Calendar
Thursday 13
Flu Shot Clinic
Falk Pharmacy, 2nd fl. Falk Medical Bldg., 9 am-3 pm
(412/623-6222)
HSLS Workshop
“Adobe Photoshop for Beginners,”
Julia Jankovic;
Falk Library classrm. 2, 9-11 am
(jcj6@pitt.edu)
GSPH Legacy Laureate Lecture
“Quality & Innovation in the Era of Health Reform,”
Robert Henkel;
A115 Crabtree, 10 am
(ruempler@pitt.edu)
Psychiatry Seminar
“Genes, Brain & Behavior in Human Aggression,”
Nelly Alia-Klein;
1695 Starzl BST, noon
(klaphekera@upmc.edu)
Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Conference
“Lactogens & Downstream Targets: Salutary Effects on the Pancreatic Beta Cell,”
Rupangi Vasavada;
1195 Starzl BST, noon
(rmn4@pitt.edu)
Epidemiology Seminar
“Topic: Breast Cancer, Mammography,”
Nancy Davidson;
A115 Crabtree, noon
(flinnl@edc.pitt.edu)
HSLS Lunch With a Librarian
“EndNote Clinic,”
Patricia Weiss & Andrea Ketchum;
Falk Library classrm. 1, noon
(pwf@pitt.edu)
Friday 14
• Homecoming activities through Oct. 15 (see detailed Homecoming calendar).
Philosophy of Science Workshop
“Quantum Field Theory”;
817 CL, 1 pm
(continues Oct. 15 at 8:30 am; www.pitt.edu/~pittcntr)
Endocrinology & Metabolism Conference
“Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy,”
Shane LeBeau;
1195 Starzl BST, 8:30 am
(rmn4@pitt.edu)
Endocrinology & Metabolism Patient Care Conference
Hussain Mahmud;
1195 Starzl BST, 9:30 am
(rmn4@pitt.edu)
GI Research Rounds
“Responsible Conduct of Research,”
Michelle Kienholz;
conf. rm. M2 Presby, noon
(gibsonh@upmc.edu)
Emerging Legends Concert
Jay Hitt;
Cup & Chaucer, ground fl. Hillman, noon
Film Studies Conference
“Battlegrounds: Sites & Sights of Conflict”;
through Oct. 16, 501 CL & FFA aud., registration noon
(www.fsgso.pitt.edu/conference/battlegrounds)
Medicine Lecture
“Reform & Competency-based Medicine Education: Changing Forces & Realities,”
Eric Holmboe;
Scaife 4th fl. rm. 3, noon (8-9000)
GSPIA Lecture
“Kaboom! Social Innovation & Community Impact,”
Darell Hammond & John Fetterman;
Schenley Ballrm., U Ctr. Holiday Inn, 3:30 pm (8-1336)
Saturday 15
European Studies French Immersion Institute
5200 Posvar, 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Bradford Campus Hike
“Wilderness Act of 1964 & the Allegheny National Forest”;
Chestnut Ridge Wilderness, 9 am
(contined@pitt.edu)
Film Studies Conference Keynote Presentation
“Baghdad ER,” Stephen Prince;
FFA aud., 4-6 pm
(www.fsgso.pitt.edu/conference/battlegrounds)
Monday 17
HSLS Workshop
“PubMed Basics,”
Linda Hartman;
Falk Library classrm. 1, 11 am
(lhartman@pitt.edu)
Tuesday 18
GI Fellow Program
“Navigating Scientific Literature Using a Research Question,”
Matthew Coates & Jeffrey Easler;
conf. rm. M2 Presby, 7 am
(gibsonh@upmc.edu)
Flu Shot Clinic
Falk Pharmacy, 2nd fl. Falk Medical Bldg., 9 am-3 pm
(412/623-6222)
Bradford Campus Workshop
“Mail Merge Efficiency: Topics in Microsoft Word”;
200 Seneca, Downtown Bradford, 10 am
(contined@pitt.edu)
Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar
“SAG E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Regulates Angiogenesis & Carcinogenesis,”
Yi Sun;
520 E&EI, 11 am
(cspokora@pitt.edu)
Molecular Medicine Research Seminar
“Mechanisms of Cotranslational Protein Folding: From Green Fluorescent Proteins to Cystic Fibrosis,”
William Skach;
3rd fl. conf. ctr. Rangos Research Ctr., noon
(linda.cherok@chp.edu)
Basic & Translational Research Seminar
“Immunotherapy for Advanced Melanoma: The End of the Beginning,”
Jedd Wolchok;
Hillman Cancer Pavilion 2nd fl., noon (412/623-7771)
Senate Community Relations Committee Mtg.
