Calendar items from the 3-7-02 Campus News

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SEMINARS, MEETINGS, AND CONFERENCES

Thursday, March 7. . . IBM PC Briefing: An Overview Sponsored by Information Services. 13 Crawford Hall, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact: John Molnar, 368-6471 (jem6).

Thursday, March 7. . . Biochemistry Seminar: "Integrated Functions of Diverse Transcriptional Coactivators on DNA and Chromatin Templates." Robert Roeder. Host: Cheng-Ming Chiang. W439 School of Medicine, noon to 1 p.m. Contact: Jean Davis, 368-3334, (jxd16).

Thursday, March 7. . . Frontiers in Chemistry: "Nanotubes, Nanowires and Nanobelts-Potential and Prospects." Zhong Lin Wang. 108 Clapp Hall, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 7. . . Irwin H. Lepow Student Research Day. "T-bet: A Transcription Factor with Key Functions in both T and B Cells," Laurie Glimcher. Student research projects will be displayed in the Biomedical Research Building Lobby earlier in the day. Awards will be presented at 5 p.m. 105 Frohring Auditorium, Biomedical Research Building, 4 p.m.

Thursday, March 7. . . The Law-Medicine Center presents the 2002 Schroeder Scholar-In-Residence: "Gaps and Iniquities in America's Health Care System," Ron Pollack. Reception to follow lecture in Blackacre Lounge. A59 Moot Court Room, School of Law, 4-5 p.m. Contact: Alice Simon, 368-3304 (ams45).

Friday, March 8. . . "Neuromuscular Lesions if the Shoulder Girdle: Pathoanatomy, Pathomechanics and Surgical Management," Joseph Iannotti. Sponsored by the Cleveland FES Center. Spartan Room, Thwing Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Contact: Kathy Walker, 231-3257, (caw22).

Friday, March 8. . . Topics in Geriatric Medicine: Winter Program 2002. "Sleep Disorders in the Elderly from A to ZZZZ's," Sean Jeffery. CWRU School of Medicine designates this medical education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.0 Category 1 credit hour of the Physicians Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. K119 Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 8-9 a.m.

Tuesday, March 12. . . Seminar Series in the Pharmacological Sciences: "Random Activation of Gene Expression: 21st Century Drug Discovery is All the RAGE," Robert Mays. Sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology. Pre/postdoctoral and research staff luncheon following the presentation in W315. W344 School of Medicine, noon,

Wednesday, March 13. . . Accounting, Financial and Material Support Training Workshop: "Grants Accounting-Compliance." Staff from the Offices of Grants Accounting and Research Administration will cover topics such as: service centers, cost accounting standards, salary caps, federal circulars A-21 and A-133. Space is limited. Registration confirmation required. 13 Crawford Hall, 9 -11 a.m. Contact: Tia Richardson, fax 368-4866 (txr4).

Thursday, March 14. . . Biochemistry Seminar: "Transcriptional Regulation of Cell Fates and Gene Expression in the Immune System," Hardinger Singh. Host: David Samols. W439 School of Medicine, noon to 1 p.m. Contact: Jean Davis, 368-3334, (jxd16).

Thursday, March 14. . . Conversations in Bioethics: "Child Health, Poverty and Research Ethics: The Kennedy Krieger Institute Lead Poisoning Prevention Study," Ruth Faden. Sponsored by the Center for Biomedical Ethics. Pizza and soft drinks! E401 School of Medicine, 1-2 p.m. RSVP no later than Wednesday, March 13. Contact: 368-6196 (jer12).

Thursday, March 14. . . Current Concepts in Pancreatic and Colorectal Carcinoma. Sponsored by the Ireland Cancer Center of CWRU and University Hospitals of Cleveland. For more information visit: http://www.irelandcancercenter.org/Event-March.htm. Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Registration $30/$60. Contact: Christine Rhoads, 844-1675 (cmr4).

Saturday, March 16. . . Western Reserve Historical Society Genealogical Committee and CWRU invite you to a panel discussion. "New Frontier: DNA links to Genealogy," John Grabowski, moderator. Submit your questions in advance to: dnawrhs@aol.com. Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission $15. Contact: Mary Lou Bregitzer, 440-442-1689.

