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Good luck, Thanks, and Have a great break!
Yay, you survived! The quarter is almost over! Good luck on finals everyone!

Thanks to all our mentors, tutors, and members who participated in our programs, events, and meetings!

Hope everyone has a great break! Check back next quarter for winter qtr events such as forming fundraising and community service sub-committees!

Sweatshirts
Biology sweatshirts are in just in time for the cold weather! You can buy biology apparel at the Bio advising office (HCK 318).

Check out the apparel page for what the designs look like!

Our current inventory includes tshirts ($15) with the classic, moth, eye heart uw biology, ekg (keeping latin alive), and express yourself (in a variety of colors and sizes.)

Sweatshirts ($35) are forest green or red with the moth design, and purple or black in the classic design (variety of sizes).

Bio apparel make great holiday gifts!

Tribeta News

Join Tribeta THIS quarter! After fall quarter, tribeta dues will increase so get your application in now! Click here for information on how to join.

Here's another great reason to join Tribeta. Tribeta members can now receive a $75 discount off any Kaplan course (MCAT, GRE, etc). To receive this discount, you must be a full Tribeta member.

Photo album
Photo album has been updated! Check it out here!

Dawg Daze

First Meeting

Interclub Conference

Officer Meeting

Life Science Halloween Party

Genetically Engineered Organisms with Toby Bradshaw

Bodies... the Exhibition outing

Biology Graduate Panel

Wildlife Supply Drive
The Wildlife Society Student Chapter in cooperation with the Biology Club is sponsoring a supply and fund drive to benefit local Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers (PAWS, Sarvey, EWA WL Center). The drive will run from Nov 7 through the end of the quarter.

Bodies Feedback

Thinking about visiting "Bodies... the Exhibition"? Here's some feedback from students who went with Tribeta!

"The bodies exhibit was an amazing insight into the human body. I think every student needs to experience this exhibit. It helped me understand more about the human body and physiology than any textbook or animation ever could."

"The exhibit allowed me to appreciate how intricate and detailed the human body is. It also helped me understand how different parts of the body are connected, and how they work together."

"My favorite [display]... that is hard. But I would have to say I liked the nervous system the best. The specimen that was only the brain, eyes, and nerves. It was awesome that the nerves almost gave shape to the complete body."

For more information, visit http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/

November 16, 2006 (Thurs)

Biology Club/Tribeta Meeting: Biology Graduate Panel
Guest Speakers:     Sara Custer (neurobiology and behavior),
                               Alex Coverdill (physiology)
                               Kristy Brady (ecology)
                               Elizabeth Addis (ecology)
Location: HCK 320
Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Interested in graduate school? Got questions? Hear some current biology graduate students share their experiences in the biology graduate school program, as well as how they got to where they are.

November 11, 2006 (Sat)

Ravenna Park Preservation
Location: 5520 Ravenna Ave NE (U-district area)
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

Come help Earthcorps keep Ravenna Park beautiful by removing invasive plants and preparing planting sites. Ravenna Park stretches over 50 acres and is complete with many tall trees and a gorgeous creek. To register/sign up for this event or for more information, click here or visit http://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php?date_id=201

New Photo Album and Facebook
Check out the new photo album with all the events the Biology Club/Tribeta has participated in. Photos include the Life Science Halloween party, the first bio club meeting, the interclub conference, last years undergrad biology bbq and more! Click here to see the photoalbum

Also, Tribeta/Biology Club has joined facebook! Join the group to find pictures, fellow bio club members, and updates! Click here to join the group

November 02, 2006

Biology Club/Tribeta Meeting: The Science Behind the Controversy over Genetically Engineered Food by Professor Toby Bradshaw
Guest Speaker: Toby Bradshaw (Professor of Biological Science at UW)
Location: HCK 320
Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Interested in the controversy over genetically modified food? What is the comparison of conventional plant breeding vs. genetic engineering? Want to know what the risks and benefits of genetic engineering are relative to other technologies that have environmental impacts? Then come and listen to Professor Bradshaw who will discuss these controversial issues!

October 27, 2006 (Friday)

Get your costumes ready for the Life Science Halloween Party!
Date: Friday October 27 2006
Location: Anderson 207 (Forest Club room)
Time: 6pm-9pm
Price: FREE!

*NOTE: Time for the Halloween Party has changed to 6-9pm!

Thanks to all the members who made it to this event! Pictures to come soon!

BODIES - the Exhibition *EVENT IS FULL*
Date: Friday November 3 2006 @ 4.30pm
Location: 800 Pike Street, Seattle WA 98101
Price: Only $10 ($15 less than usual price)

*Note: The date has changed for the BODIES outing and will now be on Friday November 3 @ 4.30pm.

Join Tribeta and the Biology club to celebrate the wonder of the human form in the World Premier of BODIES - The Exhibition—a look at the phenomena we call the human body. Real human bodies are preserved using acetone and silicone which allows us to see what the body really looks like on the inside.

The Bodies is full! If we can get more tickets, we will let you know via email or the website!

Tribeta Services

Tribeta offers numerous ways to get involved no matter how far along you are in your major. Here are just a few:
Go to our meetings (usually on Thursdays)
Join Biology Club or Tribeta
Tutoring
Study buddy matchmaking
Mentoring
Buy Biology Apparel (tshirts, tanktops, sweatshirts)

Haven't completed an introductory bio series yet? You can still be involved with the biology club! All you need is an interest in biology to join. Come to our tribeta/biology meetings on Thursdays to listen to guest lecturers, participate in debates, meet your fellow bio majors, and eat free snacks! Don't forget you can also sign up for a mentor, who is an upper level biology student that can share their own experiences with you. Visit our "Mentoring" page for more info. To sign up to be a biology club member, visit our "How to Join" page here.

