Weekly Snapshot
Week of January 31, 2022 | Edited by: Meredith Lew Tan
Happy Lunar New Year!
On February 1, 2022 billions of people throughout the world kicked off the Lunar New Year. This year is the Year of the Tiger. The tiger represents bravery, courage, and strength.

We wish you all a Happy New Year full of prosperity and good health!
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Black History Month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and history and acknowledges the important contributions of African Americans/Black People in the United States.

The theme for 2022 focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness. This theme acknowledge the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways of knowing (e.g. birthworkers, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, etc.) throughout the African Diaspora.
Tips for Contacting Staff Members Online
The admin team is working hybridly and can be reached in all of the following ways; however, these are generally available recommendations for hybrid work within UCSF.
Zoom: You can call someone to meet via Zoom by clicking the camera to the left of the person's name. If the person is in a meeting, the red camera will be pictured to the right of their name.
  • Microsoft Teams Chat or Video call can also be used to contact for quick questions. To call via Teams, click the video or phone icon.
  • For more formal requests and updates, send an email
  • Weekly DEM Admin Office Hours: Use office hours to say hello or to pop-in for a quick question, update, or meeting request.
  • Slack - To connect with other labs in the Division. The admin team is not on Slack, so please connect with them via the alternate methods.
Announcements
UCSF Color Testing Machine at ZSFG
Color Testing bending machine is now located in the Building 9 Lobby for UCSF staff ( will need a UCSF ID badge to access it). Color testing across UCSF campuses is intended for asymptomatic testing. It is not intended for initial testing of symptomatic employees OR if needing rapid clearance and conditional clearance for work on our campus.

UCSF Occupational Health is managing this initiative. Refer to the https://coronavirus.ucsf.edu/testing website for guidance/questions.
ImmunoTEX Welcome Event
ImmunoX will be hosting a Welcome Event at the Nursing Mezzanine at Parnassus on Tuesday, February 8 from 4-5 PM for their new group, ImmunoTEX. ImmunoTEX is their new group for SRAs, CRCs, and technicians.
ImmunoX - Mental Health Coalition (MHC)
 ImmunoX’s newest trainee-led community initiative is the Mental Health Coalition (MHC). Their mission is to fight stigma around mental health within higher education.

They are hosting an art gallery to highlight trainee's hobbies and accomplishments outside of research. Click here if you are interested.

They are also hosting monthly support groups. You can go hang out, chat, and relieve stress with other trainees. Click here to RSVP.
W-2 Available in UCPath
All employees were given access to their 2021 UCPath W-2 online on January 27, 2022. To access the UCPath W-2, please visit UCPath and select Employee Actions > Income and Taxes > View Online W-2.
Wear your N95 Mask in DEM
To ensure an extra level of protection, we are highly encouraging everyone to wear an N95 while working on site. N95 masks are available for pick-up in the DEM Oval Office (Room 601).
Hearts in SF 2022
You are invited to Hearts in SF 2022, a free virtual event on February 10, 2022, that will honor the health care heroes that support us all.  

Click here to register.
UCSF COVID-19 Information
DEM is aligning with the updated UCSF COVID policies. Click the links for the UCSF Coronavirus website and current UCSF COVID Testing Policy for testing information, policy changes, etc.
Staffing Updates
Departures
  • Jessica Yip - SRA - CIL
Arrivals
  • None
Current Openings
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource
Women's Health, Incarcerated Podcast
"The criminal legal system has unique impacts on the health of women and gender non-conforming people. And yet, we don’t talk about it. Women’s Health, Incarcerated. aims to raise awareness on and discuss potential solutions to these injustices, informed by researchers, activists, and those with lived experiences."

Click here to listen to the podcasts by Women's Health, Incarcerated (WHINC)
Committee Updates
DEM Steering Committee
Food and drink is not allowed for UCSF indoor and outdoor events that are on or off site.

RAB Preparation: Items to be shredded from labs will be collected on Feb 8.

DEM Server is at capacity and more space will not be provided by UCSF. Alternatives for a Division-wide standard for data storage are being researched.
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