Purdue News Roundup
Purdue News Roundup
Rubinsky, professor of biomedical engineering at the University of California-Berkeley, has pioneered efforts in heat and mass transfer of biological systems that have led to innovations in the preservation of organs and unique cells for transplants and cancer treatments.
Through studying cold- and freeze-tolerant animals, Rubinsky has discovered a key family of proteins that protect the exterior and function of cells.
Recently, he has introduced the use of evolutionary and genetic techniques to the study of heat and mass transfer. His patented innovations have resulted in the development of several successful biotechnology companies that now lead the field of heat and mass transfer in bioengineering.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
CONTACT: Shari Rodriguez, director of development and alumni relations, School of Mechanical Engineering, (765) 494-9769.
To bring the symphony's celebration of American music to as many campus and Greater Lafayette people as possible, Purdue President Steven C. Beering is offering a "buy one, get one free" ticket special for the 3 p.m. matinee in Elliott Hall of Music.
Beering, a long-time fan and patron of the ISO, stated: "The arts are integral to our lives and to the university. One of Purdue's missions is to enhance the cultural life of our community, and this is a wonderful opportunity for our students and the people of our community to enjoy one of the world's leading orchestras playing great American music. I think it will be a great musical experience, and I want as many people as possible to share it."
Joining the ISO will be the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio. The concert is presented by Purdue Convocations with support from the Tenax Corp. and Cox Communications.
The performance, part of the festivities of Gala Week at Purdue, will feature the music of 20th century American composers Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. A new triple concerto for the orchestra and trio, by Indiana composer David Ott, also will be performed.
The Purdue performance is one of about 200 concerts the ISO gives worldwide annually, under the direction of conductor Raymond Leppard. The orchestra will return to Purdue in September with a new program.
Before the April 27 concert, Leppard and Ott will lead a free, public "informance" discussion at 2 p.m. in the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall, a short walk from Elliott Hall of Music.
Pairs of tickets are $18 and $15 for the public and $10 for students. Family Circle seats are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are on sale at campus box offices or by phone at (765) 494-3933.
CONTACT: Jeff Langford, Convocations publicist, (765) 494-5045; e-mail: jilangford@convos.purdue.edu
The Purdue Academic Advising Association is sponsoring the three-day event (Sunday-Tuesday, April 13-15) as part of the local organization's 10th anniversary, said Alan Welch, director of advising for the School of Science. More than 300 advisers from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Ontario are expected to attend.
"Networking" is the theme of the conference, Welch said. Through workshops, paper sessions, presentations, tours and talking with peers, attendees will explore avenues to enhance the quality of academic advising. There will be more than 50 sessions to choose from.
Sunday workshops will be followed by a 6:30 p.m. banquet and presentation by H.E. "Buster" Dunsmore, associate professor of computer science, titled, "The Internet and Academic Advising: A Threat or Opportunity?"
The conference will cost $95 for National Association of Academic Adviser members and $125 for non-members. For information about registering for the conference, contact Susan Umberger, Division of Conferences, (765) 494-7217.
CONTACT: Welch, (765) 494-1771; e-mail, welch@science.purdue.edu; Web, http://www.science.purdue.edu/nacada97
-- Gerry Harrison, Extension economist and member of the Indiana Bar, will offer a presentation on "Estate and Financial Planning" from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, for Purdue staff members. The program will include a brief review of topics basic to estate planning such as ownership choices, wills and health care directives. Harrison also will lecture on the probate process, gift, estate and inheritance taxes, and trusts. A panel will discuss questions on estate planning and long-term care insurance. Preregistration is required. An information flier may be obtained from Harrison at (765) 494-4216, e-mail, Harrison@agecon.purdue.edu, or Pat Sheahan, (765) 494-4310.
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-- A book of poetry published by the Purdue University Press has won two literary awards. "The Body Mutinies" by Lucia Perillo won the Kate Tufts Discovery Award, given to promising poets, and the Balcones Poetry Prize, presented to the outstanding poetry book of the year. Perillo teaches at Southern Illinois University.
Compiled by J. Michael Willis, (765) 494-0371; e-mail, mike_willis@purdue.edu
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