• Seminars, meetings and conferences
• Lectures
• Lunchtime meetings
• Dissertation defenses
• Computer classes
• Sports
• Concerts
• Film
• Theater and dance
• Exhibits
• Deadlines
• Other events

  SEMINARS, MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES

Thursday, February 12 . . . Chemistry Colloquium: "Synthetic Glyconconjugates and the Innate and Adaptive Immune System," Geert-Jan Boons. Refreshments, 4:15 p.m., Clapp Hall balcony. 108 Clapp Hall, 4:30 p.m. http://www.case.edu/artsci/chem. Contact: patricia.eland@case.edu, 368-3622.

Thursday, February 12 . . . Women's Creative Writing Group. 303 Thwing Center, 7-8:30 p.m. http://www.case.edu/provost/centerforwomen/. Contact: ginnette.boyarko@case.edu, 368-0985.

Thursday, February 12 . . . Biology Seminar: "Recent Developments of Oil Palm Molecular Biology in Malaysia," Tan Siang Hee. 312 DeGrace Hall, 4:15 p.m. Contact: bethany.pope@case.edu, 368-3557.

Tuesday, February 17 . . . Tech Transfer Inventors Forum-Part 4. Presenters: Joseph Nadeau and representatives from Calfee, Halter. A discussion of licensing technology out of the university from both the legal and university perspective. 105 Biomedical Research Building, 9-11 a.m. , 368-6837.

Tuesday, February 17 . . . Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Symposium. Reception to follow from 5-6 p.m. Ballroom, Thwing Center, 1-5 p.m. http://mael.case.edu/nano_symposium/.

Wednesday, February 18 . . . Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations Research Seminar Series: "Are Civil Society and private government the Same Thing?" Stuart Mendel. Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences room 112, noon to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for a modest donation. Contact: Caroline Saslaw, 368-1687.

Wednesday, February 18 . . . Center for Women: Multicultural Series. "Handling Insensitive Remarks." Parlor, Guilford Hall, 6 p.m. http://www.case.edu/provost/centerforwomen. Contact: ginnette.boyarko@case.edu, 368-0985.

Wednesday, February 18 . . . Neurosciences Seminar: "Remaking Connections: Sprouting and Regeneration of Sensory Afferents," George Smith. E609 School of Medicine, noon. http://neurowww.cwru.edu/. Contact: gina.ventre@case.edu.

Thursday, February 19 . . . Center for Women: Act III Round Table. Discussion group for women in or nearing retirement 303 Thwing Center, 4 p.m. http://www.case.edu/provost/centerforwomen/. Contact: ginnette.boyarko@case.edu, 368-0985.

Thursday, February 19 . . . Chemistry Colloquium: "How the Protein Environment Determines Flourescence," Patrick Callis. Refreshments, 4:15 p.m., Clapp Hall balcony. 108 Clapp Hall, 4:30 p.m. http://www.case.edu/artsci/chem. Contact: patricia.eland@case.edu, 368-3622.

Thursday, February 19 . . . Center for RNA Molecular Biology Seminar: "Molecular Recognition of Substrates by and RNA Enzyme," Cheng-Ming Chiang. W428 School of Medicine, noon.

Thursday, February 19 . . . Neurosciences Faculty Candidate Seminar: " Axon Regeneration in Adult Mammalian CNS: Nogo, NgR, and Beyond," Binhai Zheng. E609 School of Medicine, noon. http://neurowww.cwru.edu/. Contact: gina.ventre@case.edu.

Friday, February 20 . . . Raymond F. Boyer Lecture Series in Macromolecular Science and Engineering: "Nanoparticles and Polymer Materials for Interfacial Chemistry and Encapsulation," Todd Emrick. 108 Clapp Hall, 3 p.m. Contact: macro@case.edu.

LECTURES

Thursday, February 12 . . . Frontiers of Astronomy: "Magnificent Mars," Ken Croswell. On clear evenings, the Museum's Ralph Mueller Observatory will be open after the lecture. Murch Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 8 p.m. Contact: 231-1177.

