Thursday 5

EUCE/ESC Conf.

“Afghanistan: A Regional Way Forward”;

UClub, 8:30 am-3:30 pm

(also Dec. 6, 8:30 am-noon; register: beb38@pitt.edu)

Molecular Biophysics/Structural Biology Seminar

Michael Palladino;

6014 BST3, 11 am

CIDDE Workshop

“Cheating & Plagiarism”;

B23 Alumni, 11 am

(cidde.pitt.edu)

Neuroscience Lecture

“Developmental Changes in the Neuronal & Glial Connectome at Nanoscale Resolution,”

George Spirou, WVU;

1495 BST, noon

(www.neuroscience.pitt.edu)

EOH Seminar

“Understanding the Role of IFNy in an Infant Mouse Model of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV),”

Kerry Empey;

540 Bridgeside Pt., noon

(beagle@pitt.edu)

CTSI Lectures

“Navigating Myriad Ethical Issues in Drug Abuse Research,”

Ralph Tarter;

7039 Forbes Twr., 12:30 pm;

“Working Toward Solutions in IRB Protocol Design,”

Shannon Valenti;

4127 Sennott, 4:15 pm

Chancellor’s Staff Recognition Ceremony/Reception

WPU Assembly Rm. & Ballrm., 3 pm

Geology & Planetary Science Colloquium

“Perspectives & Perils of Using U-Pb Zircon Geochronology to Constrain Stratigraphic Age: Lessons From the Permian-Triassic Karoo Basin, South Africa,”

Amy Weislogel, WVU;

11 Thaw, 3:45 pm

Friday 6

• Last day for fall term undergrad day classes.

• Deadline for continuing students to register for spring term without a penalty.

CTSI Workshops

“Working With Community Agencies to Promote a Cooperative Research Agenda,”

Catherine Greeno, 11 am;

“Strategies for Effective Teaching & Mentoring Students,”

Bill Yates, 12:15 pm;

7039 Forbes Twr.

Human Genetics Seminar

“The Loneliness of the Genetic Research Participant,”

Misha Angrist, Duke;

A115 Crabtree, noon

UCSUR Seminar

“Negotiating With the Growth Machine: Community Benefits Agreements & Value-Conscious Growth,”

Colleen Cain;

3343 Forbes Ave., noon

Physical Therapy Clinical Rounds

4060 Forbes Twr., noon

Bradford Campus Concert

Roland Martin, organ; Wick Chapel, UPB, noon

Anthropology Lecture

“The Ambivalence of Secular Ritual & the Circumstances of Life in a Nursing Home,”

Philip Kao;

3106 Posvar, 3 pm

(www.anthropology.pitt.edu)

Classics Lecture

“Essence & Modality in Aristotle,”

Marko Malink, U of Chicago;

244B CL, 3:30 pm (4-4494)

Men’s Basketball Vs. Loyola Marymount;

Petersen, 7 pm

Holiday Concert

Heinz Chapel Choir;

Heinz Chapel, 8 pm

Saturday 7

• Reading day.

• CGS, Saturday, grad & evening classes continue to meet through Dec. 14; final exams for those classes should be held during the last scheduled class meeting.

World Music Festival

Bellefield aud., noon-3 pm

Memorial Tribute

For Ronald Herberman, founding director of UPCI & UPMC Cancer Ctr., who died June 2;

Herberman Conf. Ctr. 2nd fl. pavilion, 4-6 pm

Holiday Concert

Men’s Glee Club;

1st Baptist Church of Pgh., 159 N. Belllefield, 7 pm

Holiday Concert

Women’s Choral Ensemble;

Heinz Chapel, 8:15 pm

Sunday 8

Episcopal Service

Heinz Chapel, 11 am

(Sundays: http://pittepiscopalchaplaincy.wordpress.com/)

Nationality Rooms Holiday Open House

Nationality Rooms & Commons Rm. CL, noon-4 pm

Bradford Campus Concert

“Winter Prelude,”

Southern Tier Symphony;

Bromeley Theater, UPB, 3 pm

Holiday Concert

Heinz Chapel Choir;

Heinz Chapel, 3 pm

Monday 9

• Final exams for undergrad day classes through Dec. 14.

Hepatology Research & Pathology Conf.