272 Hillman, noon-2 pm
Philosophy of Science Talk
“Another Look at Semmelweis,”
Dana Tulodziecki, U of MO-Kansas City;
817R CL, 12:05 pm
Pharmacology & Chemical Biology Seminar
“Nongenomic & Genomic Actions of Glucocorticoid Receptor in Neural Progenitor Cells,”
Donald DeFranco;
1395 Starzl BST, 3:30 pm (3-7757)
Provost’s Inaugural Lecture
“Making Pittsburgh ‘Most Livable’ for All: Lessons Being Learned From the Homewood Children’s Village,”
John Wallace, social work;
2500 Posvar, 4:30 pm
English/Pitt News Panel
“Getting a Plum Internship in Media Publishing & PR: Meet the Experts”;
WPU Ballrm., 7:30 pm
(laer@pitt.edu)
Wednesday 19
Clinical Oncology & Hematology Grand Rounds
“Targeting Tumor Microenvironment in Cancer Immunotherapy,”
Pawel Kalinski;
UPMC Cancer Pavilion Herberman Conf. Center 2nd fl. aud., 8 am
(millerc5@msx.upmc.edu)
Asia Over Lunch Lecture
“Impact Assessment of Free Trade Agreements on Vietnam’s Economy,”
James Cassing;
4130 Posvar, noon
(asia@pitt.edu)
Music Lecture
“Clouds Drift Aloft, Do You See the Waves?”
Michael Gardiner & Joyce Lim;
132 Music, 1 pm (www.music.pitt.edu)
HSLS Workshop
“Pathway Analysis Tools 1,”
Ansuman Chattopadhyay;
Falk Library classrm. 2, 1-3 pm
(ansuman@pitt.edu)
GI Grand Rounds
“IBD Center of Excellence Presentation”;
Scaife 11th fl. conf. ctr., 5 pm
(gibsonh@upmc.edu)
HSLS Lecture
“Lessons in Loss & Living,”
Michele Reiss;
Hopwood Library, UPMC Shadyside, 6 pm (412/623-2415)
Students for Nuclear Energy Town Hall Forum
“Grappling With Nuclear Power,”
Patricia DeMarco, Michael Mariotte, Larry Foulke & Gregory Reed;
O’Hara Student Ctr. Ballrm., 7 pm (267/474-3488)
ULS Workshop
“RefWorks Basics”;
Hillman ground fl., 7:30 pm
(hamptonm@pitt.edu)
Thursday 20
Entrepreneurial Excellence Lecture
“Beyond Price: Differentiate Your Company in Ways That Really Matter,”
Mary Kay Plantes, MIT;
U Club, 7:30-10 am (8-1544)
Flu Shot Clinic
Falk Pharmacy, 2nd fl. Falk Medical Bldg., 9 am-3 pm
(412/623-6222)
Flu Shot Clinic
Student Health Service, health ed. conf. rm., 5th fl. Medical Arts, 11 am-2 pm
Psychiatry Lecture
“From Silent Synapse to Sleep & Reward,”
Yanhua Huang;
1695 Starzl BST, noon
(klaphekera@upmc.edu)
Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Conference
“Nitrite Regulates Mitochondrial Function & Number,”
Sruti Shiva;
1195 Starzl BST, noon
(rmn4@pitt.edu)
Epidemiology Seminar
“What the P-Value?!?!: Reasons Why I’m a Bayesian & You Should Be Too!!!,”
Marnie Bertolet;
A115 Crabtree, noon
(flinnl@edc.pitt.edu)
ADRC Conference
“Incapacity, Guardianship & Dementia: Do You Know the Natural Objects of Your Bounty?”
