In Brief

Books wanted for annual sale

Donations of books of all types are being sought for the 32nd Annual Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the University Libraries. All types of books, from mysteries, thrillers, cookbooks, and romance novels to classics, children's books, and those on travel, gardening, art, and photography, are wanted. Textbooks will not be accepted.

The sale will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 21-22, in Rush Rhees Library. For information on how to donate, call x5-4461.

Laser Lab offers summer program

The University's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) is hosting the 2004 High School Summer Research Program beginning July 6. Approximately 12 students from area high schools who have finished their junior year will spend eight weeks this summer working on projects related to LLE's 60-beam Omega laser, the world's most powerful fusion laser, and will be supervised by members of the research staff.

In addition to their projects, the students will attend seminars in the areas of science and technology. The program will culminate on August 25 in a symposium where students will present the results of their summer work.

The goal of this program is to expose highly motivated students, including women and underrepresented minorities, to research in science and technology in a realistic environment. R. Stephen Craxton, a senior scientist at LLE, supervises the program, which is in its 16th year.

Applications are due at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, 250 East River Road, Rochester, NY, 14623-1299 by March 19. The applications must include a short essay describing the student's interest in science and technology and a supporting letter from a teacher. Several of the applicants will be interviewed and decisions will be made by the end of April.

For more information or application forms, contact Craxton at x5-5467.

Drop off dry cleaning

The Medical Center Fitness and Wellness Center now offers dry cleaning service with quick turnaround times and comparable prices. Call x5-2437 for more information.

April 22: Bring kids to work

This year's "Take Your Child to Work Day" will be held on Thursday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to noon for children between ages 9 and 15. Numerous departments across the University will be participating. Sponsored by the Medical Center Administrative Group, the event is an opportunity for children of University employees to learn about and experience career opportunities available at the University.

Registration is limited to 200 participants and ends Thursday, April 8. Preregistration is required. Faculty and staff can pick up registration forms at the Strong Memorial Hospital Information Desk in the main lobby, from Joellen Kuhl at x3-5164 or jchu@uhura.cc.rochester.edu, and online at www.urmc.edu/urmc/mcag.

Those with questions or those interested in volunteering as a tour guides for the day's events should contact Betsy Colon at x3-1826 or betsy_colon@urmc.rochester.edu.

Catch organ music this spring

The Eastman Rochester Organ Initiative is sponsoring a series of performances through April featuring organists from the Eastman School of Music. Free and open to the public, the Community Organ Concerts will include a free-will offering to benefit student travel.

Concert schedule:

• Friday, March 19, 7:30 p.m., Incarnate Word Lutheran Church, 597 East Ave., Rochester

• Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave., Rochester

• Sunday, March 28, 3 p.m., Webster Presbyterian Church, 550 Webster Rd., Webster

• Friday, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3000 Dewey Ave., Rochester

• Friday, April 30, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church, 15 St. Mary's Place, Rochester

MDs invited to Pri-Med course

Strong Health is inviting physicians to attend Pri-Med Updates on Friday and Saturday, June 18-19, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The program is composed of 13 different sessions, each focused on a specific clinical condition and presented by nationally recognized speakers.

The program will provide updates on diabetes, dyslipidemia, congestive heart failure, upper respiratory infection, gastroesophageal reflux disease, stress urinary incontinence, and more. Physicians can attend free of charge and earn up to 16.25 complimentary category-one credits toward the American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award.

To register or to learn more about lecture descriptions and faculty presenters, visit www.pri-med.com/updates/rochester. Physicians can also register by calling (877) 4PRI-MED or (877) 477-4633 and referencing code 11A1-0dQ. Those with questions should contact Ray Mayewski, director of the Center for Primary Care, at x5-4786.

Sushi anyone?

Dining Services announces the new arrival of its Sushi Bar in Wilson Commons. Prepared fresh daily, menus options include Snack Pack Starter's Favorites, California Roll, Hot & Spicy Roll, Light & Healthy Vegetarian Roll, Old & New Favorites, or mix-and-match. Customers also can pick up prepacked sushi, prepared daily, in the grab-n-go coolers in Wilson Commons, Hillside Café, or the Corner Store. Dining Services hopes to expand service soon to the Java City Cart at the ITS Center, Simon Cart, and Eastman Dining Center.

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