“Liver Research”;

Kaufmann 9th fl. conf. rm., 7:30 am

(joj2@pitt.edu)

Infectious Diseases Journal Club

Gitanjali Pai;

893 Scaife, 12:30 pm

(mab403@pitt.edu)

Chemistry Seminar

“Embedding Quantum Chemistry in Quantum Chemistry,”

Fred Manby, U of Bristol;

150 Chevron, 4 pm

Biological Sciences Seminar

“Bridging Genes to the Environment in the Evolution of Phenotypic Plasticity,”

Benjamin Blackman, U of VA;

169 Crawford, 4:15 pm

(www.biology.pitt.edu)

Tuesday 10

Basic & Translational Research Seminar

“Photodynamic Therapy: A Slice of Biophotonics Bridging Science, Technology & Medicine,”

Tayyaba Hasan, Harvard;

Hillman Cancer Ctr. conf. rm. D, noon

(toyg@upmc.edu)

Global Health Film

“Hotel Rwanda”;

109 Parran, noon-2 pm

MMR Seminar

“Insulin Resistance & Diabetic Dyslipidemia in Type 2 Diabetes,”

Henry Dong;

Rangos aud., noon

(linda.cherok@chp.edu)

Infectious Diseases Lecture

“ID Core: BMT II,” M. Hong Nguyen;

893 Scaife, 12:30 pm

(mab403@pitt.edu)

U Council on Graduate Study Mtg.

817 CL, 3-5 pm

GSPH Lecture

Joshua Epstein, Johns Hopkins;

G23 Parran, 3 pm

Pharmacology & Chemical Biology Seminar

“Modeling Parkinson Disease for Experimental Therapeutics & Biomarker Development,”

J. Timothy Greenamyre;

1395 BST, 3:30 pm

Medicine Lecture

“Of Mice & Monkeys: A Journey Into the Visual System,”

Edward Callaway;

FFA aud., 4 pm

(jab119@pitt.edu)

Wednesday 11

Hematology/Oncology Grand Rounds

“Predicting Immunotherapeutic Benefit Through Simultaneous Investigations of the Circulation & the Tumor Microenvironment Based on the Common Systems Biology,”

Ahmad Tarhini;

Herberman Conf. Ctr. 2nd fl. aud., 8 am

(millerc5@upmc.edu)

Office of Academic Career Development Lecture

“Developing Competitive Grant Applications,”

Bruce Freeman & Peter Friedman;

S120 Starzl, 8:30-10:30 am

(register: www.oacd.health.pitt.edu)

Osher Lifelong Learning Inst. Open House

CL 4th fl., 10 am-noon

(4-7308)

Pathology Seminar

“Genetic Analysis of Mitochondria Quality Control,”

Leo Pallanck, U of WA;

1104 Scaife, noon

SAC Mtg.

102 Benedum, noon

Medicine Lecture

“Origins of Inhibitory Specificity in an Olfactory Circuit,”

Elizabeth Hong, Harvard;

1495 BST, noon

(jab119@pitt.edu)

Infectious Diseases Clinical Case Presentation

“HIV Presentation: Fellows Presentation,”

Oveimar de la Cruz;

Keystone Bldg. 5th fl. conf. rm., 12:30 pm

(mab403@pitt.edu)

HSLS Workshop

“Pathway Analysis Tools 2,”

Ansuman Chattopadhyay;

Falk Library classrm. 2, 1-3 pm

(ansuman@pitt.edu)

Epidemiology Prevention & Control Seminar

“Novel Modes of Stress-induced Immune Dysfunction in Tumors Time,”

Ravikumar Muthuswamy;

Herberman Conf. Ctr. Cooper classrm. A, 2 pm

(www.upci.upmc.edu/pdf/events/CEPCP_121113.pdf)

Chemistry Seminar

“Antisymmetry & Molecular Dissociation in Coupled-Cluster Theory,”

Fred Manby, U of Bristol;

150 Chevron, 4 pm

GI Grand Rounds

“Pancreas & Biliary”;

1104 Scaife, 5 pm

(joj2@pitt.edu)

IEE Winter Social

J. Verno Studio, 3030 Jane St., South Side, 6-9:30 pm

(register: http://register.towercare.com/pitt-iee)

Thursday 12

CTSI Workshop

“Making the Most of a Mentoring Relationship: Mentee Responsibilities,”

Melissa McNeil;

7039 Forbes Twr., 11 am

HSLS Workshop

“Painless PubMed,”

Jill Foust;

Falk Library classrm. 1, noon

(jef2@pitt.edu)

Senate Plant Utilization & Planning Committee Mtg.

WPU, Assembly Rm, 2:30 pm

Friday 13

HSLS Workshop

“EndNote Basics,”

Pat Weiss;

Falk Library classrm. 2, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

(pwf@pitt.edu)

Sr. VC’s Seminar

“Neural Circuits That Mediate Chronic Pain,”

Rebecca Seal;

Scaife lect. rm. 6, noon

Psychiatry Lecture

“Inception, Conception & Postpartum Psychopathology: A Lifespan Approach to the Process of Parenting,”

Alison Hipwell;

WPIC aud., noon

Medicine Lecture

“Paying More Wisely: How Incentives Influence Physician Decisions at Point of Care,”

Eugene Rich, Mathematica’s Ctr. on Health Care Effectiveness;

Scaife lect. rm. 3, noon

(www.megr.pitt.edu)

Saturday 14

• Fall term ends; official date for degrees awarded in fall term.

