This Date in UCSF History: Students Granted Political Asylum October 24, 2023Synapse[First published in synapse on October 22, 1989] Two Chinese dissident students, Hoy Yu Vi, 27, and Luo Jian Guang... Social Justice
This Date in UCSF History: Profs Win Nobel Prize October 17, 2023SynapseOriginally published on October 12, 1989. It was in 1976 that Varmus and Bishop first reported that certain genes which...
This Date in UCSF History: Freedom From Fear October 10, 2023SynapseOriginally written on Oct. 4, 2001, by Suzanne Rafidi while a student in the School of Medicine. I am an...
This Date in UCSF History: Plaque Honors Human Rights Hero October 3, 2023Synapse[ Originally published in Synapse on October 2, 1980.] Social Justice
This Date in UCSF History: Medical Students Organize for Abortion Access September 26, 2023Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Sept. 23, 1999.] “Disgusting, isn’t it?” said one of the directors of the national office... Social Justice
This Date in UCSF History: The Housing Crisis September 19, 2023Synapse[Originally published in Synapse on Sept. 16, 1996.] Summer is supposed to be relaxing and free from stress. Quite the... Student Life
This Date in UCSF History: Stay Healthy on a Student's Budget September 12, 2023Synapse[Originally published on Sept. 13, 2007.] Student life is hard. Long hours and stressful exams can take a toll on... Student Life
Three Cheers for Our Storytelling Contest Winners! August 14, 2023SynapseThe judges have meticulously pored over more than 100 entries for the fifth annual Synapse Storytelling Contest and today we're...
This Date in UCSF History: Fiery Med Grad Speech Highlights Failings May 30, 2023Synapse[Originally published on June 5, 1980.] Speaking before faculty, jubilant graduates and proud families, Melanie Daumont criticized medical education for... Social Justice