Students vs. Pandemics Berkeley

Hello everyone! SVP is proud to welcome you all to our first guest speaker panel of the year! Diving into Public Health is a UC-wide opportunity for students to explore the public health major with great guidance from three distinguished public health professionals. Join us this Wednesday evening at 7pm PST on zoom (https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/98183421707). Hope to see you all there!

come to our infosession TONIGHT to see how you can get involved with students vs pandemics!!

Interested in helping our local community? Come join us!! 🤗

Students vs Pandemics at Berkeley is an interdisciplinary group of students aiming to improve communication of public health information to underserved populations.

Infosession information:
Friday, February 4th 7:00-8:00 PM PT
Zoom Meeting ID: 941-7667-5202

SvP is holding a Winter Clothes Drive for houseless people in Berkeley! If you have extra gently-used clothes that you’d like to donate please email [email protected]. You can also donate money for new clothes on Venmo ! Deadline to donate is 11/29!

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Join us for ✨WELLNESS WEEK✨ taking place November 15th-19th (Monday through Friday) from 7-8 PM PT via Zoom ☺️

Mark your calendars! Students vs Pandemics is hosting a pre-health panel on Saturday, November 6th at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET!! 🩺⚕️You will have the opportunity to listen to students and professionals from Trinity School of Medicine, Case Western University, UCLA, and Harvard! More information will be available within the next few weeks ☺️

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Come visit Students vs Pandemics at Calapalooza on September 8th and 10th from 5-7pm PDT to learn more about our organization!! We will be there to answer any questions you may have and to simply chat and get to know you all ☺️

Are you interested in making a positive impact on your community? If so, then Students vs Pandemics at Berkeley is perfect for you! 🌟

We are an interdisciplinary group of students aiming to improve communication of public health information to underserved populations.

Join us for our infosession on Friday, September 3rd from 6-7pm PDT via Zoom ✨

California is fully reopening on Tuesday, June 15th! Check out this post to learn about the major changes that are to take place

Check out this post to learn more about UC Berkeley’s updated COVID-19 policies focused on mandatory vaccinations, masks, and weekly testing!

Learn more about a treatment for COVID-19, Dexamethasone! tinyurl.com/COVIDsteroid

‼️As of today, all Californians over the age of 16 are eligible to sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine‼️Check out this post for more information regarding vaccine eligibility, how to sign up, as well as other important info 💉

Ever wonder how SARS CoV-2 impacts our body? Read our blog on COVID-19, and learn! http://tinyurl.com/CytokineBlog

Check out our article on the “Big Three”
SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, and how they differ!
http://tinyurl.com/2vs1dose

Here is our comprehensive guide to vaccinations. You can find out when you are fully protected, information regarding social habits, and special considerations!

Are you interested in learning about the development of cutting-edge drugs and therapeutics during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?
At 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 9, we will be holding a lecture series event with Dr. Scott Biering. Dr. Biering is a post-doctoral researcher at UC Berkeley, and researches the mechanisms behind viral infection.
During this lecture series event, we will be exploring the identification of novel drugs against SARS-CoV-2, and how they are being repurposed as COVID-19 therapeutics. Join us!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/SvPBiering
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Identification of novel drugs against SARS-CoV-2 to be repurposed as COVID-19 therapeutics.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has emerged as a major global health threat. With limited therapeutic options, the identification of safe and effective therapeutics is urgently needed. To rapidly identify new therapeutics, we can start by testing existing approved drugs for antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, the identification of drugs that exhibit antiviral synergy with remdesivir, a therapeutic with Emergency Use Authorization to treat COVID-19 patients, also holds potential for a rapid clinical impact on COVID-19 case management. Here we will discuss the results from our drug repurposing screens, which identify numerous new drugs with antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, as well as drugs exhibiting antiviral synergy with remdesivir when used together. We will then discuss the potential mechanisms of action of these drug combinations and how these findings could be translated to the clinic in the future.

Interested in how viruses cause infection? Curious about the new SARS-CoV-2 variants and their potential impact?

At 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 18, we will be holding a lecture series event with Dr. Britt Glaunsinger, an expert on virology and gene expression. She will be joining us to break down how viruses invade the body and to explore the new coronavirus variants. Join us!

