Admission is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested and can be made at x3-5888. There will be a reception in the chapel following the service. A former chair of the pediatrics department, Smith also co-invented the Hib vaccine, which has almost eradicated childhood bacterial meningitis in America, Australia, and several European countries. He and co-inventor Porter Anderson worked on the vaccine while both were at the University. It will be followed by a free lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse, plus music and activities for children.
Participants raise money through sponsorship pledges.
For more information call x3-5948. The two-week program, sponsored by the Office of Professional Development at the Warner School, focuses on a small group of educators working on individual research projects that can be used in their home districts. The program will be offered July 19-30 in Rush Rhees Library in the Treasure Room. An application and two letters of recommendation are due by May 21. For more information or an application call x5-7833.