Weekly Bulletin

Molecular Genetics and Microbiology seminars

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the Worcester campus is hosting the following seminars this month:

"Cytomegalovirus Infection and Disease after Solid Organ Transplantation: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Therapy" by Dr. Marc E. Uknis of the Division of Organ Transplantation, Department of Surgery; Friday, Jan. 17.

"Addressing the Threat of Anthrax" by R. John Collier of Harvard Medical School's department of microbiology and molecular genetics; Friday, Jan. 24.

Both seminars begin at 12:15 p.m. in the MGM Seminar Room, S5-310 of the Medical School.

Special Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology seminar

Tatiana Kutateladze of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and a faculty candidate in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at the Worcester campus, will present a special seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at noon in the 8th floor seminar room of the Lazare Research Building.

Kutateladze will discuss "Phosphoinositide Recognition Domains: Targeting of Proteins to Membranes."

Lombardi to address Pioneer Valley Alumni Club luncheon

The Annual Winter Business Luncheon for alumni from the Springfield and Amherst areas will be held Friday, Jan. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin Restaurant in Holyoke. Chancellor John V. Lombardi will be the featured guest.

Tickets are $20 for Alumni Association members and $22 for non-members. Proceeds from the luncheon will go to the Mary Killeen Bennett '93G Book Scholarship Fund.

Nominations open for Alumni Association board

The Alumni Association Board of Directors is accepting nominations for individuals interested in running for election. The goal of the board is to elect those alumni who have demonstrated a desire to further the educational, community and cultural mission of the University and who would be willing to actively participate to achieve that objective. It is the board's intention to involve as many different alumni constituencies in the association as possible to broaden the diversity of the group and, in the process, effectively represent the alumni.

To nominate a candidate, visit the Alumni Association Web site (www.UMassAlumni.com) by Friday, Jan 31.

Annual Lawn Care Seminar scheduled for Jan. 30

Alternative management practices, such as integrated pest management or organic programs, are among the issues that will be addressed at the Annual Lawn Care Seminar being sponsored by UMass Extension and the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MALCP) on Thursday, Jan. 30 in Auburn.

Turf management basics and cutting-edge information will be presented in sessions covering soil dynamics as a basis for fertility management, using composts effectively and employing alternative pest management techniques. In addition, attendees will get a close look at trends in community regulations and initiatives regarding use of pesticides and fertilizer materials, and hear from individuals who are meeting the challenges presented by these trends.

For more information regarding the seminar, contact MALCP at (781) 274-7373 or the UMass Extension Turf Program at (508) 892-0382 or via e-mail (mowen@umext.umass.edu).

Five pesticide applicator and recertification contact hours have been approved for category 37 (turf) as well as pesticide applicator licenses for all New England states. The pre-registration deadline is Jan. 25.

Complete information, including an agenda and registration form, is available online (www.umassturf.org/upcoming_events. html).

TIAA-CREF counselin

TIAA-CREF is offering individual financial counseling sessions to University employees on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Treasurer's Office, 100 Venture Way, 2nd Floor, Small Library. Appointments may be scheduled on the TIAA-CREF Web site (www.tiaacref.org/moc) or by calling Kathleen Maida at (800) 842-2004. Space is limited.

Weight Watchers Winning Point

A new 13-week session of Weight Watchers Winning Points Program will begin on Monday, Jan 13, from noon-12:30 in the Boyden Gymnasium Conference Room.

Meetings are held each Monday the University is open.

For more information contact Jill Cayen (5-3321) or Cheryl (548-9404).

Big Friday

Paychecks for the period of Dec. 29 through Jan. 11 will be issued on Friday, Jan. 17.

Martin Luther King Day holiday marked Jan. 2

Martin Luther King Day will be observed as a state holiday on Monday, Jan. 20. Most University offices will be closed.

University Club open for lunch during Intersession

The University Club is open for lunch weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Intersession.

The club's lounge is open until 6 p.m.

Catering service is also available during January. Call 5-2551 for information.

Spring student orientation

Orientation for students entering in spring semester will be held Jan. 13-15 in the Lincoln Campus Center.

For information, call the New Students Program at 5-2621.

Sabbatical leave request

Sabbatical leave requests for the 2003-04 academic year, approved by deans, are due in the Provost's Office by Friday, Jan. 24.

Faculty Periodic Multi-Year Review submission

Faculty members who are scheduled for Periodic Multi-Year Reviews during the 2002-03 academic year must submit review materials to their department head or chair by Friday, Jan. 17.