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The newspaper of The Johns Hopkins University December 8, 2003 | Vol. 33 No. 14
 

Weekly Calendar

Colloquia | Discussion/Talks | Film/Video | Grand Rounds | Lectures | Music | Readings | Seminars | Special Events | Symposia | Workshops

 

Colloquia

Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. "Detection of CDM Substructure," a Physics and Astronomy colloquium with Christopher Kochanek, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; Schafler Auditorium, Bloomberg Center. HW

 

Discussion/Talks

Thurs., Dec. 11, noon. The 2004 UNICEF State of the World's Children Report press release and panel discussion with Christine Sarbanes, Maryland Committee for UNICEF; and Charles Lyons, U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Sponsored by the JB Grant International Health Society. W1020 BSPH. EB

 

Film/Video

Tues., Dec. 9, 12:15 p.m. Video preview of HIV, Older Americans and the Hispanic Community. Sponsored by JHU Center for Communication Programs; Suite 310, 111 Market Place. EB

Mon., Dec. 15, 12:15 p.m. Video preview of The Gift. Sponsored by JHU Center for Communication Programs; Suite 310, 111 Market Place. EB

 

Grand Rounds

Wed., Dec. 10, 4 p.m. "Science, Politics and the Public Health: Methyl Mercury, Tuna Fish and Power Plants," a Dean's Office, School of Public Health grand rounds with Ellen Silbergeld; W1020 BSPH. EB

 

Lectures

Mon., Dec. 8, 8 a.m. "Genome Sequencing and Its Application to Microbial Forensics and Biodefense," an Information Technology lecture by Steven Salzberg, The Institute for Genomic Research. Part of the Visionary Lecture Series in Discovery Informatics, sponsored by SPSBE's Graduate Division of Business and Management. 106 Academic and Research Building, Montgomery County Campus, and via videoconference in room 421 Wyman Bldg.

Mon., Dec. 8, 1 to 3 p.m. "The Bringer of Victory: Imagery and Institutions at the Advent of Empire," a History of Art lecture by Michael Koortbojian, University of Toronto; 329 Gilman. HW

Thurs., Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. "Economic Impact on Healthcare on Regional and National Levels," a lecture by Douglas Hough. Sponsored by the Delta Sigma Pi Chi chapter. Shaffer Hall Auditorium. HW

 

Music


Peabody vocalists join forces to rehearse the Verdi Requiem. This massive work will be performed at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, by the Peabody Concert Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Concert Singers and Peabody-Hopkins Chorus, led by Edward Polochick, associate conductor and choral director.

Tues., Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Recital by faculty cellist Alan Stepansky, New York Philharmonic. Joining Stepansky will be Peabody's entire cello faculty: David Hardy, National Symphony Orchestra; Michael Kannen; Amit Peled; and Mihaly Virizlay, BSO. $18, $10 for senior citizens and students with ID. 410-659-8100, ext. 2. Friedberg Hall. Peabody

Wed., Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Peabody Chamber Winds performs, with baritone Ryan Stadler. $18, $10 for senior citizens and students with ID. 410-659-8100, ext. 2. Friedberg Hall. Peabody

Fri., Dec. 12, 8 p.m. The Peabody Concert Orchestra performs Verdi's Requiem, accompanied by the Peabody Chamber Singers, the Peabody Concert Singers and the Peabody-Hopkins Chorus. $35, $18 for senior citizens and $12 for students with ID. 410-659-8100, ext. 2. Friedberg Hall. Peabody

Sat., Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. The Peabody Jazz Orchestra performs the music of composer Thad Jones. $18, $10 for senior citizens and $8 for students with ID. 410-659-8100, ext. 2. Friedberg Hall. Peabody

 

Readings

Mon., Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m. "Ecstatic in the Poison," a reading by Andrew Hudgins, Ohio University. Sponsored by the Writing Seminars. 111 Mergenthaler. HW

Fri., Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Reading by students in the fall 2003 thesis class of the M.A. in Writing Program; lower-level hall, 1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington D.C.

 

Seminars

Mon., Dec. 8, 12:15 p.m. "Insights Into Nuclear Receptor Signaling from Hairless Mutant Mice," a Carnegie Institution of Washington Embryology seminar with Catherine Thompson; Seminar Room, 115 W. University Pkwy. HW

Mon., Dec. 8, 12:15 p.m. "Does Condom Use Increase Behavioral Disinhibition: Evidence from Raki, Uganda," a Population and Family Health Sciences seminar with Saifuddin Ahmed; W2030 BSPH. EB

Mon., Dec. 8, 1 p.m. "Exposure to Cholinesterase-Inhibiting Agents as a Risk Factor for Development of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma," an Environmental Health Sciences thesis defense seminar with Yutaka Aoki; W6014 BSPH. EB

Mon., Dec. 8, 4 p.m. "On the Stability of Riemannian Manifolds With a Parallel Spinor," an Analysis seminar with Xiadong Wang, MIT; 308 Krieger. HW

Mon., Dec. 8, 4 p.m. "Structural Study of Pre-MRNA Splicing Factors," a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seminar with Rui-Ming Xu, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; W2030 BSPH. EB

Tues., Dec. 9, 10 a.m. "The Freedman's Voice (an Object Lesson)," a History of Art seminar with Michael Koortbojian, University of Toronto. Co-sponsored by Classics. 268 Mergenthaler. HW