Tuesday, March 19. . . "Cardiac Valve Tissue Engineering," Ivan Vesely. Sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology. Pre/post-doctoral and research staff luncheon following the presentation in W315. W344 School of Medicine, noon to 1 p.m. Contact: Jackie Martin, 368-4617 (jxw35).

Tuesday, March 19. . . "The Policy and Practice of Children's Childhoods," Allison James. Sponsored by the Schubert Center for Childhood Development. 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center, 11:30 a.m. Contact: Kerry Pohly, 368-2133 (krp4).

Thursday, March 21. . . Frontiers in Chemistry: "Antibiotics Targeting Ribosomes," Ada Yonath. Host: Menachem Shoham. Reception to follow lecture in W439, School of Medicine. E301 School of Medicine, 5 p.m. Contact: Jean Davis, 368-3334, (jxd16).

Thursday, March 21. . . Chemistry Colloquium: "The Dynamics of Electron Transfer in DNA," Frederick Lewis. 108 Clapp Hall, 4:05 p.m.

Thursday, March 21. . . "Enter The Red Tent," Anita Diamant. Join as the author of this highly acclaimed first best selling novel delves further into the development of the novel's characters and plot. Sponsored by Flora Stone Mather Alumni Association, Samuel Rosenthal Center for Judaic Studies, Women's Studies, University Women's Coalition, Cleveland Hillel Foundation and InterCultural Dialogue Group. Strosacker Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Contact: Kate, 361-0040.

Thursday, March 21. . . Frontiers in Astronomy: "Life, the Universe and Everything: the Astrophysical Perspective," Gary Ferland. Sponsored by the Department of Astronomy and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 21. . . Work-in-Progress Colloquium Series: "The Body Electric: Stories of Shock Therapy," Jonathan Sadowsky. Sponsored by the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities. 206 Clark Hall, 4:30 p.m. Contact: Jude Durdella, 368-0528.

Thursday, March 22. . . "What is tenure?" Joyce Jentoft, Council of Graduate Schools and former CWRU dean of Graduate Studies. Location TBA, noon. To learn more or to RSVP by March 18 go to pff_cwru@hotmail.com.

LECTURES

Thursday, March 7. . . "Shylock at Trial." In this exploration, Kenneth Gross asks: What is the fascination of Shylock as a dramatic character? What are the sources of his menace and his generosity? How do we come to terms with his voice of rage? Sponsored by the Department of English, the Baker-Nord Center for Humanities and the Samuel Rosenthal Center for Judaic Studies. 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center, 4:30 p.m. Contact: Jude Durdella, 368-0528, (jld12).

Thursday, March 7. . . "Fallen Through the Cracks of Cleveland's Hospitals: Findings and Methods of a Medical Anthropologist," Ellen Lazarus. Sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and Urban Health Initiative. For more information visit: http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/anth/anth.html. 206 Clark Hall, 4-6 p.m. Contact: Barbara Reebel, 368-3703, (bjr12).

Friday, March 8. . . The Raymond F. Boyer Lecture Series in Macromolecular Science and Engineering: "The Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Complex Nanostructured Materials," Karen Woody. 108 Clapp Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 15. . . The Raymond F. Boyer Lecture Series in Macromolecular Science and Engineering: "The Mechanics of Electrospinning," Michael Brenner. 108 Clapp Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Friday, March 22. . . The Raymond F. Boyer Lecture Series in Macromolecular Science and Engineering: "Design, Synthesis and Development of Polymeric Drugs," Thomas Neeman. 108 Clapp Hall, 3:30 p.m.

LUNCHTIME MEETINGS

Thursday, March 7. . . Art for Lunch: "Personifying Religious Ideals: The Temple's Windows." Informal slide talk presented by Kimberly Hyde. Sponsored by the Department of Art History and Art. 100 Mather House, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Brown bag lunch. Contact: Debby Tenenbaum, 368-4118 (dxt6).

Friday, March 8. . . The Public Affairs Discussion Group: "Cleveland's Economy After LTV," Greg Stoup. 14 Crawford Hall, noon. Brown bag lunch, beverages provided. Contact: Jeff Bendix, 368-6070 (jxb34), or Joe White 368-2426 (jxw87).

Wednesday, March 13. . . Staff Development Seminar: "Compensation 101," presented by the Human Resources Compensation and Records Staff. Ford Auditorium, Allen Memorial Library, noon to 1 p.m. Contact: Carolyn Gerich, 368-2458 (cag16).