To access the lecture, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/SvPGlaunsinger

Come join Berkeley Students vs. Pandemics!

We are an interdisciplinary group of UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students building community and empowering others to make a positive impact, identify needs, and innovate solutions during times of crisis. We welcome students of all backgrounds and majors; we just ask that you bring a passion for working on innovative, real-life public health projects!

We are focusing our efforts on supporting houseless populations, supporting local schools, addressing mental health concerns, conducting public health research, improving outreach, as well as organizing UC Berkeley professors to speak about COVID-19 and its impact on the many aspects of our lives.

For more detailed info about our committees, check out this document here: https://tinyurl.com/13zdko74

Attend one of our info sessions!
February 9th at 6:30 pm PT
February 10th at 6:30 pm PT
Zoom Link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/8053910201?pwd=Z3NEZU9pN01ocmNkR1BUSG9Ibm5oUT09

Interested in joining? Fill out this quick new member form right here!
https://tinyurl.com/svp2021

Come join Berkeley Students vs. Pandemics!

We are an interdisciplinary group of UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students building community and empowering others to make a positive impact, identify needs, and innovate solutions during times of crisis. We welcome students of all backgrounds and majors; we just ask that you bring a passion for working on innovative, real-life public health projects!

We are focusing our efforts on supporting houseless populations, supporting local schools, addressing mental health concerns, conducting public health research, improving outreach, as well as organizing UC Berkeley professors to speak about COVID-19 and its impact on the many aspects of our lives.

For more detailed info about our committees, check out this document here: https://tinyurl.com/13zdko74

Attend one of our info sessions!
February 9th at 6:30 pm PT
February 10th at 6:30 pm PT
Zoom Link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/8053910201?pwd=Z3NEZU9pN01ocmNkR1BUSG9Ibm5oUT09

Interested in joining? Fill out this quick new member form right here!
https://tinyurl.com/svp2021

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Check out this post to learn about the UC Berkeley University Health Services COVID-19 vaccination plan 🦠💉

For more information, visit https://uhs.berkeley.edu/coronavirus/vaccines-covid-19

Want to learn more about the current state of COVID-19 and the implications it’ll have for the future? Come join us for our COVID-19 lecture series!

The second lecture will be presented by Professor Veronica Miller from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. She will be speaking about the impact of COVID-19 on drug development.

The lecture will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 4:00-5:30 PM PST. It is open to everyone!

Register here: tinyurl.com/SvPMiller

So what’s the buzz about the Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine? Check out this post to learn about the efficacy of the vaccine candidate! 💉🦠

Get your flu shot this flu season! 💉 Most flu shots are available until January, but the CDC recommends getting it sooner rather than later! For more information on the flu and flu shots, visit cdc.gov/flu.

Berkeley Students vs Pandemics and the Berkeley Outreach Coalition (Berkeley Outreach Coalition) are holding a donation drive for California wildfire victims!

GoFundMe link: gf.me/u/y4bhpw

Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 8,400 raging wildfires which have burned over 4 million acres, destroyed more than 9,200 structures, and killed at least 31 people. With the COVID-19 pandemic going on, people who have lost their homes due to the fires do not necessarily have a safe place to go. Many people have also lost their sources of income and are struggling to get back on their feet. The raging wildfires are also contributing to the poor air quality across the state, which has major health implications such as breathing difficulties, can worsen asthma or COPD, lead to increased heart attacks, irregular heart rhythms, and in severe cases, death.

Wildfire victims are in need of basic necessities such as food, shelter, and cash in the aftermath of such disastrous fires. All proceeds will go directly to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund (California Community Foundation) which supports both mid-term to long-term recovery efforts for those affected by California wildfires. Anything you donate helps!

As we enter midterm season, take these tips to help guide your study plans! We’ll get through this together!

Interested in learning how you can help during this pandemic? Come join us for our 2nd General Meeting this Saturday, October 10th at 4:00pm PST. We look forward to seeing you there 😊
Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/3313647998

Mental health matters 🤍 Covid-19, the raging fires and poor air quality, other tumultuous world events, and personal struggles can cause anyone’s mental health to go downhill. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please take advantage of the mental health resources offered by the UHS (University Health Services).

