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Dear PASS Members,
Here are the upcoming events for The Pre-Medical Association of Students for
Service…
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BRAND NEW PASS SHIRTS!
Members can now pick up their brand new
PASS shirts and lanyards at the GBM! All registered members that have paid
their dues are eligible to pick them up at the GBM. Congratulations to Si Yi
Zhang and Amina Ahmed for designing the shirt.
3rd
GENERAL BODY MEETING-BEING A DOCTOR FOR THE NAVY
Wednesday, Feb. 17th 7:00pm-8:00pm Price
Center Theater
An officer from the US Navy will
explain to us the benefits of letting the government pick up that heavy debt
you will have from medical school. What is it like being a doctor for the Navy?
What is it like to travel around the world as a doctor? What are the
requirements? You may pay your dues. Officers will be able to answers your
questions too.
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.
FEBRUARY 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.
UPCOMING SOCIALS
CPR SOCIAL
Social Director: Shadi (shshojae@ucsd.edu) Sunday Feb. 28th 11am-3pm TBA
Sign up and enjoy a fun and also very educational social experience
taught by one of UCSD canyon view instructors for only $5 per person! This is a
great deal considering how expensive CPR classes are outside. Also it’s very
handy skill to have on your resume. It’s easy and pressure free. There is only
12 spots available so clear your Sunday morning. Email Shadi to sign up.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEERING PROJECTS
ROOM VISITS
Coordinator: Lindsy Godair
(lgodair@ucsd.edu) ON GOING
Saturdays: Feb 27th, March 6th
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
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.
Everyone can make a difference, your day may even be brightened! Rides will be
provided or if you would like to drive yourself you will be reimbursed. Meet at
Sungod. Email Lindsy if you are interested. This is a great and relaxing event,
be sure to check the website for the dates!
WALK FOR WISHES 2010
Coordinator: Andrew Kuei (akuei@ucsd.edu) Saturday, Feb. 27th
7:30am-10:30am
Join PASS and our team as we raise
support for children with illness in SEA WORLD! Walk For Wishes®
presented by SeaWorld, will include a 1-mile route through SeaWorld, with an
optional 4-mile course along beautiful Mission Bay. After the walk there will
be activities, refreshments and entertainment for the whole family. And, all
walkers will receive 50% off admission to SeaWorld. Please join us in raising
important funds to benefit our special wish kids!
Share the Power of a Wish® and help us make dreams come true
for children with life-threatening illnesses!Your registration fees will be
donated directly to Make-A-Wish.
To participate, please contact Andrew at akuei@ucsd.edu
14TH ANNUAL STRIDE
AND RIDE FOR MDA
Coordinator: Mala Dorai (mdorai@ucsd.edu) Sunday, Feb. 28th
8:30am-11:30am
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated
to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide
research. Join PASS as we support the MDA by attending their STRIDE and RIDE
event! The 14th Annual Stride and Ride 2010 will be a festive day of
fun for friends and family. The “Stride & Ride” 5K Walk will be a day of
fun-in-the-sun at the beautiful shoreline of Mission Bay. There will be great
food prizes and entertainment. Please meet at Sungod Parking Lot at 8:30am.
Please let Mala know if you could drive, you will be reimbursed for gas money.
PREUSS SCHOOL TUTORING
Coordinator: Lisa Sugimori (lsugimor@ucsd.edu) Ongoing and all day
project
Dates: Feb 20th, Feb 27th,
March 6th, March 13th, March 20th, March 27th,
April 2nd (New Preuss School Orientation)
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.)
2010 SAN DIEGO UNDY 5000
Coordinator: Andrew Kuei (akuei@ucsd.edu) Saturday, March 6th
7:30am-8:30am
Join PASS as we raise money and
support for colorectal cancer awareness!
What is the Undy 5000?
The Undy 5000 is a 5000 meter (5K) walk/run to raise awareness about colorectal
cancer. Participants in the Undy 5000 events are encouraged to draw attention
to their bottoms—and colorectal cancer—by participating in their underwear.
The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is a national patient advocacy organization
dedicated to ending the suffering caused by colorectal cancer. In order to
increase rates of screening and survivorship, CCA provides patient support,
education, research and advocacy across North America.
*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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