In Brief

'16 Days' lecture set for December 10

Paul Burgett, vice president and University dean of students, will present a talk at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 10, at the Interfaith Chapel on River Campus as the concluding event of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence" program.

Sponsored by several University organizations and institutions, the program began Wednesday, November 25, featuring the international effort's theme "Women Light the Way for Human Rights." The program is designed to raise awareness about gender and domestic violence and human rights.

In Rochester, a candle was lit at Alternatives for Battered Women, where it remained for five days before being brought to Wilson Commons on River Campus.

The lights on the landmark Rush Rhees Library tower, which normally are turned off at either 11 p.m. or 1 a.m., also remained lit each night of the 16-day vigil.

Local sponsors of "Women Light the Way for Human Rights" include the Women's Caucus at the University, the Susan B. Anthony University Center, the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender and Women's Studies, the Office of the Dean of Students, the Office of the Dean of the College, the Panhellenic Association, the Fraternity Presidents Council, and Alternatives for Battered Women.

"16 Days of Activism" was initiated by the Center for Women's Global Leadership in 1991.

Vacation Club taking applicants

The University's Family Care Program will sponsor "Vacation Club" for children ages 5 years old to 12 years old for University employees looking for care for school-age children during spring and winter breaks.

The program, operated by Camp Fire Boys and Girls, will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. February 15-19 and April 19-23, 1999, on River Campus.

There is a $100 weekly program fee and a $25 weekly registration fee ($10 for each additional sibling).

To register, or for more information, call Family Care, x3-4644.

'Human values' entries sought

The Human Values Center, a multidisciplinary program of the School of Nursing, the College, the School of Medicine, and the Division of Medical Humanities, invites University undergraduate and graduate students to submit entries for its Creative Excellence Award.

The award recognizes the best creative work in any medium (poetry, fiction, fine arts, photography, personal essay) dealing with issues of human values in health care.

The competition is open to all University undergraduate and graduate students. Submissions are due by 4 p.m. Friday, April 9, 1999.

Entries will be judged on clarity of expression of human values in health care, originality, and overall quality.

The award carries a $200 prize. The winner also will receive an inscribed plaque.

Entries should be delivered to room 3W-152 on the third floor of Helen Wood Hall at the School of Nursing, or mailed to Madeline Schmitt, Box SON.

Submissions should include name, year, school affiliation, mailing address, and telephone number.

For more information, contact Madeline Schmitt, x5-8889.

MDL offers CPR classes

The Multidiscipline Labs (MDL) In-Service Programs are offering CPR classes to University faculty, staff, medical students, and guests from January to June 1999.

People interested in taking a "refresher" course in basic life support must attend one three-hour session.

Refresher dates include January 7 (9 a.m. to noon), 13 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), and 25 (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.); February 5 (9 a.m. to noon), 16 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), and 23 (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.); March 8 (9 a.m. to noon), 25 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), and 29 (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.); April 6 (9 a.m. to noon), 12 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), and 28 (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.); May 6 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), 14 (9 a.m. to noon), and 18 (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.); June 9 (9 a.m. to noon), 15 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), and 24 (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.).

People interested in taking a basic life support class for the first time must attend three, three-hour sessions. Dates include January 12, 19, and 26 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.); March 11, 18, and 25 (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.); April 7, 14, and 21 (9 a.m. to noon); June 7, 14, and 21 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.).

Refresher classes are $34 each for staff and faculty, $39 for guests, and free for medical students. Original courses are $42 for staff and faculty, $49 for guests, and free for medical students. People in the original courses must also purchase the American Heart Association's manual for $10.

All classes will be held in room 2-7539 MDL.

Payment is required one week in advance.

For more information, or to register, contact the MDL office, x5-3285.

'Better Breathers' meet for winter

The Better Breather's Club has begun meetings for the winter quarter.

This support group can aid individuals who have symptoms such as shortness of breath or tightness in the chest. It can also be beneficial to those who suffer from asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or another form of lung disease. Anyone who would like to learn guidelines for better breathing, meet new people, and share experiences can join.

Meetings are held on alternate Fridays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Center. The next meeting will be December 18. No registration is necessary and family members are welcome to attend the free sessions.

For more information, call the Department of Respiratory Care, x5-2421.

Holiday's words, music celebrated

The Friends of the University Libraries will hold an annual holiday reading of selected works at 6 p.m. December 10 in the Welles-Brown Room of Rush Rhees Library.

Readings on the evening's theme of "A Holiday Sampler" will be given by Nan Johnson, director of the Susan B. Anthony University Center; Skye Morey, president of the Student Association; and William Heyen, poet and book collector. Vocalist Mitzie Collins will sing selected holiday songs. A student quartet from the University Symphony Orchestra also will perform.

The program is free and open to the University community. For confirmations, call x5-4461.

Research participants needed

High blood pressure--African-Americans needed for a study of Teveten, an investigational blood pressure medication. Participation is 12 to 18 weeks; medicine will be prescribed. Call x3-3972.

HIV--HIV patients with memory loss and a CD4 count of 300 or less needed for study of AIDS dementia. Volunteers can earn up to $150. Call Kim, x3-2114.

Sleep--Control subjects needed to participate in sleep studies. Call x5-8221.

Osteoarthritis--The Department of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology is conducting a number of clinical research studies, including studies of different drugs for osteoarthritis. For details, call Denise Coffin, x5-1647, or e-mail Denise_Coffin@urmc.rochester.edu.

Insomnia--Individuals suffering from insomnia for 6 or more months, ages 25-65, are needed to participate in a research study. Call x5-8221 or e-mail Colleen_McCallum@urmc.rochester.edu.

Indigestion--This nationwide study aims to improve treatment for non-ulcer dyspepsia, or indigestion. Must have persistent stomach discomfort, indigestion, belching, heartburn, bloating, gas pain, or nausea. Participants will receive free examinations and study medication and compensation of $200. Call Jim at the Isaac Gordon Center for Digestive Diseases at the Genesee Hospital, 263-4933.

Parental depression--To study learning in children and parent/child relationships in families with a depressed mother. Need families with children from three to eight years old who meet a list of other criteria. One visit to the University required. Participants will be paid $20 for the visit. Call the Toddler Center, x5-2014.

Depression--People with a history of recurrent major depression. currently feeling well, medication free, healthy, between ages 21-75. Call x5-8221.

Learning disabilities--University students with a reading-type learning disability are needed for a study of an alternative treatment for learning disabilities. Students must be 18 years old or older, provide official documentation of disability and indicate one faculty member of a currently enrolled course to evaluate change in disability. The study requires about eight hours of treatment on campus and keeping a daily log. For more information, or to enroll, call Dianne Vermillion, School of Nursing, x5-8860.