CND-US, February 8, 1999 (US99-002)
CND-US Editors
US Regional, No US99-002
February 8, 1999
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1. News Brief (3 Item) .................................................. 70
2. Job Opportunities (2 Items) .......................................... 68
3. Immigration Visa Numbers for February 1999 ........................... 60
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1. News Brief (3 Item) .................................................. 70
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(1) Northwestern Univ. Chinese New Year's Party, Chicago
(2) Sichuan (Chongqing) Folks' New Year Party, Boston
(3) SAPA-NE Chinese New Year Party, Cambridge, MA
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(1) Northwestern Univ. Chinese New Year's Party, Chicago
From: Ming Xu <mxu...@lulu.acns.nwu.edu>
Site: Norris Center , Room 2D, 2E/F, 2G
Time: Februaray 13, 99 (saturdy), 7pm --11pm
PARTY ACTIVITIES:
1. Karaoke: During all the time period.
2. Performance: Start at the begining of the party 45 Minutes.
3. Dance Party: After performance to the end.
4. Lottery and Games: selected times
Welcome parents as our special guests. They have worked a full year, let
us provide them a chance to enjoy. Welcome to bring Majiang to play.
We reserved spacious rooms, enough tables and chairs. Playing Cards
Provided.
Free drinks will be provided.
Tickets: On site payment
NU CSSA Members and relatives $2/ea
Others: $4.
Kids: Free
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(2) Sichuan (Chongqing) Folks' New Year Party, Boston
From: En-Hou Han <eh...@MIT.EDU>
The Boston Association of Sichuan Folks will hold fifth annaul New Year
Party to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival '99, sponsed by NA-CAST.
Sichuan (Chongqing) folks, Members of NA-CAST, and your family
(spouse, kids, parents and siblings) are cordially invited to attend
this party.
Time: Feb. 14, Sunday, 6:00PM-10:00PM
Place: Building W-20, Room 407, MIT
(MIT Student Center , Room 407)
84 Mass Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Activities: Cooking contest, Child's games, Karaoke,
Dancing, etc.
Request: Bring one or two Sichuan-style dishes made by
yourself to share with other folks. A cooking
recipe is a plus.
Admission fee: Free. $2 donation is suggested.
Parking: The Kresge' parking lot, or on Memorial Dr.
If there is any question, please e-mail to Dr. Zhenya Zhu at
zhe...@erl.mit.edu or call at 617-253-8857(O) or 617-471-8217(H)
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(3) SAPA-NE Chinese New Year Party, Cambridge, MA
From: "Yihan Wang" <yihan...@ariad.com>
Time: 7:00pm-----12:00pm, Friday, Feb. 12, 1999
Place: Whitehead Inst., MIT, 9 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
7:00--7:30 Registration
7:30--7:35 Welcome remarks
7:35-8:45 Performances
8:45--12:00 Dancing and Karaoke
Admission: $5 for SAPA members (children and seniors free); $10 for
non-members
Contact: Yihan Wang (wa...@ariad.com, 617-494-0400 ext.318)
Xiaodan Mei (xm...@scriptgen.com, 781-522-5056)
Gang Li (g...@scriptgen.com, 617-796-7940)
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2. Job Opportunities (3 Items) .......................................... 65
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(1) Postdoctoral Positions in Statistical Genetics
(2) Assistant Scientist in Chemistry and Biochemistry
(3) Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Cardiovascular Research
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(1) Postdoctoral Positions in Statistical Genetics
From: Heping Zhang <hep...@peace.med.yale.edu>
Two postdoctoral associate positions in biostatistics are available: One
in the Biostatistics Division of the Yale University School of Medicine
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health and the other in The
National Human Genome Center at Howard University. These positions
would entail working collaboratively with Dr. Heping Zhang at Yale, and
Dr. George Bonney at Howard University.
The successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary team to develop
mathematical and statistical methods in genetics and molecular biology.
A Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, or related
disciplines is required. A strong background in genetics is desirable
but not required. Strong computer skills are preferred.
Interested individuals should contact Dr. Heping Zhang directly by
phone, fax, or e-mail as soon as possible:
Dr. Heping Zhang
Biostatistics Division
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health
Yale University School of Medicine
60 College Street
P.O. Box 208034
New Haven, CT 06520-8034
Tel.: 203-785-6272
Fax: 203-785-6912
E-mail: heping...@yale.edu
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(2) Assistant Scientist in Chemistry and Biochemistry
From: "Shaowei Chen" <sc...@chem.siu.edu>
Assistant Scientist: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at
Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks to fill a one-year
Assistant Scientist position beginning March 16, 1999. Continued
appointment is possible. A Ph.D. degree in Chemistry and expertise in
one or more of the following areas are required: electrochemistry,
self-assembling techniques, nanoparticles, electron microscopies,
spectroscopies. Separation and synthetic skills a plus. Submit CV and
list of references to Dr. Shaowei Chen, Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4409.
Closing date for application is March 1, 1999 or until position is
filled. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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(3) Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Cardiovascular Research
_From: Dw...@utmb.edu (Donna H. Wang)
A position is open at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow for an innovatives
individual with research interests in molecular cardiovascular research.
Applicants should have an M.D., Ph.D or equivalent degree, and at least
one year of working experience in cardiovascular research or molecular
biology. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and the names of three
references to: Dr. Donna Wang, 8.104 Medical Research Building-1065,
Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston,
TX 77555-1065, e-mail: dw...@utmb.edu.
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3. Immigration Visa Numbers for February 1999 ........................... 60
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Source: World Journal, January 13, 1999
Compiled and Translated by Bo Xiong for CND-US
The U.S. State Department's Visa Bulletin for February 1999:
(Note: the dates in the parentheses are those for the previous month)
I. Employment-Based
1st (Workers with Current for most countries, for Mainland
extraordinary skills) China: December 15, 1997 (November 22, 1997)
2nd (Advanced degree
holders and special Current for most countries, for Mainland
skilled workers): China: July 22, 1996 (June 22, 1996)
3rd (Skilled workers
and Professionals): Current for most countries, for Mainland
China: November 8, 1994 (October 8, 1994)
3rd (Other workers): For most countries including Mainland China:
May 8, 1992 (March 22, 1992)
4th (Special Immigrants): Current for most countries including Mainland
China (Current)
4th (Religious Workers): For most countries including Mainland China:
Current (Current)
5th (Employment-creation): Current for most countries, for Mainland
China: December 1, 1997 (November 15, 1997)
5th (Targeted Employment Current for most countries, for Mainland
Areas): China: December 1, 1997 (November 15, 1997)
II. Family-Based Preference Dates Are as Follows:
1st (Unmarried children For most countries including Mainland China:
of U.S. citizens): September 22, 1997 (September 8, 1997)
2A (Exempt from per
country limit): Worldwide date: July 15, 1994 (June 15, 1994)
2A (Subject to per
country limit): Worldwide date: July 15, 1994 (June 15, 1994)
(2A: Spouses and children of permanent residents)
2B (Adult children of For most countries including Mainland China:
permanent residents): April 1, 1992 (March 15, 1992)
3rd (Married children For most countries including Mainland China:
of U.S. citizens): June 22, 1995 (June 1, 1995)
4th (Sisters and brothers For most countries including Mainland China:
of adult U.S. citizens): May 22, 1988 (May 8, 1988)
_From: "Ping Chen" <chenp...@hotmail.com>
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