: http://www.library.ucsf.edu/node/1956 Register by phone: 476-4519

Expecting Twins or More

2009-12-15T18:30:00-07:00

This class is designed to prepare expectant mothers on how to confidently breastfeed multiples. Learn practical tips and special considerations for nursing twins or more including latch-on, positioning, establishing a plentiful milk supply, and overcoming breastfeeding challenges. Location: Please call for class location. Fee: One session class, $45.

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-16T08:00:00-07:00

Cancer Center / Breast Oncology Program Seminar

2009-12-16T08:30:00-07:00

Presentation by: John Sninsky, PhD, Vice President of Discovery Research, Celera.

Bladder Cancer Education and Support Group

2009-12-16T17:30:00-07:00

Sexual Health after Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment James Smith, MD, MS & Karen Schanche, Clinical Social Worker Presenters change monthly. Support for patients, partners, caregivers and family. The group is facilitated by Karen Schanche, MSW, LCSW. Please contact Karen prior to attending.

Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods

2009-12-16T18:00:00-07:00

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-17T08:00:00-07:00

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-18T08:00:00-07:00

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-21T08:00:00-07:00

The Gospel Choir at UCSF Winter Concert

2009-12-21T18:00:00-07:00

The Gospel Choir at UCSF performs an inspiring program entitled “Lion of Judah.” Sponsored by the Performing Arts Fund and CLS Arts & Events, this concert will feature special guests, a reception following the performance, and $1.50 validated parking for those parking in the UCSF Public Parking Garage. For more information on this concert, call 476-2675.

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-22T08:00:00-07:00

Click! Create! Contrast! A Student Photography Exhibit

2009-12-23T08:00:00-07:00