CBS Student Board

As the semester is coming to a end, we appreciate all of the contributions that CBS Seniors have made to our community. We will always cherish all of the memories and wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors!

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Are you interested in making your voice heard in the CBS community?

Consider applying to the CBS Student Board for Fall 2020! We are a student group that works to bridge the gap between CBS faculty and students. We help ensure that all CBS students are heard and advocate for the best possible undergraduate experience.

Applications are open now through Friday, April 17th at 11:59pm at https://z.umn.edu/CBSSBApp. Feel free to reach out to our account with any questions or contact us at [email protected]!

In light of the heightened racism and xenophobia reported on the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the CBS Student Board would like to express our firm support for our Asian and Asian-American communities. Cases of exclusion and discrimination towards Asian and Asian-American students have increased on campus and throughout the country. We find such unjustifiable acts as a barrier to our College’s and University’s mission. During such times, it is important to support one another rather than isolate based on race or nationality. The CDC has issued many recommendations on how to remain healthy during this flu season with the rise of the coronavirus, and among the most important pieces of advice is to “help stop fear by letting people know that being of Asian descent does not increase the chance of getting or spreading COVID-19”.1

COVID-19 should not be taken lightly, however, as its spread has resulted in tragedy around the world. Over 88,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported worldwide, with more than 3,000 fatalities.3 No confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Minnesota,2 but basic hygiene practices are still important, especially during flu season. This includes washing your hands frequently with an alcohol based soap, covering your sneezes with your elbow or kleenex, and staying home when you are sick.

The Minnesota Department of Health and the University’s Public Health Officers have been following the outbreak closely and taking measures to provide healthcare workers with the necessary resources, as outlined in President Gabel’s recent email. While there are no cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, you can keep up to date with the University’s response on the health emergency section of the Safe Campus website.

Sincerely,

The College of Biological Sciences Student Board

It’s that time of year again, our annual Golden Pipettes will be taking place on Wednesday, April 1st from 5:30-7:30pm.

🌟Fill out our nomination form to show some recognition to a CBS faculty member. Stay tuned for an RSVP form coming out in the next few weeks!🌟

I hope you’ve had a good start to the semester so far! This week’s Meet Your Board Monday is Emily Anderson!
➞ Emily is a senior majoring in Neuroscience & her role on the board is the Marketing Committee Chair.
➞ Her favorite classes have been Art Since 1945 and Human Anatomy lab.
➞ When she’s not working on her UROP for the Dept. of Genetics & Cell Biology, you can find her working as a TA in the Foundations 2 Lab in St. Paul or doing homework at Caribou in Moos!
➞ Her favorite part about being on the board is being able to advocate for tangible change in the CBS community and meet new students in CBS and hear their perspectives. *******
Make sure to sign up for the upcoming dodgeball tourney (https://z.umn.edu/CBSSBDodgeballEventPage) for a chance to win up to $50 per team in gift cards!

Good Evening! This Week’s Meet your board Monday Member is Kristin Sako. She is a junior majoring in Neuroscience. Her role on the College of Biological Sciences student board is being a part of student engagement. She aspires to be an Ophthalmologist. Her favorite study location is Northrop. In response to why she likes being on board, she says, "I get to surround myself around many open minded people who are willing to work towards something greater than themselves, like a group that likes to give back to a college that has allowed them to grow”. In addition to being on board, she is also apart of Dr. Lanier’s lab and a volunteer at Fairview Children’s hospital. Applications are now live for the spring 2020 semester for the CBS student board so please apply if you are interested! - z.umn.edu/CBSSBApplicationSpring2020. The deadline is December 6th .

Interested in joining the CBS Student Board and representing the CBS community? Applications for the spring semester are now open through December 6th!
http://z.umn.edu/CBSSBApplicationSpring2020

Good Evening! This week’s meet your board member Monday is Shannen Griffiths. Shannen is a sophomore majoring in Cellular and Organismal Physiology. Her role on the CBS student board is serving on the Student Engagement committee. In response to why she enjoys being on board, she says, "The CBSSB is a such a great way to make an impactful difference in the community of CBS. It is so amazing to be surrounded by like minded peers to make these descisions based on the voices of the college”. Along with being on board, Shannen is a sophomore guild leaders and involved in intramural sports. Applications are now live for the spring 2020 semester so please apply if you are interested! - z.umn.edu/CBSSBApplicationSpring2020