Calendar
Wednesday 23
• Thanksgiving recess for students through Nov. 27.
Thursday 24
• University closed through Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Friday 25
• University closed.
Monday 28
Ctr. for Teaching Workshop
“Grading & Feedback”; B23 Alumni, noon (register: www.teaching.pitt.edu/workshops/)
Tuesday 29
Senate Athletics Com. Mtg.
Petersen Minno Conf. Rm., 11 am
Cell Biology Seminar
“Inositol Phosphates Act as Structural Cofactors to Regulate Biological Processes,” John York, Vanderbilt; Eye & Ear Inst. 5th fl. boardrm., 11 am
Molecular Medicine Research Seminar
“GH/IGF-1/Insulin Axis & Cancer,” Derek LeRoith, Mt. Sinai; Rangos Research Conf. Ctr., noon
Basic/Translational Research Seminar
“What Telomeres Can Teach Us About Replication & DNA Repair,” Jan Karlseder; Hillman Cancer Ctr., Cooper Conf. Ctr. rm. D, noon
MWRI Work in Progress Seminar
“Pelvic Floor Biomechanics: Fallacies & Facts,” John DeLancey, U of MI; Magee-Womens Research Inst. Conf. Ctr. 1st fl., noon
GI Lecture
“Endoscopy I: GI Bleeding,” Kevin McGrath; Presby admin. conf. rm. M2 C-wing, noon
Philosophy Lecture
“When Is a Genetic Cluster a Race?” Quayshawn Spencer, Penn; 817R CL, 12:05 pm
Ctr. for Teaching Faculty-only Workshop
“Are You Aware?” Theater Delta; O’Hara Student Ctr. ballrm., 3:30 pm (register: www.teaching.pitt.edu/workshops/)
Pharmacology/Chemical Biology Seminar
“Novel Role for Heme Oxygenase-1 in Heme Clearance,” Solomon Ofori-Acquah; 1395 BST, 3:30 pm
CTSI Networking Event
“q-Med: Celebrating Pgh’s Biomedical Modeling Community”; UClub ballrm. A, 5 pm (www.ctsi.pitt.edu/bio.shtml)
Greensburg Campus St. Clair Lecture
“Bouquets From the Cannon’s Mouth: Soldiering With the 8th Regiment of the PA Reserves,” Robert Eberly, author; Ferguson Theater, UPG, 7:30 pm (www.greensburg.pitt.edu)
Wednesday 30
OACD Workshop
“Academic Writing From the Reader’s Perspective”; 7th fl. Alumni aud., 8 am-5 pm (www.oacd.health.pitt.edu)
Clinical Oncology/Hematology Grand Rounds
“Hospice Utilization & Advanced Care Planning for the Oncologist,” Keith Lagnese; Hillman Cancer Ctr., Herberman Aud., 8 am (millerc5@upmc.edu)
FSDP Workshop
“Family & Medical Leave Act for Supervisors,” Keith Kapusta & Amelia Kephart; 211 Lawrence, 9 am (www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
FSDP Workshop
“Role of the Responsible Employee,” Katie Pope; 342 Craig, 9 am (www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
Molecular Biophysics/Structural Biology Seminar
“Study on UVDDB-Parp1 Interaction to Reconstitute the Initial Recognition Steps of the NER Pathway Using Single-Molecule Technique,” Sunbok Jang; Hillman Cancer Ctr. 2nd fl. conf. rm., 9 am
Ctr. for Teaching Workshop
“ProAction,” Theater Delta; O’Hara Student Ctr. ballrm., 9:30 am (register: www.teaching.pitt.edu/workshops/)
HSLS Workshop
“Pathway Analysis: NIH DAVID & IPA,” Ansuman Chattopadhyay; Falk Library classrm. 2, 1-4 pm (ansuman@pitt.edu)
UHC Climate Change Lecture
“From Climate Change to Political & Personal Change: Building a Prosperous, Sustainable World,” John Sterman, MIT; UClub ballrm. B, 4 pm
GI Grand Rounds
Andrew Chan, Harvard; 1105AB Scaife, 5 pm (joj2@pitt.edu)
Bradford Campus Holiday Concert
Boston Brass; Bromeley Theatre Blaisdell, UPB, 7:30 pm (www.upb.pitt.edu/TheArts)
December
Thursday 1
GI Lecture
“Endoscopy 2: GI Bleeding,” Kevin McGrath; Presby admin. conf. rm. M2 C-wing, 7:30 am
World AIDS Day Conf.
