The College of Environmental Design Undergraduate Advising Blog

The Demography department is pleased announce a new scholarship opportunity for student who have a vested interest in pursuing an advance degree in the social and health sciences . Advancing Diversity in Age research (CAL-ADAR) invites applications for a three semester research opportunity for undergraduate students (rising juniors or seniors) in the health and social sciences. CAL-ADAR seeks to prepare talented and motivated underrepresented students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, or those with a proven commitment to diversity and to eradicating racial disparities in graduate school and the academy, for graduate study in fields in the health and social sciences. The program provides students with a rigorous research experience under the guidance of a UCB faculty or graduate student mentor, and a minor that will provided them a technical skill to conduct research. If selected, each participant will receive: ·   A paid summer internship ·   A m...

Each year, the HKS Healthcare Fellowship adds another passionate, recent graduate to its ranks. This unique community of aspiring healthcare leaders, under the guidance of some of the most influential architects in the profession within the HKS healthcare studio, mentor and encourage one another to join the effort toward changing the world through healthcare design. To learn more please visit:  HKS

Inspired by the depth and breadth of activity across the University of California to address challenges in the global food system, Big Ideas@Berkeley , the flagship student innovation contest, has launched a new contest category: Food System Innovations . This is in association with the Berkeley Food Institute. If you are interested in this competition (for students on campus), go to this article.  http://bigideas.berkeley.edu/2014/09/26/uc-students-to-develop-solutions-to-global-food-challenges/

Staying in Berkeley over the summer? Interested in working with underserved populations? Apply to be a part of the Suitcase Clinic's summer training. The Suitcase Clinic is a student organization that for the past 25 years have provided health and social services to homeless and low-income populations in our local community. The applications are due May 17th . You can find the application and more information at   http://www.suitcaseclinic. org/2014-summer-training/

  The UC Berkeley Clinical Research Center (CRC) is currently looking for people to participate in various eye-related studies. The eligibility criteria and compensation varies per study ($15-25/hour). If you are interested in participating, please contact the CRC at (510) 643-9252 or (510) 642-9731 to fill out a preliminary screening questionnaire to determine your eligibility. You will need to have had an eye exam in the last two years to be eligible for the studies. UC Berkeley Clinical Research Center School of Optometry 110A Minor Addition Berkeley, CA 94720 email: ucbcrc@berkeley.edu http://optometry.berkeley.edu/opt_txtpp/crc/ucb-crc/ucbcrc.html

The Global Health Disparities International Summer Research Fellowship program provides training in infectious diseases and health disparity research, with a focus on diseases that disproportionately affect people in developing countries. Application information and descriptions of the summer 2013 research projects are available at: http://globalhealth.berkeley.edu/mhirt/apply.html

Attend one of the many research workshops offered right in Durant Hall! Perhaps you're interested in researching global health disparities or carrying out research on right-wing movements ? No matter what your interests, there is something out there for everyone!

Student to Student Peer Counseling presents Stress Free Week: a chance for students to unwind and de-stress a bit before finals begin! All week SSPC will be tabling with stress balls on Sproul. Come by and grab one, or make your own! Tuesday April 30th, 5pm- Meditation in 5101 Tolman Wednesday May 1st, 4pm- Yoga w/ SweatPink at Berkeley in 234 Hearst Gym

Each year the Black Students in Health Association (BSHA), the Chicanos/Latinos in Health Education (CHE), and the Pilipino Association for Health Careers (PAHC) of UC Berkeley unite forces to host the Minorities in Health (MIH) Conference. The goal of the conference is to educate students on health disparities that affect our communities and find ways to decrease these disparities by encouraging and inspiring both high school and undergraduate students to strive toward higher education and ultimately careers in health. On Saturday April 6, students will have the opportunity to network and interact with a variety of health professionals, medical students and graduate students from schools such as Stanford, UCSF, UC Berkeley and throughout the Bay Area. Students will attend beneficial workshops, participate in public health discussions, and better equip themselves for their journey in these competitive career tracks. This year the conference will award one student with an MIH Schol...

Looking for something to do over the summer? Interested in medical or public health volunteer work abroad? Come join Volunteers Around the World (VAW) on its 2013 summer trip to Guatemala. VAW Medical Outreach will be setting up and running mobile health clinics and teaching health education workshops in the rural communities. Please email berkeleyvaw@gmail.com if you have any other questions or concerns. We will be happy to give you more information! Also, visit our website for applications and more information on our trips. https://sites.google.com/site/berkeleyvaw

Cal Rec Sports has developed a new health and wellness tool that is based on the six dimensions of wellness: physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, career and community. The Daily Wellness Facebook App was developed from a belief that wellness is about achieving balance in all aspects of your life and has been designed to accommodate all ages and abilities. Read more below to get started today! Rewards: Random winners of FitWell merchandise will be selected daily for two weeks beginning the week of January 28 - February 8 and weekly thereafter. Complete one activity daily for 30 consecutive days to win a gold star and wellness page. Get Started!: Click on the button below or on the Daily Wellness icon located on the Cal Rec Sports Facebook page to begin your journey to a healthier you! An announcement will be posted to a participants wall each time they choose an activity that in turn will inspire others on their wellness journey. Community: There is something for ev...