Lisa Morrow, WPIC;
Montefiore, ADRC conf. rm. S439, noon
Hispanic Languages & Literatures Lecture
“The Hydra: Forked Discourses, Taxidermy & Freedom in Early Colonial Peru,”
Gonzalo Lamana; 602 CL, 12:30 pm
HSLS Workshop
“Pathway Analysis Tools 2,”
Ansuman Chattopadhyay;
Falk Library classrm. 2, 1-3 pm
(ansuman@pitt.edu)
Open Access Week Event
“Open Access: What Every Graduate Student Needs to Know”;
U Club Ballrm. B, 2 pm
(www.openaccessweek.org/events)
Chemistry Seminar
“Leveraging Diversity for Increased Research Funding Opportunities,”
Victor McCrary, Johns Hopkins;
12B Chevron, 2:30 pm
(chemrcpt@pitt.edu)
Chemistry Seminar
“Electron Transfer Dynamics in Efficient Molecular Solar Cell,”
Gerald Meyer, Johns Hopkins;
12B Chevron, 4 pm
Geology & Planetary Science Colloquium
“A New Technique: High-Resolution Rock Magnetic Cyclostratigraph,”
Kenneth Kodama, Lehigh;
11 Thaw, 4 pm
(www.geology.pitt.edu/about/colloquia.html)
Contemporary Writers Lecture
Toi Derricotte & Dawn Lundy Martin, English;
FFA aud., 8:30 pm (4-6508)
Friday 21
Endocrinology & Metabolism Conference
“Pancreatic Beta Cell Regeneration for Diabetes,”
Andrew Stewart; 1195 Starzl BST, 8:30 am
(rmn4@pitt.edu)
Endocrinology & Metabolism Patient Care Conference
Sarah Lyons; 1195 Starzl BST, 9:30 am
(rmn4@pitt.edu)
IS/Filmmakers 3 Rivers Film Symposium
“Symposium on Preserving Pittsburgh’s Moving Image … Past, Present & Future”;
Melwood screening rm., 477 Melwood ave., 10 am-6 pm
(www.sis.pitt.edu/~pghimage/index.html)
Emerging Legends Concert
Appalasia (Mimi Jong, Sue & Jeff Berman);
Cup & Chaucer, ground fl. Hillman, noon
Greensburg Campus One Book, One Community Event
“A Soldier Remembers,”
Linda Mudry;
2nd fl. Millstein, UPG, noon-2 pm (upgmedia@pitt.edu)
Philosophy of Science Talk
“The Fair Judge & the Cruel Realist,”
Leah Henderson, MIT;
817R CL, 12:05 pm
Senate BPC Mtg.
