Winter 2013 Week 8

Weekly Study Hours
Thursday Feb 27. 9pm-12am. Geisel HSS Room 1042 & 1045.

Almost at the home stretch! Gear yourself up mentally for finals by studying with PUSH at our weekly Study Hours. We will be at Geisel Library, 1st floor, at the Humanities and Social Sciences section from 9pm 'til closing! Contact Kat (k1ang@ucsd.edu) if you need directions.

UCSF's Undergraduate Recruitment Day
Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15jJzjZDZneNclroRWcOuJzOvoJcYz0hlJpZhVok0seU/viewform

In cooperation with the Pilipinos of UCSF Student Organization (PUSO), PUSH will be travelling up to San Francisco for UCSF's Undergraduate Recruitment Day. The pre-health conference will explore the different graduate programs at UCSF (including nursing, pharmacy, medicine, physical therapy and dentistry); provide informative workshops; and allow for network-building with professionals and students. This will also be a great chance to spend an amazing weekend in SF and get to know your PUSH UCSD peers! Carpools and lodging will be provided. Registration and $30 non-refundable deposit is due by April 7. Spaces are limited so hurry and reserve your spot ASAP.

PUSH Fundraising
Buy in person OR online: pushucsd.blogspot.com/p/store.html

Taste the difference! PUSH is currently selling assorted flavors of yummy lollipops for only $1 each. Don't have a sweet tooth!? You can support your favorite pre-health org by purchasing our official t-shirts for only $15. You can buy them online or in person from any of our board members.


Other Opportunities/Events:

Medical School: What Applicants for 2014 Admission Need to Know - If you want to apply this summer to enter medical school next year, come to the Career Services Center on Thursday Feb 28 from 2-3:15PM to find out how the admissions process works, how to prepare your application, how schools select you and how you can choose schools. Learn about services to help you get an edge in the process!

PCC Practice: Co-hosted by PUSH - We will be assisting our fellow Kapwa Tao organization, Kaibigang Pilipino, at their Pilipino Cultural Celebration practice this upcoming Sunday Mar 2 by leading the rotations of dances. So come to Middle Earth/Pangea Parking Structure at 2:30-5:30pm if you're interested in dancing/performing/showcasing your talent!

Neurodegenerative Research Assistant - The Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine is looking for motivated students to engage in exciting research opportunities to develop therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative diseases. Training will be provided. Minimum of 10 or more hours per week commitment. This position has the possibility of advancing to a paid position after 6 months, or earning credit for BILD99/BISP199. Email resume to: asdickey@ucsd.edu if interested.

Clinical Psychology Research Assistant - Dr. Charles Taylor at the UCSD Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders Program is looking for undergraduates to be involved in various aspects of the research process including participant recruitment, study development, running participants, and data management. There is a 10-15 hours/week commitment for at least 2 quarters. If interested, please email:scdowling@mail.ucsd.edu with resume or CV.