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Michael Oldstone to Speak at November 9 Faculty Lecture

Scripps Research Institute Professor Michael B.A. Oldstone is the featured speaker in the upcoming Faculty Lecture Series presentation, scheduled for 5 PM, Wednesday, November 9, in the Timken Amphitheater at Green Hospital. His topic is “Anatomy of Viral Persistence and Pathogenesis: Entry Through the Alpha-Dystroglycan Gate.” Following the lecture, a reception will be held in the Arnold and Mabel Beckman building, first floor. For further information, see the Oldstone’s Faculty Lecture Series website.

CA Campus SOF Joins Hirsute Effort to Support Prostrate Cancer Awareness

“Grow a moustache; support men’s health” encourages the California campus Society of Fellows (SOF) as the group kicks off its annual “Movember” fundraising event to support prostate cancer research and increase awareness of the disease the Prostate Cancer Foundation says is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men

SOF invites supporters to join the “ScrippsMachismo” team in the worldwide “Movember” organization’s 30-day moustache-growing challenge. Starting Tuesday, November 1, with cleanly shaven faces, participants will solicit donations from sponsors, friends, and fans throughout the month. A “before” (pre-moustache) group photo will be taken at 1 PM, Tuesday, November 1, in the Beckman atrium.

Women are also encouraged to participate as “Mo Sisters,” said SOF team organizer, Karsten Baumgaertel, research associate in the Mayford lab. The team also plans other activities throughout November.

All funds raised by ScrippsMachismo will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LIVESTRONG). The Scripps Machismo team, organized in 2006 by the late postdoctoral student Jared Purton, raised $3,800 in donations in last year’s event.

“What many people don't know is that one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and that testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 18-35,” noted Baumgaertel.

For further details, contact Baumgaertel. To register, visit the team’s Movember website.

Career Workshop: From Job Ad to Interview

Advice and tips on preparing to land an industry or other non-academic job is the focus of an upcoming Careers in Industry Workshop, “Getting from Job Ad to Interview,” offered by the Career and Postdoctoral Services Office Thursday, November 3, on the California campus.

Scheduled for 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the Human Resources Training Room (3377 Building, Room 205) and presented by Ryan Wheeler, manager of the Career & Postdoctoral Services Office, the workshop will help participants:

Highlight accomplishments
Structure an effective resume
Write compelling cover letters
Develop an online professional profile

Online registration is required to attend the workshop.

Formerly known as “How to Craft a Winning Resume,” the workshop is presented several times annually. Wheeler is also available for individual resume and cover letter guidance sessions. Contact him at x 4-9740 or rwheeler@scripps.edu.

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In Brief

Michael Oldstone to Speak at November 9 Faculty Lecture

CA Campus SOF Joins Hirsute Effort to Support Prostrate Cancer Awareness

Career Workshop: From Job Ad to Interview