February 1, 2002

Marathon training clinic
The MGH will sponsor "Running with a Purpose," a comprehensive marathon training clinic, Feb. 9, from 10 am to noon in the Wellman Conference Room. Topics will include general training principles, strengthening and conditioning, common training injuries and other relevant issues. The clinic also will feature guest speaker and triathlete Karen Smyers. For more information or to register, call Sage Orr at (617) 726-0940 or send e-mail to storr@partners.org.

Radiologic technologist conference
The Massachusetts Society of Radiologic Technologists (MSRT) will host its annual Boston District Conference Feb. 16, from 8 am to 4 pm in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. Topics will include "Renal Imaging,""Radiation Protection," "Imaging the Difficult Patient" and more. Technologists can obtain continuing education credits by attending the conference. The fee is $65 for MSRT members and $95 — which includes membership — for all others. For more information or to register, call (978) 897-4433.

Timilty Partnership pen pals wanted
The MGH/Timilty Partnership invites MGH employees to participate in the James P. Timilty Middle School's Promising Pals program. Participants will exchange letters or e-mails with Timilty students at least four times from February through May. For more information or to sign up for the program, call Norma Soto at (617) 635-8109.

Mentoring presentation
The MGH Multicultural Affairs Office and Office for Women's Careers will sponsor "The Dynamics of Mentoring and Being Mentored" — featuring Joan Reede, MD, MPH, MS, dean for Diversity and Community Partnership at Harvard Medical School — Feb. 27, at noon in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. For more information, call (617) 724-3832.