512 CL, 12:10 pm
Public Health Dynamics Seminar
“Measuring Social Networks for Infectious Disease Dynamics: Wireless Sensor Networks & Online Social Media,”
Marcel Salathé, PSU; 109 Parran, 3-5 pm
Classics Lecture
“Recognition in the ‘Odyssey’ & in a Byzantine Novel, ‘Kallimachos & Chrysorrhoe,’”
Edwin Floyd;
244B CL, 3:30 pm (4-4494)
Bradford Campus Recital
Sarah Tiedemann;
Bromeley Theater, Blaisdell, UPB, 7 pm
(contined@pitt.edu)
Saturday 22
Dental Medicine Lecture
“A Review of Radiologic Procedures for the Dental Professional: Department of Environmental Protection Recommendations,”
Marie George;
2148 Salk, 9 am-1 pm
(llb4@.pitt.edu)
Kurt Baier Memorial Philosophy Conference
U Club Ballrm. A, 1-5 pm
(RSVP collie@pitt.edu)
Men’s Basketball Blue-Gold Scrimmage
Fan fest & Maggie Dixon heart health fair;
Petersen, 2:30 pm
Sunday 23
Music at Pitt Celebration
“Rabi Sashtriya: A Musical Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore,”
Samir Chatterjee;
FFA aud., 6:30 pm (www.music.pitt.edu)
Monday 24
Flu Shot Clinic
Bridgeside Pt. 5th fl. conf. rm., 10 am-2 pm
GSPH Jay L. Foster Memorial Scientific Lecture
“Cognitive Reserve: From Theory to Intervention,”
Yaakov Stern; A115 Crabtree, 4 pm
(ruempler@pitt.edu)
Greensburg Campus Diversity Awareness Event
“Yeah, I Play Like a Girl, Jealous? Diversity, Stereotypes & Bias Within Society,”
Melissa Marks;
118 Village, UPG, 5 pm
(upgmediapitt.edu)
OED Keynote Lecture
“Biological Revolution & Paradigm Changes: Transforming Science, Technology & Knowledge Transfer via Commercialization,”
Leroy Hood;
Scaife aud. 5 & 6, 5:30 pm
Bradford Workshop
“Building & Managing an Endowment”;
200 Seneca, Downtown Bradford, 6-8 pm
(contined@pitt.edu)
Tuesday 25
OB/GYN & Reproductive Sciences Grand Rounds
“The Experience of Seeking Abortion in the US: Access, Protestors, Ultrasound Viewing & Later Abortion,”
Diana Foster;
Magee aud., 7:15 am
(pischke@pitt.edu)
GI Fellow Endoscopy #2 Program
“Foreign Body Removal,”
Kevin McGrath;
M2 conf. rm. Presby, 7:30 am
(gibsonh@upmc.edu)
HSLS Workshop
“Advanced PowerPoint for Presentations,”
Julia Jankovic;
Falk Library classrm. 2, 9-11 am
(jcj6@pitt.edu)
Flu Shot Clinic
Falk Pharmacy, 2nd fl. Falk Medical Bldg., 9 am-3 pm (412/623-6222)
Basic & Translational Research Seminar
“New Metabolic Targets as Novel Cancer Therapeutics,”
Mark Dewhirst, Duke;
west wing aud. UPMC Cancer Pavilion, noon (412/623-7771)
Health Services Research Seminar
“Mental Health Service Use in the Mexico-US Migration & Mental Health Study,”
Joshua Breslau;
305 Parkvale, noon
(reedja3@upmc.edu)
Molecular Medicine Research Seminar
“Consequences of Influenza Infection on Lung Host Defense & Remodeling,”
John Alcorn;
3rd fl. conf. ctr. Rangos Research Ctr., noon
