Tuesday, April 30

• Sign up deadline for Summer Academic Orientation Program. Additional information: call the Office of Student Life at 322-6400 or e-mail: saop@vanderbilt.edu.
• Cumberland Science Museum's Sudekum Planetarium. "The Explorers." May 1-31. Additional information: call the Museum at 862-5160 or visit www.csmisfun.com.
• Vanderbilt University and Nashville Public Library, "Thinking out of the LUNCH box" Series. "Is Eating People Always Wrong? Compassionate Cannibalism." Beth Conklin. David Wood, moderator. Nashville Downtown Public Library, Conference Center. Complimentary lunch served. 11:30 a.m. Lecture. Noon. Parking: Free for the first hour in the adjacent garage behind the library at 611 Church Street. Reservations required. Additional information or for reservations: call 322-5252 or e-mail: Mary Pat Teague at marypat.teague@vanderbilt.edu.  
• Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Conference. "Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome." Dr. Gordon Bernard. Noon-1 p.m. B-1308 MCN. Additional information: call 322-3412.  
• Nephrology and Hypertension Renal Physiology Course. "Transplant Immunology." Dr. J. Harold Helderman. Noon-1 p.m. B-3127 MCN. Additional information: call Judith Morton at 322-2150.
• The Fine Arts Gallery Summer Hours. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Current exhibit, Diverse Visions 2002. Old Gym, 23rd and West End avenues. Free and open to the public. Additional information: call 322-0605 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/finearts/gallery.html.
• The Earl W. Sutherland, Jr., Annual Signal Transduction Symposium. "Presynaptic Mechanisms Supporting Neural Plasticity." Speakers: Craig C. Garner, Wolfhard Almers, George J. Augustine, Joshua M. Kaplan, and Steven A. Siegelbaum. 1:30-6 p.m. 436 Robinson Research Building (Bass Conference Room). Additional information: call Susan Clanton at 322-6118 or visit www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vumc/centers/neuro/nso/Symposium.html.  
• Baseball. Vanderbilt vs. Austin Peay. 7 p.m. Hawkins Field. Additional information or ticket sales: call (877) 44-VANDY, 322-GOLD or visit www.vucommodores.com/baseball/baseball.html.

• Reading Days and examinations in Arts and Science, Blair, Engineering, Peabody and Graduate School end today along with Blair performance examinations.  
• Vanderbilt Bookstore End-of-the-Semester Textbook Buyback ends today. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tent outside of Rand Hall. In the event of rain, moved to the second floor of the bookstore. Additional information: call Jeremy Hunt at 343-1523.  
• Training and Development, Division of Employment Practices. "Make Meetings More Effective." May 2-3. 8 a.m.-noon. Fee. Reservations required. Additional information: call 322-8320 or visit www. vanderbilt.edu/HRS/train/classes.htm.
• Biomedical Informatics Clinical Conference. "Clinical Conference: Medicine." Noon-1 p.m. 8108-09 VUH. Additional information: call Joyce Green at 936-1556.
• Nephrology and Hypertension Renal Grand Rounds. "The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Lupus Nephritis." Dr. Michael P. Madaio. Noon-1 p.m. F-206 Acre Bldg., Veterans Administration Medical Center. Additional information: call Judith Morton at 322-2150.
• Program in Human Genetics, Genetics Interest Group. Noon-12:55 p.m. 407 Light Hall. Additional information: call Angela Brooks at 343-8555 or visit http://phg.mc.vanderbilt.edu.  
• Department of Biochemistry Seminar. "p53 Signaling in Mammary Epithelial Cells." Jamie Hearness. 4-5 p.m. 836 RRB. Additional information: call Susan Heaver at 322-3315.
• Department of Otolaryngology Conference. "Pediatric Airway Imaging." Dr. Ted Larson; and "Adenotonsillar Disease." Dr. Jay Werkhaven. 5-7 p.m. S-2100 MCN. Additional information: call Jan Nyman at 343-6972.
• Project Safe Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence Support Group Meeting. 5:30-7 p.m. If interested in attending, contact Sandra Harrell at 322-1333.  
• Aussie Football Practice. 7-9 p.m. Club practice, the Natchez Field. Additional information: e-mail Kristen Sadler at kristen.sandler@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu.pril 5 

• Deadline for Intra University Transfer applications.  
• Deadline for undergraduate and Graduate students to register for fall to avoid the late registration fee.  
• Plastic Surgery Conference. "Nerve Grafting." Dr. Mark McDonough. 6:30-7:30 a.m. 2704 TVC. Additional information: call 936-0169.  
• American Red Cross Blood Drive at VUMC. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. S-2400 MCN/Roundwing (The Learning Center). Additional information or to make an appointment: call Carlos Ford at 343-4157 or e-mail: carlos.ford@mcmail.vanderbilt.edu.
• Surgical Grand Rounds, W. Andrew Dale Lecture in Vascular Surgery. "Long-Term Results of Lower Extremity Autogenous Vein Bypass Grafts." Dr. Jonathan Towne. 7-8 a.m. 208 Light Hall. Additional information: call 322-2363.
• VUMC Learning Center. "At the CrossRoad" Workshop. "Create a plan to help you answer the age-old question...what do I want to be when I grow up?" 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 189 Sarratt Student Center. $45 and 1180 forms are accepted. Registration required. Additional information or register: call the Learning Center at 322-2081.  
• Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs Conference. "Let the Circle Be Unbroken: Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs." 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nashville Main (Downtown) Library, 615 Church Street. No cost to attend, but registration is required. Lunch provided by Vanderbilt's Children's Hospital. To pre-register: call 340-5697. Additional information: call Jan Rosemergy at 322-8240 or e-mail: jan.rosemergy@vanderbilt.edu.
• Nephrology and Hypertension Renal Research Conference. "Anit-GBM disease in Xenomouse II Mediated by Human Antibodies Versus a3(IV)collagen B Cells and Autoantibodies in the Pathogenesis of Glomerulonephritis." Dr. Michael P. Madaio. 8:30-9:30 a.m. B-3127 MCN. Additional information: call Judith Morton at 322-2150.
• Training and Development, a Division of Employment Practices. "Medical Terminology" Class. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Fee. Reservations required. Additional information: call 322-8320 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/HRS/train/classes.htm.  
• Vanderbilt Community Chorus Concert. "A German Requiem." Soloists Vanessa Jackson, Nicole Naumann and Bill Kirby join Conductor Pamela Schneller and the 45-voice chorus. 8 p.m. Turner Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. Additional information: call 343-3167 or e-mail: Rolschnell@aol.com.

