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08:00 am - Neurological Surgery Seminar

Neurological Surgery Seminar (Edwin R. Boldrey Lecture). Location: Parnassus, N-225. "Clinical and Socioeconomic Management of Traumatic Brain Injury", Alex B. Valadka, MD, Professor and Vice Chair, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Univ. of Texas Medical School at Houston. Contact: Ann Palmer, 353-3933.

12:00 pm - Weight Watchers �At Work� meeting at Parnassus

Every Thursday! You can use the email or just show up for a meeting. Location: Medical Sciences Building - S 318.

12:00 pm - UCSF Weekly Wellness Walks

Every Tuesday and Thursday. (Walk is about 35-45 min. long) Meet at Central Desk located in Millberry Union at 500 Parnassus Avenue, �J� Level. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive footwear (e.g. Sneakers).

12:00 pm - Women's Health Today: "Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters" with Courtney Martin

This eye-opening look at twenty-first century culture and its impact on women reveals how food and weight obsession, driven in no small part by images of celebrities openly wasting away, threatens a new generation of girls as the feminist exhortation that �you can do anything� is twisted into �you must do everything.� It also inspires women, young women in particular, to consider what wonderful things might happen if the madness stopped once and for all. Event will be held in Cole Hall. A book signing will follow the event.

12:00 pm - Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters

Speaker Courtney E. Martin, MA, will discuss how food and weight obsession threatens a new generation of girls. She offers an eye-opening look at twenty-first century culture and its impact on women reveals how food and weight obsession, driven in no small part by images of celebrities openly wasting away, threatens a new generation of girls as the feminist exhortation that �you can do anything� is twisted into �you must do everything.� It also inspires women, young women in particular, to consider what wonderful things might happen if the madness stopped once and for all. 12 noon to 1 pm, Cole Hall, simulcast to Rock Hall Auditorium.

12:10 pm - Guided Meditation at Mission Bay

Would you like to: reduce your stress? deepen your concentration? learn how to respond rather than react to your environment? become more aware of your self? Then please join us for a guided meditation session facilitated by Neesha Patel, Ph.D. who is a psychologist at Student Health Services. Meditation session will begin promptly at 12:10pm, so please arrive before starting time as doors will be closed so as not to disturb the practice. Location: Genentech S202. 12:10-12:50pm.

01:00 pm - FREE CLASS: Grants and Funding Sources

The Library presents a free class, "Grants and Funding Sources," Medical Sciences S165A. This hands-on class gives an overview of the major funding resources including databases and web sites. To sign up, visit the URL below or call 476-4519.

01:10 pm - The Feldenkrais Method at Millberry

Increase flexibility in the spine, discover the power of the pelvis, and practice more efficient breathing techniques to improve overall well-being. Th, 1/15-3/26, 1:10-2:10 pm, Parnassus, Studio 1

04:30 pm - Aquatics Stroke Clinics at Millberry

Su, 1/11, 4:30-5:25 pm, Freestyle... Su, 1/25, 4:30-5:25 pm, Backstroke... Su, 2/8, 4:30-5:25 pm, Breaststroke... Su, 2/22, 4:30-5:25 pm, Flip Turns... Su, 3/8, 4:30-5:25 pm, Butterfly Discover the importance of achieving and maintaining an efficient body position and correct stroke mechanics while swimming. Our trained and experienced staff will lead you in clinics, which include an analysis of your stroke, discussion, and practice. Space is limited, so sign up early!

06:00 pm - Pilates Allegro at Millberry, Level I

Session Two: Build strong postural and abdominal muscles through this unique approach to strength training. The Reformer assists and accentuates performance, allowing the body to be supported where it is weak and challenged where it is strong. Small group class; limited to 10 participants. Prior mat work or Reformer experience is preferred. Th, 2/19-3/26, 6:00-7:10 pm, Parnassus, Studio 2

06:30 pm - Free Movie: Bigger, Stronger, Faster

Join us for a critically acclaimed film that David Ansen of Newsweek promises will "shake up your beliefs not just about steroids but about competition, hypocrisy, body obsession and American notions of msaculinity." Presented by Student Health & Counseling Services, School of Dentistry, School of Nursing, and School of Pharmacy. 6:30 pm, Cole Hall.

06:30 pm - Cole Hall Cinema presents FREE Movie Night with "Bigger, Stronger, Faster"

Body Image Awareness FREE Movie Night! Sponsored by Student Health and Counseling Services, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing. �It�ll shake up your beliefs not just about steroids but about competition, hypocrisy, body obsession and American notions of masculinity.� David Ansen, Newsweek.

06:30 pm - Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods

*Please bring two pillows, a blanket and a snack to all classes* Classes are a 4-week series (**Please note that the December series is a condensed 3 week series**)This class provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth, and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby. Location: Class will be held at 2356 Sutter Street, Third Floor, Suite J308. Fee: $155 per series.

08:45 pm - Tae Kwon Do at Millberry: Levels I-III

Increase focus, physical condition, dexterity, flexibility, and centeredness in this supportive, non-competitive environment. Tu/Th, 1/13-3/31 8:45-10:00 pm, Parnassus, Studio 2 Open workouts included Sun 2:00-5:00 pm Studio 1