The UCSF Community Newsletter | |
Amazon Gift Cards for UCSF Writing Survey: UCSF faculty, staff, learners, researchers and clinicians are invited to participate in a writing support needs survey, part of a larger feasibility study for creating a centralized writing center at UCSF. The center would facilitate equitable access to publication and grant writing activities and support scientific communication. Complete the 15-minute survey by Friday, March 22 and be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Take the survey » | |
New Hospital Groundbreaking Celebration: Join the UCSF community to mark the groundbreaking of the new hospital at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights on Thursday, April 25. Those who RSVP will be invited to an open house from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with refreshments, photo opportunities, interactive experiences and keepsakes. RSVP now » | |
UC Uber Perks: The UC’s partnership with Uber has been reactivated. New users can link their personal accounts to UC for Priority Pick-up over others, especially at peak and high-demand times or areas (such as at conventions or airports). The UC’s users also have access to Business Comfort vehicles operated by top-rated driver partners. Learn more » | |
Make Art From Waste: Bring attention to the problem of waste by creating an art piece! A celebratory event with refreshments will recognize all artists and the top three entries will receive prizes. Submit a proof of concept by Friday, March 29 to help staff anticipate space and display needs. Enter now » | |
Get Your Steps In: Check out walking routes at UCSF’s campuses. Whether you have a short break or a long lunch, find suggested walking paths you can follow for an active rest and reset during your day on campus. See the routes » | |
Submit a Nomination for the UC Academic Advisory Board: Are you a faculty member interested in expression, engagement and democratic learning on college campuses? Do you know one? If the answer is yes, send in a nomination for the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s Academic Advisory Board (AAB). The AAB assists in focusing the center’s project priorities, and selecting members of the national Fellows program and Valuing Open and Inclusive Conversation and Engagement Initiative. The nomination window has been extended to Friday, March 29. See nomination guidelines » | |
Knitting Volunteers Wanted: Help promote the well-being of inpatient caregivers at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital at Mission Bay by volunteering for the In Stitches program. By sharing your joy of knitting, you will be providing a valuable therapeutic experience for our caregivers – one stitch at a time. UCSF employees, and families and friends can volunteer. Email for more information about the program » | |
Opioid Industry Documents Archive Launches Curriculum Library: The Opioid Industry Documents Archive (OIDA), a collaborative undertaking between UCSF and Johns Hopkins University, has launched the OIDA Curriculum Library, a resource created to facilitate use of OIDA documents in the classroom and providing materials that introduce students at the undergraduate and graduate level to the role of corporate tactics used in the opioid crisis. Access the library » | |
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Columbia Employee Store Discount: A few times a year, the Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store opens for a limited time to UCSF employees. Take advantage of items marked with discounts up to 60% off the original retail price now through Sunday, March 24. To enter, bring a photo ID, UCSF identification badge and the event invitation.
Download the event invitation here »
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