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Tonight! Chemistry and Biochemistry Alumni Panel
by Melanie Writer 15 Apr '26

15 Apr '26

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New sequencing company
by Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang 09 Apr '26

09 Apr '26

Hi everyone, I am happy to announce that ACGT <https://acgtinc.com/>is our new sequencing provider! If you have sequencing needs, please read on and save this email for future reference. - *Drop-off*: Dropbox outside the Provost lab (4/F) - *Deadline*: Submit by 2pm for standard next-day service - *Cost*: $4-8 per reaction (see attached quote for details). You should receive the USD discounted rate as long as you indicate your affiliation with USD in your account. - *How to submit samples*: - Create a new account using the registration link here <https://order.acgtinc.com/>. - Follow the attached Submission Guidelines to prepare the samples - You can directly input your samples' information on their website, or use the attached Excel template file - I am happy to help with sample submissions from teaching labs. Please contact me or our ACGT rep, Alex Garcia (alex_garcia(a)acgtinc.com), if you have any questions. If you experience persistent quality issues, please let me know as well. Thank you! Take care, Angela -- *Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang, PhD* 曾天琪 | (she/her) Laboratory Technician, Biology University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park, SCST-368 San Diego, CA, 92110 (619) 260-4843

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Biol 309 resources - Please give!
by Adam Haberman 26 Mar '26

26 Mar '26

I've been threatening to do this for a while, so here it finally is. We are asking anyone who has resources to share for Biol 309 to submit them here <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_7sm9RxK-8Tr30VDmXL3eeuETTPm5dYG?us…>. If you haven't taught Biol 309 before, there's nothing you need to do. *What is the point of this?* I'm glad you asked. The SLO 2/3 Assessment committee developed a list of Developing-level concepts <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eMsnTia12dZo5QbZ0yuOQMWsUOmCD1OpJAesg7m…> that we want all students to learn about in every section of Biol 309. However, since every section does research in different fields and with different methods, no section is likely to cover all of these concepts well without help. We want to create a database of class activities and assignments that instructors can draw from to help them address all the concepts. *I didn't create this resource.* Not a problem. Please cite the creator if you can. But this database is just for us to use internally, so I don't think we're infringing on anyone's copyright by hosting it on a private Google drive. *So what should I do?* Just drop your awesome resources in the drive <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_7sm9RxK-8Tr30VDmXL3eeuETTPm5dYG?us…>. We will go through and determine which of the concepts it addresses, and then we'll organize the drive into something usable. Thanks for your help and all of your ideas. --Adam -- *Adam Haberman* Associate Professor of Biology University of San Diego Shiley Center for Science and Technology 476 Pronouns: He/Him ■ What's in a pronoun? <https://www.keshetonline.org/resources/whats-in-a-pronoun/> Spring 2026 Office Hours: T 1:30-4, Th 9:30-12 619-260-4076 ■ ahaberman(a)sandiego.edu -- *Adam Haberman* Associate Professor of Biology University of San Diego Shiley Center for Science and Technology 476 Pronouns: He/Him ■ What's in a pronoun? <https://www.keshetonline.org/resources/whats-in-a-pronoun/> Spring 2026 Office Hours: T 1:30-4, Th 9:30-12 619-260-4076 ■ ahaberman(a)sandiego.edu

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Any old lab equipment for e-waste?
by Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

Hi everyone, We’re heading to the electronics recycling facility during spring break and want to take your old lab equipment with us. If you have hot plates, centrifuges, or other e-waste taking up space, *please notify us by the end of next week.* To participate, you can: 1. *Loading Dock:* Feel free to drop items off there directly. 2. *Pick-up:* Tag your items and send us a quick note—we’ll come by to grab them. If you can't clear out your space this time, don't worry—we will organize a second collection trip after the end of the semester. Thanks for helping us keep the labs organized and sustainable! Take care, Angela -- *Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang, PhD* 曾天琪 | (she/her) Laboratory Technician, Biology University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park, SCST-368 San Diego, CA, 92110 (619) 260-4843

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Blood Drive on 3/14/26
by Melanie Writer 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Please see the attached flyer for the Blood Drive information!

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Fwd: You're Invited: March Sweet Talk - 3/18 from 12-2pm
by Melanie Writer 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Hello Campus Partners, Join the Center for Cultural Development and the Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center for March’s Sweet Talk. Connect with the USD community on campus, and participate in a photo scavenger hunt to grab some FREE food! - *Date: Wednesday, March 18* - *Time: 12-2pm* - *Location: Plaza de San Diego* [image: Sweet Talk March .png] *NICOLE TURNER* *Executive Assistant* *Center for Cultural Development <https://www.sandiego.edu/cultural-development/>* *REGINA DIXON-REEVES, PhD* *Vice Provost for Academic Excellence* *Director, Center for Cultural Development* *and the Center for Educational Excellence* University of San Diego Maher Hall, Room 253 5998 Alcalá Park San Diego, CA 92110-2492 Direct: (619) 260-7420 Email: nturner(a)sandiego.edu

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Surveying sequencing need
by Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

Hi everyone, Hope you are well! If you don't use sequencing services, please ignore this email. We are looking at Genewiz as a replacement for Retrogen, as they provide affordable pricing ($4–$8/sample) and free overnight turnaround if we are included in their dropbox network. To determine our eligibility to be included in their network, please share your estimated sequencing needs: - How often you expect to submit samples - Roughly how many samples you anticipate per submission - If there are particular days of the week you expect higher volume Thank you for your time and input! Take care, Angela -- Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang, Ph.D.*| *曾天琪 (she/her) Laboratory Technician, Biology University of San Diego 5998 Alcalá Park, SCST-368 San Diego, CA 92110 619-260-4843

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Celebrating Melanie’s birthday & enjoy some treats!
by Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Hi everyone, It’s Melanie’s birthday! To celebrate, we’ve set up a snack station in the 3/F office suite. Please drop by whenever you have a break to grab a treat and wish Melanie a very Happy Birthday :) Take care, Angela -- Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang, Ph.D.*| *曾天琪 (she/her) Laboratory Technician, Biology University of San Diego 5998 Alcalá Park, SCST-368 San Diego, CA 92110 619-260-4843

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Surfrider Speaker on Thursday, 2-26-26
by Melanie Writer 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

[image: Come hear SD Surfrider’s Chapter Manager, Joana Guerra, talk about the foundation’s long-standing grassroots battle against the current administration’s offshore drilling.jpeg] -- *Melanie Writer* Executive Assistant, Biology Department University of San Diego mwriter(a)sandiego.edu 619-260-4729

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Microscope Handling and Damage Reporting
by Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Hi everyone, We recently discovered a cracked dissecting microscope in ST327 with misaligned optics. It is now unusable, and the binocular replacement will cost over $1,500. To keep our labs running smoothly, please ensure your students are fully aware of their responsibility to handle these instruments with care. If damage does occur, please report it immediately rather than returning the unit to the cabinet. This allows us to address repairs before the next class is impacted. [image: IMG_9708.jpeg] Thank you, Angela Tin Ki "Angela" Tsang, Ph.D.*| *曾天琪 (she/her) Laboratory Technician, Biology University of San Diego 5998 Alcalá Park, SCST-368 San Diego, CA 92110 619-260-4843

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