In Brief

AIDS photos to be on exhibit

The "Faces of AIDS" exhibit by noted New York photographer Harvey Stein will be on view in the Medical Center's Arthur Kornberg Medical Research Building from Friday, December 1, through Thursday, December 7.

The exhibit, sponsored by the University of Rochester AIDS Center and AIDS Rochester Inc., is the culmination of a five-year project that consists of portraits of individuals who are living with AIDS.

The showing is presented in conjunction with activities planned for World AIDS Day, December 1. At 1 p.m. that day Stein will give a free talk about his work at the Kornberg building. The exhibition will be on view there from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday the following week. There is no fee. A portion of the exhibit will then be relocated to the George Eastman House for a showing December 1-14, and then to the Visual Studies Workshop, 31 Prince St., where the photographs will be on display December 15 through January 27.

Monfredo speaks at Women's Club

Local author Miriam Grace Monfredo will discuss "Stalking the Mystery of Women's History: What You Won't Find in the History Books" on Friday, December 8, at the Century Club, 566 East Avenue. The program is sponsored jointly by the University of Rochester Women's Club and the Women's Council of Rochester Institute of Technology. Monfredo, a Brighton resident, has fascinated readers with her Seneca Falls historical mystery novels. The series brings to life one of the most exciting eras of our nation's history--the mid-1800s--when the struggles of women, abolitionists, and other reformers touched the lives of every American.

The talk at 10:45 a.m. will be followed by a social hour, during which Monfredo's books will be available for sale and autographing. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Admission fee for the talk and luncheon is $15. Reservations are preferred by December 1. Please call 244-8141 for reservations and more information.

Warner hosts information session

The Warner School invites those interested in programs in counseling, human development, educational leadership, or teaching and curriculum to stop by and meet with a Warner representative at an informational session on Wednesday, December 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Medical Center Green Room (Rm. 1-8136). Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to x5-3969 or lwei@troi.cc.rochester.edu.

Crèche collection opens at MAG

Selections from the Earl Kage collection of crèches--recreations of the birth of Jesus in wood, clay, and other materials--will be on display at the Memorial Art Gallery from December 1 through February 4. Kage, a photographer and long time MAG board member, has been collecting crèches from around the world for over 50 years.

The manger scene by its many names--French crèche, Italian presepio, German Krippe, Spanish belén, or Southwest American nacimiento--has an ancient and complex heritage. Originally the scene consisted of three figures--Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Later the three kings, angels, animals, and shepherds were added.

ITS rolls out reporting product

For those who've ever wondered how it might be easier to receive mainframe-generated reports, a product being rolled out to the University/Strong Health community by the Information Technology Services Data Center could be just the ticket.

The product, called VPS (VTAM Printer Support), allows network-connected printers to receive reports directly from the Administrative/Enterprise mainframe computer system. This reduces or eliminates extraneous steps that are currently required to get information, such as centralized printing, courier delivery, or lengthy trips to a drop-off site.

VPS is supported by a team at the Data Center, which is the hub of business-oriented computing for the University and Strong Health systems. These individuals can assist in determining if VPS is right for the user and they can discuss which reports are ripe for conversion. They can also help determine if users are properly equipped to use the system and coordinate the connection of printers to the network if needed. Those interested can contact the VPS rollout team by sending mail to DCSVPS@Rochester.edu and/or by visiting the Web site www.dcs.rochester.edu/html/solutions.html.

Student award nominations invited

Nominations are now being accepted for the University Women's Leadership Student Awards and University Citizenship/Community Leadership Student Awards. Nomination forms are available in the Dean of Students Office (510 Wilson Commons), and online at www.rochester.edu/student-srvcs/DOS/awards.html. The deadline for submission has been extended to Tuesday, November 28. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to nominate students who have distinguished themselves through their achievements, service, and contributions to the common good.

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