In Brief

MAG's workshop appeals to all ages

Registration is now in progress for winter classes at the Memorial Art Gallery's Creative Workshop. The 10-week session, which began January 9, features more than 90 courses in all media for adults, teens, and children.

The preschool family workshops are for children ages 2 to 5, accompanied by an adult. Upcoming classes are Thursdays, January 28, February 25, and March 25, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.

On February 2 and 3, the Creative Workshop's "Palette to Palate" series features "O'Keeffe in the Southwest," a cooking demonstration followed by an art history lecture. Other art history courses include "Eloquent Testimony: 5,000 Years of Art and Cultural History," offered Mondays, beginning January 11. Classes are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. "Pre-Raphaelite Rebels" will be featured during two sessions: four Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., beginning February 23, or Wednesdays, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m., beginning February 24.

Class fees vary. For a free catalog, call the Creative Workshop at 473-7720, ext. 3056.

Weight Watchers starts up

The Weight Watchers At Work Program at the Medical Center is now taking registrations for the next 16-week session. Meetings are Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in Room 2-8513. For details on cost and Preferred Care coverage, call Lindy at 1-800-234-8080 or send e-mail to wwsyraw@aol.com.

Chemistry dept. offers seminars

The Department of Chemistry is offering a wide range of seminars and colloquia this month. Featured topics include "Ultrafast and Ultraslow Processes in Bacterial Photosynthesis" on Thursday, January 14, at 4 p.m., and "The Local Treatment of Electron Correlation" on Monday, January 25, at 4 p.m. Seminars take place in Hutchison Hall 473. For more information, call x5-4231.

Psychotherapy conferences kick off

The Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry's Psychotherapy Institute is kicking off its 1999 Advances in Psychotherapy Conference Series "Culture, Controversy, and Psychotherapy." The institute will bring three national experts to Rochester who will address controversial issues of moral uncertainty, cultural diversity, and intimacy and infidelity.

On Friday, January 22, William Doherty--professor of family social science and director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of Minnesota--will address how to be a moral consultant to clients in issues such as commitment, justice, and community while being sensitive to clients' autonomy and diverse values. The program will be held in the auditorium at Strong Museum from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Also scheduled for the series are Nancy Boyd-Franklin on "Working with African-American Clients and Families," May 14, and Frank Pittman on "Infidelity and the Betrayal of Intimacy," September 10. For more information, call 273-2569.

Photo critic to speak at MAG

Vicki Goldberg, photography critic for The New York Times, will give a lecture on Thursday, January 14, at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Art Gallery. In "Photography Storms the Gates of Art," she examines the rise of photography to the level of art form, as evidenced by its inclusion in museum collections.

The lecture is preceded by a 5:30 p.m. reception and followed by a book-signing. For admission fees or more information, call the gallery at 473-7720.

Noon-hour Health Bites scheduled

Strong Memorial Hospital's Employee Assistance Program is hosting a series of noon-hour Health Bites in the Ambulatory Care Facility: "Take Charge of Your Health," January 12, Rooms A and B; "Parenting for Prevention: Demystifying Adolescent Drug Use," January 19, Rooms C and D; and "Herbal Alternatives: Do They Really Help Your Mood?," January 26, Rooms A and B.

The one-hour sessions are free. Formal registration isn't required. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

Warner hosts counselors' program

Ten speakers will participate in an annual conference for elementary, middle, and secondary school counselors sponsored by the Warner School. The all-day program on the theme "Entering the New Millennium: Challenges and Changes for the School Counselor" will be held at Wilson Commons on January 27.

This year's keynote speaker is Carol Dahir, chair of national standards for the American School Counselor Association. Registration is due by January 18. For more information, call Edwardine Weaver, x5-7833.

Research participants needed

High blood pressure--African-Americans are needed for a study of Teveten, an investigational blood-pressure medication. Participation is for 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 are needed for a study of AIDS dementia. Volunteers can earn up to $150. Call Kim, x3-2114.

Sleep--Control subjects are 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 six 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.

Parental depression--Participants are needed for a study about learning in children and parent/child relationships in families with a depressed mother. Researchers need families with children from 3 to 8 years old who meet a list of other criteria. One visit to the University is required. Participants will be paid $20 for the visit. Call the Toddler Center, x5-2014.

Depression--People with a history of recurrent major depression are needed for a study. Participants must be currently feeling well, medication-free, healthy, and 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 at least 18 years old, provide official documentation of disability, and indicate one faculty member of a currently enrolled course to evaluate change in the 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.

Gum disease--Researchers in the Department of Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Center are looking for people to participate in a study to test a non-surgical treatment for gum disease. Individuals who are in good health with periodontal (gum) disease are needed. Call Clinical Research at x5-9001 or x5-5780 to schedule a free screening examination.

Flu symptoms--Volunteers with flu symptoms are needed for a research study of an investigational drug for the flu. Participants must be seen within 36 hours of the onset of illness. There is payment for participation. Call the Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Unit at 273-3990.

MRI scans--People interested in becoming volunteers for MRI scans are needed. The focus is on deaf subjects, but hearing volunteers are also needed. E-mail Dean Shibata at dean_shibata@urmc.rochester.edu or call x5-1839.