CALENDAR
Thursday, April 19
Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine Seminar
Omni Wm. Penn Hotel, Downtown, 7 am
Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds
Classrm. 540-A, 230 McKee Place, 8:15 am
Environmental Health & Safety Program
Chemical Hygiene & Lab Safety Training; Benedum aud., 9-11 am (624-9505)
Johnstown Student Outreach Through Service Program
Violence prevention program for 10th graders; UPJ campus, 9 am-2 pm (814/269-2080)
GSPH Planning, Budget & Policy Committee Meeting
109 Parran, 10 am
Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Seminar
"Functional Variation of the Interaction Between Nef & the T Cell Receptor Zeta Chain," Todd Schaefer; A-425 Crabtree, 10 am
Epidemiology Lecture
"Resources Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health Study," Steven Belle; A-115 Crabtree, noon
Immunology Seminar
"Immunotherapy of Gliomas," William Chambers; W995 BST, noon
Endocrinology Conference
"Matrix Growth Factors as Determinants of Hepatocyte Growth & Differentiation," George Michalopoulos; 1195 conf. rm. BST, noon
Geology & Planetary Science Seminar
"Slags," David Veblen, Johns Hopkins; 104 Thaw, 4-5 pm (624-8780)
Pgh. Mind-Body Center Lecture
"Central Serotonin as Cause of the Covariation of Blood Pressure, Reactivity, Obesity & Dyslipidemia," Matthew Mul-doon; 3rd fl. Social Rm. Mellon Institute, 4-5 pm
Alumni Council Spring Event
Ballrm. Masonic, 5:30-8:30 pm (624-8229)
Toastmasters Meeting
1103 Scaife, 6 pm
Greensburg Rossetti International House Presentation
Maria Elena Llana Castro; Village, UPG, 7 pm (724/836-9942)
REES Lecture-Performance
"The Hymnology of Abbess Kassiani, the First Woman Hymnographer," Byzantine Choir of Pgh., director Nick Giannoukakis, medicine; Heinz Hall, 7:30-9 pm
Music Concert
Jazz Ensemble; Assembly Rm. WPU, 8 pm
Friday, April 20
* Last day for undergraduate day classes.
Medical Grand Rounds
"Voodoo Death Revisited: The Modern Lessons of Neurocar-diology," Martin Samuels; lec. rm. 6 Scaife, 8 am
Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine Lecture
Omni Wm. Penn Hotel, Downtown, 8 am
Rheumatology Grand Rounds
"Case Presentation/Discussion," Susan Manzi & Neil Braunstein; S712 BST, 9:15 am
Human Resources Workshop
"Semester at Sea," Christine Asenjo & Semester at Sea staff; 100 Craig, 10-11 am (to register: 624-8046)
Johnstown Campus Luncheon
"Salute to Working Women," E. Jeanne Gleason, Murtha Educational Ctr., UPJ, 11:15 am (814/269-2099)
Senior Vice Chancellor's Research Seminar
"Cellular Responses to DNA Damage," Baskaran Rajase-karan; aud. 6 Scaife, noon
History Brown Bag Lunch
"Is Biology History? The Case of Nicaragua," Matilde Zim-merman, Bridgewater State U.; 3P11 Posvar, noon
Memorial Service
For Jack Matthews; FFA aud., 2 pm
HA & A Lecture
"Emblazoned Saddles: Horsemanship & Visual Culture in the Early Modern Period," Pia Cuneo, U. of Arizona; 203 FFA, 2 pm
History Symposium
"Intellectual History: Fritz Ringer's Challenge," Anthony LaVopa, NC State; 2P56 Posvar, 3 pm
Center for Philosophy of Science Lecture
"A Topos Perspective on Quantum Theory," Jeremy Butterfield, All Souls College, Oxford; 817R CL, 3:30 pm (624-1052)
Pgh. Supercomputing Center Seminar
"Identification of DNA Sequence Variations That Influence Variation in Disease Risk," Charlie Sing, U. of Michigan; Mellon Institute, 4 pm (268-4960)
Pitt Club Dinner Theatre
4010 O'Hara St., dinner at 5 pm & theatre at 7:30 pm (reservations: 624-8209)
Music Concert
African Drumming Ensemble; Bellefield aud., 8 pm
Saturday, April 21
* CGS classes, Saturday College classes, graduate classes & evening classes continue to meet; final examinations should be held during the last scheduled class meeting.
* Hillman Library open 24 hours, April 21-27.
Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine
Omni Wm. Penn Hotel, Downtown, 8 am
Outdoors Club/WPTS Program
"The End-Music & Games Festival"; lower lawn CL, 11 am-11 pm (802-0211/648-7982)
36th Annual International Cabaret Ball
Assembly Rm. WPU, 6 pm social, 7 pm dinner (624-6150)
Music Concert
Men's Glee Club; Bellefield aud., 7 pm (624-4125)
Sunday, April 22
Slovak Studies Program/Thomas Kukucka Memorial Lecture/Film
"Pictures From the Old Country," Susan Marcinkus; 1P56 Posvar, 1 pm
Music Concert
Heinz Chapel Choir, director John Goldsmith; Heinz Chapel, 3 pm
Music Concert
Women's Choral Ensemble; FFA aud., 8 pm
Choral Compline Concert
Nancy Goldbraith, Christ Lutheran Church, Millvale, & CMU; Heinz Chapel, 8:30 pm
Monday, April 23
* Final exam period for undergraduate day classes.
Physical Therapy Clinical Rounds
4060 Forbes Twr., 7 am
GSPH/Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Seminar
"Detection of the Pulmonary Pathogens, Pneumocystis Carinii & Simian Immunodeficiency Virus, in Rhesus Macaque Lung Tissues," Craig Fuller; A-425 Crabtree, 10 am
Tuesday, April 24
Human Resources Workshop
"Workplace Violence Prevention," Jackie Hoag, CEAP; 100 Craig, 9-10:30 am (to register: 624-8046)
Human Resources Workshop
"Recognizing the Signs of Substance Abuse," Brad Werley, FSAP; 100 Craig, 11 am-12:30 pm (to register: 624-8046)
Neurobiology Seminar
"Novel Roles of N-CAM in Presynaptic Maturation of Neuromuscular Junctions," Lynn Landmesser; 1495 BST, noon
Center for Philosophy of Science Lecture
"Constructing a Philosophy of Engineering," Priyan Dias, U. of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka; 817R CL, 12:05 pm
Economics Lecture
"3 Essays in Economics for Education," Weili Ding; 4P51 Posvar, 1:30 pm
FAS Faculty Meeting
1K56 Posvar, 3:30-5 pm
Work in Progress Conference/Magee Research Institute Seminar
"Interaction Between Parovirus & Its Receptor on Placental Trophoblast Cells," Carole Wegner; 1st fl. conf. rm. Magee-Womens Research Institute, 4 pm
Wednesday, April 25
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Research Center Seminar
"Gene & Protein-based Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases & Cancer," Paul Robbins; S123 BST, noon
Pathology Seminar
"A Novel Gene Fusion in Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma & Related Tumors," Marc Ladanyi, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr.; 1104 UPMC conf. ctr., noon
Hispanic Languages & Literatures Lecture
"The Regional Intellectual: Thinking at the Crossroads," Alberto Moreiras, Duke; 142 CL, noon
Health Benefits Fair
2M/2P56 Posvar, noon-2 pm
GSPH/Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Lecture
"The Relationship Between Serum Length & Lipodystrophy Syndrome in HIV-Positive Men Taking Potent Antiretroviral Therapy," Bridget Calhoun; A-438 Crabtree, 2 pm
UPMC Gastroenterology/Hepatology Grand Rounds
1104 Scaife, 5 pm
UPMC Shadyside Center for Complementary Medicine Lecture
"Complementary Medicine Approaches to Perimeno-pause," Judy Balk; West Wing aud. UPMC Shadyside, 6:30-8:30 pm (to register: 623-2374)
Thursday, April 26
SBIR Workshop
Masonic Temple, 8-10 am (648-1544)
Immunology Seminar
"The Role of Toll-Like Receptors in the Interaction of Microbial Pathogens With Antigen Presenting Cells," Julie Blander, Yale; W995 BST, noon (624-0343)
Endocrinology Conference
"Role of Exercise & Diet in the Treatment of Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes," John Kirwan; 1195 BST, noon
Epidemiology of Aging Seminar
"Epidemiology of Osteoarthritis," Kent Kwoh; A-115 Crabtree, noon
Chemistry Colloquium
"Molecular-Scale Structure/Property Relationships in 2D Ordered Chromophore Monolayers on Electrode Surfaces," Bruce Parkinson, Colorado State U.; Ashe aud. Chevron, 4 pm (624-8200)
Toastmasters Meeting
1103 Scaife, 6 pm
Friday, April 27
Festschrift Honoring Thomas Starzl on His 75th Birthday
–Academic presentations, poster review; WPU Ballrm., 8 am-5 pm;
–Keynote address: "Of Mice and Men: A Tale of Tolerance," John Fung, Thomas E. Starzl Professor of Transplantation Surgery, medical school; WPU Ballrm., 5-5:45 pm
–Reception; Carnegie Museum Hall of Architecture, 6-9 pm (647-8216)
Medical Grand Rounds
"Center for Genomic Sciences — Case Presentations," David Whitcomb; lec. rm. 6 Scaife, 8 am
Rheumatology Grand Rounds
"Case Presentation/Discussion," Thomas Medsger & Amy Kao; S712 BST, 9:15 am
Human Genetics Seminar
"Linkage Disequilibrium & Mapping in the CAPN10 & CAPN3 Regions of Chromosomes 2 & 15," Nancy Cox, U. of Chicago; A-115 Crabtree, noon
Pharmacology Seminar
"Nucleotide Excision Repair in Human Cells: Solved & Unsolved Problems," Richard Wood; 1395 BST, noon
Senate Budget Policies Committee Meeting
Dining Rm. B WPU, noon-2 pm
Saturday, April 28
* Spring term ends.