Are you taking an introductory bio class or genome371 now? If you need help understanding difficult concepts, you should check out our "Tutoring" page for information on times, location, and the tutors themselves. Tribeta offers FREE tutoring for the introductory biology courses and genome 371. New this year is our study-buddy matchmaking service where we can group you up with other students in your class.

If you've completed an introductory bio series, you should join Tribeta! Visit the "How to Join" page to see if you meet the requirements. Another great way to be involved is to sign up to be a mentor to students who are just beginning their biology journey.

October 18, 2006 (Wed)

Biology Club/Tribeta meeting: Organization for Tropical Studies
Location: HCK 320
Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Interested in gaining field research experience? Studying in exotic places? Getting credit? The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) based out of Duke University offers undergraduate study abroad opportunities for students interested in gaining hands on research experience in Costa Rica and South Africa. UW has been a member of OTS for about 40 years and has had many graduate students participate. OTS would like to see more undergraduates participate in this program, so come and learn about how you can get involved!

October 12, 2006 (Thurs)

First Tribeta and Biology Club Meeting! *FREE PIZZA*
Location: HCK 320
Time: 4:30-5:30pm

Learn more about what the biology club and tribeta are all about. Hear about the exciting events and opportunities this year. Meet the new Tribeta officers as well as staff and faculty. Give your own input to make Tribeta better than ever. Come eat FREE PIZZA!

October 05, 2006

Survive and Thrive
Location: Kane 120
Time: 12:30-1:30pm

Learn skills on how to succeed not only in the introductory biology series (180, 200, 220), but the UW as a whole. Check out the handouts below.

Survive and Thrive: PDF or RTF
Ten things to do before you leave the UW: RTF

September 28, 2006

Visit the Tribeta Booth at Dawg Daze
Location: Red Square
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm

September 26, 2006

Join Tribeta at the Chocolate Science Fair
Location: Burke Museum Lobby
Time: 1:00-4:00pm

Have you ever eaten a strawberry dipped in a fountain of flowing chocolate? This is your chance! Explore cultural and natural science majors at the UW, ask professors questions, and learn about student research and internship opportunities. Hosted inside the UWs Burke Museum, the Chocolate Science Fair includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the museum's awesome collections. Stop by, indulge in chocolate, and learn more about exciting opportunities at the Burke, the UW, and beyond.

September 07, 2006
The new Biology apparel is now in. Check out the apparel section of this website for more details.

Meet the 2006-2007 Tribeta Officers.

06-07 officers

Biology Club meetings and events are free and open to any and all interested students, staff, or faculty. Tri-Beta membership is not required to attend meetings.

Meetings & Events
All meetings are run in Hitchcock 320 from 4:30 to 5:30pm unless otherwise noted.

		Autumn Quarter 2006
	October 5	Title: Survive and Thrive Date: 10/05/06 Speakers: TBA Description: Learn what it takes to succeed in the intro biology series (180,200,220) and UW
	October 12 4:30-6pm HCK 320 FREE PIZZA	Title: Welcome, Introduction, Invitations & Input Date: 10/12/06 Speakers: Tribeta Officers & Bio Advisors Description: Find out what Tribeta is up to, meet the officers, faculty and staff, get involved
	October 18	Title: Organization for Tropical Studies Date: 10/18/06 Speakers: Representative from Duke University Description: A representative from Duke University will discuss their program on organization for tropical studies.
	October 25	Title: Interclub Officer's Conference Date: 10/25/06 (Wednesday) Description: Members of life science organizations meet and greet to get to know what the different clubs are planning this quarter
	October 27	Title: Halloween Party Date: 10/27/06 (Friday) Hosts: Tribeta, Wildlife Society & Forrest Club Description: Ghoulish good times. Free alcohol for those over 21!
	Nov 2	Title: The Science Behind the Controversy over Genetically Engineered Food Date: 11/02/06 (Thursday) Speakers: Toby Bradshaw Description: History of agriculture; comparison of conventional plant breeding and genetic engineering; potential risks and benefits of genetic engineering relative to other technologies with large environmental impacts (e.g., energy).
	Nov 3 EVENT IS FULL	Title: Bodies...the Exhibition Date: 11/03/06 (Friday) Description: Celebrate the wonder of the human form in the World Premier of BODIES … The Exhibition—a look at the phenomena we call the human body. Real human bodies are preserved using acetone and silicone which allows us to see what the body really looks like on the inside. Purchase: Event is full!
	Nov 10	Title: Veteran's Day Cleanup Date: 11/10/06 (Friday) Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Place: North Campus Description: Come and do some community service by joining SEED at their annual campus cleanup.
	Nov 11	Title: Ravenna Park Preservation with Earthcorps Date: 11/11/06 (Sat) Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Place: 5520 Ravenna Ave NE (U-district area) Description: Help Earthcorps keep Ravenna Park beautiful by removing invasive plants and preparing planting sites. To register/sign up for this event or for more information, click here
	Nov 16	Title: Graduate Panel Date: 11/16/06 (Thursday) Speakers: Sara Custer (Neurobiology and Behavior), Kristy Brady (Ecology), Elizabeth Addis (Ecology), Alex Coverdill (Physiology) Description: Interested in graduate school? Got questions? Come and listen to the experiences of these biology graduate students.
	Nov 30	Title: Stardust Date: 11/30/06 Speakers: TBA Description: TBA