Tues., Dec. 9, 3 p.m. "The Challenge of Social Control of Regime-Changing Research," a Geography and Environmental Engineering seminar with Milton Russell, University of Tennessee; 234 Ames. HW

Wed., Dec. 10, 12:15 p.m. "Does Aligning Quality Aims With Organizational Characteristics Lead to Better Results?" a Mental Health seminar with Richard Hermann, Harvard School of Public Health; Hampton House Auditorium (basement). EB

Wed., Dec. 10, 12:15 p.m. "Measuring Exposure to Online Health Information Among Adolescents: A Real Time Demonstration with a Special Guest?" a Population and Family Health Sciences seminar with Dina Borzekowski; W2030 BSPH. EB

Wed., Dec. 10, 12:15 p.m. "Lessons Learned from Baltimore City — Disclosure: JHH Peer Advocate Program Serving Baltimore City," a Center for Communication Programs seminar with Patrice Henry and Ronald Chaney; Suite 310, 111 Market Place. EB

Wed., Dec. 10, 4 p.m. "ATM/ATR Activation, Checkpoints and Genomic Instability," a Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences seminar with Xiao-Fan Wang, Duke University Medical Center; 303 WBSB. EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, 9 a.m. "Social, Political and Economic Contexts of Drug Abuse in Philippines," a Humphrey Program seminar with Mariano Hembra; 208 Hampton House. EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, noon. "Transcriptional Control of Energy and Glucose Homeostasis," a Cell Biology seminar with Pere Puigserver; Suite 2-200, 1830 Bldg. EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, noon. "Molecular Aspects of Varicella-Zoster Virus Pathogenesis," an Infectious Diseases and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology seminar with Ann Arvin, Stanford University School of Medicine; W2030 BSPH. EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, 12:15 p.m. "The Canadian Health System," a Health Policy and Management seminar with Gervais Tougas, McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare; Hampton House Auditorium (basement). EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, 12:15 p.m. "BEHAVE Framework: A Practical Tool for Program Planning," a Center for Communication Programs seminar with Ann Jimerson, AED; Suite 310, 111 Market Place. EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, 1 p.m. "Ectopic Release of Glutamate in the Cerebellar Cortex," a Neuroscience research seminar with Craig Jahr, Vollum Institute/Oregon Health and Science University; West Lecture Hall, WBSB. EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m. "Living and Working Experiences Among Thai Immigrant Working Women in the U.S.," an Environmental Health Sciences thesis defense seminar with Weeraporn Seungthaworn; E2527 BSPH. EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. "Analysis of a 13,000-Microarray Database: Derivation of Gene Signatures and Analysis of the Network They Form," a Molecular Biology and Genetics seminar with Georges Natsoulis, Iconix Pharmaceuticals; 517 PCTB. EB

Thurs., Dec. 11, 4 p.m. "Mosquito-Plasmodium Interactions," a Biology seminar with Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena; 100 Mudd. HW

Fri., Dec. 12, 12:15 p.m. "Lessons Learned from Baltimore City — Red Ribbon Campaign in Baltimore City: An Update," a Center for Communication Programs seminar with James Williams; Suite 310, 111 Market Place. EB

Mon., Dec. 15, 12:15 p.m. "Marital Violence in Chennai, India: Heightened Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS," a Population and Family Health Sciences seminar with Vivian Go; W2030 BSPH. EB

 

Special Events

Mon., Dec. 8, 5 to 7 p.m. "Homewood by Candlelight," refreshments and period music in Homewood House, featuring holiday decorations, early American music by David Hildebrand, cookies, eggnog and cider in the Wine Cellar. (See "In Brief," this issue.) $6, $5 for senior citizens, $3 for students; free to Homewood House members/JHU affiliates. HW

Wed., Dec. 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Environmental Career Fair with keynote speaker Kevin Doyle, Environmental Career Opportunities. Sponsored by the JHU Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy. Bernstein-Offit Bldg., 1717 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington D.C.

Thurs., Dec. 11, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Center for a Livable Future Research Day — "Insights Along the Path to Sustainability" with Robert S. Lawrence; W2030 BSPH. EB

Fri., Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Annual Kwanzaa Celebration, a celebration of community. Sponsored by the Black Faculty and Staff Association and OMSA; all are welcome. Anne M. Pinkard Bldg. EB

Sun., Dec. 14, noon. "Greater Baltimore History Alliance Holiday Open House," Homewood House decorated for the holidays and open for tours featuring light refreshments and holiday music. Sponsored by Homewood House Museum and the Greater Baltimore History Alliance. HW

 

Symposia

Tues., Dec. 9, 2 p.m. "Whole Genome Amplification: Enabling Technology to Extend Precious Sample Collections," a symposium with Seiyu Hosono and Katherine Webster, Molecular Staging Inc. Sponsored by the JHU Genetic Resources Core Facility. Suite 2-200, 1830 Bldg. EB

 

Workshops

Financial Planning — Phase 3, a workshop for individuals with less than 10 years until retirement. 443-997-6605 or register online at www.hopkinsworklife.org. Sponsored by WORKlife Programs.

Tues., Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. B102 JH at Eastern

Thurs., Dec. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. W3030 BSPH.

 
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