Thursday, March 14. . . Elder Care Support Group: "Overview of the Hospice System," Kate Hilliard. Sponsored by the Department of Human Resources. 13 Crawford Hall, noon to 1 p.m. Contact: Carolyn Gerich, 368-2458 (cag16).

Thursday, March 14. . . Video on Wheels: "9 to 5 Survival Guide." Sponsored by the Staff Advisory Council in conjunction with Human Resources. 209 Crawford Hall, noon to 1 p.m. Contact: Tina Jurcisin, 368-2834 (tmj).

Tuesday, March 19. . . Women's Forum: "Funny Women: Sandra Baker and Healing Laughter." Parlor, Guilford House, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact: Amanda Booher, 368-1064 (women).

Friday, March 22. . . Public Affairs Discussion Group: "Technology Transfer," Mark Coticchia. Bring your brown bag lunch. Beverages and dessert provided. For more information, contact: Jeff Bendix, 368-7060, (jxb34). 14 Crawford Hall, noon.

DISSERTATION DEFENSES

Thursday, March 7. . . "Intelligence-State Relations in Democratization: The Croatian Intelligence Community, 1989-1999," John Hatzadony, political science. Advisor: Vincent McHale. 100 Mather House, 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 7. . . "Patterning of Pain and Power With Guided Imagery: An Experimental Study with Persons Experiencing Chronic Pain," Wendy Ann Lewandowski. Advisor: Marion Good. 203J School of Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, March 14. . . "A Study of Psuedorotaxanes and Their Langmuir Mono and Multilayers," Somboon Sahasithiwat. Advisor: Jerome Lando. 318 Kent Hale Smith Building, 9 a.m.

Friday, March 15Š"Prion Protein Expression in Normal and CJD Brain," Tao Pan, pathology. Advisor: Man-Sun Sy. 932 Biomedical Research Building, 1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18. . . "Comparison of the Effects of Formal Childbirth Education on Preterm Labor, Discomforts and Pains of Pregnancy and Preterm Birth," Nahed El-nabawy El-sabagh, nursing. Advisor: Theresa Standing. 203J FPB School of Nursing, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 19. . . "Maintenance Matters: Building Maintenance as Culture and Practice," Betsy Hunter Bradley, history. Advisor: Carroll Pursell. 203 Mather House, 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, March 19. . . "Characterization of the Mouse Model of Helicobacter Pylori Infection and the Role of Cytokines in Protective Immunity," Christine Garhart, pathology. Advisors: Nedrud and Czinn. 706A Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, 10 a.m.

Thursday, March 19. . . "Chemical and Physical Effects on the Adhesion Maturation and Survival of Monocytes, Macrophages and Foreign Body Giant Cells," Terry Collier, macromolecular science. Advisor: James Anderson. 148 Kent Hale Smith Building, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20. . . "The 20S Proteasome From Thermoplasma Acidophilum," Jose Nazario, biochemistry. Advisor: Vernon Anderson. W439 School of Medicine, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, March 22. . . "The Structure of Subjective Emotional Responses: Comparing Older and Younger Adults," Michelle Lee, psychology. Advisor: Milton Strauss. Psychology Library, Mather Memorial Building, 10 a.m.

Friday, March 22. . . "Formation and Development of Socially Shared Cognition and Its Impact on Performance of Virtual Teams Over Time," Prasert Kanawattanachai, management and information systems. Advisor: Youngjin Yoo. L5 Baker Building, 2 p.m.

Friday, March 22. . . "Identification of a Cell Surface Receptor Comples for Fibrillar Beta-amyloid that Mediates Microglial Activation," Maria Bamberger, cell biology. Advisor: Gary Landreth. E609 School of Medicine, noon.

Friday, March 22. . . "Conversational Learning and Physiological Safety in Multicultural Teams," Esther Wyss-Flamm, organizational behavior. Advisor: David Kolb. 524 Sears Library Building, 8-10 a.m.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Register for classes listed below at 368-2992 or via e-mail at kslearn. All classes are at 215 Kelvin Smith Library unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, March 7. . . Harvesting Information from the WWW: Search Techniques and Tools. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 7. . . Introduction Windows Operating System. Class meets in LL06 and is limited to 10 students. 1-3 p.m.

