In Brief

Wilson Day '99 draws near

On Friday, August 27, the Wilson Day Community Service Program will mark its 11th year.

Last year, over 800 new students, faculty, staff, and alumni joined 50 neighborhood organizations in revitalization projects and community service work. Staff, faculty, and alumni led groups of students to work over a five-hour period. Some organized a carnival at Hillside Children's Center. A number of participants did fix-up jobs with the South Wedge Planning Committee or Habitat for Humanity. Buses left campus by about 9:30 a.m. and the last work group returned to campus at about 4 p.m.

To volunteer for this year's Wilson Day, call the Dean of Students Office, x5-4085.

Yodefat program wins awards

The television program chronicling the Univer-sity's dig in Yodefat, Israel, has received two national awards and been scheduled for rebroadcast on national television.

Echoes from the Ancients, produced by Rochester public television station WXXI, was a winner in the documentary category of the Eastern Educational Television Network Program Awards. It also received a Finalist Bronze Telly Award, presented for outstanding cable television and non-network film and video production.

PBS has scheduled the program for a second national broadcast at 10 p.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, August 26. The hour-long documentary details the University's historic archaeological collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Authority to excavate the nearly 2000-year-old site. A WXXI crew traveled to Yodefat in 1996 and again in 1997 to film footage of the dig. It was broadcast nationally on PBS last December.

Orchestra auditions to be held

Experienced River Campus instrumentalists are encouraged to audition for membership in the University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, August 31, or Wednesday, September 1. The five-minute audition will consist of a portion of a standard work of the musician's choice, plus sight-reading. To schedule an audition, sign up in the Music Program office on the second floor of Todd Union after Friday, August 20, or call x5-2828.

URSO, now in its 44th year, is a 100-member civic ensemble of musicians from the River Campus and Greater Rochester community. Weekly rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The orchestra's four concerts this season will include the following works: Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, Johannes Brahms's Symphony No. 3, Richard Strauss's Don Juan, and Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide.

CSN schedules sale and fair

To support students on community service projects throughout the year, the Community Service Network is sponsoring a garage sale and craft fair on Thursday, September 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in front of the River Campus Interfaith Chapel. The sale will concentrate on household items for newly relocated graduate and international students, staff, and faculty. New this year will be 15 booths for craftspeople and vendors, plus food and music.

Donations for the garage sale are welcome. Call Shauna Karley, x5-4321, to make arrangements in advance, or drop off items at the Interfaith Chapel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, August 30; Tuesday, August 31; and Wednesday, September 1.

The event is organized by the Interfaith Chapel, the Community Service Network Advisory Committee, the Department of Athletics and Recreation, and students.

The event is free and open to the public.

Learn to write a business plan

In the fall, the Simon School will offer "A Special Course in Entrepreneurship: How to Write a Successful Business Plan" for University employees. It will examine the management skills and tools associated with innovation and new-business development.

The course targets individuals who are considering starting a business, as well as those who want to get better at recognizing potential new products and business opportunities generated by University research activity.

Developing a business plan for a start-up will be an integral part of the course. Plans will be critiqued by the instructor, James Doyle, who has an extensive background in venture capital and small-business management. The class also will cover a broad range of new-venture topics from the perspective of the entrepreneur and venture capitalist.

The nine-week course will be held on Fridays, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., starting October 1. The course will be augmented by guest lectures by entrepreneurs from several Rochester companies. Guest lectures will take place on Thursdays, 5:50 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. All classes will be held in Schlegel Hall on the River Campus.

University employees can enroll in this course using a tuition waiver from the Human Resources office; refer to personnel policy No. 304. Maximum class size is 30 students and the deadline for enrollment is Wednesday, September 1.

For more information call Kim Goetz, x5-3439.

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.

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 and provide official documentation of disability. The study requires about eight hours of treatment on campus and keeping a daily log. There is payment for participation. For more information or to enroll, call Dianne Vermillion, School of Nursing, x5-8860.

Crohn's disease--Crohn's disease patients who are dependent on steroids are needed for a research study. Lab tests, medications, and clinic visits are free, and mileage compensation is available. Call x5-6219.

Depression--Mothers who have been depressed or had manic depression at some time since the birth of their child are needed for a research study. The study is open to families with children ages 3 to 8 who are not receiving public assistance. Mothers must have at least a high school education. All parents and children will complete one two-hour University-based visit. There is a $20 payment to each family for participation. Call x5-2014.

Shingles vaccine--Men and women at least 60 years of age who have never had shingles are needed to participate in a study. The study will determine whether an investigational vaccine can reduce the frequency and/or severity of shingles and its complications. Call x3-3878.

Sperm function--Men are needed for an Andrology Laboratory study of the effects of environmental exposure to metals, specifically lead and cadmium, on sperm. To participate, men need to donate two semen specimens and one blood specimen, plus answer a confidential questionnaire and sign a consent form. Participants will be paid a total of $50. Call x5-2491.

Otitis media--Children age 12 months to 7 years who are in good health and have had at least one episode of "otitis media"--commonly referred to as an ear infection-- following a cold within the last 12 months are needed for a study to evaluate an investigational oral medication. The child must have had cold symptoms during the past 24 hours and be available to visit the study office five times in 14 days. Parents should contact the office within 24 hours of their child showing any cold symptoms. Call Mary Lou Schwartzberg, x5-1727.

Parainfluenza vaccine--Children age 6 months to 18 months and in good health are needed for a research study on a parainfluenza vaccine given as nose drops. Parents will be reimbursed for time and parking. Call Mary Lou Schwartzberg, x5-1727.