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Department of Theatre Presents: 'The Beaux' Stratagem'

The UVM Department of Theatre concludes its 2011-2012 season with the Restoration comedy The Beaux' Stratagem, by George Farquhar adapted by Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig. Directed by Professor Sarah Carleton, the performance runs Feb. 16-18 and 23-26 at Royall Tyler Theatre. Information, tickets.

Looking for a Summer CSA?

Common Ground Student-Run Farm is now selling CSA shares for 16 weeks of veggies. There are three kinds of shares, each running from June into September. Information: cgsref@uvm.edu.

Cheesefest, Feb. 13-17

University Dining Services is pleased to host our annual Cheesefest, with guest appearances by some of Vermont's award-winning cheese producers. This week-long event will showcase Vermont produced cheese, cheese-based recipes in all your favorite dining venues as well as tastings from the following cheese makers:

  • Cabot Creamery. Feb. 15, University Marche, 5-7 p.m.
  • Vermont Butter & Cheese. Feb. 15, Harris/Millis Dining Hall, 5-7 p.m.
  • Black River Produce, sampling Blythedale Farms Camembert Cheese. Feb. 16, Brennan's, 5-7 p.m.

Information.

Growing Vermont Celebrates Valentine's Day

The store is offering personalized fortune cookies for the holiday -- a chance to come up with a sweet message for your favorite people or pick from a collection of our wittiest thoughts about love at UVM. The cookies are yummy, pink and homemade of the highest quality. Cost is $3 apiece or $10 for four. Last chance to sign up is Monday, Feb. 13, so we can have them ready to pick up Tuesday morning. And if you're feeling really romantic, take a look around the store at all the lovely gifts and new products we have this semester -- soap, chocolate, wool hats, terrariums. Information.

From Campus Recreation

Registration for Campus Recreation's summer day camp, Adventure Day Camp, is now open. For more details visit www.uvm.edu/recreation/adc. Information: rachel.valyou@uvm.edu, 656-3070. Intramural sports registration is now open for racquetball singles (closes Feb. 13, 11:59 p.m.), badminton doubles, 4-on-4 flag football, co-rec broomball, kickball, and 5-on-5 basketball. Information, registration: imsports@uvm.edu.

Events at the Catholic Center

This week at the Catholic Center, attend Mass Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday at 8:30 a.m.; Sunday at 10 a.m. and 7 and 9 p.m. Other events include:

  • ORGANIC night: Monday, Feb. 13. 8 to 10 p.m. Calling all ladies! This will be our first ORGANIC night. ORGANIC, which stands for "Our Relationships Grounded and Nourished in Christ," provides an opportunity for you to learn more about the Catholic faith, to meet some new friends, and eat fantastic food! Information: catholic@uvm.edu
  • Celebrate the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and Friday at 9 a.m.
  • Join us on Thursday, Feb. 16, following the 7 p.m. Mass for wings and board games. RSVP: catholic@uvm.edu.
  • Salvation Army Dinner cooking and serving. Cooking will take place at the Catholic Center on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 17, 2 to 4 p.m. We will be serving at the Salvation Army from 4 to 7 p.m. Please meet at the Catholic Center at 4 p.m. RSVP: catholic@uvm.edu.
  • The deadline to sign up to help with the Boys & Girls Club dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 21 is Friday, Feb. 17. To volunteer, email catholic@uvm.edu.

Biomass to Biofuels Course

A "Biomass to Biofuels" course will be offered March 23-April 28. Learn more about the class, which will offer hands-on instruction in liquid and solid biofuels and biogas.

Upcoming Events

Monday, February 13, 2012

"iPads for Scholars." If you have an iPad or are simply curious about it, attend this roundtable to explore the iPad's potential as a tool for scholarship and education. 303 Bailey/Howe Library. 1 p.m. Information, registration.

Faculty Senate Meeting. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building. 4 p.m. Information: 656-2019.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Session: Managing References With EndNote. This demonstration will cover topics such as creating a list of references in EndNote, downloading records from online databases such as PubMed, creating a bibliography, or adding citations to a paper using EndNote and Microsoft Word. Dana Medical Library Classroom. Noon to 1 p.m. Information: frances.delwiche@uvm.edu, 656-4423.

Film & Discussion Series: Across the Drafts: The Role of Feedback in the Writing Process. Join us for a short film in which students and faculty talk candidly about the role that feedback plays in the writing process. This film, a production from Harvard's longitudinal study of student writing, should inspire good discussion afterwards. We'll provide drinks and dessert. This is the first in a series of films about writing to be shown this semester. 302 Bailey/Howe Library. 11:30 a.m. Information, registration: wid@uvm.edu.