UClub, 8:30 am-5:30 pm (www.maaetc.org/events/view/8202)
FSDP Workshop
“Microsoft Excel 2013 Fundamentals,” Vernon Franklin; 302 Bellefield, 10 am (www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
Molecular Biophysics/Structural Biology Seminar
Eddy Arnold; 6014 BST3, 11 am
HSLS Workshop
“Painless PubMed,” Melissa Ratajeski; Falk Library classrm. 1, 1 pm (mar@pitt.edu)
FSDP Workshop
“Train the Trainer,” Maureen Lazar; 342 Craig, 1 pm (www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
UHC Workshop
“Academically-Based Community Engagement: An Idea Exchange on Community Engagement, Research & Scholarship”; WPU Assembly Rm., 2-5 pm (ABCE@pitt.edu)
Medicine Seminar
“The Autophagy Nobel: Plenty to Digest,” Charleen Chu, pathology; Donna Beer Stolz, cell biology; & Marijn Ford, cell biology; Scaife lecture rm. 5, 3 pm
Community Holiday Concert
Heinz Chapel Choir; Heinz Chapel, 5:15 pm
Friday 2
FSDP Workshop
“Financial Freedom: Strategies for Reducing Debt & Saving More,” Vanguard Group; 342 Craig, 9 am (register: www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
Psychiatry Grand Rounds
“Suicide Prevention Across the Life Cycle,” David Brent, Katlin Szanto & Alexandra Dombrowski; WPIC aud., noon
GI Research Rounds
“Eosinophilic Esophagitis: The Tale of a Stuck Steak,” Ron Schey, Temple; Presby admin. conf. rm. M2 C-wing, noon
UCSUR Seminar
“Modeling Predatory Mortgage Lending,” Kristen Crossney, West Chester; 3911 Posvar, noon (rsvp: swpa@pitt.edu)
Senate Research Com. Mtg.
156 CL, 1 pm
Philosophy Lecture
“Expressive Means & Intelligibility in Mathematics,” Kenneth Manders; 817R CL, 3:30 pm
Saturday 3
Holiday Concert
Heinz Chapel Choir; Heinz Chapel, 8 pm (tickets: www.pitt.edu/~heinzcc/tickets.html)
Sunday 4
Holiday Concert
Heinz Chapel Choir; Heinz Chapel, 3 pm (tickets: www.pitt.edu/~heinzcc/tickets.html)
Monday 5
Ctr. for Teaching Workshop
“Blackboard: Using the Grade Ctr.”; B26 Alumni, 10 am (register: www.teaching.pitt.edu/workshops/)
Chancellor’s Long-term Staff Recognition Ceremony/Reception
WPU Assembly Rm., 2 pm
Tuesday 6
HSLS Workshop
“Painless PubMed,” Charlie Wessel; Falk Library classrm. 1, 9 am (cbw@pitt.edu)
FSDP Workshop
“Excel 2013 Quick Start: Charts & Pivot Tables: Level 1,” Vernon Franklin; 302 Bellefield, 10 am (register: www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
GI Fellows Lecture
“Jeopardy I,” Mohannad Dugum; Presby admin. conf. rm. M2 C-wing, noon
CRSP Lecture
“Just Discipline & the School-to-Prison Pipeline in Greater Pgh: Local Challenges & Promising Solutions,” James Huguley; 2017 CL, noon (www.crsp.pitt.edu)
GI Sadie Gerson Scholar Award Lecture
“Tailoring Colorectal Cancer Screening: Ready for Prime Time or Work-in-Progress?” Thomas Imperiale, IN U; Montefiore LHAS aud., noon
Basic/Translational Research Seminar
“Advances in Immunotherapy for Head & Neck Cancer,” Robert Ferris; Hillman Cancer Ctr., Cooper Conf. Ctr. rm. D, noon
Philosophy Lecture
“What Quantum Measurements Measure,” Robert Griffiths, CMU; 817R CL, 12:05 pm
Faculty Assembly Mtg.
2700 Posvar, 3 pm
Pharmacology/Chemical Biology Seminar
“Role of Caspase Cell Death Pathways in Neurological Diseases,” Robert Friedlander; 1395 BST, 3:30 pm
GSPIA Lecture
“4 Crises of American Democracy,” Alasdair Roberts, U of MO; WPU dining rm. A, 4:30 pm (rsvp: lfmcshane@pitt.edu)
Concert
Pitt Gospel Choir; FFA aud., 7 pm
Honors College/Dick Thornburgh Forum American Experience Lecture
“Why Trump & What’s Next?” Cokie Roberts, ABC & NPR; 7th fl. Alumni aud., 7 pm (reservations: www.honorscollege.pitt.edu/about/newsletter/fall2016/cokieroberts)
Concert
Pitt Symphony Orchestra; Bellefield aud., 8 pm
Wednesday 7
Inst. for Entrepreneurial Excellence Event
“Doing Business With Pitt”; WPU ballrm., 7:30-11 am
APPLE Sale for Faculty/Staff
University Store
on 5th, 8:30 am-6 pm
FSDP Workshop
Intercultural Competency: Beyond the Basics”; 342 Craig, 9 am (register: www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
Senate B&W Com. Mtg.
