Datebook
February 27, 2006
Medical School Information. Silvana Dalessandro from the Mayo School of Medicine Office of Admissions will be here to speak to students who are interested in applying to this Minnesota school. Noon. Student Union Memorial Center, Ventana Room
Heart disease seminar. The UA National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health seminar series Conversations with Women about their Health presents “”Women and Heart Disease.”” Dr. Beth Malasky will speak about the Heart Truth, a national campaign to educate women about reducing their risks for heart disease. Arizona Cancer Center’s “”Better Than Ever”” staff will also be on hand to answer questions about this fun and unique physical-fitness training program. Noon. Arizona Cancer Center, Kiewit Auditorium
Gender lecture. “”Mars or Venus … what planet are you from?”” Gender Roles: the term sometimes causes us to smile or laugh at the idea that anyone in this day and age would allow their roles to be dictated by societal norms. But while things may have changed the last 20 years, many things have remained the same. 5 p.m. SUMC, Ventana Room
Writing workshop. Victoria Stefani of the Writing Skills Improvement Program will discuss “”Style: Making Your Writing Complete and Concise.”” This lecture is part of a free, semester-long series of workshops held every Monday. 5 p.m. Psychology building, Room 207
Concerts. Free concerts sponsored by the men’s Ultimate Frisbee club. Noon. UA Mall, main stage
Movie. “”39 Pounds of Love.”” A remarkable man on a remarkable journey, Ami Ankilewitz has an extremely rare and often fatal disease that limits his physical growth to 39 pounds and his movement to one finger. Yet at 34, he outlives doctors’ predictions by 28 years and counting. Ami works as a 3D animator and continues to redefine notions of a “”limited”” life. The film follows Ami’s journey to find the doctor who predicted his early demise. Along the way, he attempts to complete a lifelong dream to ride a Harley Davidson. 7 p.m. Free. SUMC, Gallagher Theater
