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THISWEEK@UVM
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* Campus Calendar of Events[4]
* UVM Athletics[5]
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Flexible Spending Accounts Deadline
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF to set aside
pre-tax dollars in a flexible spending account for 2011 is November
24, 2010. See the flex spending information[8] on the HRS website[9]
for further details.
Food System Abstracts
ABSTRACTS FOR VOLUME 2 OF THE FOOD SYSTEM RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE
WORKING PAPER SERIES ARE DUE FRIDAY, NOV. 19. The articles can focus
on completed research, research in progress, or current issues and
must have implications for Vermont. This call is open to UVM faculty
and staff and the research/writing team must include a community
partner. Selected authors will receive stipends of $1,000 upon
submission of final paper to the collaborative and to a peer-reviewed
journal. Information[10].
International Education Week Is November 15-19
A JOINT INITIATIVE BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IEW celebrates the benefits of
international education and exchange worldwide. Join us in celebrating
at these events:
* Wednesday, Nov. 17: International Education Week Pub Quiz.
Brennan's Pub, Davis Center. 9 to 11 p.m. Stop by Brennan's for
trivia, free food, and lots of fun. Teams of 4 compete for prizes in a
pub quiz with an international theme. Bring your friends, bring your
knowledge. Information: [log in to unmask]
* Friday, Nov. 19: International Dessert Night. Apartments and
Family Housing/Fort Ethan Allen. 36 Catamount Lane, Colchestser. (By
CCTA take #2 Essex Junction bus). 6 to 8 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
* Saturday, Nov. 20: Diwali Night. Cultural performances, delicious
Indian food and an after-dinner dance party. Grand Maple Ballroom,
Davis Center. 6 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask] Tickets:
[log in to unmask]
Celebrate The Child Campaign
THE ANNUAL CELEBRATE THE CHILD CAMPAIGN AT THE CATHOLIC CENTER
BEGINS THIS FRIDAY. Please take a baby bootie from the basket in the
Catholic Center lounge, purchase the item listed and drop it off under
the tree at The Catholic Center unwrapped by Dec. 17. The items will
be distributed to Vermont Catholic Charities, Birthright and Care Net
Pregnancy Services later that week. Information: [log in to unmask]
2010-2011 Clean Energy Fund Call For Ideas
WANT CLEAN POWER? GET INVOLVED NOW TO HELP SHAPE UVM'S RENEWABLE
ENERGY FUTURE! UVM's Clean Energy Fund Committee and Office of
Sustainability are seeking ideas for the 2010-2011 proposal review
session in response to the challenge: "How can UVM best advance
renewable energy research, education, and infrastructure on campus?"
Suggest ideas, comment on others' suggestions, and vote for the best
ideas.[11]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, November 15, 2010
SOCCER JUGGLING CONTEST. Donate any spare change and get a chance
to juggle! Free baked good for anyone that gets more than 10 juggles
and t-shirt for the overall winner. Benefits Futbol para la Vida.
Outside Bailey/Howe Library. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information:
[log in to unmask]
CHINA INTERNSHIPS AND TRAVEL STUDY INFORMATION SESSION. If you
believe China will significantly impact your future regardless of
career choice, then gaining on-the-ground experience working in China
may be a logical next step. Stop by this information to learn about
the exciting internship opportunities available to UVM students in
China. Chittenden Bank Room, Davis Center. 3 p.m. Information.[12]
JAMES MARSH PROFESSOR-AT-LARGE LECTURE: "MOVING PLACES--A
LECTURE DEMONSTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DANCE." Jennifer Monson,
artistic director, choreographer and performer,
iLAND-Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Art, Nature and Dance. Marsh
Lounge, Billings. 7 p.m. Monson will also offer a movement workshop on
Nov. 17 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in Mann Gymnasium, Trinity Campus.
Information[13]: 656-3186.
LECTIO DIVINA. Msgr. John McDermott will present a one-hour
workshop on Lectio Divina as a means of deepening one's relationship
with God through and encounter with His Word. The same presentation
will take place on Monday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 18, 9
p.m. Please bring a Bible. Catholic Center. Information:
[log in to unmask]
/THE VERMONT CYNIC/ GENERAL MEETING. Assess the previous week's
paper, assign stories to writers, and discuss general happenings at
the /Cynic/. New writers are always welcome, and no experience is
necessary. Also, there are many opportunities available other than
writing. 207 Lafayette. 8 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
BELIZE SPRING BREAK TRAVEL STUDY INFORMATION SESSION. Travel to
Belize over spring break with Professor Linda Berlin to learn how food
insecurity is experienced across different communities and cultures.
