Calendar
Thursday, May 11
Teaching Center Workshop
“Developing a Lesson Plan,” 815 Alumni Hall, 10 a.m. (Register: teaching center)
Diversity Institute for Faculty Development Panel Discussion
“How Socioeconomic Factors Shape Student Learning and What We Can Do,” Lori O’Connor, Urban Education; Gerald Dickinson, Law; Ken Regal, Just Harvest; Elizabeth Drzal, Psychology, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; O’Hara Student Center Ballroom, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Department of Medicine Seminar
“The Emerging Potential for HIV Cure for Infants, Children and Adults,” Jintanat Ananworanich, U.S. Military HIV Research Program; 1103 Scaife Hall, 4 p.m.
Friday, May 12
Teaching Center Workshop
“Top Hat Audience Response System,” B26 Alumni Hall, 10:30 a.m. (Register: teaching center)
Senior Vice Chancellor’s Research Seminar
“Role of Inflammatory Innate Immune Cells in Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases,” Partha Dutta, Medicine and Immunology; Scaife Hall Lecture Room 6, Noon
Law School Graduation Ceremony
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 14
Heinz Chapel Mother’s Day Concert
Women’s Choral Ensemble, 3 p.m.
Monday, May 15
Teaching Center Workshop
“Developing a Teaching Philosophy Statement,” 815 Alumni Hall, 10 a.m. (Register: teaching center)
Diversity Institute for Faculty Development Workshop
“Understanding the Background and Academic Preparation of Students from Chinese Cultures,” Meiyi Song, Center for Teaching and Learning; 532 Alumni Hall, 1-4 p.m.
Pittsburgh Liver Research Center Seminar
“TBA,” Robert Doherty, Endocrinology & Metabolism; S123 Biomedical Science Tower, Noon
Senate Educational Policies Committee Meeting
826 Cathedral of Learning, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 16
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Managing Staff Performance: Maximizing Your Staff’s Potential,” Maureen Lazar; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Diversity Institute for Faculty Development Workshop
“Political Diversity in the Classroom,” Andrew Lotz, Political Science; 532 Alumni Hall, 9:30 a.m.-noon
Teaching Center Workshop
“Turning Point Audience Response System,” B26 Alumni Hall, 10:30 a.m. (Register: teaching center)
Health Science Library System Workshop
“Painless PubMed,” Jill Foust; Falk Library Classroom 1, 11:30 a.m.
Senate Community Relations Meeting
140 Alumni Hall, Noon
Molecular Medicine Research Seminar
“The Liver, Nutrient Excess & Metabolic Dysregulation,” Robert O’Doherty; Rangos Research Conference Center, Noon
UPCI Basic & Translational Research Seminar
“Mechanisms of Cancer Immune Surveillance,” Robert Vonderheide, University of Pennsylvania; Hillman Cancer Center Cooper Conference Center, Noon
Teaching Center Workshop
“Turning Point Audience Response System,” B26 Alumni Hall, 1 p.m. (Register: teaching center)
Wednesday, May 17
Diversity Institute for Faculty Development Seminar
“What White Institutions Can Learn From Hispanic Serving Institutions,” Gina Garcia, Education; 528 Alumni Hall, 9 a.m.-noon
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Fostering a Diverse & Inclusive Environment: The Why & How,” Cheryl Ruffin; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Leadership & Effective Talent Development,” Ron Magnuson; 532 Alumni Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Critical Care Medicine Grand Rounds
“Managing ICU Delirium and Improving ICU Patient Outcomes Using the ABCDEF Bundle,” Juliana Barr; 1105AB Scaife Hall, Noon
Staff Association Council Meeting
102 Benedum Hall, Noon
Research Conduct of Research Workshop
“Working Toward Solutions in IRB Protocol Design,” 7039 Forbes Tower, Noon
Pathology Seminar
“Regulation of Liver Energy Balance by Nutrient Sensing Nuclear Receptors,” David Moor, Baylor University; 1104 Scaife Hall, Noon
Health Science Library System Workshop
“RNA-seq Analysis: CLC Genomics Workbench,” Ansuman Chattopadhyay; Falk Library Classroom 2, 1 p.m.
Senate Council Meeting
2700 Posvar Hall, 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 18
Fetterman Memorial Lecture
“Placental Pathology & Its Implications for the Neonate,” Ona Marie Peterson, University of Alabama; Dively Auditorium Rangos Research Center Children’s Hospital; 8 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Writing With Style: Official University Style, That Is!” Sarah Rosenson; 342 Craig Hall, 9-11 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Teaching Center Workshop
“Developing a Teaching Portfolio,” 815 Alumni Hall, 10 a.m. (Register: teaching center)
Center for Causal Discovery Lecture
“Statistical Approaches to Analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice Records,” ChengXiang Zhai; 407A/B Baum, 5607 Baum Blvd., 11 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement,” Andrew Scibetta; 342 Craig Hall, Noon (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Diversity Institute for Faculty Development Workshop
“Muslim Student Perspectives,” Jeanette Jouili, Religious Studies; 532 Alumni Hall, 1:30-4 p.m.