Our first general meeting of the semester is TOMORROW, Sunday, September 6th at 11:30am PST! We hope to see you there 😊
Here is the zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/8053910201?pwd=TjhrNisxUUFtTTZZLzRWOEZEOXR6QT09

Stay safe this Labor Day! Ensure you are practicing social distancing guidelines and stay inside if you are feeling unwell or feverish. For more information on how to keep yourself and others safe, visit https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

The Berkeley Public Schools Fund needs YOUR help! During COVID-19 and school closures, the Berkeley Public Schools Fund is focusing efforts on “meeting basic needs for students and families and ensuring that all students are equipped for distance learning.” If you are interested in helping out, visit www.berkeleypublicschoolsfund.org for more information.

Come join Berkeley Students vs. Pandemics -- an interdisciplinary group of UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate students building community and empowering others to make a positive impact, identify needs, and innovate solutions during times of crisis. We welcome students of all backgrounds and majors; we just ask that you bring a passion for working on innovative, real-life public health projects!

Recruitment Form: http://bit.ly/svprecruitment

Read our list of ongoing projects: http://bit.ly/svpongoingprojects

Come out to to our first meeting of the semester: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/8053910201?pwd=TjhrNisxUUFtTTZZLzRWOEZEOXR6QT09

According to the weekly COVID-19 dashboard included in the email sent out by the UC Berkeley Response and Recovery Team on Friday, August 28th, there have been 2311 UHS tests performed and 6 new cases. Please remember to wear masks, wash your hands frequently, and avoid large gatherings!

The ASUC Mental Health Commission is currently recruiting members for this upcoming academic year.

Recruitment info here: https://mentalhealth.berkeley.edu/apply/
Application here: http://bit.ly/mhcfallapp

“We do a lot of work with students’ best interests regarding mental health in mind (created Berkeley’s first ever comprehensive mental wellness handbook, advised New Student Services on a new mandatory mental health education module for all incoming students, and launched UC Berkeley’s first ever Mental Health Week bringing over 30 organizations together to share resources and discuss student wellness on campus).” ~ courtesy of Amrita Ramanathan

Fall 2020 ASUC Mental Health Commission Application Please limit the longer paragraph responses to 250 words each. This application is due on Sep. 2 (Wednesday) at 11:59 pm. For position descriptions: bit.ly/mhcfallpositions

LeanOnMe is a new & upcoming peer text-line for non-crisis time support. Students will be able to reach out to trained peer supporters (Berkeley students) anonymously to have a conversation and receive emotional support.

Fill out this quick 5-minute survey to help us develop a coronavirus-related app that will help keep Cal students safe in the spring!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqffRyikhiwx2Ozs3TJ7-IrvXkL2qlltDyPKFzF0AXeBh08g/viewform

We are currently working on collecting data about COVID-related behaviors among students. We need your responses to help make campus a safer place for the Cal community. Thank you for your help!

COVID-19 Students vs. Pandemic Survey We are currently in the process of developing an app dedicated to improve student safety during this pandemic. This survey will not only help our app developers focus on the needs of students, specifically those returning to campus, but also aid long term contact tracing efforts in Berkeley. IF YOU....

According to the weekly COVID-19 dashboard included in the email sent out by the UC Berkeley Response and Recovery Team on Friday, August 21st, there have been 990 UHS tests performed and 4 new cases. As more students may be moving back to Berkeley over the next few days, please remember to wear masks, wash your hands frequently, and avoid large gatherings!

We are proud to announce that we have partnered with Berkeley Outreach Coalition.

The Berkeley Outreach Coalition is a nine nonprofit coalition with different specialties working with folks that are experiencing homelessness in Berkeley and Oakland.

Through our partnership, we hope to collaborate on fundraising projects, service drives, and increase volunteer participation through amplifying the message on our respective social media outlets.

If you are interested in learning more about the Berkeley Outreach Coalition, visit their website at berkeleyoc.com.

If you are interested in joining the Berkeley Outreach Coalition, contact Yuki at [email protected].