Saturday, May 4

• Examinations in Law end today.
• Residential halls open for May Session. Additional information: call 322-2965 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/resed.  
• Track. Georgia Invitational. Athens, Ga. Additional Information: call 322-GOLD (4653) or visit www.vucommodores.com/track/track.html.
• Residential halls close for everyone except graduating seniors. 9 a.m.  
• School of Nursing Nurse Faculty Practice Grand Rounds. "Antibiotics in the OPD." Dr. David Haas. 10 a.m.-noon. 140 Frist Hall. Additional information: call Monica Collins at 322-1561.  
• InterVU radio program. Ann Marie Deer Owens, host. 10-11 a.m. 91.1 WRVU. Additional information: call Ann Marie Deer Owens at 322-2706 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/News/news/InterVU.  
• Susan Gray School Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Fund-raising Event. 8 p.m. Kennedy Center Susan Gray School Patio. Tickets: $25. Benefiting the children and programs of the Susan Gray School. Additional information: call 343-2540 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy.

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• Spring holidays in Medicine (third-year students finishing Pediatrics, OB/GYM, or Psych/Neuro only) end today.  
• Eucharist Early Service. 9 a.m. St. Augustine's Episcopal Chapel. Additional information: call Mark Forrester at 343-0261.  
• Episcopal and Methodist Cooperative Service. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Cooperative Worship and Holy Communion for Episcopal and Methodist communities. 5:30 p.m. Bible study. St. Augustine's Chapel. Additional information: call Becca Stevens at 322-4783.
• Vanderbilt University Hospital Chapel Service. 10-10:30 a.m. The Rhea Chapel, lobby of the Vanderbilt Hospital. Patients, families and hospital staff are invited to attend. Additional information: call Lisa Meyers at 343-3535.  
• Vanderbilt University Recycles for Goodwill Industries ends today. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Eight campus drop-off sites: Branscomb, Kissam, Chaffin, Mayfield, Tower East, Tower West, Baptist Student Union and Darcee Building (behind Gillette). Additional information: call the Recycling Coordinator Office at 343-6293.
• Vanderbilt Catholic Community Mass. 11 a.m., Benton Chapel. Additional information: call Father Pratt at 322-0104 or 322-2457.
• Student Recreation Center Summer Hours begin. May 5-Aug. 11. Hours: Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday: Noon-5 p.m. Membership information: Faculty/Staff, Faculty/Staff Spouses & Dependents, Alumni, Alumni Spouses & Dependents. Membership fees: $38 per person, or a family of four or more, $124. Additional information: call the Student Recreation Center at 343-6627.

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• Summer classes begin in Nursing. Additional information: call School of Nursing at 322-3802.  
• May Session Classes begin. Additional information: call Arts and Science Registrar, 322-7414; Blair Registrar, 322-7655; Engineering Registrar, 343-8061; Graduate School Registrar, 343-2727; or Peabody College Registrar, 322-8400 or visit www.registrar.vanderbilt.edu.
• Check-in for registered students and final registration for May Session.  
• Examination period for required medical courses (first- and second-year only).  
• Faculty/Staff Golf Tournament. Scramble 4-person team. McCabe Golf Course. No fee. Additional information: call Lynn Smith at 322-3741 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/CampusRecreation.
• Training and Development, Division of Employment Practices, Individual Growth and Support Series. "Balancing Work Life Issues: Parenting" Session. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. No fee. Reservations required. Additional information: call 322-8320 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/HRS/train/classes.htm.  
• Kim Dayani Center Spring Health Series. "Humor and Healing." Dr. Perry Biddle. Noon-1 p.m. Free and open to public. Registration is free. Additional information or to register: call 322-4751.
• Pathology Grand Rounds. "Gene Pathway Discovery From Gene Expression Microarray Data." Dr. Noon-1 p.m. 415 Light Hall. Additional information: call Harriet Davis at 322-6130.  
• Vanderbilt Swim School Lessons, May 6-17. Vanderbilt Swim School offers lessons to anyone from age 6 months to adult. These lessons are open to anyone in the community. Classes are from 4:15-5 p.m.; 5:05-5:45 p.m.; and 5:50-6:30 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class time. Additional information or to register: call 322-7946.  
• Kim Dayani Center Spring Health Series. "Osteoporosis Preventions." Dr. Bobo Tanner. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is free. Additional information or to register: call 322-4751.  
• Nashville Youth Symphony/Nashville Youth Repertory Orchestra. Nashville Youth Symphony, Carol Nies, conductor; and Nashville Youth Repertory Orchestra, Sally McFadden, conductor. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Ingram Hall. Free and open to the public. Additional information: call 322-7651 or visit www.vanderbilt.edu/blair.

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