November 7, 1997

Biological Sciences

November 7, noon

Phil Lee, Alberta Research Council, "Assemblage of Plant Communities on DWM in Aspen-Dominated Boreal Forests." M-229 Biological Sciences Centre. November 12, noon

J. Samuel, "Cancer Immunotherapy." B-105 Biological Sciences Centre.

November 13, 4 p.m.

Hugh Danks, Biological Survey of Canada, Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, "Ranges of Insects from the Yukon and their Beringian History." TB-W1 Tory Breezeway.

November 14, noon

Dominique Berteaux, "When Behavioral Ecology Meets Physiological Ecology: Some Questions About Small Mammals in Winter." M-229 Biological Sciences Centre. November 14, 3:30 p.m.

Howard Lipshitz, Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics, University of Toronto, "Genetic Control of Morphogenesis in Drosophila." G-116 Biological Sciences Centre.

November 19, noon

R. Kaufman, "Saliva, Reproduction and Ecdysine: Some Lessons from Ticks." B-105 Biological Sciences Centre.

November 20, 4 p.m.

Susan Bjornson, "Microsporidia and Phytoseiulus persimilis: Natural Disaster for a Natural Enemy." TB-W1 Tory Breezeway.

November 21, noon

Emma Pharo, "Australian Bryophyte and Lichen Diversity: Management and Conservation." M-229 Biological Sciences Centre.

November 21, 3:30 p.m.

Phil Fedorak, "Microbial Metabolism of Sulfur Heterocyclic Compounds Found in Petroleum." M-149 Biological Sciences Centre.

Biomedical Engineering

November 19, 5:30 p.m.

Rangaraj M. Rangayyan, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Calgary, "Measures of Acutance and Shape for Classification of Breast Tumors" and Martin Mintchev, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Calgary, "Microprocessor Based Control of Gastrointestinal Motility." 231 Civil Electrical Engineering.

Canadian Federation of University Women (Edmonton)

November 17, 7 p.m.

Bishop Victoria Matthews, Anglican Diocese of Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development

November 18, 12:30 p.m.

Jean McNiff, a well-known action researcher in Great Britain and Ireland, will give a seminar discussion. 633 Education South.

Centre for Research in Child Development

November 7, 1 p.m.

Connie Varnhagen, Dorothy Steffler, and Patricia Boechler, "What Can We Learn About Cognitive Development by Studying Spelling?" P-218 Biological Sciences Centre.

November 21, 1 p.m.

Phyllis Schneider, "Presentation Effects on Children's Story Retelling." P-218 Biological Sciences Centre. Chemical and Materials Engineering

November 13, 3:30 p.m.

Jalel Azaiez, "Flow of Rigid Particles in Viscoelastic Media." 342 Chemical-Mineral Engineering Building.

November 20, 3:30 p.m.

K. Nandakumar, "Numerical Muddling of Multiphase Flows Using the Defective-Confusion Equation." 342 Chemical-Mineral Engineering Building.

Computing Science

November 14, 3:30 p.m.

Ralph E. Johnson, University of Illinois, "Patterns: Making the Obvious Profound." 112 V-Wing.

November 17, 4 p.m.

Dr Murray Campbell, CS Days Distinguished Alumni Lecture. Dr. Campbell is an IBM research scientist and was involved in the development of Deep Blue, the first computer to defeat the World Chess Champion. TL-11, Tory Building.

Eco-Research Chair in Environmental Risk Management

November 7, 3 p.m.

Will King, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Queen's University, Chlorination By-Products and Cancer Risk." 2F1.04 (Classroom D), Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre.

Faculte Saint-Jean

Jacques Dubois, Universite de Liege, specialiste de renommee internationale dans la litterature francaise des 19e et 20e siecles, presentera les communications suivantes: lundi 10 nov. Salle 170, FSJ, 13h30-14h20

"Madame Bovary: symbolique et rhetorique, I"

mercredi 12 nov. Salle 170, FSJ, 13h30-14h20 "Madame Bovary: symbolique et rhetorique, II"

jeudi 13 nov. Salle 328, FSJ, 15h30-16h50

"La Chartreuse de Parme de Stendhal: l'amour fou et la libert?, III"

vendredi 14 nov. Salle 170, FSH, 13h30-14h20

"Madame Bovary: symbolique et rhetorique, III"

lundi 17 nov. Salle 170, FSJ, 13h30-14h20

"Madame Bovary: symbolique et rhetorique, IV"

mardi 18 nov. Salle 170, FSJ, 10h00-11h20

Proust au feminin"

mercredi 19 nov. Salle 170, FSJ, 13h30-14h20

"Madame Bovary: symbolique et rhetorique, V"

Faculty of Extension

November 19, 7 p.m.

Gordon Munro, Research and Special Projects Coordinators for Training and Communications Services with AADAC, "Addictions: Signs, Symptoms and Interventions." Call Connie Wildman at 492-5532 or fax 492-1857 to reserve a space.

November 19, 2 p.m.

Andy Russell, popular storyteller and author of 11 books on Alberta life and nature will present a public lecture on the art of storytelling at the Lister Hall banquet room. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Call 492-1218.

Health Law Institute and the Centre for Constitutional Studies

November 14, 10 a.m.

Mary Marshall, Cook Duke Cox, "Health Records: Is It Privacy Rights v. Societal Interests?" McLennan Ross Hall, Room 231/237 Law Centre.

Hope Foundation

November 10, 7 p.m.

Jennifer Boisvert, 1996/97 Hope Scholar, "The Experience of Hope in a Self-Help Group for Women with Eating Disorders." Hope House, 11032 - 89 Avenue.

Human Ecology

November 13, 1 p.m.