Festschrift Honoring Thomas Starzl on His 75th Birthday
–Starzl portrait unveiling; lec. rm. 6 Scaife, 10 am
–"T-Cell Ignorance, Induction & Deletion," Rolf Zinkernagel, Nobel Laureate; lec. rm. 6 Scaife, 10:15 am (647-8216)
Titusville Campus Commencement
CGS Dean Susan Kinsey; Henne aud., Broadhurst, UPT, 2 pm (814/827-4429)
Greensburg Campus Commencement
Martha Hartle Munsch; Chambers, UPG, 2:30 pm (724/836-9942)
Sunday, April 29
* Residence halls close.
Studio Arts/HA & A Presentation
Graduation reception; Cloister FFA, 9:30-11 am
Commencement Convocation
Mellon Arena, Downtown, 2 pm
Nationality Rooms Ethnic Artifacts Auction
Commons Rm. CL, 2:30 pm (624-6150)
Monday, April 30
Physical Therapy Clinical Rounds
4060 Forbes Twr., 7 am
Pgh. Chamber Music Society Concert
Juilliard String Quartet with Ursula Oppens; Carnegie Music Hall, 8 pm (624-4129)
May
Tuesday, May 1
Human Resources Workshop
"Workers' Compensation for Supervisors," Jennifer Ahlborn, Workers' Compensation; 100 Craig, 9:30-11 am (to register: 624-8046)
Health Benefits Fair
100 BST, noon-2 pm
GSPH Educational Policies & Curriculum Committee Meeting
109 Parran, 2 pm
Faculty Assembly Meeting
2P56 Posvar, 3 pm
Work in Progress Conference/Magee Research Institute Seminar
"Homocysteine in Pregnancy & Preeclampsia," Robert Powers; 1st fl. conf. rm. Magee-Womens Research Inst., 4 pm
Wednesday, May 2
* Spring term grade rosters due in Registrar's Office by noon.
Human Resources Workshop
"Family & Medical Leave Act," Carol Mohamed; 100 Craig, 10 am-noon (to register: 624-8046)
IRB Workshop
"Ask the IRB," Dennis Swanson & staff; 1103 Scaife, noon-1 pm (578-8569)
Chemistry Colloquium
"From Target-Oriented Synthesis to Diversity-Oriented Synthesis & Their Application to Cell Biology," Matthew Shair, Harvard; Ashe aud. Chevron, 2:30 pm
Neurosurgery Patient Care Conference
4th fl. conf. rm. Presby, 2:45 pm
UPMC Gastroenterology/Hepatology Grand Rounds
1104 Scaife, 5 pm
Challenges in the Office Care of Children & Adolescents Lecture
"Developmental Pediatric Roundtables," William Cohen; B level conf. rm. Children's, 6 pm
Thursday, May 3
Endocrinology Conference
"Leptin Receptor Signaling," Martin Myers; 1195 conf. rm. BST, noon
Chemistry Colloquium
"Reactions of Nickel Complexes That Make & Break C-N & C-S Bonds," Gregory Hillhouse, U. of Chicago; Ashe aud. Chevron, 2:30 pm
Rangos Research Seminar
"Tissue Engineering: Applications for the Head & Neck," Patricia Hebda; 1st fl. Rangos Research Ctr., 4 pm
Provost's Inaugural Lecture
"Child & Adolescent Depression," Neal Ryan, Joaquim Puig-Antich Chair in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; FFA aud., 4 pm
Ph.D. Defenses
Pharmacy
"Factors Contributing to the Variability in the Disposition of Mycophenoloc Acid," Jaya Pisupati, April 19; 808 Salk, 10 am
Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
"The Development of Model for Automated Data Logging & Establishment of Performance Indices for Augmented Communicators Under Two Sampling Conditions," Ka-tharine Hill, April 19; 5073 Forbes Twr., 1 pm
Psychology
"Discriminating Posed From Spontaneous Smiles: A Quantitative Computer Vision Approach," Adena Zlochower, April 19; 6th fl. conf. rm. OEH, 1 pm
Philosophy
"Locality, Localization & the Particle Concept: Topics in the Foundations of Quantum Field Theory," Hans Halvorson, April 20; 1001B CL, 10 am
Anthropology
