In Brief

Jazz, baseball mix at ESM concert

Baseball season arrives early at the Eastman School when the Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Jim Doser, performs a free concert that features music related to the great American pastime. "Play Ball--and Jazz!" will be presented on Thursday, February 11, at 8 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall

Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason will throw the first pitch in the light-hearted concert, which will be loosely staged as a baseball game between the Rochester Red Wings and the Eastman "Flat-9s." The stage will look like a baseball diamond--complete with three "basses," a pitcher's mound, a batter's box, home plate, and a scoreboard.

Fred Sturm, Eastman professor and director of jazz studies and contemporary media, and Bob DeRosa (Sturm's and Doser's partner in the Tritone Jazz Fantasy Camp) will run the show as "color analyst" and "announcer," respectively. Souvenir game tickets, baseball memorabilia, and other ballpark imagery add to the fun atmosphere. Red Wings' organist Fred Costello will appear as special guest artist.

Political science lectures slated

The Department of Political Science has announced its Riker Seminars in Political Science with lectures by Rochester faculty and political scientists from other universities. Seminars are scheduled on Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 329 of Harkness Hall on the River Campus.

The next lecture (the topic of which hasn't been announced) will be presented by Jack Knight, associate professor of political science at Washington University, on February 12. Randall Calvert, professor of political science at the College, will speak on "Rational Actors, Political Argument, and Deliberation," on February 19.

The series diverts from its Friday schedule for a lecture by Stephen Coate, professor of political science at Cornell University, on Monday, February 22. Coate will speak on "Centralized versus Decentralized Provision of Local Public Goods: A Political Economy Analysis."

All seminars are open to the University community.

Pan-African Expo hails the arts

The Black Students' Union will host the 15th annual Pan-African Exposition on Saturday, February 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Wilson Commons.

The theme of this year's expo is "Celebrating the Arts." The day will include a variety of events, such as a talk by Paul Burgett, vice president and dean of students, titled "Paul Robeson: An American Hero." In addition, the Office of Minority Student Affairs will offer a presentation on race relations. There also will be a step-dancing show at 1:30 p.m. performed by area middle and high schools, and a 4:30 p.m. show of changing fashions over the past several decades. Area vendors will be in the Hirst Lounge throughout the day with displays of arts, crafts, and other items for sale.

The day's activities are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Janica Barnett, x5-3068.

Gospel choir sings of history

The Rev. Alvin Parris III will lead the University of Rochester Gospel Choir in a concert tracing the history of African-American spiritual music on Sunday, February 14, at 8 p.m. in Strong Auditorium on the River Campus. The choir serves as an ambassador of good will for the University and the community through the music of the black gospel tradition.

Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, contact the College Music Program, x5-2828. To request any special accommodations, please call at least five days in advance, or fax at 442-5345.

Vacation Club offers child care

The Family Care Program is sponsoring Vacation Club for University employees looking for care for school-age children (ages 5 to 12) during winter and spring breaks.

The program will be held Monday through Friday, February 15-19 and April 19-23, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the River Campus. Vacation Club is operated by Camp Fire Boys and Girls, a part of Family Service of Rochester. For fees and other information, call the Family Care Program, x3-4644.

CSN plans fund-raising luncheon

The Community Service Network Pasta Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Hillside Dining Center. The luncheon benefits University undergraduates who will be spending their spring break in service in different locations across the country. Over 50 students are participating in the Alternative Spring Break Program at six sites, which include Florida, South Dakota, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Tickets may be purchased through the Dean of Students Office, CSN advisors and members, or the Common Market in Wilson Commons. Larger groups may reserve a table and a time. In lieu of attendance, donations are welcome. For more information, call CSN, x5-5957.

Institute sets paper deadline

The Susan B. Anthony Institute will present "Gender and the Logic of Disciplines," the sixth annual Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference, on Saturday, April 17. Papers from all disciplines are encouraged; the deadline for proposals is March 1.

One-page single-spaced abstracts may be submitted via e-mail (no attachment files) to Narin Hassan (nhas@uhura.cc.rochester.edu). Hard copies can be delivered to the institute, 540 Lattimore. Presenters should note the need for any audiovisual equipment for their presentations.

Papers can engage a wide range of topics, from pedagogical issues to inquiries into a variety of disciplinary approaches, issues, or conflicts. For more information, contact the institute, x5-8318.

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.

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 nonsurgical 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's payment for participation. Call the Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Unit at 273-3990.