University Times

Thursday, January 6

HR Workshop

“Supervisory Skills: Performance Planning–Reviewing Progress,” Shirley Tucker; 100 Craig, 9 am-4:30 pm

UPCI Immunology Seminar

“Identification of MHC I–Restricted Tumor Peptides Using a Dendritic Cell-Based Antigen Discovery System,” Henry Kao; W995 BST, noon

Friday, January 7

WPIC Lecture

“Meet the PI: The Psychobiology of Recovery From Depression Project — A 12-/Year Update,” Michael Thase; Detre Aud., 10:30 am-noon (624-0750)

Sunday, January 9

Annual Economic Forecast

“The Millennium Year 2000: More Questions, Muddles, Answers & Projections,” Reuben Slesinger, economics; Tree of Life Synagogue, Wilkins & Shady, Squirrel Hill, 9:45 am; also at University Club, 5:30 pm dinner, 7 pm lecture

Monday, January 10

History Lecture

“From Slaves to Citizens? Cuba in Comparative Perspective,” Alejandro de la Fuente, U of FL; 3P11 Posvar, noon

Tuesday, January 11

HR Workshop

“Presentation Skills,” Beth Fischer; 100 Craig, 9 am-noon (to register: 624-8046)

Wednesday, January 12

KGSB Training Workshop

“Mechanics of Starting a Small Business;” 180 Mervis, 8-10 am (648-1542)

Intercultural Bag Lunch

5th fl. Med. Arts Bldg., noon

Pathology Seminar

“MUC1 Tumor Antigen in the Laboratory & in the Clinic,” Olivera Finn; 1104 UPMC Conf. Ctr., noon

Staff Association Council Meeting

2M/2P56 Posvar, 12:30-2 pm

Thursday, January 13

HR Workshop “Pre-Award Grant Administration: An Overview,” Michael Crouch; 100 Craig, 9-11 am (to register: 624-8046)

UPCI Immunology Seminar

Louis Falo Jr.; 995 BST West, noon

Provost Inaugural Lecture

“Viruses and the Brain: Is There a Ghost in the Machine?” Clayton Wiley; FFA Aud., 4 pm

Geology/Planetary Science Seminar

“Integrating Student Research & Education — A View From the Trenches,” Lori Bettison-Varga, College of Wooster; 203 Thaw, 4 pm

Friday, January 14

Audiology Seminar

“Recent Updates in Tinnitus Re-training Therapy,” Randall Kesterson, Eye & Ear; 5073 Forbes Tower, 7:30-8:30 am (647-1341)

WPIC Lecture

“Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy & the Postpartum Period: Challenges in the Design & Implementation of Clinical Trials,” Katherine Wisner, Case; Detre Aud., 10:30 am-noon

History Lecture

“Citizenship, Race, Revolution: Bolivia, 1943-1953,” Laura Gotkowitz, Swarthmore; 3P11 Posvar, noon

Pharmacogenetics Seminar

“M-DNA: A Physiologically Stable New Form of DNA Which Behaves as a Molecular Wire,” Palok Aich, U of Saskatchewan; S-100 BST, noon

Pharmacology Seminar

“Biological Significance & Clinical Implications of Protein Tyrosine Nitration,” Harry Ischiropoulos, Penn Medical Center; 1395 BST, noon

Senate BPC Meeting

WPU Dining Rm. B, 12:05pm

Saturday, January 15

Seminar

Hemochromatosis, genetic disorder causing excessive iron absorption, Geoffrey Block; Montefiore LHAS Aud., 10 am-noon; blood screenings follow, noon-2 pm (647-8762)

Monday, January 17

* University closed for Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday observance.

Tuesday, January 18

* Spring term add/drop period ends.

HR Workshop

“Presentation Skills,” Beth Fischer; 100 Craig, 9 am-noon (to register: 624-8046)

Center for Philosophy of Science Lecture

“Situating Erikson,” Daniel Burston, Duquesne; 817R CL, noon

Pharmacogenetics Seminar

“Peptide Nucleic Acids — Chemical Tools for Controlling Cell Biology,” David Corey; E1295 BST, noon

Intercultural Bag Lunch

5th fl. Med. Arts Bldg., noon

KGSB Training Workshop

“Strategic Planning;” University Club, 1-5:30 pm (648-1542)

Music on the Edge Concert

“A Conversation and Concert with Chen Yi;” FFA Aud., 8 pm (624-4125)

Wednesday, January 19

HR Workshop

“Documentation for Supervisors,” Carol Mohamed, LaVerne Wheeler, Mary Heath; 100 Craig, 8:30 am-5 pm

Pathology Seminar

“Genetic Susceptibility of Liver & Lung Cancer Using Animal Models,” Linda Sargent, NIOSH; 1104 UPMC Conf. Ctr., noon

Stuttering Clinical Rounds

4065 Forbes Tower, noon-1 pm (647-1341)

Thursday, January 20

UPCI Immunology Seminar

Joseph Ahearn; 995 BST West, noon

Geology/Planetary Science Seminar

“The Sept. 20, 1999, Taiwan Earthquake,” J.S. Lin, civil engineering; 203 Thaw, 4 pm

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Ph.D. Defenses

Economics

“Wage Determination in China’s Urban Labor Market,” Yi-Hsiue Wang; Jan. 7, Boston, MA, 7 pm

Medicine

“Determination of the Functional Domains of the E1 Protein Involved in the Replication of Human Papilloma Virus,” Laura Sheahan; Jan. 13, 1295 BST, 3 pm

Pharmacy

“Development of a Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide Sterilization System,” Diane Battisti, Jan. 18, 808 Salk, 1 pm

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Theatre

Kuntu Repertory Theatre

“Love to All, Lorraine,” co-directed by Elizabeth Van Dyke and Woodie King Jr., & “Zora: The Dark Town Strutter,” directed by Vernell Lillie; Jan. 20-Feb. 5, Stephen Foster, Thur.-Sat. at 8 pm, Sun. at 4 pm (624-7298)

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Exhibits

University Art Gallery

“Recent Works by Uwe Wittwer” & “Selections From the Permanent Collection,” Jan. 18-March 4; FFA, Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Thur. until 8 pm (648-2423)

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Deadlines

Innovation in Education Awards

Funding for development of innovative teaching techniques /materials. Applications due Jan. 18 to Office of Provost, c/o L. Wykoff, (624-5750)

Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award for Staff

Nomination forms and supporting materials due to Robert G. Houston, 130 WPU, by Jan. 20.

University Times Books & Journals Supplement

Information forms for University Times Books & Journals supplement are due to 308 Bellefield Hall by Jan. 28.

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Calendar Deadline

The next issue of the University Times calendar will be published Jan. 20. It will contain events of Jan. 20-Feb. 3. Information for events during that period must be received by 5 pm Jan. 13, at 308 Bellefield Hall. Information may be sent by fax: 624-4579 or e-mail to utcal+@pitt.edu.