702 Benedum, 9 am
Critical Care Medicine Grand Rounds
“Medical Education,” Nicole Roberts, City College of NY; 1105AB Scaife, noon
GI Ctr. of Excellence Lecture
“Neurogastroenterology & Motility Disease,” David Levinthal;. Scaife 11th fl conf. ctr., 5 pm
Thursday 8
FSDP Workshop
“Understanding Harassment: How to Recognize & Respond,” Katie Pope; 342 Craig, 9 am (register: www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
FSDP Workshop
“Excel 2013 Quick Start: Charts & Pivot Tables: Level 2,” Vernon Franklin; 302 Bellefield, 10 am (www.hr.pitt.edu/training-development/faculty-st)
SAC Seminar
“Holiday Cultural Traditions,” WPU ballrm., noon (register: www.sac.pitt.edu)
Epidemiology Seminar
“Design & Implementation of a Sustainable Public Health Program to Combat Malnutrition in Rural Zambia,” Leah Goeke; G23 Parran, noon
GI Lecture
“Journal Jeopardy I,” Swaytha Ganesh & Arun Mannem; Presby admin. conf. rm. M2 C-wing, noon
ADRC Lecture
“The Effects of Everyday Physical Activity on Cognitive & Brain Health in Late Life,” Chelsea Stillman; Montefiore S439 conf. rm., noon
Senate EIADAC Mtg.
826 CL, noon
HSLS Workshop
“Endnote Basics,” Andrea Ketchum; Falk Library classrm. 2, 1 pm (ketchum@pitt.edu)
Provost’s Inaugural Lecture
“Up to My Eyeballs in Alligators: Adventures in Teaching & Practicing Entrepreneurship,” Eric Beckman, engineering; 2500 Posvar, 4 pm
Blast Furnace Demo Day
O’Hara Student Ctr. ballrm., 5 pm
Defenses
A&S/Chemistry
“Photo-Induced Electron Transfer in Molecular Systems & Nanoparticle Assemblies,” Brittney Graff; Nov. 30, 307 Eberly, 3 pm
SHRS/Physical Therapy
“Postural & Perceptual Measurements During Performance of Static Standing Balance Exercises,” Saud Alsubale; Dec. 1, 232 Bridgeside Point, 10 am
A&S/Hispanic Languages & Literatures
“2666: En Búsqueda de la Totalidad Perdida,” Pedro Salas; Dec. 2, 1325 CL, 4:30 pm
A&S/Anthropology
“Sacred Secular Relics: World Trade Ctr. Steel in Off-site 9-11 Memorials in the US,” Senem Biyikli; Dec. 5, 3106 Posvar, 2 pm
A&S/Physics & Astronomy
“Multi-Photon Photoemission Study of Tio2 for Photocatalysis,” Adam Argondizzo; Dec. 6, 219 Allen, 2 pm
A&S/Hispanic Languages & Literatures
“A Dynamo of Violent Stories: Reading the Feminicidios of Ciudad Juárez as Narratives,” Roberto Cordero; Dec. 8, 5601 Sennott Sq., noon
Deadlines
Heinz Chapel Choir Tour Fund-raiser
Deadline for donations is Dec. 31. (www.engage.pitt.edu/project/2705)
Pitt Sustainability Awards
Submit nominations by March 10. (www.engineering.pitt.edu/MCSI/Forms/Sustainability-Awards-Page/)
Exhibits
Bradford Campus
“Contemporary Figurative Work: An Exhibition in Graphite & Watercolor,” Anna Lemnitzer; KOA Gallery Blaisdell, UPB, Dec. 1-16; M-F 8:30 am-6 pm (opening show Dec. 1, 7 pm; www.upb.pitt.edu)
Falk Library
“The Ultimate Service Pin: A History of Nursing,” Dawn McBride; display cases main fl., through Jan. 5; M-Th 7 am-mid., F 7 am-10 pm, Sat 9:30 am-10 pm & Sun 11 am-mid.
Event Deadline
The next issue of the University Times will include University & on-campus events of Dec. 8-Jan. 5. Information for events during that period must be received by 5 pm on Dec. 1. Send information to utcal@pitt.edu.
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