357 Carrigan Wing. 10 a.m. Information.[14]
FEELGOOD GRILLED CHEESE. Ending world hunger, one grilled cheese at
a time. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, stop by for an ooey,
gooey grilled cheese. All of the proceeds go directly to The Hunger
Project. Davis Center first floor. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information:
[log in to unmask]
PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION. Interested in volunteering
overseas? Come to learn more about the Peace Corps. Opportunities in
agriculture, business, community development, education, environment,
health, information technology, and more. Dean's Conference Room,
Morrill Hall. Noon. Information: [log in to unmask]
INTERNATIONAL FIELD STUDIES: PUERTO RICO SUMMER TRAVEL STUDY
INFORMATION SESSION. Learn about an exciting new international field
study taking place this summer in Puerto Rico. Explore this
fascinating case-study of the cultural and economic effects of 500
years of colonialism and military occupation while earning 3 UVM
credits. Continuing Education Conference Room, 322 S. Prospect St. 4
p.m. Information[15].
DIABETES EXPO. Featuring a talk by Dr. Richard Pratley on new
diabetes drugs; educational booths include nutrition and blood glucose
monitoring, smoking cessation, and other self care strategies. 3
Timber Lane, South Burlington. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information:
[log in to unmask], 847-5091.
COMMUNITIES, CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT IN COSTA RICA
INFORMATION SESSION. Join Professors David Kestenbaum and Walt
Kuentzel to learn about a new spring break travel study opportunity to
take part in a service learning project in Costa Rica. A101
Living/Learning Center. 7 p.m. Information[16].
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
"MIND BOMBING: GREENPEACE AND THE RISE OF GLOBAL
ENVIRONMENTALISM." Frank Zelko, assistant professor of history
and environmental studies. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill. 12:15 p.m.
Information: [log in to unmask], 656-1096.
CHINA TRAVEL STUDY INFORMATION SESSION. Meet program developer Greg
Dunkling to learn about participating in UVM's own travel study
program to help you get "China Ready." Take courses in Doing Business
in China, Modern Chinese History & Society, Young Entrepreneurs of
China and complete an internship all while living abroad in China this
summer. Boulder Society Room, Davis Center. 3 p.m. Information[17].
GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK OPEN HOUSE. Want to get involved and learn
about geography? Stop by for geography games, quizzes, information and
snacks! 219 Old Mill. 3 to 5 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
PHYSICS COLLOQUIUM: "QUANTUM-MECHANICAL OPTIMIZATION OF
LIGHT-HARVESTING IN PHOTOSYNTHESIS." Professor Gregory D.
Scholes, Department of Chemistry, Institute for Optical Sciences and
Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control, University of
Toronto. Jost Foundation Room, Davis Center. 4 p.m. Refreshments will
be available at 3:30 p.m. Information[18].
BALI TRAVEL STUDY INFORMATION SESSION. Take part in the study of
consciousness, culture and community while traveling abroad from March
4 - 13, 2010 to study intercultural and transcultural skills, deepen
your sense of community, and learn how to balance your own needs with
the needs of others. 104 Rowell Hall. 4:30 p.m. Information[19].
Thursday, November 18, 2010
UVM FARMER'S MARKET. Farms, food vendors and small local crafts.
Olin Atrium, Davis Center. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information:
[log in to unmask]
CHINA: APPLICATIONS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMER TRAVEL STUDY
INFORMATION SESSION. Join Professor AJ Rossman and Matt Sayre to learn
about how you can take part in a new travel study program to China
this summer to study renewable energy. Handy Family Room, Davis
Center. Noon. Information[20].
NEPAL SUMMER TRAVEL STUDY INFORMATION SESSION: CHANGING COMMUNITIES
- THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM OF MUSTANG. Learn about a new UVM summer
travel study to Nepal to explore this Himalayan Kingdom and learn how
globalization now reaches into one of the most remote corners of the
planet. Boulder Society Room, Davis Center. 12:30. Information[21].
SUMMER TRAVEL STUDY INFORMATION SESSION: FORESTS AND FIRE IN NEW
MEXICO. Learn about a new UVM summer travel study to New Mexico to
work with the non-profit Forest Guild[22] in the Mt. Taylor district
of the Cibola National Forest, located near the Navajo and Zuni
Reservations in northwestern New Mexico. Students will participate in
an ongoing project that seeks to restore degraded forests using
strategies including fire management and biomass harvesting. Gund
Conference Room. 4 p.m. Information[23].
