Announcements:
Department of Theatre Presents: 'A Doll's House'
The UVM Department of Theatre presents a classic drama re-imagined, Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, running through Nov. 14 at Royall Tyler Theatre. Learn more, see the full schedule, and purchase tickets on the Department of Theatre website.
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.
Center for Teaching and Learning
The CTL will host the following workshops in November: iClickers in the Classroom; Blogging with WordPress; Dealing with End of Semester Stress: Students' and Your Own; Supercharge Your Research; Plagiarism II: Practical Strategies to Help Students Work with Sources. See the complete list and register now.
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 8, 2010
Exhibit Opening: "National Indigenous Heritage Month -- Abenaki Exhibit." On display through Nov. 26. Center for Cultural Pluralism. Allen House. 461 Main Street. Information: [log in to unmask]
Bangladesh Summer Travel Study Information Session: Public Health in a Global Context. Join Professor Rycki Maltby to learn about spending the month of June exploring rural and urban health in the country of Bangladesh. Boulder Society Room, Davis Center. Noon. Information.
Faculty Senate Meeting. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building. 4 p.m. Information: 656-2019.
Film Screening: Holy Rollers Richard Werbner, emeritus professor of social anthropology, University of Manchester, will present his prize-winning film. 103 Rowell Hall. 4 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask], 656-1096.
Burack President's Distinguished Lecture: "Killing and Dying for God: Violence as Redemption in the Medieval and Modern World." Mark G. Pegg, Washington University. North Lounge, Billings. 5 p.m. Information: 656-2019.
Burack President's Distinguished Lecture: "Women's Time: Martin and Truit in the Moment of Minimalism." Anne M. Wagner, professor emeritus of modern art at the University of California, Berkeley. 301 Williams Hall. 6 p.m. Information: 656-2014.
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 9, 2010
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. This week: FeelGood's apparel sale. On sale: t-shirts, track jackets, posters and more! Information: [log in to unmask]
Center on Aging Brown Bag Lecture: "The Impact of High-Calorie-Expenditure Exercise on Quality of Life in Older Adults with Coronary Heart Disease." Elizabeth Pope, Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building. Noon. Information: 656-4220.
Spain Summer Travel Study Information Session: Hiking Through History: An Educational Journey on the Camino de Santiago. Join Professor McKew Devitt to learn about this once in a lifetime experience; an opportunity to see Spain from the unique perspective of the Camino de Santiago. 427A, Waterman Building. Noon. Information.
The London Stage -- Travel Study Information Session. Join Professor Andrew Barnaby to learn about how you could spend the month of July living abroad and studying British Theater and the London Stage while earning 6 UVM credits. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill. 4 p.m. Information.
"Push, Precious, and Black Women in Literature." Sapphire, poet and author. Sugar Maple Ballroom, Davis Center. 5 p.m. Two film screenings of Precious will take place Nov. 8 at 5 and 8 p.m. in the Davis Center's Silver Maple Ballroom. Information.
College of Arts and Sciences Full Professor Lecture: "The Social Organization of Technology: Vermont Perspectives on American Innovation." Ross Thomson, professor of economics. Memorial Lounge, Waterman. 5 p.m. Information: 656-0756.
Social Justice Film Series: Afghan Star. After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, pop Idol has come to Afghanistan. Millions are watching the TV series "Afghan Star" and voting for their favorite singers by mobile phone. For many this is their first encounter with democracy. This timely film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk all to become the nation's favorite singer. 216 Living/Learning Center Commons. 7 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
Film screening: Breaking Barriers: Fighting Stigma. This short film shows the true stories of VT residents and their struggle with HIV/AIDS. Join the HIV/AIDS taskforce in raising awareness of this disease through a viewing and discussion of the film. Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center. 8 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Physics Colloquium: "Ground State Order and Criticality in Quantum Spin Systems." Anders W. Sandvik, Boston University. Williams Family Room, Davis Center. 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available at 3:30 p.m. Information.
University Scholar Poetry Reading. Tony Magistrale, professor of English. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building. 4 p.m. Information.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Writing in the Disciplines Program Presents "Plagiarism II: Practical Strategies to Help Students Work with Sources." This workshop explores approaches to teaching writing that cultivate a culture of writing responsibility and integrity. We will investigate and create strategies for structuring assignments and instructor responses designed to reduce cases of plagiarism and better convey instructor expectations. Fulwiler Room, 302 Baliley/Howe Library. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration, information.
"From Beirut to Baghdad to Kabul: Civil War, Sectarianism, Occupation, Resistance and Counterinsurgency." Nir Rosen, author, photographer, and filmmaker. 108 Lafayette. 4 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask], 656-1096.
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]
"Measuring and Improving the Democratic Quality of Collaborative Governance: The case of the longest bridge building project in the world." Jacob Torfing, professor of social science, Roskilde University, Denmark. John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill. 5:30 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask], 656-3772.
UVM Film Series: Stray Dog. Pre-film lecture by Professor Hilary Neroni, followed by a Q and A discussion. Fleming Museum. 7 p.m. lecture, 7:45 p.m. screening. Information, tickets.
An Evening with Cosmas Magaya -- Traditional Mbira music of Zimbabwe. An intimate evening of African music and culture, with a solo concert by Cosmas Magaya on the Zimbabwean Mbira. UVM Recital Hall. Pre-concert talk, 6:30 p.m. Concert, 7:30 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
Program Board Comedy Show: Sabrina Jalees. Brennan's Pub, Davis Center. 8 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
Salvation Army Dinner. Do you like to cook? The Catholic Center is looking for students to cook and serve dinner for those in need at the Salvation Army. Cooking will be done at the Catholic Center and we will serve the meal at the Salvation Army. Thursday, Nov. 11, 8:30 p.m & Friday, Nov. 12, 2-7 p.m. If you would like to help, please email [log in to unmask]
The Mix. The first-ever college party between Champlain, UVM and Burlington College. Proceeds, donations go to the Vermont Food Bank. Sponsored by UVM Campus Programs. Tickets available in the Davis Center atrium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily through Nov. 11. Higher Ground. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free transportation from the Davis Center oval. Information: [log in to unmask]
Friday, November 12, 2010
Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds: "Mild Cognitive Impairment." Jennifer Hall, chief resident in psychiatry, Fletcher Allen Health Care, and clinical instructor, psychiatry, UVM College of Medicine. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, Fletcher Allen Health Care. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Information: (802) 847-2124.
Lane Series Event: Julian Lage and Taylor Eigsti. Jazz standards and classics on guitar and piano. $25 adult, $20 advance student. UVM Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Information, tickets.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
"A Party at the Barn." A benefit for children battling neuroblastoma. The cutting-edge work led by Dr. Giselle Sholler and her team at the University of Vermont College of Medicine is saving the lives of children now. This benefit will allow even more children to enroll in promising clinical trials both in Vermont and around the country. The evening includes: a live and silent auction; music, dancing and much more. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, Vt. 7 p.m. Information: 656-4525.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Do You Believe in Miracles? Come and See. Hear how Deacon Jack Sullivan was miraculously healed of a debilitating spinal disease. Deacon Sullivan was the miracle for the beatification of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman. Deacon Sullivan will be preaching at all of the masses at the Catholic Center on Sunday at 10 a.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Information: [log in to unmask]
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: (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
- $100 total compensation upon completion of 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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