The Johns Hopkins Gazette: September 18, 2000
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Sep 18-25

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COLLOQUIA

 Wed., Sept. 20, 4 p.m. "Neural Plasticity in Cortico-Striatal Pathways: Role of Learning and Addiction," a Psychology colloquium with Ann Kelley, University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School; 234 Ames. HW

Wed., Sept. 20, 5 p.m. "Design Strategies for Minimizing Drug Resistance: Lessons from the First Generation of HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors," a Biology colloquium with Ernesto Freire; Mudd Lecture Hall. HW

  

DANCE

 Fri., Sept. 22, 8 p.m. "An Evening of Capoeira" (pronounced capo-air-ah), performance of the acrobatic improvisational Brazilian dance form by International Capoeira Angola Foundation. Sponsored by the Program in Latin American Studies. Glass Pavilion, Levering Union. HW

  

DISCUSSION/
TALKS

 Thurs., Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Sculpture at Evergreen--panel discussion with exhibition juror Michael Brenson and exhibiting artists. $8 for Evergreen members, $10 for non-members. Reservations required. For information or to make reservations, call 410-516-0341. Evergreen House, 4545 N. Charles St.

  

EXHIBIT

 Sun., Sept. 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Sculpture tour of the Wurtzburger and Levi Sculpture Gardens at the Baltimore Museum of Art, with curator of contemporary art Helen Molesworth. $8 for Evergreen members, $10 for non-members. Reservations required. To make reservations, call 410-516-0341.

  

LECTURE

 Mon., Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m. "A Human Rights Agenda for the Next Administration," a lecture by Rep. Tom Lantos (D.-Calif.); Kenney Auditorium, Nitze Building, 1740 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, D.C. SAIS

Mon., Sept. 18, 4 p.m. "Addressing Medical Errors and Patient Safety: Professionalism, Quality and Learning Opportunities," a special Johns Hopkins Medicine lecture by John Eisenberg. Reception follows in the Doctor's Dining Room. Hurd Hall. JHMI

Sat., Sept. 23, 8:30 a.m. The Alfred Blalock Lecture--"OPCAB: The Beat Goes On" by Gordon Murray, West Virginia University School of Medicine; Hurd Hall. JHMI

  

MUSIC

 Tues., Sept. 19, 8 p.m. "Strings and Machines," a Computer Music concert featuring Hugh Livingston performing interactive music for cello and computers; Griswold Hall. Peabody

  

OPEN
HOUSES

 Tues., Sept. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. Postdoctoral Fellows Orientation, open to new and current postdocs; speakers include Levi Watkins, associate dean of postdoctoral affairs, and speakers presenting information on international services, benefits, parking, childcare, library resources and e-mail access. West Lecture Hall, WBSB. JHMI

Tues., Sept. 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open House for SPSBE's Certificate on Aging Program, intended to meet the needs of those serving aging adults and their families. 410-516-4842. Light refreshments served. Shaffer Hall. HW

Wed., Sept. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open House for SPSBE's Creative Writing Program, with instructors and current students. 410-516-4842. Light refreshments served. Shaffer Hall. HW

Thurs., Sept. 21, noon to 1:30 p.m. Open House for SPSBE's new master of science in finance degree program, designed for professionals in the fields of money management, investment banking, security analysis and brokerage, corporate finance and financial counseling. 1-800-GO-TO-JHU. Washington D.C. Center, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.

Sat., Sept. 23, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Open House for SPSBE's new master of science in finance degree program, designed for professionals in the fields of money management, investment banking, security analysis and brokerage, corporate finance and financial counseling. 1-800-GO-TO-JHU. Columbia Center, 6740 Alexander Bell Drive.

Sun., Sept. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. Peabody Open House, free performances by Conservatory and Preparatory faculty and students, recitals and demonstrations in classrooms and outdoors, guided tours, activities for children. Friedberg, Griswold and Leakin halls, Peabody Plaza. Enter at 1 E. Mt. Vernon Place or 609 N. Charles St. Held in conjunction with the Baltimore Book Festival. Peabody

  

SEMINARS

 Mon., Sept. 18, noon. "A Novel Requirement for Cholesterol and the Impact of Teratogens on Sonic Hedgehog Signaling during Embryonic Development and Tumorigenesis," a Neurology/Molecular Biology and Genetics seminar with Michael Cooper. Lunch provided. 1-191 Meyer. JHMI

Mon., Sept. 18, 12:15 p.m. "Axis Formation during Mammalian Embryogenesis," a Carnegie Institution of Washington seminar with Richard Behringer, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston; Seminar Room, 115 W. University Pkwy. HW

Mon., Sept. 18, 4 p.m. "Vitamin A: The Old Stuff--And Its New Spin," a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology open seminar with Alfred Sommer; W2030 SPH. JHMI