Monday, March 11. . . Desktop Conferencing. 1-3 p.m.

Monday, March 11. . . Managing your Desktop. 1-2 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12. . . Presenting Information with Power Point. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13. . . Introduction to HTML: Basic Code. 10 a.m. to noon.

Wednesday, March 13. . . Microsoft Excel I. 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13. . . Basic PageMaker Pro for Windows. 10 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, March 14. . . HTML: Cascading Style Sheets. 1-4 p.m.

Thursday, March 14. . . Computing at CWRU Overview. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18. . . Web Searching and Sleuthing: Developing Strategies that Work. 1-2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18. . . Multimedia with Macromedia's Director I: Animation. Class meets in LL06 and is limited to 10 students. 1:30 -3:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 19. . . Copyright at CWRU. Class meets in LL06 and is limited to 10 students. noon to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19. . . Internet for Nurses. 2-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20. . . Industry Research Online. 2-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20. . . Basic Adobe Acrobat 5. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday, March 22. . . Blackboard: An Overview. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

CWRU SPORTS

For schedule changes and contest results visit http://www.cwru.edu/orgs/varsity/varsity.html.

Saturday, March 9. . . Men's and women's fencing, Midwest Regional at CWRU, TBD.

EXHIBITS

March7–March 31. . . Rare books on the History of Dermatology. Allen Memorial Library, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-6 p.m. Sundays.

March 8–April 5. . . In Celebration of Women's History Month, CWRU Mather Gallery cordially invites you to an exhibit of Textiles, Collages and Mixed Media by Chris Zielski, Barbara Pucci and the Collective work of "Kindred Spirits." Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Artist's Reception: March 8, 5- 7 p.m. Mather Gallery, Thwing Center.

FILM

Friday, March 22. . . The Royal Tenenbaums. Strosacker Auditorium, 7, 9:30 p.m. and midnight. Adults $3, children 12 and under $2, 10-film pass $25. For more information visit: http://films.cwru.edu/schedule.html. Contact: CWRU Film Society, 368-2463.

Saturday, March 23. . . Romper Stomper. Strosacker Auditorium, 7, 9:30 p.m. and midnight. Adults $3, children 12 and under $2, 10-film pass $25. For more information visit: http://films.cwru.edu/schedule.html. Contact: CWRU Film Society, 368-2463.

CONCERTS

Saturday, March 9. . . Doc Opera: School of Medicine students will perform new lyrics to the tunes of popular songs. Out-of-classroom creative talents lampoon the medical school experience with skits featuring choreography, singing and musical accompaniment. Surprise appearances. Masonic Auditorium, 3615 Euclid Avenue, 8 p.m. Admission: $10, $2 of which will go to charity.

Sunday, March 10. . . Cleveland Orchestra cellist Brian Thornton in a free recital. Harkness Chapel, 3 p.m. Contact: Pam Mittelstadt, 368-2400 (pdm3).

Sunday, March 17. . . Cleveland Youth Wind Symphonies I and II and Patriot Band, Gary Ciepluch, conducting. Palace Theater, Lorain, 3 p.m. Admission $5. Contact: Pam Mittelstadt, 368-2400 (pdm3).

Wednesday and Sunday, March 20 and 24. . . University Circle Chorale. Todd Wilson, director; Robert Dunn, associate director. Featuring Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine, Durufle's Three Dances, Poulenc's Gloria and other works to be announced. Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music, 8 p.m. For more information call 791-5000 x 311, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, March 22. . . Early Music Performance Practice: Reading/Recital. "Mein Lieber Don Juan: Early Baroque Spanish Monody in Non-Spanish Sources," Francy Acosta. Harkness Chapel, 4 p.m. Contact: Pam Mittelstadt, 368-2400 (pdm3).

DEADLINES

Thursday, March 7. . . Mid-month payroll cutoff. 10 a.m.

Friday, March 15. . . Nominations for President's Award for Distinguished Service for Staff. Sponsored by the Staff Advisory Council. For more information visit: http://www.cwru.edu/president/sac/committees/presaward.pdf. 5 p.m. Contact: Patsy Harris, 368-4230 (pah7).

Wednesday, March 20. . . Month-end payroll cutoff. 10 a.m.

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