Pam Bailey, "Capturing the Creative Process in Apparel Design Research." 131 Home Economics Building.

November 20, 1 p.m.

Tannis Grant, "Simulating the Removal of Clothing: A Shocking Process." 131 Home Economics Building.

Institute for Public Economics

November 12, 3 p.m.

Paul Boothe, "Paying for ACCESS: Province by Province." 8-22 Tory Building. Alberta Treasury Policy Workshop

Nov 20 3:30-5 p.m.

Professor Paul Hobson, Acadia University, "Empowering the Provinces in Funding Social Programs." Room T1-103.

Public Finance Workshop

Nov 21 3-4:30 p.m.

Professor Paul Hobson, Acadia University, "Is There Too Much Revenue Redistribution Through Canada's Fiscal Equalization Program?" Room T8-22.

J.P. Das Developmental Disabilities Centre

November 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

J.P. Das, and Jack Naglieri, Ohio State University, "Das-Naglieri Cognitive Assessment System." 262 Education South.

Mathematics

November 13, 3:30 p.m.

Roger Nussbaum, Rutgers University, "Differential-delay Equations with State-dependent Time Lags." 657 CAB.

Nursing

November 14, noon

Donna Wilson, "Using APA Format to Grade Student Papers." 6-107 Clinical Sciences Building.

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

November 13, 3 p.m.

Reza Mehvar, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Drake University, Iowa, "Computer-Assisted Instruction in a Problem-Based, Objective-Driven Pharmacokinetics Course." 5074 Dentistry-Pharmacy Centre.

November 14, 2 p.m.

Reza Mehvar, "Pharmacokinetics of Dextrans as Potential Carriers for Organ-Specific Delivery." Bernard Snell Hall.

November 19, noon

Ross Tsuyuki, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy, "From Clinical Trials to the Bedside: The CQIN Experience in Health Services Research." 2031 Dentistry-Pharmacy Centre.

Philosophy

November 7, 3:30 p.m.

Stan Godlovitch, Department of Philosophy, Lincoln University, New Zealand, "Morally We Roll Along: Optimistic Reflections on Moral Progress." 4-29 Humanities Centre.

November 14, 3:30 p.m.

John Leslie, Professor of Philosophy, University of Guelph and author of The End of the World: Science and Ethics of Human Extinction, "The Doomsday Argument." L-3 Humanities Centre.

Physics

November 7, 2 p.m.

Wai Kwok, Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, "Vortex Lattice Melting and the Effect of Defects in High Temperature Superconductors." V-129 V-Wing.

Physiology

November 7, 3:30 p.m.

Susan Jacobs, "So That's Why Maternal Blood Volume Increases During Pregnancy!" 207 Heritage Medical Research Centre.

Political Science

November, 18, 7 p.m.

Georges Erasmus, Co-Chair, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. 2-115 Education North.

November 20, 3:30 p.m.

Judy Garber, "Politics, Public Space, and the Postmodern Vision of the city." 10-4 Tory Building.

Public Health Sciences

November 12, noon

Suzanne Ho, Chinese University of Hong Kong, "Osteoporosis Research: Peak Bone Mass and its Attainment." 2F1.04 Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre.

Renewable Resources

November 13, 12:30 p.m.

Peter Dzikowski, Weather Resource Specialist, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, "Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture and Air Quality Issues in Alberta." 2-36 Earth Sciences Building.

Rural Economy and the Canadian Forest Service

November 21, 2 p.m.

Atif Kubursi, Professor of Economics, McMaster University and President of Econometric Research Ltd. and Asghedom Ghebremichael, Leader, Forest Sector Research Program, Canadian Forest Service, Northern Forestry Centre, "Approaches to Quantifying Contributions of the Forest Sector in Fostering Sustainable Development in Canada's Rural Economies." 550 General Services Building.

St. Joseph's College

November 9, 8 p.m.

Denis Lamoureux, BSc, DDS, Mdiv, MCS, PhD (Inter-disciplinary Theology: Science and Religion), PhD (Oral Biology: Dental Development and Evolution), "Beyond the Evolution vs. Creation Debate." Newman Centre, St. Joseph's College.

TransAlta Environmental Research and Studies Centre

November 13, 4:30 p.m.

Anne Naeth, "Environmental Restoration: Can We Reclaim What We Have Disturbed?" Alumni Room, Main Floor, Students' Union Building.

November 20, 4:30 p.m.

David Schindler, "Effects of Climate Warming, Ultra Violet Radiation and Acid Deposition on the Boreal Region." Alumni Room, Main Floor, Student's Union Building.

University Teaching Services

November 12, 3 p.m.

Anne Naeth, "Leading Discussions." TB-W2 Tory Breezeway.

November 13, 3:30 p.m.

Jetska Sybesma, "Charting New Interdisciplinary Territory Through Team Teaching." 219 CAB.

November 17, 4 p.m.

Robert de Frece, "Creating a Positive Classroom Climate." 475 Education South.

November 18, 3:30 p.m.

Andrew Gow, Philip Mees, Marise Parent, "I'm New and I'm Unsure About. I'd Like to Talk with Other New Professors." 219 CAB.

November 19, 3 p.m.

Marg Iveson, "Portfolios for Teaching, Learning, and Jobs: Representing Work and Self." TB-W2 Tory Breezeway.

November 20, 3:30 p.m.

Anil Walji, "Teaching Doctors a Better Bedside Manner: Anatomy of a New Curriculum." TB-W2 Tory Breezeway.

Western Canadian Centre of Specialization in Deafness

November 7, 7 p.m.

Elaine Kramar Lecture in Communication Disorders. Julie Purdy, Portland State University, "You Are Able." 2-115 Education North.

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