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VOL. 26. NO.12 APRIL 11, 2006

Briefs on line

She's one of the “Miracle Workers”

Nurse Janna Bullock's real job is caring for young, critically ill patients in the pediatric intensive care unit at Mattel Children's Hospital. But it was her side job, as co-host of the ABC reality medical series, “Miracle Workers,” that gave her a rare opportunity to promote nursing to an audience of millions. The show, which ended recently, focused on real people with major health problems that they battled with the help of an elite team of medical professionals across the country. “It was wonderful,” said Bullock, who walked patients through the many steps it took to make them healthy again. “I would describe everything that was going to happen to them, what to expect, how they would feel before and after surgery.” One of the most poignant cases was a young woman who underwent deep brain stimulation and two major surgeries to rid her of the symptoms of Tourette's syndrome. “I felt I was able to remember why I became a nurse in the first place.”

Downloading services available

Faculty and staff who want to sign up for low-cost online music and video services being offered to the UCLA community can now participate in UCLA's Get Legal program at http://www.getlegal.ucla.edu . Contracted vendors CDigix, iTunes, and Mindawn are offering a full range of music, video and other online services. The new program, which launched April 4, aligns UCLA and the campus community with emerging trends in entertainment media access and rounds out an ongoing campaign to address illegal file sharing issues. "UCLA is a creator of intellectual property and consequently takes illegal file sharing of all types very seriously," said James Davis, associate vice chancellor of the Office of Information Technology. "Regardless of where it occurs – on the global Internet, on UCLA's network or the national research and education network Internet2 – the trading of copyrighted materials without permission from the copyright holders is prohibited by federal law."

Staff members are the big winners

U CLA Staff Assembly will host Casino night April 26 from 5-8 p.m. in the Ackerman Second Floor Lounge. The annual event raises money for Staff Assembly scholarships. Grand prize, donated by the UCLA Travel Center, will be two airline tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S. Participants may also win hotel stays, tickets to local attractions, gift certificates and gift baskets. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. Admission includes two drinks, light refreshments and $100 worth of playing chills. www.staffassembly.ucla.edu .

UCLA geriatric's program heads the list

The geriatrics graduate program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA was ranked No. 1 in its category by U.S. News & World Report's 2007 survey of the nation's medical schools and specialties. “This is a big step up for the program, which was ranked No. 3 in last year's list. The jump reflects our faculty's efforts to remain at the forefront of the latest medical advances for the elderly,” said Dr. David Reuben, chief of the UCLA Division of Geriatrics.

Back in history

Recent research shows that the founder of UCLA's predecessor institution, the Los Angeles State Normal School , was Latino. Reginaldo Francisco del Valle, who served as both a state assemblyman and state senator, was the force behind the creation of the normal school. “When UCLA celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019, homage should be paid to Reginaldo Francisco del Valle,” said David Hayes-Bautista, lead author of a paper on the subject and director of the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture. “Reginaldo Francisco del Valle: UCLA's Forgotten Forefather” was published in the Southern California Quarterly. Hayes-Bautista praised Del Valle's focus as a state legislator. “Del Valle spent years in the Legislature to secure establishment, funding and winning of independent governance for the Los Angeles State Normal School ,” Hayes-Bautista said. “It is commendable for a legislator to be so dedicated to such an important cause and succeed.”

Awards and scholarships

Each year, the UCLA Staff Assembly recognizes the contributions of outstanding staff and faculty. Staff members may be nominated for the Excellence in Service Award, which carries a $5,000 cash prize. Staff may also apply for a staff scholarship to pay for up to $350 in additional education and training. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Professional Development Program (PDP), Staff Assembly is working with a PDP alumni team to increase funding for an additional scholarship award. Faculty may be nominated for a faculty/staff partnership award. Information on eligibility and application/nomination forms are available at http://staffassembly.ucla.edu under the Awards section.

Innovators in information technology

The UC is seeking applications for the Larry L. Sautter Award for Innovation in Information Technology. Named for UC Riverside's former associate vice chancellor for computing and communications, the award is open to faculty and staff from all UC campuses, the Office of the President and the three UC-managed national laboratories. The honor recognizes information technology innovations that have the potential to improve UC administrative or academic processes. Application information can be found at: www.ucop.edu/irc/itlc/sautter/documents/06SautterProgAnnounce_000.pdf
The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on May 15.

Cool times in the city

Registration is now open for summer camps offered to children in grades K-12 by UCLA Recreation Youth Programs. The UCLA-based camps foster personal development for each child within a group setting. Activities for younger children feature cooperative play and include indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips. To find out more, go to www.recreation.ucla.edu/summercamps .

Gender equity

UC San Francisco's Center for Gender Equity will host “Women Leaders 2006: A Symposium for Women in University Settings” on May 16 and 17, featuring some of the most highly-respected and dynamic women leaders in their respective fields. This event will take place at the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco . Keynote speakers include Linda Williams, UC associate president, and Angela Davis, teacher, writer, scholar, activist and Highlights include 30 workshops in three tracks -- leadership, personal development and communication. Complete program information and registration details are available at: www.ucsf.edu/cge/wg/programs/wls/index.html .