Up Coming Life Sciences Event

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Monday– May 3 , 2010
6:00am - 8:30am McConnell Foyer	2010 Annual Birdwalk and Breakfast - proudly sponsored by Life Sciences (Biological Sciences - Biochemistry and Neuroscience
	These two fun events sponsored annually by the Department of Biological Sciences and Life Sciences will be held on Monday, May 3, 2010. You are cordially invited to participate in either or both events. The Birdwalk is open to all interested in the college community. The group will assemble at 6:00am in the courtyard between McConnell and Sabin-Reed. Bring binoculars and bird guides if you have them, and dress warmly. Expected time of return will be 7:30-7:45am. The breakfast will be held in McConnell Foyer, beginning at 7:45am. Faculty, staff, graduate students, majors, prospective majors, and minors are invited. Families are welcome. A hearty breakfast prepared by faculty and staff will be provided at no charge. Email Announcements will be sent closer to the date of the event.

Thursday– October 29 , 2009
12:00pm - 1:00pm McConnell B15	Presentation of the Major for Neuroscience
	Come support the Majors! Look forward to seeing you. Food will be served in McConnell Foyer

Thursday– October 29 , 2009
6:00pm - 7:00pm McConnell Foyer	Presentation of the Major for BioChemistry
	Please come join us for the Biochemistry Presentation of the Major in McConnell Foyer at 6pm. A dinner of Indian cuisine, along with yummy desserts and beverages, will be provided. All welcome.

Friday – October 23 , 2009
12:15pm - 1:00pm McConnell Foyer	Presentation of the Major for Biological Sciences
	Come support the Majors! Look forward to seeing you. Food will be served in McConnell Foyer.

Friday – October 16 , 2009
9-10:20am McConnell 404	Meet alumnae Laura Worth '83 & Constance Brinckerhoff '63

	Laura Worth and Constance Brinckerhoff will be two of the panelists at the Ford Hall dedication on October 16. The Immunology class BIO 306 will be meeting with these two alumnae on Friday 9-10:20 am, but everyone is welcome to attend this event to be held in McC 404. No RSVP required, just show up. Each of the two panelists will be giving a short talk (~15 minutes) on their research and profession, followed by informal discussion with students. Constance Brinckerhoff, PhD (Smith '63) is the Nathan Smith Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Her research investigates the novel roles for matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in tumor invasion and metastasis, particularly relating to melanoma and breast cancer. To learn more about her work: http://www.cancer.dartmouth.edu/members/Brinckerhoff.shtml Laura Worth MD, PhD (Smith'83) is a Professor in theDepartment of Pediatrics Patient Care at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Her research is in stem cell transplantation and she is the Clinical Director for Cell Therapy at MD Anderson. To learn more about her work: http://faculty.mdanderson.org/Laura_Worth/
Friday – October 16 , 2009	Ford Hall Dedication http://www.smith.edu/digest/fordhall.html
4pm to 7pm Ford Hall