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Visit Clothesline Project

The annual Clothesline Project will be displayed in Hirst Lounge of Wilson Commons Wednesday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Coalition Against Sexual Harassment Association (CASHA) sponsors the clothesline display of painted T-shirts to memorialize area women who have been battered, raped, assaulted, or murdered.

Honduras activist to speak

Elvia Alvarado, an activist who helps the rural poor in Honduras in their efforts to reclaim farmland, will talk about her work with campacino farmers at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 22 in Hubbell Auditorium. Admission is $3; free for students. The talk is sponsored by the student chapter of Amnesty International and the departments of Anthropology and Modern Languages and Cultures.

Library web classes slated

The following one-hour classes will be offered in the third floor conference room in Rush Rhees Library: Voyager: the Electronic Gateway, Tuesday, March 10, noon; Wednesday, March 11, 1:30 p.m.; and Monday, March 23, 7 p.m.; and Science Citation Index on the Web, Thursday, March 12, 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 25, 4:30 p.m. Call x5-4465 to sign up.

Learn about Weight Watchers

The 1-2-3 Success Weight Watcher's At Work Program will hold an information session from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, March 19 in Room 278, Administration Building. Call x5-5931 for more information.

Memorial fund established

Colleagues of the late Frederick Lobkowicz, professor of physics, are honoring his memory by establishing a fellowship or prize in his name. Contributions in honor of Prof. Lobkowicz can be sent to Lobkowicz Fund, Box 270171, Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Try online journal service

The University Libraries have initiated trial access to a new electronic journal service, OCLC FirstSearch Electronic Collections Online (ECO). From now until March 31, users can connect to ECO via Voyager's "Try Me" page or from www.ref.oclc.org:2000/ECOIP. ECO is available from campus computers and off-campus via ACC.

During the trial period, ECO provides online searching and retrieval of the full text of approximately 500 journals (with at least 500 more planned) from nearly 20 publishers in science and medicine, social sciences, and humanities. A complete list of journals is available online. ECO coverage for most journals begins in 1997.

The Libraries are testing the feasibility of ECO as a means of providing electronic access to journals for the University community. Please send opinions and suggestions to Isabel Kaplan, ikaplan@rcl.lib.rochester.edu, at Carlson Library, x5-8518.

Physics camp taking applications

For the fifth year, the PreCollege Experience in Physics Program for Young Women (PREP) is accepting applications from young women in 9th and 10th grade. The four-week session is held on campus and sponsored in part by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Previous high school study in physics is not required, but talent in math and science is essential as well as high potential and motivation. Students must provide their own transportation and lunches. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays from July 6 to 31.

Applications are due March 20. For information, call x5-5306.

Learn about weight loss

The Weight Management Center at Strong will present "Advances in Obesity Management: Moving Toward the Next Millennium," from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12 in Room K307, Medical Center. Patricia Stewart and Robert Harrison of the center will discuss how people succeed at long-term weight loss, explain the new anti-obesity medications, and share low-fat foods prepared by a chef. Call x5-1630 to register.

Concert to feature antique piano

Eastman alumna and acclaimed fortepianist Penelope Crawford will perform music of the romantic era at 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 in Kilbourn Hall. Crawford will perform on an original Viennese fortepiano built in 1835 by Conrad Graf, the foremost pianomaker of the 19th century. For more information, call x4-1052.

High-schoolers invited to LLE

Area high school juniors are invited to apply to the 1998 summer research program at the University's Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

For eight weeks, up to 10 students will conduct research projects at LLE, working closely with the laboratory staff, and attend seminars. Students who will complete their junior year by this summer are eligible.

Applications are due April 10. For more information, call x 5-5467.

"Dirty War" survivor to visit

Alicia Partnoy, a writer, teacher, and translator who "disappeared" and was jailed in Argentina during the "Dirty War" of the 1970s, will speak on the River Campus March 16.

Partnoy will present "Writing the Pain: Poetry as Resistance in Ghettos, Concentration Camps and Secret Detention Centers" at 5:30 p.m. in Room 1-101, Dewey Hall.

The talk is sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and co-sponsored by Judaic Studies, Interfaith Chapel, Amnesty International, and the Catholic Studies Chair.

Research participants needed

High cholesterol--Compares two drugs used in the treatment of high cholesterol. Must be 18-75 years old and have high cholesterol. Must not have diabetes mellitus and may not have had a heart attack in the last year or recent surgery. Call the Endocrine-Metabolism Unit, x3-3972.

Indigestion--This nationwide study aims to improve treatment for non-ulcer dyspepsia, or indigestion. Must have persistent stomach discomfort, indigestion, belching, heartburn, bloating or gas pain, or nausea. Participants will receive free examinations and study medication and compensation of $200. Call the Isaac Gordon Center for Digestive Diseases at the Genesee Hospital, 263-5616.

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

Artificial insemination--Sperm donors between the ages of 20 and 39. Must be in or graduated from college, participate for at least a year, and undergo routine blood testing. Call the Andrology Lab, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, x5-2491.

Asthma--Mild asthmatics needed for asthma research. Need non-smokers ages 19 through 60. Participants will receive an honorarium of $35. Call the Pulmonary Clinical Group, x5-4163.

Polycystic ovary syndrome--Clinical research trial of drug therapy needs premenopausal women, ages 18 to 40, with diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Call the Endocrine-Metabolism Unit, x3-3972.

Volunteers sought

Cancer awareness--The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to promote cancer prevention through its Speakers Bureau and health fairs. Volunteers who will sell or deliver flowers during the 26th annual Daffodil Days, March 16-22, also are needed. Call 288-1950.

Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)--Members are technicians who respond to emergency calls in the Medical Center area, providing care and transportation for employees, visitors, and patients who are not in inpatient care. (MERT members respond to emergencies only when doing so does not interfere with work responsibilities at the University.) To find out more, call x5-3285.

Language interpreters--Patient Access Services needs employees or students who are native speakers of foreign languages (excluding Spanish) to serve as volunteer interpreters within the Medical Center. Call x5-4778.

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