(linda.cherok@chp.edu)
Philosophy of Science Talk
“Enlightening Falsehoods,”
Soazig LeBihan, U of MT;
817R CL, 12:05 pm
Open Access Week Event
“Open Access: Greater Impact for Your Research”;
U Club Ballrm. B, 2 pm
(www.openaccessweek.org/events)
MMG Seminar
“A Time for Change: Paths to Population Diversity in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis,”
Sarah Fortune;
503 Bridgeside Pt. 2, 3:15 pm
(kmd78@pitt.edu)
Pharmacology & Chemical Biology Seminar
“Regulation of EGF Receptor & Dopamine Transporter by Endocytosis,”
Alexander Sorkin;
1395 Starzl BST, 3:30 pm (3-7757)
Bradford Campus Performance
“Civil War Voices”;
Bromeley Theater, Blaisdell, UPB, 7:30 pm (814/362-5113)
Wednesday 26
Clinical Oncology & Hematology Grand Rounds
“Targeting Tumor Microenvironment in Breast Cancer: Clinical Trials & Future Directions,”
Adam Brufsky;
west wing aud. UPMC Shadyside, 8 am
(millerc5@msx.upmc.edu)
Asia Over Lunch Lecture
“An Update on Chinese Studies Resources at the University of Pittsburgh,”
Xiuying Zou & Haihui Zhang;
4130 Posvar, noon
(asia@pitt.edu)
HSLS Lecture
“Author Rights & Publishing Today: What You Should Know, Why You Should Care,”
Denise Covey;
Scaife 4th fl. lecture rm. 5, noon
(ketchum@pitt.edu)
HSLS Workshop
“Cancer Informatics,”
Ansuman Chattopadhyay;
Falk Library classrm. 2, 1-3 pm
(ansuman@pitt.edu)
Developmental Biology Seminar
“Morphological Evolution & the Origins of Regulatory Novelties,”
Mark Rebeiz;
conf. ctr. rms. B & C Rangos Research Ctr., 2 pm
(mmerrank@pitt.edu)
European Studies Lecture
“Does Foreign Ownership Matter? Evidence From Foreign Bank Ownership in Central & Eastern Europe During the Financial Crisis,”
Rachel Epstein, U of Denver;
4130 Posvar, 3 pm
History Book Symposium
“The Rule of St. Benedict,”
Bruce Venarde;
3702 Posvar, 4-6 pm (8-7452)
Veterans Services Workshop
“Military to Civilian Resume Workshop”;
McCarl Ctr. 4th fl. CL, 4:30-6:30 pm (4-6919)
GI Grand Rounds
“Gastroenterology & Hepatology,”
Nicholas Mahoney & Jennifer Seminerio;
1104 Scaife, 5 pm
(gibsonh@upmc.edu)
Greensburg Campus Screening
“A Woman Like That,”
Ellen Weissbrod;
Ferguson Theater, Smith, UPG, 7 pm
(upgmedia@pitt.edu)
Football vs. UConn;
Heinz Field, 8 pm
Thursday 27
Law & Health Sciences Conference
“Conflicts of Interest in the Practice of Medicine”;
U Club Ballrm. B, 8:15 am-6 pm
(also Oct. 28, 9 am-12:30 pm; kjohnson@aslme.org)
Flu Shot Clinic
Falk Pharmacy, 2nd fl. Falk Medical Bldg., 9 am-3 pm
(412/623-6222)
HSLS Workshop
“EndNote Basics,”
Ahlam Saleh;
Falk Library classrm. 2, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
(saleha@pitt.edu)
Epidemiology Seminar
“Is a Life-Course Approach to Late-Onset Dementias a Chimerical Challenge?”