Senate Plant Utilization and Planning Meeting
272 Hillman Library, 2:30 p.m.
Friday, May 19
Bike to Work Day Commuter Cafe
Schenley Plaza, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Hiring & Supervising Student Employees,” Bill Charleroy; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Senate Budget Policies Meeting
156 Cathedral of Learning, 2 p.m.
Monday, May 22
Diversity Institute for Faculty Development Seminar
“Identity Politics in the Classroom,” Gabby Yearwood, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; 528 Alumni Hall, 9 a.m.-noon
School of Medicine Diploma Ceremony
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, 4 p.m.
Life Sciences Week Forum
“A Powerful Driver of Growth,” Chancellor Patrick Gallagher; Alumni Hall Connolly Ballroom, 4 p.m. (Register: Life Sciences Week)
Tuesday, May 23
Pathology Lecture
“Pathology 7 Liver,” Reet Pai; Scaife Hall, 6th floor, Room A, 7:30 a.m.
Diversity Institute for Faculty Development Seminar
“The Conversation Crisis: Managing Your Bias, Facilitating Conversations and Finding Common Ground in the Classroom,” Mary Margaret Kerr, Education; 528 Alumni Hall, 9 a.m.-noon
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Managing Staff Performance: Addressing the Need For Improvement,” Jane Volk; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Basic/Translational Research Seminar
“Mechanistic Insights Into the Function of LARP1: A Novel Antagonist of Translation Initiation,” Andrea Berman; Hillman Cancer Center Cooper Conference Center, Noon
Molecular Medicine Research Seminar
“Imaging Exit of Single Herpesvirus Particles From Living Cells,” Lynn Enquist, Princeton University; Rangos Research Conference Center, Noon
Staff Council Spring Assembly
William Pitt Union Assembly Room, Noon-3 p.m. (Register: Staff Council Spring Assembly)
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Starting or Completing an Undergraduate Degree or Certificate,” Kaitlin Yacob; McCarl Center Conference Room, Posvar Hall, 1st floor, 12:30 p.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Life Sciences Week Discussion
“The Latest in Funding for Early Stage Startups: Strategies and Vehicles;” University Club Conference Room A, 2 p.m. (Register: Eventbrite)
Wednesday, May 24
Clinical Oncology/Hematology Grand Rounds
“Skin Into Toxicities of Cancer Therapies,” UPMC Cancer Pavilion 2nd floor Heiberman Auditorium, 8 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Interviewing Skills: Making a Good Impression,” Mark Burdsall; 342 Craig Hall, Noon (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Life Sciences Week Discussion
“The Latest in Funding for Early Stage Startups: Due Diligence;” University Club Conference Room A, 2 p.m. (Register: Eventbrite)
Thursday, May 25
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“The Respectful Workplace,” Jane Volk; 342 Craig Hall, 9 a.m. (Register: FSDP Workshop)
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Workshop
“Microsoft Excel 2013 Fundamentals,” Vernon Franklin; 302 Bellefield Hall, 10 a.m.
Pathology Retreat
“The Role of the Muppets,” James Musser, Houston, Texas; Scaife Hall Lecture Room 5, Noon
Life Sciences Week Discussion
“Top of the Funnel Commercial Translation and Development Workshop,” 3602 Fifth Ave., 4 p.m. (Register: Eventbrite)
Defenses
A&S/Philosophy
“Icons of Value: A Study of the Epistemic Significance of Emotional Experience,” Brian Ballard; May 4, 1001B Cathedral of Learning, 3 p.m.
A&S/English
“(Re)Presentations of Self-Culture: Sampling Digital Literacies and American Citizenship,” Sam Hamilton; May 5, 407 Cathedral of Learning, 1 p.m.
Business
“Consequences of CEOs’ Decisions to Hold Their Own Firm’s Stock,” Duanping Hong; May 22, 119 Mervis Hall, 12:30 p.m.
Deadlines
Pitt Innovation Challenge 2017
Video applications are due May 15.
Benefits Open Enrollment
Changes must be made online by May 16.
Exhibit
Falk Library Exhibit
“As the Years Go By: Scope and Scalpel Retrospective,” through August 15, Falk Library upper floor, Monday – Thursday 7 a.m.-Midnight, Friday 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-Midnight
Event Deadline
Information for May 11-25 events must be received by 5 p.m. on May 4. Send information to utcal@pitt.edu.
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