CURRENTSUNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER University offers new graduate program The University recently received approval from Rochester is ideally positioned to offer ad- New York State to offer a master’s degree and a vanced training in this field, given the expertise Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, and in engineering analysis and design that faculty will begin enrolling graduate students in these from the School of Engineering and Applied programs as soon as next fall. Sciences have, and the biological expertise and “The pressure to reduce rising health care clinical knowledge that faculty from the School costs has steadily increased demand nation- of Medicine and Dentistry have. In fact, River wide for biomedical engineers, who can de- Campus engineers often collaborate with Medi- velop new technologies that improve care while cal Center colleagues on developing new tech- lowering costs,” said Professor Richard Waugh, nologies to improve diagnosis and treatment of the director of graduate studies for the new illness and to advance biomedical research. Just programs. “This field is also the fastest growing one recent example of a biomedical break- engineering discipline in U.S. higher education. through at Rochester, for which a patent is be- Within the last three years, graduate programs ing sought, is a new method for standardizing were introduced or enlarged at the University ultrasound images. of California at San Diego, Rice University, the Rochester’s graduate program has three main University of Pennsylvania, and SUNY emphases, to take advantage of clusters of ex- Stonybrook, among others.” Continued on page two Eastman announces plans for 75th The Eastman School is launching a year of Eastman-Rochester events celebrating its 75th anniversary, includ- Chorus will participate. ing free concerts, discussions, a photography The format is such that exhibition, and a party celebrating the 100th one performance fades anniversary of composer and former Eastman into the next, without a School Director Howard Hanson’s birth. break for applause, as The 75th Anniversary Kickoff begins Sunday, groups perform in differ- October 20, at 4 p.m. in the Eastman Theatre ent areas of the theatre. with Rochester Sings! a community choral The celebration con- PRISM concert featuring nearly 1,000 singers tinues the weekend of from 12 local choirs performing brief selec- October 25-27 with Hanson tions. The Rochester Oratorio Society, Roches- works by Eastman School composers per- ter Bach Festival Chorus, Genesee Valley Or- formed by Musica Nova, the Eastman chestra and Chorus, Madrigalia, Irondequoit Philharmonia and choruses, the Eastman Wind Chorale, Rochester Jewish Chorale, Rochester Ensemble and Bach Children’s Chorus, and School of the Arts Chorus, Musica Spei, Eastman faculty. (At least one composition by a Nazareth Children’s Choir, the Eastman Bach graduate, a faculty member, or a student will be Children’s Chorus, Eastman Chorale and Continued on page six TO: The University Community FROM: Richard P. Miller, Jr., Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer They call it “duplexing”—completing more than one task at the same time. Monica Burdick ’98, RE: Hiring Pause (above) a chemical engineering major, takes time between classes to “duplex” in Wilson Commons— eating a sandwich while studying. In the spring we announced a program as presidents were reminded of, and expressed part of Re-engineering Rochester that we re- their support for, this process. If hiring man- ferred to as the “Hiring Pause.” The idea was agers, however, do not remember to con- that, as we considered filling vacant posi- sider internal candidates as a first priority, all tions, we would “pause” to consider internal of our good intentions are for naught. This Regatta readies to hit the Genesee candidates first. Employment Services in the memo is to remind each manager to give in- The newly renamed Stonehurst Capital Invita- women’s open fours with coxswain, men’s light- Office of Human Resources was asked to ternal candidates first consideration when tional Regatta will be on Sunday, October 13, in weight eights, women’s lightweight eights, men’s identify individuals who had been displaced filling a position. If each of us were to walk Genesee Valley Park. As many as 20,000 people open eights, and women’s open eights. as well as to identify departments under in the shoes of someone who has been dis- have gathered along the Genesee River each Oc- To get the best view of the morning head scrutiny as part of the re-engineering process placed—and passed over for another posi- tober to watch the rowing regatta that has be- races, spectators should walk the last stretch of that might face future staff reductions. Em- tion for which we were reasonably quali- come the centerpiece of Rochester’s River Ro- the course. Start at the hospitality