LIFE IN BRIEF: College of Medicine forum today

College of Medicine forum

The latest forum for finalists for the College of Medicine associate dean/student affairs position takes place from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. today in the Bovee University Center Terrace Room C. It will feature Mala Chinoy, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and professor of pediatrics, at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa.

Budget forum advisory

A discussion on current budget issues takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Interim President Kathy Wilbur, Interim Provost Gary Shapiro, Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services David Burdette, Directory of Government Relations and Public Affairs Toby Roth and Interim Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Ted Tolcher will attend.

Lot 18 to close

Parking Lot 18, on the corner of Franklin and Preston streets by Finch Fieldhouse, will close for the day Tuesday for attendees of the Severe Weather Information Conference.

Leukemia and lymphoma fundraiser

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will host a fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2332 S. Mission St. Fifteen percent of the proceeds will be donated if a flyer is presented when purchased. E-mail Becky Wade at wade1ra@cmich.edu to receive a flyer.

Plachta Auditorium concert

A concert experience for people with all levels of hearing ability takes place from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium. D-PAN is a professional artists’ network dedicated to entertaining individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It was founded in 2007 in Ferndale to create high-quality ASL music videos. It is involved in presentations throughout the U.S. and has been recognized by CNN, Fox News, The Toronto International Deaf Film and Arts Festival, Real Detroit Weekly Innovation awards and the Detroit Music Awards.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

The School of Music will present a Symphonic Wind Ensemble from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Music Building’s Staples Family Concert Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

SLAM Poetry Meeting

Word Hammer SLAM Poetry meeting takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in Moore Hall 206. For more information, contact Judea Walker at archi1jd@cmich.edu.

Award nominations

To nominate a faculty member for the Distinguished Service Award from the Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching, send the nominee’s name, department and a 250-word letter describing their service record to FaCIT in the Charles V. Park Library 413, or by e-mail to facit@cmich.edu. Nominations will be accepted through March 2.