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VOL. 24. NO.2 SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

'Round and about

VIRUS HUNTERS

UCLA AIDS Institute scientists have devised a new technique to drive hibernating HIV from its hiding places in the body. The research suggests a possible therapeutic strategy to kill the hidden virus so people who are HIV-positive could eventually stop taking antiretroviral medications. “If our method proves successful, it may enable HIV-infected individuals to discontinue costly and complex antiretroviral therapy, which can cause serious side effects,” said Jerome Zack, principal investigator and associate director of basic sciences for the institute.

GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE

The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden is seeking volunteer docents for its public education program for schoolchildren and community groups. Deadline to apply is Oct. 1. The next training workshop series begins Oct. 14. An orientation for docent applicants is set for the week prior. Experience in botany is not required, and volunteers will attend six workshops. Docent trainees will receive an extensive training manual and will be eligible to participate in Biology 10, “Plants and Civilization,” an introductory botany course. To apply or for more information, contact Carol Felixson at (310) 206-3887 or e-mail cfelixso@ucla.edu.

BE OUR GUEST

Anyone on campus who plans events, meetings or conferences off campus is invited to attend the Event Planners Trade Show Oct. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the second-floor lounge at Ackerman Union. Representatives from more than 20 local hotels will be available to describe services and accommodations they offer. For more information on this event, which is hosted by the UCLA Travel Center, call Belinda Borden at (310) 206-6060 or e-mail her at bborden@finance.ucla.edu.

EIGHT-CLAPPERS

Mark your calendar for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the UCLA vs. California football game on Oct. 18 at the Rose Bowl. Tickets are $5 each (maximum four) and include admission to the catered pregame tailgate and a reserved seat at the game. Faculty and staff season-ticket holders can show their season ticket at the tailgate for free admission. The FoodZone, site for the tailgate, is located near Lot H between Gates A and B. Purchase tickets in person at the Central Ticket Office with a faculty/staff ID. Check http://uclabruins.ocsn.com/ for game time. For ticket information, call (310) UCLA-WIN. To sign up for the pregame tailgate, contact Ryan Beckwith at (310) 206-7916 or rbeckwith@athletics.ucla.edu.

SPREAD THE JOY

Make a difference in the lives of young patients by purchasing holiday cards that will benefit the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA. All the new designs for the 2003 Holiday Card Collection, including a collectible Barbie design, were donated by artists at Mattel, Inc., the KCET Art Festival and Ruben Esparza. Or you can send year-round goodwill with a tribute card. Each box is 100% tax-deductible. To order online or for details, visit www.msd.ucla.edu. A 15% early-bird discount will be given for orders received by Oct. 24.