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Dear PASS Members,
Here are the upcoming events for The Pre-Medical Association of Students for
Service…
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1ST GENERAL BODY MEETING
Wednesday, April 14th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Applying to medical school and
wondering what the admissions committees look for in your application? Want to
know the big pitfalls to avoid in your personal statement and interviews? Get a
chance to hear from Brian Zeglen, the director of admissions at UCSD medical
school, and ask whatever questions you have about creating a stronger
application and increasing your chances of getting in to medical school.
You may pay your dues. Officers will be able to answers your questions too.
All registered members that have paid their dues can pick up their PASS shirt
and Lanyard at the GBM. Food will be provided!
APPLY FOR AN OFFICER POSITION
Interested in
being a PASS officer for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year? This is a great
opportunity for you to gain some leadership. Application for positions is now
available! Be sure to read the duties for the position(s) that you are
interested in. Find officer duties description and application form at our
website under downloads. You may apply for two, one being your backup.
Please send your finished application (please remove the duties list that is
attached on the following pages) to our president, Ronald Chang at rrchang@ucsd.eduThis e-mail address is being protected from
spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . All applications
are due on April 21st, 4th week of Spring Quarter, and interviews will be
conducted a week or two after the deadline. Good luck and we look forward to
meeting you!
SERVICE AND SOCIAL POINTS UPDATE
Updated service and social points
files are in the email attachment. Also this is a friendly reminder that all
members need six service points and two social points by the end of the year to
be considered an active member.
PASS MENTOR-MENTEE PROGRAM
Need help finding the best classes and professors?
Which major is best for your future goals? What about internships and research
opportunities? Come learn from experienced pre-meds and make some new friends!
The PASS Mentor-Mentee program is a fantastic resource for freshmen and
upperclassmen alike! If you have not signed up for the mentor/mentee program
and would like to participate, please send an email to hufeng@ucsd.edu with the following info:
name, email address, year, and major.
APRIL WELLNESS TIPS
Please check email attachment for
good study habits and wellness tips.
JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
Find PASS on
Facebook, just search for the group: ‘The Pre-Medical Association of Students
for Service (PASS)
MEMBERS WHO USED PAYPAL
If you used PayPal on our website to pay for dues and had someone other than
yourself pay using a credit card (a parent perhaps?) then please email
Secretary Jenny to check that dues went under your name and not that of the
payee. Email pass@ucsd.edu with your name and the name of the individual who
paid for you.
PREMED INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking for some internships? Here’s a very resourceful website that
lists a lot of internship opportunites. www.premednetwork.com
UPCOMING SOCIALS
MAKE A WHISH FOUNDATION BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
Sunday, April 25th
4:00pm
HMP3 is hosting a
co-ed basketball tournament on sunday April 25th with 100% of
donations and registration fee ($40) go to the Make A Wish
Foundation. I need a team of 8 players, excluding me due
to my serious lack of basketball skills. I already have one player
so there are seven spots left. I am hoping to have a good amount of
girls on the team as well so boys and girls Don’t Be Shy!! We need at
least 3 girls so come out and represent PASS!! PASS will be
covering the registration fee. Please email me to sign up and don't hesitate,
spots fill up fast! shshojae@ucsd.edu
Here is the link to the event
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=331232807809
UPCOMING VOLUNTEERING PROJECTS
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR
Coordinator: Victoria Phan (vmphan@ucsd.edu) Wednesday, April 14th,
3:00pm-6:00pm
Come join your fellow P.A.S.S.
members as we advertise at the Health Professional School Fair! P.A.S.S. will
be joining health professional school representatives as well as other UCSD
orgs in order to promote careers in health care. This is a great opportunity to
meet people with similar interests, learn more about your career goals, and
mingle with other P.A.S.S. members!
PREUSS SCHOOL TUTORING
Coordinator: Lisa Sugimori (lsugimor@ucsd.edu) Ongoing and all day
project
Dates: 17th, 24th ,
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th,
June 5th
The Preuss School, located on the
University of California San Diego (UCSD) campus in La Jolla, California, is a
charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college prep
education for motivated low-income students who will become the first in their
families to graduate from college. Preuss has classes from 6th grade to 12th
grade and the classes meet from 9am to 4pm M-F and 9-11am on
Saturdays. Volunteer tutors usually come in for an hour and a half, twice
a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday).
To become a volunteer tutor email Lisa Sugimori at lsugimor@gmail.com for the volunteer
application and she will set up your orientation. Volunteers need to
provide a proof of TB test result that is no more than 60 days old. If you have
it, bring a copy of the results to the orientation. TB tests can be obtained at
UCSD student health. Additionally, you will need to provide a copy of a
government issued photo identification (driver’s license, passport, military
identification, US or other government identification). (Student identification
cards do no satisfy this requirement.)
ROOM VISITS
Coordinator: Lindsy Godair
(lgodair@ucsd.edu) Ongoing 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Dates: April 17th, May
1st
Sit and make a new friend by
visiting with an elderly member of the classical residence in La Jolla . This
project provides the opportunity to spend time with and brighten the day of one
of our city's very own pearls of wisdom. We will be responsible for providing
tea and cookies for the residents as well as taking them for walks in the park.
Every one can make a different, your day may even be brightened!
Rides will be provided or if you would like to drive yourself you will be
reimbursed. We will meet at Sungod. Email me if you are interested. This is a
great and relaxing event, be sure to check the website for the dates!
NAMI WALK 2010 (NATIONAL
ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS)
Coordinator: Andrew Kuei (akuei@ucsd.edu) Saturday, April 17th,
7:30am – 8:30am
Join PASS as we walk NAMI Walk 2010
at Balboa Park! NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walks for the Mind
of America is a day that seems almost magical, with over a thousand people
coming together to learn more about mental illness, develop stronger ties with
one another, and celebrate a beautiful day with friends and loved ones. One in
five people will be treated for a biological brain disorder at some point in
life. NAMI Walks for the Mind of America, the annual NAMI San Diego County
fundraiser, is a big part of the solution. Financial support that NAMI receives
from the Walk is used for its programs that increase mental health recovery and
reduce mental illness stigma. If you are interested in participating contact
Andrew, at akuei@ucsd.edu. Drivers will be
compensated for gas, so let Andrew know if you can drive!
MS WALK 2010 (MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS)
Coordinator: Andrew Kuei (akuei@ucsd.edu) Sunday, April 25th,
7:00am – 8:00am
Walk with team PASS as we raise
money, support, and awareness of multiple sclerosis! This event will be held at
LEGOLAND. If you are interested in participating contact Andrew, at akuei@ucsd.edu. Drivers will be compensated
for gas, so let Andrew know if you can drive!
KIDNEY WALK
Coordinator: Alicia Hitch (ahitch@ucsd.edu)
Saturday, May 15th, 9:00am- 12:00pm
Come support the CAUSE! Walk around
NTC Promenade at Liberty Station and support the National Kidney Foundation. Ali
has not hammered out details of when we would leave but the walk begins at 9 am
and we will leave from Sun God Lawn. She will need drivers so let's help out :)
Email Ali about this event.
LIVER WALK
Coordinator: Alicia Hitch
(ahitch@ucsd.edu) Sunday, May 23rd, 7:00am- 9:00am
Walk around San Diego Zoo and
support the cause! Email Ali about this event and she needs drivers. :)
*To join a project, you must
email the event’s coordinator with a request to be added to the list of
attendees, or sign up with the coordinator at a general body meeting. If you
have them, please don’t forget to wear your PASS shirts
to projects and socials!
Sincerely,
Jenny Li
PASS Secretary
http://ucsdpass.org/
pass@ucsd.edu
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