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This Date in UCSF History: Chinese New Year: Facts and Lore

[ Originally published in Synapse on February 22, 1996.] Chinese New Year is a misnomer. The arrival of the same new year is celebrated in Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia. Unlike its Western counterpart, the lunar year is based on the cycles of the moon. As a result, Chinese New...

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This Date in UCSF History: Student Housing on Treasure Island?

April 18, 2021

[Originally published in Synapse on April 23, 1998.] The 65 students who live in UCSF’s Turk St. apartments learned to...

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This Date in UCSF History: U.S. Wants Drug Ad Reforms

April 9, 2021

Originally published in Synapse on April 10, 1978. The content of advertisements for non-prescription, over-the-counter drugs is under close scrutiny...

This Date in UCSF History: Students Aim to Improve Heath Care in Iraq

March 21, 2021

Originally published on March 26, 2009. When U.S.-led coalition forces invaded Iraq in March of 2003, a social, political and...

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This Date in UCSF History: Women's Issues Persist

March 7, 2021

Originally published in Synapse on March 6, 2008. No matter what some may claim, the issue of gender equality has...

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This Date in UCSF History: Former Surgery Resident Wins Discrimination Suit

February 27, 2021

Originally published in Synapse on March 3, 1983. In what may be a landmark case for women and minorities in...

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This Date in UCSF History: Affirmative Action Under Attack (Again!)

February 21, 2021

Do you think that all citizens should have equal access to jobs and education? If so, how does one measure...

This Date in UCSF History: UC Misses Affirmative Action Goals

February 15, 2021

Originally published in Synapse on February 16, 1984. Next week, UCSF will be sponsoring a day-long symposium, “Affirmative Action in...

This Date in UCSF: A Black Woman Professor’s Experiences

February 8, 2021

Originally published on February 12, 1981. Dr. Rosa Armstrong is not what might be considered the typical anatomist. As a...

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This Date in UCSF History: A Purpose Revisited

February 1, 2021

[Originally published on February 5, 2009.] Last month we honored the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King...