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March, 2, 2008

 

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News & Updates

Sustainable Energy Lecture
As part of the sustainable energy lecture series organized by KEY students, Wolf-Udö Schroder, professor of chemistry and of physics, will speak on "Energy Real-Politik" at Sloan Auditorium in Goergen Hall on Wednesday, March 5, at 4 p.m. Dates and times for future lectures in the series are posted on the Center for Entrepreneurship Web site (at the bottom of the page).

Earn 6 Credits at Simon's Summer Institute
The Simon School still has openings for the Summer Business Institute @ Simon. From June 2 to 20, college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates can take three one-week intensive courses focusing on business fundamentals. The coursework is worth 6 college credits. Contact Nate Kadar at Nathan.Kadar@simon.rochester.edu or 275-8163. Read more... 

Study or Teach Abroad as a Fulbright Scholar
Attend a Fulbright information session to learn more about programs in more than 140 countries. All students are welcome; juniors are especially encouraged to attend. Campus application process begins in spring semester for fall competition. Tuesday, March 4, 3:30 p.m., in Lattimore 431. This is the next to last Fulbright information session this semester. For more information, visit the fellowships Web site, contact Belinda Redden at fellowships@mail.rochester.edu, stop by Lattimore 312, or call 275-2354..

Sneak Preview of Bachelor Party 2
The Cinema Group is sponsoring a free sneak preview of Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation on Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m. in Hoyt Auditorium. Tickets are available from the Common Connection or download a pass online. .

Conference on Globalization Set for March
Nine nationally respected educators, authors, activists, and business leaders will convene for the University's first Globalization Conference. The two-day symposium, beginning March 31, will explore the impact of globalization on health, education, culture, and the environment. The conference is free and open to students. Read more...  

Medieval Society Talk
The Undergraduate Medieval Society is sponsoring a talk by Russell Peck, professor of English, on "The Context of Medieval Literature" on Tuesday, March 4, at 4:45 p.m. in Rush Rhees Library. This talk will be illustrated by a series of images of medieval art and artifacts.

Eastman Dental Offers Free Screenings
The Eastman Dental Center is offering free periodontal disease screenings for students in March and April. The screenings will be held on Monday and Friday mornings and all day on Thursdays. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums, bone, and attachment fibers that support the teeth and hold them in the jaw. To schedule an appointment, contact Heidi Lead at 275-1147 or stop the Perio/Prostho Department on the second floor.

Core Alcohol & Drug Survey
Students who received an e-mail about the Core Alcohol & Drug Survey being conducted by University Health Service are encouraged to complete the survey. The results will be used to improve health care and prevention services for students. The survey is confidential and takes about 20 minutes to complete. Participants are entered in a drawing for a $100 cash prize.

Submit Questions for Gandhi Forum
WRUR is accepting questions for the Tuesday, March 4, dialogue with Arun Gandhi that the student radio station is hosting. The discussion runs from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel. All questions will be from University students and can be submitted at the event or e-mailed in advance to WRUR.SIH@Gmail.com

Learn about Studying and Internships Aboard
Find out about studying overseas on Tuesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in Lattimore Hall, Room 206. Learn about internships in Europe on Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in Wilson Commons, Room 122.

Last Chance to Vote for T-Shirt Design
Today and tomorrow are the last days to vote for a favorite t-shirt design. Voting ends on March 3. The winning design will be sold in the bookstore, and 10 percent of sales will be donated to Food link. Follow this link to cast your vote.

Bible Lecture
The Campus Crusade for Christ is sponsoring a talk on "The Validity of the Bible" on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Gowen Room of Wilson Commons. .

Casa Larga Wine Dinner
Enjoy a three-course meal featuring the wines of Casa Larga Vineyard, sponsored by the Undergraduate History Council, on March 21, at the Meliora. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 5, in the Common Market. Must be 21 or older. Proper government ID will be required at the door.

 

Event Highlights
Sunday, March 2:

What's Up Lecture: Memorial Art Gallery. 2 p.m.

Eastman Repertory Singers: Wilbur Hall. 3 p.m.

Monday, March 3:

Senior Thesis Exhibition: Chris Steen. Rush Rhees Library, the Gallery at the Art & Music Library.

Wednesday, March 5:

Faculty Artist Series John Graham, viola. Wilbur Hall. 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 6

Plutzik Reading Series: Claudia Rankin, author of four collections of poetry, including Don' Let Me Be Lonely. Rush Rhees Library. 8 p.m.

Sports
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Friday, March 7: Lacrosse vs. Nazareth. Fauver Stadium 4 p.m.

Rochester in the News

U. S. News & World Report (Feb. 27)
"CDC Panel Urges Extending Flu Vaccine Coverage for Kids"
John Treanor, professor of medicine, microbiology, and immunology, cautions that even the best efforts to design a flu vaccine may not result in perfect protection: "You have to make a decision about what will be in the vaccine in advance. It takes six to eight months to make the vaccine after you've chosen the strains. But the reality is that new strains emerge after that decision is made. So, you could be wrong," (Also reported by Washington Post, Forbes, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Austin American Statesman,).


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Did You Know?

Rush Rhees Library holds a collection of personal correspondence from President Abraham Lincoln that was recently made available for viewing online.