Mon., Sept. 18, 4 p.m. The Bodian Seminar--"Cutaneous Innervation: New Perspectives on an Old Story" with Frank Rice, Albany Medical College; 341 Krieger. HW

Mon., Sept. 18, 4 p.m. "Thermal Interaction between the Mantle, Outer and Inner Cores of the Earth," an Earth and Planetary Sciences seminar with Ikuro Sumita; 305 Olin. HW

Wed., Sept. 20, noon. "Race and the 'Invisible Hand': The Enduring Power of Segregated Networks in the Blue Collar Trades," a Sociology seminar with Deirdre Royster, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; 526 Mergenthaler. HW

Wed., Sept. 20, 12:15 p.m. "Global Eradiction of Polio and Measles," an International Health/Center for Immunization Research and Vaccine Sciences seminar with Ciro de Quadros, Pan American Health Organization; W2008 SPH. JHMI

Wed., Sept. 20, 4 p.m. "Biophysical Characterization of Camptothecins: Prodrug Activation and Mechanism of Action," a Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences seminar with Randy Wadkins; 303 WBSB. JHMI

Wed., Sept. 20, 4 p.m. "Public Health Programs Offered at Yale and at JHSPH," a Public Health Student Forum seminar with Mario Dino, director of admissions at Yale University; and Linda Myers, director of admissions at JHSPH; Garrett Room, MSE Library. HW

Thurs., Sept. 21, noon. "Chromatin Insulators and Nuclear Organization," a Cell Biology and Anatomy seminar with Victor Corces; 110 WBSB. JHMI

Thurs., Sept. 21, 12:15 p.m. "Morphogenesis of the Vertebrate Inner Ear," a Carnegie Institution of Washington seminar with Donna Fekete, Purdue University; Seminar Room, 115 W. University Pkwy. HW

Thurs., Sept. 21, 1 p.m. "Molecular Mechanisms Mediating Sensory Nerve-Muscle Interactions," a Neuroscience research seminar with Warren Tourtellotte, Northwestern University; 811 WBSB. JHMI

Thurs., Sept. 21, 4 p.m. "Design of Water-Soluble and Membrane Proteins," a Biology seminar with Bill DeGrado; 100 Mudd. HW

Thurs., Sept. 21, 4 p.m. "On the Fractional Dimension of Posets of Trees: Closing a 10^{-2000} Gap," a Mathematical Sciences seminar with Edward Scheinerman; 304 Whitehead. HW

Fri., Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. Weekend Seminar--"The Pre-Socratic Philosophers: Origins of Greek Thought" with Ori Soltes, Georgetown University. Intensive Odyssey Program seminar exploring the origins of Greek philosophy. Registration required. 410-516-4842. $108 for Friday and Saturday sessions. HW

Mon., Sept. 25, noon. "Regulation of Neuronal Apoptosis," a Molecular Microbiology and Immunology seminar with J. Marie Hardwick. Lunch provided. 1-191 Meyer. JHMI

Mon., Sept. 25, 12:15 p.m. "Embryogenomics: Systematic Analysis of Genes Expressed in Mouse Early Embryos," a Carnegie Institution of Washington seminar with Minoru Ko, NIH/NIA; Seminar Room, 115 W. University Pkwy. HW

Mon., Sept. 25, 4 p.m. "Inner-City Neighborhoods on the Brink: Is There a Point of No Return?" an Institute for Policy Studies/Economics/Health Policy and Management seminar with George Galster, Wayne State University; Great Hall, Levering Union. HW

Mon., Sept. 25, 4 p.m. "On the Completeness of the Photochemical Description of Stratospheric Ozone: Lessons from the Three Bears," an Earth and Planetary Sciences seminar with Anne Douglass, NASA/GSFC; 305 Olin. HW

  

SPECIAL
EVENTS

 Thurs., Sept. 21, noon. United Way kickoff. Shriver Hall. HW

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to information distributed by ABC, the Sept. 11 calendar of 'The Gazette' described an episode of 'Hopkins 24/7' that did not air Sept. 13 as scheduled. The segments featuring anorexic women in a psychiatric clinic and a deaf child who receives a microchip implant are now scheduled for this week.

Thurs., Sept. 21, 10 p.m. Hopkins 24/7. Anorexic young women meet with therapists in a psychiatric clinic, and a profoundly deaf child hears for the first time with a microchip implant. Note change of day. See Gazette item, "In Brief." ABC-TV

Mon., Sept. 25, 2 to 5 p.m. Preprofessional Programs 10th Annual Law Fair; Glass Pavilion. HW

  

SPORTS

 Thurs., Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Field Hockey, vs. College of New Jersey. HW

Sat., Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m. Field Hockey, vs. Mary Washington. HW

Sat., Sept. 23, 1 p.m. Football, vs. Kings Point. HW

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