January 23, 2019
"Bitcoin, Blockchains & the Nature of Money"
accompanied by a buffet lunch
David Beim, Prof Emeritus
in Finance & Economic
Columbia Business School
 What exactly are Bitcoins? Are they some kind of scam? What do they accomplish that ordinary financial transactions don’t? What is a Blockchain and how does it work? What is the nature of money? With the U.S. dollar such a universally-used currency, why would we need another? Is Bitcoin, in fact, a kind of money? Or is it more like a speculative investment? Is it really safe or, in fact, very risky?

January 29, 2019
12:00 - 2:00 pm.
Faculty House

Buffet Luncheon To Be Served
A Message to EPICureans
With markets and the world wildly fluctuating around us, I am really looking forward to David Beim's talk on Jan. 29th to learn more about the nature of money - the glue that holds the world together. We are indeed fortunate to have such an accomplished speaker. Here is an charming piece about him. Faculty House does not begin the dining service until February - so the talk is accompanied by a buffet. If you haven't RSVP'd - please do, so that we can plan appropriately.

This week a rather extraordinary discovery was made: a new type of blood vessel was discovered in our bones. To me it is wondrous that there is still so much to be learned about the fundamentals in our bodies - like the knee ligament discovered in 2013. Bone structure is particularly relevant to us in this stage of life. On February 7, at the Medical Center, there will be an interesting lecture on how mechanical loading affects bone microstructure. You'll need your UNI to register . Come to the Grad Scholar talk and lunch to enjoy a bit of humanism, then EPICureans can share a cab uptown for some biomechanics and a day of lifetime learning.
Have a good day!
Jeanne Mager Stellman, Pres. EPIC, Prof Emerita & Special Lecturer, Mailman School of Public Health
EPIC Yoga January 24, 31
Professor Emerita Virginia Papaioannou , a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, continues to lead EPIC Yoga.

No prior experience is required to join. Yoga can benefit people at all levels of physical training and health, but it is always wise to consult with a physician before undertaking any new exercise regime. Modifications will be offered to any participants with specific limitations arising from recovery from injury, arthritis, limited movement, or other causes.

Two one-hour classes are offered each week.

The 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. class practices breathing techniques and moves through some basic yoga poses, concentrating on alignment, balance, and flexibility. Those with experience move more deeply into the poses.

From 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. , we practice gentle/chair yoga, which is ideal for those of more limited mobility or flexibility. Classes include breathing, stretching, and yoga poses, done either seated in a chair or standing. No yoga mats are required for this class.

Please see the EPIC events calendar for schedule details.

For more information, see the EPIC website or email Lalla Grimes.
On the horizon: Graduate Scholar Talk
February 7, 2019
Daniella Wurst, Doctoral Candidate and Teaching Fellow
Department of Latin American and Iberian Studies

Breaking the Frames of the Past

12:00 - 1:30 pm.
Faculty House


Join us for buffet sandwich spread and great conversation!