This Date in UCSF History This Date in UCSF History: Back From Iraq Originally published in Synapse on 14 April 14, 2005. Dr. Robert Dean served for 12 months as an Army surgeon in Iraq. April 14, 2026 SynapseCampus Medicine
This Date in UCSF History: The Ten Best Films of 1996 January 20, 2026Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Jan. 16, 1997.] I suppose I should begin with a qualifying statement. I am not... Reviews
This Date in UCSF History: To Decorate a Christmas Tree December 16, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Dec. 12, 1993.] To decorate a Christmas tree Is very hard, you know. Poetry
This Date in UCSF History: Laugh. It’s Good For You December 9, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on December 2001.] It’s been one of those days. You lock yourself out of your car... Medicine
This Date in UCSF History: The Bootstrap Myth December 2, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on December 4, 1996.] I remember the morning after Proposition 187 passed. Schools and health care... Politics
This Date in UCSF History: Public Health Group Knocks Reagan Cuts November 18, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on November 12, 1981.] The theme of this year’s American Public Health Association convention was “Energy... Politics
This Date in UCSF History: What Veterans Day Means to a Soldier November 11, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Nov. 12, 2009.] Before coming to UCSF, I was a soldier in Operation Iraqi Freedom... Opinion
This Date in UCSF History: Taking to the Streets November 4, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on November 3, 2011.] The Embarcadero was full of bicycles and bikers on Friday night as...
This Date in UCSF History: What's Your Look? October 28, 2025Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Oct. 25, 2001.] Once again, the year approaches the end of October, which along with...
This Date in UCSF History: Homophobia Is a Medical Issue October 21, 2025Synapse[ Originally published in Synapse on October 22, 1998.] Last week, the country confronted the death of Matthew Shepard, the... Social Justice