UCSF Seeks Activities for Kids at Work Day on April 27

UCSF again is hosting "Kids at UCSF Day: Promoting Equity for Girls and Boys" on Thursday, April 27. Formerly called "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day," the event now has changed its name to more accurately reflect the purpose of this program, which is to provide an opportunity for girls and boys to be exposed to the full range of their possibilities at the health sciences university. The day also helps children understand how stereotypes about gender roles may affect their life choices. For over a decade, UCSF has offered fun and educational programs for children ages 9 to 13, many of whom are the sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and friends of the campus community. In years past, UCSF has received rave reviews from parents/guardians, children and program planners about the program. Event organizers need volunteers to host lively, informative and preferably hands-on sessions in their department, office or laboratory. While UCSF can be quite proud of the quality of programs offered on campus and in the medical center, the quantity of opportunities available for kids to choose from becomes is an issue of concern. Unfortunately, while the number of children interested in attending the annual event has grown over the years, the number of programs being offered has decreased. This means, UCSF has had to turn away children, something the University is trying to prevent this year. Those with the energy and enthusiasm to offer engaging and exciting programs for kids at work day are asked to please contact the UCSF Center for Gender Equity. For a glimpse of what happened at last year's event, see this story and video online. To learn more about what is involved in hosting a "Kids at UCSF Day: Promoting Equity for Girls and Boys" program, please contact Victoria Auer as soon as possible. For information about the program, please visit the Center for Gender Equity website. Source: Lisa Cisneros Links: Children Get Inside Look at Disease, Diabetes Center