CONFERENCES

GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE
OF AMERICAN HISTORY
19 West 44th Street,
Suite 500
New York, NY 10036

History Now Looks at the American West
The institute is pleased to present the ninth issue of history now, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at www.historynow.org. The issue examines the american west, with essays by some of the most eminent scholars in the field. As always, history now accompanies these scholarly essays with imaginative and accessible supporting material and lesson plans. Don’t miss this issue’s interactive feature -- “a view of the west” -- a photographic tour of the late 19th and early 20th century american west.

2007-08 Historians’ Forums in New York City
For the 11th straight year, the gilder lehrman institute presents distinguished scholars and historians to lecture on their most recently published books and answer audience questions. The historians’ forums are open to the public and are followed by a reception and book signing. Check out the 2007-2007 schedule and buy tickets:
www.gilderlehrman.org/institute/public_lectures.html

Featured Document
The institute regularly features documents from the gilder lehrman collection. In the spotlight this week is a broadside, printed in 1805 in new york city, which illustrates the atrocious treatment of slaves.
See the broadside and read the transcript:
www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_current.html

MEDICAL LECTURES

NYU Cancer Institute
News & Events - Fall, 2007
Registration is required for all events, and seating may be limited. Please call 212-263-2266 or e-mail NYUCIcommunityprograms@med.nyu.edu for more information and to register, unless otherwise noted.

Topic: Managing Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Surgery
Presenter: Andrew McCullough, MD
Thursday, November 8, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: NYU Clinical Cancer Center
160 East 34th Street, Room 1121
Topic: Updates on Research and Clinical Trials
Presenter: Anna Ferrari, MD

ANNUAL LUNG CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHTIME SEMINAR
In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Wednesday, November 7, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: NYU Medical Center
550 First Avenue (at 31st Street), Farkas Auditorium
Description: Hear NYU Medical Center's healthcare professionals address the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. A representative from The Lung Cancer Alliance will also highlight progress in the lung cancer advocacy agenda. A lung cancer survivor will share a personal story.
Presenters: Abraham Chachoua, MD; Michael Khilkin, DO; Leora Lowenthal, LCSW, OSW-C; Harvey Pass, MD
This program is co-sponsored by the Lung Cancer Alliance. Lunch will be provided following the program.

PANCREATIC CANCER: THE ESSENTIAL FACTS
In recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday, November 13, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: NYU Medical Center
550 First Avenue (at 31Street), Smilow Seminar Room
Description: The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is still largely unknown, but certain factors are known to increase risk. This session will provide the essential facts about diagnosis, imaging and treatment for pancreatic cancer and information to understand your risk and strategies to reduce it.
Presenters: Jonathan Cohen MD; Michael Macari MD; Harry Ostrer MD; Peter Shamamian, MD

THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE WAR ON CANCER
Thursday, November 15, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: NYU Medical Center
550 First Avenue (at 31st Street), Alumni Hall B
Description: Devra Lee Davis' latest book, The Secret History of the War on Cancer, is a gripping story of a major public health effort. Join us for a discussion of how the world in which we live and work influences our risk of cancer.
Presenter: Devra Lee Davis, PhD, MPH

HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR MIND, BODY, AND SOUL
Monday, December 10, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: NYU Medical Center
550 First Avenue (at 31st Street), Alumni Hall B
Description: Join us for an evening of advice to help keep your waistline intact, tips for relaxation and maintaining your overall mental well-being during the holiday season and the New Year.
Presenters: Elizabeth Lytton, LCSW; Harriet Mannheim, LCSW; Lisa R. Young, PhD, RD, CDN

OPEN HOUSES

NEW LEADERS FOR NEW SCHOOLS
Information Session-
November 28th
at 30 West 26th St. 9th floor
New York, NY 10010
Information Session-
December 10th
at 30 West 26th St. 9th floor
New York, NY 10010
Final Deadline for applications- February 28, 2008
Contact info: www.nlns.org
email: dforrester@nlsn.org
phone: 646-792-7855

touro college new york
school of career and applied studies
1870-86 Stillwell Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11223
Phone: 718-265-6534 x1015
Fax: 718-265-0614
Location: West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
Every Tues. & Thurs. from 10: am - 7 pm,
Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. at 27-33.
Telephone: 212-463-0400 ext.500