Men’s Basketball Vs. Youngstown St.;

Petersen, noon

Sunday 15

• Residence halls close.

• Winter recess for students through Jan. 5.

Women’s Basketball Vs. Old Dominion;

Petersen, 2 pm

Monday 16

Hepatology Research & Pathology Lecture

“Native Liver Pathology”;

Kaufmann 9th fl. conf. rm., 7 am

(joj2@pitt.edu)

Office of Academic Career Development Lecture

“Networking Strategies for Introverts: How to Be Successful While Being Yourself,”

Steven Wendell;

S100 BST, 3-5 pm

(register: www.oacd.health.pitt.edu)

Tuesday 17

Basic & Translational Research Seminar

“UPCI Retreat Poster Winners”;

Hillman Cancer Ctr. conf. rm. D, noon

(toyg@upmc.edu)

MMR Seminar

“Network Medicine Approaches to the Genetics of COPD,”

Edwin Silverman, Harvard;

Rangos aud., noon

(linda.cherok@chp.edu)

CTSI Workshop

“Demonstrating Respect & Enhancing Trust: Mastering the Informed Consent Process,”

Michael Green;

201A Herberman Conf. Ctr., 3 pm

Wednesday 18

• Instructors must approve fall term grades by 11:59 pm before final posting can begin.

GI Grand Rounds

“Case Presentations,”

Rohit Das & Arun Mannem;

1104 Scaife, 5 pm

(joj2@pitt.edu)

Pitt Community Relations/Advocates Lecture

“The Future of Our Region,”

Rich Fitzgerald & Bill Peduto;

Alumni Connolly Ballrm., 6 pm

(www.universityannouncements.pitt.edu/advocacy2.pdf)

Friday 20

GI Research Rounds

“Genetics of Pancreatitis,”

David Whitcomb;

Presby conf. rm. M2, noon (joj2@pitt.edu)

Senate Equity, Inclusion & Anti-Discrimination Advocacy Committee Mtg.

826 CL, 2 pm

Saturday 21

Men’s Basketball Vs. Cal-Poly;

Petersen, 4 pm

Tuesday 24

• Winter recess for faculty & staff through Jan. 1.

Sunday 29

Women’s Basketball Vs. Duquesne;

Petersen, 6 pm

Tuesday 31

Men’s Basketball Vs. Albany;

Petersen, 1 pm

January

Thursday 2

• All University offices & buildings reopen.

Women’s Basketball Vs. FL St.;

Petersen, 7 pm

Friday 3

• Residence halls reopen.

Monday 6

• Spring term enrollment period ends for all students.

• Spring term classes begin.

Men’s Basketball Vs. U of MD;

Petersen, 7 pm

Wednesday 8

Pathology Seminar

“miRNA-122: Nature’s Double-Edged Sword,”

Kalpana Ghoshal, OH St.;

1104 Scaife, noon

SAC Mtg.

UClub Ballrm. A, noon

Thursday 9

Molecular Biophysics/Structural Biology Seminar

Alan Waggoner, CMU;

6014 BST3, 11 am

Defenses

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

“Discovery of Small Molecule Inhibitors for Protein-Protein Interactions,”

Kareem Khoury;

Dec. 5, 456 Salk, 1 pm

A&S/Biological Sciences

“Comparative Analysis of Gene Duplication: Impact of Tandemly Duplicated Genes on Trait Evolution in Toxoplasma Gondii,”

Yaw Adomako-Ankomah;

Dec. 5, A219B Langley, 1:30 pm

A&S/History & Philosophy of Science

“Socializing Medical Practice: A Normative Model of Medical Decision-Making,”

Thomas Cunningham;

Dec. 5, 313 CL, 3 pm

A&S/Communication

“Securing the State: Political Legitimacy & the Rhetoric of Negative Aesthetics,”

Ethan Stoneman;

Dec. 6, 1128 CL, 9 am

Medicine/Molecular Biophysics & Structural Biology

“The Kinetics & Thermodynamics of Simple Polyglutamine Aggregation,”

Elizabeth Landrum;

Dec. 6, 7023 BST3, 9 am

IS/Library Information Science

“Concepts of Information Literacy & Information Literacy Standards Among Undergraduate Students in Public & Private Universities in the State of Kuwait,”

Reham Al-Issa;

