Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered staff, faculty, and students at Harvard and Radcliffe are invited to a brown-bag "Lavender Lunch" on Friday, April 30, at 12:30 p.m. in Boylston Hall's Ticknor Lounge. Sponsored by the Harvard Gay & Lesbian Caucus, the event offers an opportunity to meet, discuss matters of mutual interest, and consider whether to plan regular lunchtime meetings.

Walk for Hunger Sponsorship Available

The Office of Government, Community and Public Affairs will sponsor Harvard faculty, staff, retirees, and students who participate in the Walk for Hunger, either as walkers or volunteers, on Sunday, May 2, at a rate of 50 cents for each mile walked and for each hour volunteered. For information, call 495-4955.

Visiting Nurses Seminar To Be Held in May

A seminar on "How the VNA [Visiting Nurses Association] Can Help You and Your Family" will take place Tuesday, May 18, from noon to 1 p.m. at 2 Brattle Sq., 2nd floor. The event is cosponsored by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and the Office of Work and Family. Rachael Barabell, vice president of planning at the Visiting Nurses Association of Boston, will be the speaker. To register, call (617) 495-HELP (4357).

Annual Harvard Powwow Takes Place in Yard

The 5th Annual Harvard University Powwow will take place on Saturday, May 1, at the Sever Quad in Harvard Yard. The grand entry is at noon and the activity will conclude at 7 p.m. (In case of inclement weather, the event will be held indoors at 60 Garden St.)

The Powwow is student-driven and attracts talented dancers, singers, and artists representing numerous tribes and nations from around the United States. For information, call Kay Wood at (617) 495-9058.

Conference on Health Care to Honor Fein

A conference on health care honoring Rashi Fein, professor of the economics of medicine emeritus at the Medical School, on his retirement will take place on Thursday, May 6, at the Kresge Building, Snyder Auditorium G-1, School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Ave., from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.