Faculty Research Lecture – Basic Science
The Academic Senate is pleased to announce the selection of Ying-Hui Fu, PhD, and Louis J. Ptáček, MD, as the joint recipients of the 55th Faculty Research Lecture (Basic Science). Together Drs. Fu and Ptáček research human genetics to understand the molecular underpinnings of mammalian physiology and disease. The Lecture will be held in Rock Hall at the Mission Bay Campus on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 3:30 p.m. The event will also be “live feed” for viewing from your office or computer. A reception will follow outside of Rock Hall the day of the event.
Academic Senate Membership for UCSF Faculty
The UCSF Academic Senate has created a task force to carefully review Academic Senate membership for all faculty at UCSF. Please contact the members of this task force with your input on the issue. Click here for more information.
Faculty Research Lecture in Clinical Science - Eric J. Small, MD
The Academic Senate is pleased to announce the selection of Eric J. Small, M.D., as recipient of the Eleventh Annual Faculty Research Lectureship – Clinical Science for the impact and legacy of his top-caliber work as a clinical research investigator and teacher. The Lecture, entitled "Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Fact or Fiction?" will take place on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 3:30pm in Cole Hall. The lecture will simulcast to other campus locations as requested.
Operational Excellence
Faculty concerns regarding the Operational Excellence changes proposed for pre-award grant administration were discussed with campus leadership at the June 9, 2011 Division Meeting. Click here to view faculty concerns. Video from the meeting will be available after June 22, 2011.
Same-Sex Marriage Equality Statement
The Academic Senate Coordinating Committee has endorsed a statement from the Committee on Faculty Welfare in favor of same-sex marriage equality as a health policy concern.
The Senate Page Newsletter
The Senate Page is our quarterly newsletter to keep faculty informed of Academic Senate issues under review, events, and accomplishments. Click here to view the October 5, 2011 edition.