Emiliano Albanese;
A115 Crabtree, noon
(flinnl@edc.pitt.edu)
GSPH Visiting Professor Lecture
“Accountability for Preventable Maternal Death,”
Rebecca Cook; G12 Barco, noon
(pischke@pitt.edu)
Chemistry Seminar
“Single Fluorescent Molecules as Nano-Illuminators for Biological Structure & Function,”
W.E. Moerner, Stanford;
12B Chevron, 4 pm
(chemrcpt@pitt.edu)
Geology & Planetary Science Colloquium
“The Dynamic Marine Calcium Cycle: An Isotopic Approach,”
Elizabeth Griffith;
11 Thaw, 4 pm
(www.geology.pitt.edu/about/colloquia.html)
Medieval & Renaissance Lecture
“Holy Anatomy, Animate Substance: The Shrine Madonna as a Performing Object,”
Elina Gertsman;
501G CL, 4 pm (4-5220)
Greensburg Campus Student Diversity Coalition Panel
“Feminism From a Global Perspective”;
Campana Chapel, UPG, 7 pm (upgmedia@pitt.edu)
PhD Defenses
Education/Administrative & Policy Studies
“An Assessment of Leadership Competencies in Pennsylvania’s Community Colleges,”
Brenda Trettel;
Oct. 12, 5702 Posvar, 10 am
Education/Administrative & Policy Studies
“A Content Analysis Comparing Teacher Organization Representation of Their Policy-Related Actions With Portrayal of These Actions in National Newspapers,”
Jason Hilton;
Oct. 12, 4321 Posvar, 2 pm
GSPIA/Public & Int’l Affairs
“The Dangers of Natural Resources Decentralization: Decentralized Forest Management, (Local) Development & the Making of a Big Man in the Dimako Council, Cameroon,”
Gildas Ofoulhast-Othamot;
Oct. 18, 3800 Posvar, 10:45 am
SHRS/Communication Science & Disorders
“Executive Attention Deficits in Persons With Aphasia: Conflict Resolution & Goal Maintenance,”
Kyoung Lim;
Oct. 19, 6053 Forbes Twr., 3 pm
A&S/Religious Sciences
“Transnational Conversions: Greek Catholic Migrants and Russky Orthodox Conversion Movements in Austria-Hungary, Russia and the Americas (1890-1914),”
Joel Brady;
Oct. 26, 2628 CL, 12:30 pm
A&S/History of Art & Architecture
“Bibles en Images: Narrative & Translation in New York Public Library Spencer Ms. 22 & Related Manuscripts,”
Julia Finch;
Oct. 27, 104 FFA, 5:30 pm
Theatre
Bradford Campus Theatre Production
“Of Mice & Men”;
Bromeley Theater, Blaisdell, UPB, 7:30 pm (814/362-5113)
Exhibits
Barco Law Library Exhibit
“Journey Without Maps,” Daniel Lovering;
through Nov. 11; M-Th 7:30 am-11:45 pm, F 7:30 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-11:45 pm
Studio Arts Faculty Exhibit
“On a Lucky Day a Surprising Balance of Forms & Spaces Will Appear”;
through Oct. 21; FFA Gallery, M-W & F 10 am-4 pm, Th 10 am-7 pm (8-2430)
Audubon Exhibit
“Booby Gannet,” through Oct. 25;
“Esquimaux Curlew,” Oct. 25-Nov. 8;
Hillman ground fl. exhibit case, reg. library hours (8-7715)
Deadlines
NIH Director’s Awards
Application deadline is Oct. 14.
(jberg@pitt.edu)
Nov. 10 Senate Plenary Session Call for Posters
Submit a brief abstract (<250 words) on community engagement by Oct. 15.
(dchishol@pitt.edu)
Nov. 10 Senate Plenary Session Call for Marketplace Participants
RSVP by Oct. 15.
(lcohen@pitt.edu)
Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Awards
Submit nomination forms to George Klinzing, klinzing@pitt.edu, by Oct. 21.
Provost’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring Nominations
Guidelines are posted online; nomination deadline is Oct. 28.
(www.pitt.edu/~graduate/maguidelines.pdf)
Chancellor’s Distinguished Public Service Awards
Submit nomination letters to Andrew Blair, 826 CL, by Oct. 31.
A&S Ampco-Pittsburgh Prize
Submit nominations to 140 Thackeray by Oct. 31.
(taylor@as.pitt.edu)
A&S Bellet Teaching Excellence Awards
Submit nominations to 140 Thackeray by Oct. 31.
(clynch@pitt.edu)
Whitaker International Award for Bioengineers & Biomedical Engineers
Contact Judith Zang by Nov. 1.
(jaz36@pitt.edu)
Faculty Survey on Book Center Renovations
Submit input by Nov. 7.
Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence
Submit nominations online by Nov. 14.
(www.hr.pitt.edu/chancellors-award)
Bowman Faculty Grants for Research Abroad
Applications available in 1209 CL;
deadline is Nov. 18. (kiley@pitt.edu)
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