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Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 15:51

Mr. Pharmacy 2013 Is Crowned

By Amy Higa

First-year pharmacy student RJ Delmonte was crowned Mr. Pharmacy 2013 last week.

The Mr. Pharmacy 2013 contest, the most anticipated event of the academic year at the School of Pharmacy, was held on Thursday, January 17 in Cole Hall.

Rober Lustig
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 15:28

Dr. Robert Lustig: UCSF’s Sugar Crusader

By Synapse

UCSF physician Dr.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 14:56

Grandview Park: Hidden Gem of the Inner Sunset

By T. Booth Haley

The Inner Sunset is a neighborhood whose many treasures are often under-appreciated, and one of its loveliest spots is Grandview Park.  At only 666 feet tall, this round promontory is shorter than its famous sisters, Mount Sutro and the Twin Peaks

Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 14:32

UCSF’s New Long-Range Development Plan in the Works

By Theresa Poulos
In 1996, UCSF rolled out a Long-Range Development Plan (LRDP) that guided the university’s physical development through 2012, including the establishment of the 2.65 million gross square feet of new facility that we now know as UCSF’s Mission Bay Campus. UCSF is currently developing its next LRDP, which will see UCSF’s physical development into the year 2035 and includes major demolition and building projects planned for the Parnassus Heights campus.
San Francisco Forty Niners Logo
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 14:13

49ers are NFC Champs!

By Hujatullah Bayat

Sunday’s game against the Falcons started exactly as every 49ers fan feared it would, with Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan slinging the ball effortlessly, and his two receivers plucking the ball out of thin air.

UC President Mark Yudof
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 14:02

UC President Mark Yudof Announces Resignation

By Steven Chin

University of California President Mark G. Yudof announced Friday that he will resign in August to teach law at UC Berkeley.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 16:28

A Crowd-Sourced and Crowd-Funded Firm Launches at UCSF

By Amanda Paulson

On Friday, November 30, the newest business to come from the Quantitative Biosciences Institute start-up incubator at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus held its launch party.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 14:41

Volunteer Spirit and Donations Fuel Children’s Health Hut

By Teresa Do

At the recent Sunday Streets event in November in the Inner Sunset, a group of UCSF students set up a booth to promote health for kids.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 14:18

Kaepernick Dazzles in 45-31 Win Over Green Bay

By Hujatullah Bayat

When Colin Kaepernick’s opening drive pass was intercepted by Sam Shields and returned for a touchdown, the stadium was silenced. So early into the game, and everyone watching felt every bit of excitement disappear.

Martin Luther King, Jr event logo and quote
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 14:46

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Synapse

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be an iconic symbol of the civil rights movement, as new generations become familiar with his historic leadership. Inspired by the power of non-violence, Dr.