Dec. 6, 608A IS, 10 am

Education/Administrative & Policy Studies

“The Relationship Between Organizational Culture & Adherence to Regulatory Requirements for Online Programs,”

Holly Shiflett;

Dec. 9, 5702 Posvar, 11 am

Medicine/Neuroscience

“Cooperative Calcium & Zinc Signaling Underlies Oxidant-Induced Neuronal Injury,”

Meghan McCord;

Dec. 9, 6014 BST3, 11 am

Education/Administrative & Policy Studies

“Self-Reported Early Intervention Transition of Special Education Directors in Southwestern Pennsylvania: Implications for Policy & Practice,”

Kathleen Foster;

Dec. 9, 4321 Posvar, 1 pm

IS/Library Information Science

“The Information Literacy Competencies of Evangelical Pastors: A Study of Sermon Preparation,”

Gerald Lincoln;

Dec. 9, 828 IS, 2 pm

GSPH/Environmental & Occupational Health

“Receptors Cross Talk in Arsenic Impaired of Fat Metabolism,”

Diana Garciafigueroa;

Dec. 9, 540 Bridgeside Pt. 1, 3 pm

Medicine/Immunology

“The Role of the E47-p21 Pathway in Long-Term Hematopoietic Stem Cells During Homeostasis & Under Repopulation Stress,”

Patricia Santos;

Dec. 10, E1095 BST, 10:30 am

Education/Administrative & Policy Studies

“Standards Based Practices of Online Teacher Professional Development,”

Sugandha Verma;

Dec. 10, 4317 Posvar, 2 pm

Medicine/Cellular & Molecular Pathology

“PKCδ Regulates the Rhythm of Contractility During Growth Factor Induced Migration,”

Joshua A. Jamison;

Dec. 10, Eye & Ear bd. rm, 3 pm

Medicine/Immunology

“The Role of Programmed Death Ligand-1 (PD-L1) in Regulating the Immune Responses Against Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1),”

Sohyun Jeon;

Dec. 11, S123 BST, 1:30 pm

Medicine/Cellular & Molecular Pathology

“Small & Large Intestinal Stem Cells & Their Relation to Cancer,”

Julie Cramer;

Dec. 13, 402 Bridgeside Pt. 2, 9 am

A&S/Physics & Astronomy

“Electron Properties in Directed Self-Assembly GE/SIC/SI Quantum Dots,”

Dongyue Yang;

Dec. 13, 321 Allen, 1 pm

Medicine/Molecular Pharmacology

“An in Vivo Structure-Function Analysis of the Pathogenesis of Triosephosphate Isomerase Deficiency,”

Bartholomew Roland;

Dec. 13, 1395 BST, noon

GSPH/Human Genetics

“Epigenetic Regulation of Alternative Splicing in Cancer,”

Sharanya Sampath Kumar;

Dec. 17, 1104 Scaife, 3:15 pm

A&S/Sociology

“Rebellious Religion: Christian Hardcore and Muslim ‘Taqwacore’ Punk Rock,”

Amy McDowell;

Dec. 17, 2434 Posvar, 4:30 pm

Medicine/Immunology

“Regulation by IL-10 of Innate Immune Responses to MUC1 as Self Antigen in MUC1 Transgenic Mice,”

Douglas Marvel;

Dec. 19, S120 BST, 2 pm

Exhibits

Hillman Library

“Ramón Gómez de la Serna Papers”;

363 Hillman, through Dec. 7;

Sun 10 am through F 10 pm & Sat 9 am-10 pm

(martham@pitt.edu)

Bradford Campus

“Artifacts From Fishkin Maya Collection”;

KOA Gallery, Blaisdell, UPB, through Dec. 13, M-Th 8:30 am-6:30 pm, F 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Hillman Library

“Pitt Football: Through the Years,”

through Jan. 17;

ground fl., Sun 10 am through F 10 pm & Sat 9 am-10 pm

Barco Library

Digital Imagers Group photo exhibit;

through Jan. 24, M-Th 7:30 am-10 pm, F 7:30 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun noon-8 pm (8-1376)

Deadlines

Health Science Medical Research Fund Grant

Applications due Jan. 6.

(sac32@pitt.edu)

University Times Books, Journals & More

Submissions due Jan. 31. Submit online at www.utimes.pitt.edu.

(info: 4-4644)

Health & Human Services Translational Research Funding

Applications due Feb. 20.

(http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-029.html)

Event Deadline

The next issue of the University Times will include University and on-campus events of Jan. 9-23. Information for events during that period must be received by 5 pm on Jan. 2 at 308 Bellefield Hall. Information may be sent by fax to 4-4579 or email to utcal@pitt.edu.

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