area in ployment Services was to bring to the atten- fied—we would clearly see the reasons why mance Weekend. This fall’s event is expected to Genesee Valley Park and head downstream to- tion of any hiring manager the names of po- this policy is the right one to pursue. be better than ever, with improved spectator ward the finish line near the Interfaith Chapel. tential internal candidates for the position in Let me reiterate that this is just a request amenities, music and dance performances by col- Enjoy the stroll through Bausch & Lomb River- question. It was not our intention to do any- to each of the University’s managers to legiate groups from the University and from RIT, side Park along the River Campus. thing more than encourage the University “pause” when making these decisions. Ob- and a concert by Gary the Happy Pirate. Races During the afternoon sprint competition, the community to look internally first before viously we need to fill key jobs with people begin around 9 a.m. and last until about 4 p.m. best viewing is along the east bank of the river making appointments. who are capable of making maximum con- Top collegiate competitors from the Ivies and in Genesee Valley Park, opposite the Boat The results to date have been mixed. tributions to this institution. On the other other Northeastern colleges in the U.S. and House area. There have been at least half-a-dozen ap- hand, when it is close to a marginal call be- Canada come to race on one of the finest row- Early this year, Stonehurst Capital Manage- pointments made as a result of this process. tween an internal candidate and external ing rivers in the country. The regatta offers eight ment, LLC replaced Bausch & Lomb as the fi- On the other hand, there have been missed candidates, certainly the institution would classes of competition: men’s lightweight fours nancial sponsor, and the Rochester Institute of opportunities. At the most recent meeting of benefit from an internal appointment. with coxswain, women’s lightweight fours with Technology and Greater Rochester Chamber of the President’s Cabinet, the deans and vice Thanks for your cooperation. coxswain, men’s open fours with coxswain, Commerce have joined the University as hosts. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 VOL. 24 NO. 17 2 Diabetes research gets $1.2 million IN BRIEF Diabetics who keep blood sugar levels normal healthy regimens. First, they’ll observe the Telephone books Club, 566 East Avenue. Dinner will served at by regulating their diet, exercise, and medica- ways patients and health care providers talk to Copies of the 1996-97 Faculty/Staff Telephone 6:45 p.m., followed by a lecture by Robert tions can lead healthy lives. But serious medical each other about managing the disease, and Directory will be distributed to River Campus, Haggerty, professor emeritus of pediatrics and complications including loss of eyesight and then evaluate which ways worked better by South Campus, Eastman School, Memorial Art director of the International Pediatric Associa- damage to kidneys or the nervous system can monitoring how well patients maintained con- Gallery, and University Properties this week. tion. Cost is $18, and there will be a cash bar, compromise the health of diabetics who don’t trol. The study will last four years. There will be only one distribution location for open from 6 p.m. control their blood sugar. Geoffrey C. Williams, assistant professor of all Medical Center departments this year—the For reservations (by October 14) call 381- To help diabetics stay healthier and reduce medicine and of psychology at the University, ground floor athletic hallway on Wednesday, 7051. the cost of treating such complications, the Na- is the principal investigator. Professors Edward October 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. De- tional Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Deci and Richard Ryan of the Department of partments must pick up their directories during Depression screening Kidney Diseases has awarded a $1.2 million Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology are these hours. There will be no other scheduled On Thursday, October 10, the Department of Grant to investigators at the University and at co-investigators. The studies will be conducted distribution. Psychiatry will host two free screenings for Genesee Hospital. at the Diabetes Care and Resource Center at Old directories should be recycled by drop- people who believe they might suffer from de- Over four years, the investigators will deter- the Genesee Hospital in collaboration with Dr. ping them in a dumpster at: Loading dock #5, pression. The two-hour-long events will be held mine how best to motivate patients to adopt Zachary Freedman. Room G-4900, Medical Center; the corner of at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Room 1-9041, Medi- Trustee Road and Intercampus Drive; and the cal Center.