@Rochester
-- Sept.
12, 2006
Tuesday's Forecast: Chance of Showers, High: 69°
In
Today's Issue
- Save the Date:
Lennie's Investiture on October 27
- Scientist Leads
Federal Gene Therapy Advisory Group
- Memorial Service
Planned for Steven Harrison
- Join Online
Discussion at Polyphonic.org
- Events:
Caribfest, Retirement Workshop
- In the Headlines:
Masly, Swan
News
and Announcements
Celebrate
Lennie's Investiture on October 27
The University will celebrate the investiture of Peter Lennie as the
Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Sciences,
and Engineering on Friday, October 27, with a symposium at 2 p.m. in
Rush Rhees Library and a ceremony at 4 p.m. in Strong Auditorium. A
reception follows at 5 p.m. in Rush Rhees Library. For more information,
call x5-4111.
Rochester
Scientist Leads Federal Gene Therapy Advisory Group
Howard Federoff, a neuroscientist at the Medical Center, has been named
head of a federal panel that oversees human gene therapy experiments
throughout the nation.
Memorial
Service Planned for Steven Harrison
The University community is invited to attend a memorial service for
Steven Harrison '00, '02W (Mas), a teacher at East High School and graduate
student at the Warner School who was killed in a car accident on August
4. The service, called "A Celebration of His Life," will be
held on Friday, September 15, at 2 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel. A
reception follows in the Welles-Brown Room of Rush Rhees Library.
Polyphonic.org
Hosts Online Discussion about Electronic Media
A seven-member panel of musicians and other experts in orchestral electronic
media will address the potential benefits of electronic media work during
a virtual discussion panel on the Eastman School's site Polyphonic.org
that continues through Friday, September 15.
Events
September
13
The first "Wilson Commons Wednesday" celebration for 2006-07
will feature a Caribfest theme from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Hirst
Lounge. Menu items include jerk chicken, grilled shrimp and mango salsa,
Jamaican rummed bananas, and more. There also will be live music, dance
demonstrations, face painting, and free samples. The event is cosponsored
by the Black Students' Union and is open to all faculty, staff, and
students.
September
14
Post-Retirement Benefits and Income at Retirement: The information session
includes an overview of the University benefit plans available during
retirement to eligible faculty and staff. Medical Center, HR Conference
Room 1-6127, 1 to 2 p.m.
See
these calendars for more events: Currents,
Eastman
School, Medical
Center, and Memorial
Art Gallery.
Rochester
in the News
Scientific
American (September 8)
Wandering Fly Gene Supports New Model of Speciation
Graduate student and lead author John Masly comments on his discovery
that has yielded new insights into speciation.
Daily Mail,
UK (September 10)
Babies
in Womb Exposed to 'Gender-Bending' Chemicals
The report about prenatal exposure to chemicals cites research led by
Shanna Swan, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, that suggests chemicals
found in many household products can harm the development of unborn
baby boys.
In
Higher Education
Boston Herald
(September 8)
To
Boost Retention, Some Colleges Turn to Personal Coaches
"Long reserved for pro athletes and corporate executives, personal
coaches are now being offered by some colleges to help students set
goals and manage time. "
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