"Equal Education-Unequal Lives: Life Course Goals of Japanese Female Undergraduates," Judith Misko, April 20; 3D10 Posvar, noon
GSPH/Human Genetics
"Molecular Genetics & Immunohistochemical Analyses of Apolipoprotein D in Relation to Alzheimer's Disease," Purima Desai, April 23; A-216 Crabtree, 10 am
French & Italian Languages & Literatures
"Women's Words: Postcolo-nial Francophone Literature in Viet Nam & Algeria," Pamela Pears, April 23; 1332 CL, 10 am
Economics
"Imperfect Markets & Banking," Matejka Kavcic, April 23; 4P51 Posvar, 11 am
SHRS/Communication Science & Disorders
"Development of Cochlear Active Mechanisms & Frequency Selectivity in the Human Cochlea," Barbara Vento, April 24; 4016 Forbes Twr., 5:30 pm
HA & A
"The Restoration of Realism: Kojima Kikuo (1887-1950) & the Growth of Art Criticism in Modern Japan," Mikiko Hirayama, April 25; 104 FFA 10 am-1 pm
Economics
"Indeterminacy in Real Business Cycle Models," Yei Xiao, April 25; 4P51 Posvar, 1 pm
History
"Observing Our Hermanos de Armas: U.S. Military Attaches in Guatemala, Cuba & Bolovia, 1950-1964," Robert Kirkland, April 26; 3S38 Posvar, 2 pm
Psychology
"Investigating the Causal Relationships Among Speech (and Non-speech) Auditory Perception, Phonemic Awareness & Reading Skill," Rebecca Sandak, April 27; 2nd fl. LRDC, 8:45 am
Music
"Baakisimba: Music, Dance & Gender of the Baganda People of Uganda," Sylvia Nanyonga-Tamusuza, April 27; 114 Music, 12:30 pm
SHRS/Communication Science & Disorders
"The Physiologic Effects of Varying Lung Volume on Deglutition," Roxann Diez Gross, April 27; 4014 Forbes Twr., 1 pm
Philosophy
"Possible Words: What They Are & What They Are Good For," Alexander Pruss, April 30; 1001B CL, 1 pm
Psychology
"Development of Boys' Early Conduct Problems in a Low-Income, Urban Sample: Implications of Neighborhood Context & Maternal Parenting," Emily Winslow, May 1; 6th fl. conf. rm. OEH, 2:30-4:30 pm
Psychology
"Variability in Alpha- & Beta-Adrenergic Receptor Genes as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Function at Rest & in Response to Psychological Challenge," Jeanne McCaffery, May 2; 5th fl. conf. rm. OEH, 3-5 pm
Exhibits
University Art Gallery
Studio arts student exhibition, through April 25, Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm & Thur. till 8 pm (648-2423)
Law Library Gallery
"Transoceanic," Wes Morar; 4th fl. Law, through June 21; Mon.-Thur. 7:30 am-midnight, Fri. 7:30 am-8 pm, Sat. 10 am-8 pm, Sun. 10 am-midnight (648-1376).
Deadlines
Cystic Fibrosis Research Funds
For pilot/feasibility research projects & postdoc/graduate student stipends. Completed applications due May 1 to Raymond Frizzell, Department of Cell Biology & Physiology, S368 BST (648-9362).
Economics Essay Competition
Entries for the David Schenker essay competition due by May 7 to 4P56A Posvar (648-1740)
Health Benefits Open Enrollment
Deadline for changes is May 25.
Bipolar Disorder Conference Registration
Completed registration forms due by May 25 to Kathy Baldauf, Mental Health Conference Planning, E-528 WPIC, 3811 O'Hara St.; tuition must accompany registration information (624-4168).
Calendar Deadline
The next issue of the University Times calendar will be published May 3. It will contain events of May 3-17. Information for events during that period must be received by 5 pm April 26, at 308 Bellefield Hall. Information may be sent by fax: 624-4579 or e-mail to utcal@pitt.edu.
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