SEMINARS, Ethics and the Professions: Moral Theories and Contemporary Problems, June 6-13, 1992, will bring together a group of professional school faculty to explore some major ethical theories and apply them to important moral problems arising in the professions. The aim is to clarify ethical theories, define moral concepts, and stimulate both discussions and papers that illuminate these problems. Participants will receive $1,000 stipend and accommodations, including breakfast. Contact: Stephen Kalish, College of Law, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583-0902 (ph. 402-472-2161).

CONFERENCES. The first annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 6-7, 1991. The keynote speaker will be Michael Walzer. Other speakers will include Deni Elliott, Dartmouth; Amy Gutmann, Princeton; Michael Pritchard, Western Michigan; Henry Shue, Cornell; David Smith, Indiana; Nicholas Steneck, Michigan; and Dennis Thompson, Harvard. Contact: APPE, 410 N. Park Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405(ph.812-855-0261 or e-mail APPAOIUBACS (Bitnet) or APPAQ@UCS.INDIANA.EDU (Internet).

The American Association for the' Advancement of Science (AAAS) will hold its annual meeting in Chicago, February 6-11,1992. Contact: AAAS, Meetings Office, 1333 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.

NEW PUBLICATIONS: The Journal International de Biothique/International Journal of Bioethics began publication in 1990 to encourage multidisciplinary debate in bioethics internationally. It is the review of the association Science, Ethics and the Law (called the MILAZZO Group). Contact: C. Byk, 162 avenue Lacassagne-69003 Lyon, France (ph. 72 33 40).

The Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at the Illinois Institute of Technology was established in 1976 for the purpose of promoting education and scholarship relating to ethical and policy issues of the professions.

EDITOR: Michael Davis
STAFF: Rebecca Newton
EDITORIAL BOARD: Thomas Calero, Martin Malin, Ullica Segerstrale, Vivian Weil

Opinions expressed in Perspectives on the Professions are those of the authors, and not necesarily those of the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions or the Illinois Institute of Technology. Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Ill. 60616-3793, Phone: 312-567-3017.