School of Business Administration Dean's Leadership Speaker Series: "The Essential Guide to Successful Social Entrepreneurship in 10 Easy Steps." Jeffrey Hollender, a leading authority on corporate responsibility, sustainability and social equity. Livak Ballroom, Davis Center. 11:45 a.m. Information.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Using the Rubric Tool in Blackboard: a Sound (Teaching) Bite. With the recent Blackboard update, the rubric tool became more useful and can now be shown to students as well as utilized for grading. This Sound (Teaching) Bite will show you how the tool works, help you set up a rubric you can use to help your students better understand your expectations on assignments, and help you grade. 303 Bailey/Howe Library. Noon. Information, registration.

PechaKucha Night (PKN). Drawing its name from the Japanese word for the sound of "chit chat," PKN uses a quick and concise 20 x 20 presentation format that allows presenters to show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. Presenters describe their project as the images forward automatically. $5 adults, $3 students. Fleming Museum. 6 p.m. Information.

Film Screening: Eyes Wide Open (Einayim Petukhoth). A married, Orthodox Jewish father of four falls in love with a twenty-two year old male student. Part of a collaborative film series co-sponsored by UVM Hillel and the LGBTQA Center entitled "LGBTQ in Israel." Sugar Maple Ballroom, Davis Center. 7 p.m. Information: john.mejia@uvm.edu.

Friday, February 17, 2012

"Teaching In Higher Education." This workshop will help you reflect on your teaching practice and help create a peer network of graduate students interested in teaching. 303 Bailey/Howe Library. 10 a.m. Information, registration.

"What Students Do With Sources: Plagiarism and Teaching." Visiting scholar Sandra Jamieson, professor of English at Drew University and co-PI of the Citation Project, a multi-institution study of students' practices when writing with sources, will present an interactive workshop on teaching and plagiarism. 302 Bailey/Howe Library. 10 a.m. Information, registration.

Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds: "Introduction to Transgender Medicine and Psychiatry." Evan Eyler, associate professor of family medicine and psychiatry. Davis Auditorium, Medical Education Center Pavilion, Fletcher Allen Health Care. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Information: (802) 847-2124.

Case Competition Team Practice. See the School of Business Administration Case Competition Team present a practice case presentation before competing in the international John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition in Montreal. The presentation will last for 20 minutes with a 10-minute Q&A on the case analysis. 110 Kalkin Hall. 3:30 p.m. Information: elizabeth.l.parent@uvm.edu.

Lane Series Performance: Le Vent du Nord and The Pine Leaf Boys. Tickets, $16-37. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. 8 p.m. Information, tickets.

Research Studies:

Is There a Connection Between Sex and Heart Health?

Researchers in the Sexual Health Research Clinic at the University of Vermont are looking for healthy women between 25 and 45 years old, not on hormonal contraception and not on any prescription medication, to participate in an important study on the link between sexuality and heart disease in women. Up to $45 available for women who participate. Information: (802) 419-0820. shrc@uvm.edu.

Smoking Cessation Study

Quit smoking the way you want to, and get paid! If you are between the ages of 18-65 and are interested in quitting smoking without any assistance, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at the University of Vermont. Participation in the study involves a total of 7 visits. You may earn up to $100 in cash and use a PalmPilot during your quit attempt. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact the Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory (AHRL) at 656-0655 and ask about the Smoking Cessation Study-Study #35.

ADHD Research

13-65 year olds with ADHD are needed to participate in research studies investigating ADHD & the brain. (ADHD diagnosis not required) Studies include a one-hour fMRI (brain scan). Compensation ranges from $30-50. Information (for you or your child): (802) 847-5444.

Brain Function and ADHD -- A Study of the Effects of Nicotine and Ritalin

18-25-year-olds with ADHD are needed to participate in research looking at patterns of brain activation associated with nicotine and Ritalin. Volunteers will complete three six-hour study visits in which they will receive nicotine alone, Ritalin alone, or placebo. Study visits include a one-hour fMRI (brain scan). Compensation up to $300. Information: (802) 847-5444.

Are You Thinking about Starting or Expanding your Family?

We are recruiting healthy women who wish to conceive for a study on preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a disease of pregnancy, associated with high blood pressure and protein in the urine in pregnant women. It can be dangerous to both mother and baby. In this study, we will be looking at the way differences in body function can contribute to the development of preeclampsia.

You may be eligible if you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 42, plan to conceive in the next year, and

  • Have never had a child before or
  • Have had preeclampsia in the past or
  • Have Type 1 diabetes or
  • Have a personal or family history of hypertension or preeclampsia

We will provide you with ovulation detection kits to aid timing your conception. Financial compensation of up to $375 is provided. If you are interested in participating, or would like to know more, please call (802) 656-0309 or email carole.mcbride@uvm.edu.

UVM Treatment Study for 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: free physical therapy evaluation at UVM Human Motion Analysis lab and $25 total compensation upon completion of one 1.5 hour testing session. This study is being conducted in the UVM Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Information: HLBPS@uvm.edu, 656-1478.

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