July 9, 2012
Calendar
Celebrate the anniversary of Charles Carroll Jr. and Harriet Chew Carroll on July 15 with a traditional afternoon tea at Homewood House. This image of Homewood is from an antique chair back. See Special Events.
BLOOD DRIVES
Thurs., July 12, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. JHU/American Red Cross blood drive. For information, call 410-614-0913 or email johnshopkinsblooddrive@jhmi.edu. Turner Concourse. EB
SEMINARS
Mon., July 9, 1 p.m. “Targeting Lymphocyte Function-Associated Antigen-1 (LFA-1) and Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1) Interactions to Prevent the Sexual Transmission of HIV-1,” a Molecular Microbiology and Immunology thesis defense seminar with Janet Tai Guedon. W2030 SPH. EB
Mon., July 9, 2 p.m. “Regulation of Musculoskeletal Development and Function by Myostatin/GDF-11 Binding Proteins,” a Human Genetics thesis defense seminar with Yun-Sil Lee. Sponsored by the Institute of Genetic Medicine/Human Genetics Graduate Program. 517 PCTB. EB
Tues., July 10, 11 a.m. “The Effect of Protein Binding on Antiretroviral Drug Distribution and Antiviral Effect Among Diverse Anatomic Compartments,” a Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences thesis defense seminar with Lindsay Avery. 303 WBSB. EB
Wed., July 11, 10 a.m. “TE-Array—A High Throughput Tool to Study Transposon Transcription,” a Human Genetics thesis defense seminar with Veena Gnanakkan. Sponsored by the Institute of Genetic Medicine/Human Genetics Graduate Program. G007 Ross. EB
Wed., July 11, 1 p.m. “Reproductive Intentions in Rural Bangladesh: A Longitudinal Analysis,” a Population, Family and Reproductive Health thesis defense seminar with Rebecca Callahan. E4517 SPH. EB
Tues., July 17, 10 a.m. “Risk Factors and Care Seeking for Neonatal Infections: A Community-Based Prospective Study in Rural Bangladesh,” an International Health thesis defense seminar with Dipak Mitra. W2030 SPH. EB
Tues., July 17, 10:30 a.m. “The Effect of Coercion on Health: An Empirical Test of the Dutton and Goodman (2005) Model of Coercion in Intimate Partner Violence,” a Health, Behavior and Society thesis defense seminar with Georgette Cox. 744 Hampton House. EB
Mon., July 23, 2 p.m. “Post-Translational Modification of Bcl-XL Orchestrates Non-Canonical Functions,” a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology thesis defense seminar with Brian Roelofs. W1214 SPH. EB
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sun., July 15, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. “The Carrolls’ 212th Wedding Anniversary Tea,” a traditional afternoon tea at Homewood House offers a chance to learn about the lives and lifestyles of Charles Carroll Jr. and Harriet Chew Carroll, one of early America’s wealthiest and most socially prominent families. (See image, this page.) Seatings for tea at 12:30 and 3 p.m. Sponsored by JHU Museums. $30 general admission, $25 for members; by prepaid reservation only. For information, call 410-516-5589. Homewood Museum. HW
Thurs., July 19, 5 to 7 p.m. “Summer Evening at Evergreen,” an opportunity to see the Evergreen Museum and Library’s exhibits after hours: Sculpture at Evergreen 7: Landscape as Laboratory, Alix Ayme: European Perception and Asian Poeticism and Eliot Porter: TREES. Bring a picnic supper and at 7:30 p.m. enjoy an open dress rehearsal of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost by the Baltimore Shakespeare Factory Players.
Fri., July 20, and Sat., July 21, 7:30 p.m., and Sun., July 22, 2 p.m. “Shakespeare in the Meadow,” performances under the stars of Love’s Labour’s Lost by the Baltimore Shakespeare Factory. (See In Brief, in this issue.) Bring a blanket, lawn chair and picnic. Wine and beer from Boordy Vineyards and Flying Dog will be available for purchase. $20 general admission, $15 for senior citizens and students (grade 6+) and free for kids grade 5 and under. Tickets available at the door or in advance ($5 off per ticket); for reservations, call 410-596-5036 or go to theshakespearefactory.com. The Meadow, Evergreen Museum and Library.