Friday, February 13 . . . Raymond F. Boyer Lecture Series in Macromolecular Science and Engineering: "Perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) Polymer Technologies for High Performance Integrated Optics," Dennis W. Smith, Jr. 108 Clapp Hall, 3 p.m.

Monday, February 16 . . . IGERT Neuromechanics Special Lecture: "How to Code Odors: from biology to artificial olfaction," John Kauer. 312 DeGrace Hall, 12:30 p.m. Contact: alan.pollack@case.edu, 368-3591.

Tuesday, February 17 . . . Frederick K. Cox International Law Center Lecture on Global Legal Reform: "Accountability for State Crimes: The Past Twenty Years and the Next Twenty Years," Aryeh Neier. One hour of CLE credit available. Reception following lecture. A59 Moot Court Room, School of Law, 4:45 p.m. http://www.law.case.edu/. Contact: lawalumni@case.edu, 368-3308.

Tuesday, February 17 . . . Susie Gharib Distinguished Lectureship in Journalism "Making It Matter: Writing With and About Passion," Susan Orlean. 206 Clark Hall, noon. http://www.cwru.edu/artsci/ghariblectures/. Contact: frederica.ward@case.edu, 368-2340.

LUNCHTIME MEETINGS

Thursday, February 12 . . . African American Faculty and Staff Organization (AAFSO)., Monthly Meeting 353 Adelbert Hall, noon. Contact: bonnie.copes@case.edu, 368-2215.

Tuesday, February 17 . . . Center for Women: "Whale Rider." Film showing followed by discussion. Pizza, popcorn, and soda provided. 309 Thwing Center, noon. http://www.case.edu/provost/centerforwomen/. Contact: ginnette.boyarko@case.edu, 368-0985.

Thursday, February 19 . . . Staff Development Seminar: "Using Reiki," Marty Artzberger. Brown bag lunch. 13 Crawford Hall, noon. Contact: tina.jurcisin@case.edu, 368-2834.

Thursday, February 19 . . . Information Technology Services Architecture: Open Forum. Presenter: Jeff Gumpf. 13 Crawford Hall, 11:30 a.m.

Friday, February 20 . . . Public Affairs Forum: "The Education Funding Crisis," Chris Sheridan. Beverages and cookies provided. 14 Crawford Hall, noon. http://www.case.edu/artsci/cps/PADG.htm. Contact: jeffrey.bendix@case.edu, 368-6070.

DISSERTATION DEFENSES

Thursday, February 12 . . . "Integrin Expression and Fibronectin Matrix Assembly During In Vitro Chondrogenesis," Douglas E. Pennington, anatomy. Adviser: Brian Johnstone. 10th Floor Conference Room, Biomedical Research Building, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, February 18 . . . "The Perception of Emotions in Multimedia: An Empirical Test of Three Models of Conformance and Contest," Kritsachai Somsaman, information systems. Adviser: Fred Callopy. 106 Peter B. Lewis Building, 12:30 p.m.

Friday, February 20 . . . "The Epidemiologic Analysis of Lymphatic Filariasis Control," Daniel James Tisch, epidemiology and biostatistics. Adviser: James Kazura. WG73 School of Medicine, 10 a.m.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Registration and up to date class information for classes listed below is available on-line at http://kslearn.cwru.edu. If you encounter technical problems or error messages with the process call 368-2991. All classes are held at 215 Kelvin Smith Library unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, February 12 . . . Industry Information Online, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., LL06.

Friday, February 13 . . . Government Documents, 9-10 a.m., LL06.

Monday, February 16 . . . Introduction to HTML: Basic Code.
1-3 p.m.

Tuesday, February 17 . . . Adobe Acrobat 6. 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, February 18 . . . Copyrights at Case. 11 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, February 19 . . . Finding Research Articles Online. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

SPORTS

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

Thursday through Saturday, February 12 through 14 . . . Swimming: UAA Championships @ Emory, TBA

Friday, February 13 . . . Basketball vs. Washington University, Women's 6 p.m.; Men's 8 p.m.; Indoor Track @ Oberlin College Invitational, 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 14 . . . Wrestling: Case Quad (RIT, W&J, Heidelberg), noon.