CHALLAH FOR HUNGER. Bake challah, which will be available for
purchase in the Davis Center every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Seminar Room, University Heights North. 5 to 9 p.m. Information:
[log in to unmask]
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES DEAN'S
DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: "ART AND TECHNOLOGY."
Artist-in-residence Jonathan Harris. North Lounge, Billings. 5:30 p.m.
Information: 656-3772.
WRUV & MSR PRESENTS: DELICATE STEVE. Join WRUV at The Monkey
House in Winooski for a night of music and fun featuring: Delicate
Steve[24]; Whales and Wolves[25]; Bad Speler[26]; and DJ Disco
Phantom[27]. $8. 8:30 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
Friday, November 19, 2010
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY GRAND ROUNDS: "A HOUSING FIRST MODEL
ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC
DISABILITIES." Sam Tsemberis, CEO and founder of Pathways to
Housing, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry, Columbia
University Medical Center. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center
Pavilion, Fletcher Allen Health Care. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Information:
(802) 847-2124.
LANE SERIES EVENT: CROOKED STILLI. Progressive bluegrass. $25
adult, $20 advance student. UVM Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Information,
tickets[28].
RESEARCH STUDIES:
Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit Study
ARE YOU A WOMAN BETWEEN THE AGE OF 18 AND 45 WHO IS NOT TAKING
HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL? You may be eligible to participate in a
research study on hormones and mathematical ability. The study
involves: functional MRI (fMRI) scans of your brain, and financial
compensation. Information: [log in to unmask], 847-8767.
Speech Study
ARE YOU LEFT-HANDED? OVER 18? INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW YOUR BRAIN
PROCESSES LANGUAGE? You may be eligible for a study involving
cognitive processing of language and its impact on individuals'
speech. Participants will participate in a short auditory test, a 2-5
minute interview, and the reading of a short passage aloud.
Interested? Contact [log in to unmask] for more information.
Participants Needed For Smoking Cessation Research
THE ANXIETY AND HEALTH RESEARCH LAB AT UVM IS LOOKING FOR
INDIVIDUALS, 18-65 YEARS OF AGE, who are daily cigarette smokers and
who are motivated to quit smoking. Eligible participants will receive
free cognitive behavioral group treatment and nicotine replacement and
will be compensated for their time.
The goal of this federally funded research study is to investigate
whether the effectiveness of current standard smoking cessation
treatment can be enhanced by adding a wellness or exercise intervention.
Information[29]: (802) 489-0178.
Chronic Pain Research Study
DO YOU SUFFER FROM CHRONIC BACK PAIN? You may be eligible to
participate in a research study involving: group therapy or chronic
pain education, free of charge; functional MRI (fMRI) scans of the
brain; financial compensation for participation. If you are interested
you need to have current back pain for 6 months or longer; be age 18
or older; be right-handed. Information: (802) 847-8241.
Older Subjects Needed For Muscle Research
ARE YOU A HEALTHY, NON-SMOKER BETWEEN 65 AND 75 YEARS OLD AND NOT
EXERCISING HEAVILY? INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH STUDYING
THE HEALTH OF YOUR MUSCLES AND HOW AGING AFFECTS MUSCLE PERFORMANCE?
For your participation in this UVM study, you will receive a free
medical screening, muscle strength testing, heart health measure and
$200 compensation upon completion. For more information, contact: Mark
Miller at 656-4861 or [log in to unmask]
Research Study: Mechanisms Of Specific Trunk Exercises In Low Back Pain
ARE YOU BETWEEN 21-55 YEARS OLD AND SUFFER FROM CHRONIC, LOW BACK
PAIN? You may be eligible to participate in a research study,
conducted by the University of Vermont, that includes the following
benefits:
* Pre and post-treatment testing sessions at the UVM Human Motion
Analysis Lab (includes a free physical therapy evaluation)
* Six physical therapy treatment sessions with a physical therapist
at no charge to you or your health insurance
* $110 total compensation upon completion of study
* Six,12, 24 month questionnaires
* You may be randomly selected to participate in an exercise
adherence portion of the study
The purpose of this study, conducted by Sharon M. Henry, professor
and associate dean of research at the University of Vermont, College
of Nursing and Health Sciences, is to examine whether or not matching
treatment to your specific symptoms is better at decreasing your pain
and increasing your function than a non-specific
strengthening/conditioning program. Information: [log in to unmask],
656-1478.
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