Weekly Calendar

Discussion/Talks | Film/Video | Lectures | Open House | Seminars | Special Events | Theater | Workshops

 

Discussion/Talks

Tues., June 21, noon. Black Faculty and Staff Association Women's Summer Luncheon, with African-American holistic physician Eleanor Hixon, who will give a talk titled "Stress-Free Mind." Pre-registration is required. Contact Lori Hackett at 410-614-5061 or Wanda Bell Farrell at 410-955-7484. W1030 SPH. EB

 

Film/Video

Sat., June 18, 9 p.m. The Summer Film Series presents Raiders of the Lost Ark. Sponsored by the Office of Summer and Intersession Programs. Upper Quad. HW

 

Lectures

The curtain rises June 17 on Democracy: A Work in Progress, a SummerStage performance in the Mattin Center's Swirnow Theater that continues through July 9. Presented by Homewood Arts Programs, the Maryland Ensemble Theatre production explores democracy — using monologues, scenes and multimedia — through the eyes of citizens both famous and ordinary throughout the course of history. Audience members are encouraged to stay after each show for a discussion with the actors. See Theater.

Mon., June 13, noon. "CAM Research at Bowling Green," a Complementary and Alternative Medicine lecture by Ken Pargament; Weinberg Auditorium. EB

Wed., June 15, noon. "Open Source Software" by Mohammad Al-Ubaydli, NCBI. Part of the lecture series Emerging Information Technologies, sponsored by Welch Medical Library. Mountcastle Auditorium, PCTB. EB

Thurs., June 16, 4 p.m. The Fourth Victor A. McKusick Lecture — "Genomics, Medicine and Society" by Francis Collins, National Human Genome Research Institute. Sponsored by the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine. WBSB Auditorium. EB

Tues., June 21, noon. "RSS (Really Simple Syndication): Delivering Content Directly to Users Really Simply" by J. Dale Prince, NNLM/University of Maryland, Baltimore. Part of the lecture series Emerging Information Technologies, sponsored by Welch Medical Library. Mountcastle Auditorium, PCTB. EB

Wed., June 22, 4 p.m. The Ira and Jean Belfer Lecture — "Cardiac Development — A Roadmap for Myocardial Regeneration" by Daniel Garry, UT Southwestern Medical Center. Sponsored by Cardiology. Mountcastle Auditorium, PCTB. EB

Mon., June 27, noon. "Liability Implications of Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine," a Complementary and Alternative Medicine lecture by Michael Cohen; Weinberg Auditorium. EB

 

Open House

Tues., June 14, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Open House for Advanced Biotechnology Studies graduate programs (M.S. in biotechnology, M.S./M.B.A. in biotechnology, M.S. in bioscience regulatory affairs and M.S. in bioinformatics); an opportunity for interested applicants to meet faculty, discuss their credentials and program requirements, and submit an application. 311 Hodson. HW

 

Seminars

Mon., June 13, 10 a.m. "Esirius Online Animal Protocol Management: A Primer," an Animal Care and Use Committee seminar with James Owiny; Tilghman Auditorium, Turner Bldg. EB

Mon., June 13, 1:15 p.m. "A Histone Methylation-Dependent DNA Methylation Pathway Is Uniquely Impaired by Deficiency in S-Adenosylhomocysteine Hydrolase," a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology thesis defense seminar with Lori Ann Mull; W2030 SPH. EB

Tues., June 14, 10 a.m. "The Peripheries Within: Race, Slavery and Empire in Early Modern England," a History thesis defense seminar with Catherine Molineux; 315 Gilman. HW

Thurs., June 16, noon. "Genes and Compounds That Prolong Lifespan of the Nematode C. elegans," a Cell Biology seminar with Catherine Wolkow, National Institute on Aging; Suite 2-200, 1830 Bldg. EB

Thurs., June 16, 7:30 p.m. "Facial Rejuvenation: A Dermatologist's Perspective" with Patrick McElgunn; and "Facial Rejuvenation: New Individualized Treatment Plans for All Ages" with Craig Vander Kolk," Johns Hopkins Cosmetic Center educational seminars; Suite 350, Pavilion 1, Green Spring Station.

Fri., June 17, 12:15 p.m. "Delivering High Impact Services in Rural Districts of Mali," a Center for Communication Programs seminar with Kwamy Togbey, CARE Keneya Ciwara Project in Mali; and David Awasum; Suite 310, 111 Market Place. EB

Thurs., June 23, noon. "The Feds Are Coming! How to Maintain Compliance and Avoid Pitfalls," an Animal Care and Use Committee seminar with James Owiny; 403 Ross. EB

Thurs., June 23, 12:15 p.m. "Trust, Conspiracy Beliefs and the Use of HIV Medications," a Center for Communication Programs seminar with Amy Boore; Suite 310, 111 Market Place. EB

Mon., June 27, 9 a.m. "Conversing in Colony: The Brasilica and the Vulgar in Portuguese America, 1500-1759," a History thesis defense seminar with Kittiya Lee; 315 Gilman. HW

Mon., June 27, 10 a.m. "Rome Reborn on Western Shores: Classical Antiquity and Revolutionary America's Quarrel With History, 1756-1788," a History thesis defense seminar with Eran Shalev; 323 Gilman. HW

Mon., June 27, 4 p.m. "Mechanical Stretching of Proteins," a Biophysics seminar with Marek Cieplak; 111 Mergenthaler. HW

 

Special Events

Fri., June 17, 3 p.m. Guided care press conference, sponsored by the Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care; Sommer Hall (E3018), SPH. EB

Fri., June 17, 5 to 8 p.m. Johns Hopkins Family Picnic, with food and beverages, games, rides, special attractions and children's activities. Tickets at the gate are $10 for anyone 13 and older, $5 for children 4 through 12; admission is free for children 3 and under. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. On-site parking and extended shuttle service are available. Johns Hopkins@Eastern.

Fri., June 17, 6 p.m. Evening of Traditional Beverages — "Washington's Whiskey," a talk by Dennis Pogue, associate director for restoration at Mt. Vernon. Pogue will lead a tasting of rye and bourbon followed by an hors d'oeuvre reception. (See "Washington's Whisky" on tap at Homewood Museum," in this issue.) Sponsored by Homewood House Museum. For reservations or information, call 410-516-5589. Homewood House lawn (rain location: Glass Pavilion). HW

Mon., June 27, 10 a.m. Skip Viragh Memorial Golf Classic, charity golf tournament sponsored by the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. www.skipviraghgolf.com. Avenel, Potomac Md.

 

Theater

Fridays, June 17 and 24, Saturdays, June 18 and 25, 8 p.m.; Sundays, June 19 and 26, 2:15 p.m. Theatre Hopkins presents The Royal Family. $15 general admission, $14 for senior citizens, $5 student rush tickets. 410-516-7159. Merrick Barn. HW

Fridays, June 17 and 24, Saturdays, June 18 and 25, Thursday, June 23, 8 p.m. Democracy: A Work in Progress, a SummerStage performance by Maryland Ensemble Theatre. Sponsored by the Homewood Arts Programs. $15; $10 for students and senior citizens. Swirnow Theater, Mattin Center. HW

 

Workshops

WebCT Training, sponsored by the Center for Educational Resources. Register at cer.jhu.edu.

Wed., June 15, 6 to 9 p.m. "Getting Started With WebCT"; D208 Dorsey Center.

Fri., June 17, 6 to 9 p.m. Faculty-directed WebCT training; 206 A&R, Montgomery County Campus.

Sat., June 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. "WebCT Training Special Topics: Audio, Video, Course Backups and the Gradebook"; 212 Dorsey Center.

 

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