Sunday, February 15 . . . Basketball vs. University of Chicago, Men's 1 p.m.; Women's 3 p.m.

Friday, February 20 . . . Basketball @ University of Rochester, Women's, 6 p.m., Men's 8 p.m.; Indoor Track @ Greater Cleveland Championships, (Baldwin Wallace College), 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 21 . . . Wrestling vs. Baldwin Wallace College, 1 p.m.; Swimming Veale Invitational, TBA

Sunday, February 22 . . . Basketball @ Carnegie Mellon University, Men's 1 p.m., Women's 3 p.m.

FILM

Adults $3, children 12 and under $2, 10-film pass $25, semester pass $50. For more information visit: http://films.case.edu/schedule.html. Contact: Case Film Society, 368-2463.

Friday, February 13 . . . "Freddy vs. Jason." Strosacker Auditorium, 7, 9:30 p.m. and midnight.

Saturday, February 14 . . . "Bringing Up Baby." Strosacker Auditorium, 7, 9:30 p.m.

Friday, February 20 . . . "Kill Bill: Vol. 1." Strosacker Auditorium, 7, 9:30 p.m. and midnight.

Saturday, February 21 . . . "Seven Samurai." Strosacker Auditorium, 7 p.m.

CONCERTS

Saturday, February 14 . . . Cleveland Institute of Music: Gala Alumni Recital featuring Judith Ingolgsson, violin and Ronald Sat, piano. Works by Schubert, Elgar, Ravel, Isaye, and Sarasate. Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music, 8 p.m. http://www.cim.edu. Contact: 368-5000.

Sunday, February 15 . . . Cleveland Institute of Music: Carolyn Gadiel Warner and Friends. Works by Shumann, Brahms, Milhaud, and Bartok. Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music, 7 p.m. http://www.cim.edu. Contact: 368-5000.

Wednesday, February 18 . . . CIM Faculty Recital: Joshua Smith, flute and Kathryn Brown, piano. Works by Bartok, Schubert, Bennett and Faure Cleveland Institute of Music. 8 p.m. http://cim.edu. Contact: 791-5000.

Sunday, February 22 . . . Case Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble and Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony I. Tickets: $6. Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music, 6 p.m.

THEATER AND DANCE

February 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 . . . "Constellations," by Deborah DeGeorge. Winner of the 2003 Marc A. Klein Playwriting Award. Tickets: $10, adults 60+ and University faculty/staff $7, students with ID $5. Eldred Theater, 8 p.m. February 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m. http://www.case.edu/artsci/thr.

EXHIBITS

Now through February 15 . . . An exhibition of works by local professional artists organized by Art on Wheels Inc. will be on display at the Mandel School.

DEADLINES

Wednesday, February 18 . . . Month-end payroll cutoff. 10 a.m.

March 12 . . . Nominations for the President's Award for Distinguished Service. http://www.case.edu/president/sac/sac.htlm.

OTHER EVENTS

Friday, February 20 . . . Second Annual Black History Month Program: "United We Stand: Where There's Unity, There's Strength." Varied performances and a feature presentation by Bishop Douglas H. Taylor. Refreshments will be served. Ballroom, Thwing Center, noon. Contact: bonnie.copes@case.edu, 368-2215.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 25, 26 and 27 . . . TIAA-CREF Individual Retirement Counseling Sessions. Reservations required. 209 Crawford Hall, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: Kay Fulk or Alisia Powell, 1-877-209-3138.

Tuesdays . . . Alcohol in the Family: A Counseling Group for Members of the Case Community. Center for Collegiate Behavioral Health, corner of Adelbert Road and Circle Drive, 4 p.m. Contact: joy.willmott@case.edu, 368-5876 or 368-2510.

Thursdays . . . Supplemental Retirement Plan C Seminar. 209 Crawford Hall, 10 a.m. http://www.case.edu/finadmin/humres/benefits/PlanC.html.

 

 

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