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The Cornell Swing Club is sponsoring the following swing classes taught by Bill Borgida:
* Swing Basics: Six-week class starts Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m., Noyes Center.
* Lindy Hop I: Six-week class starts Nov. 1 at 7:45 p.m., Noyes Center.
Cost in advance is $45 single/$80 couple. For information call Bill at 273-0126, e-mail borgida@dancing.org.
Tango! a concert and dance performance, will be Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Statler Auditorium. The show includes live tango music and performances by some of the finest Argentine tango dancers in the world. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, for the general public; $8 in advance, $10 at the door, for students, seniors and children. On campus, tickets are available at the Willard Straight ticket office, 255-3430. For information, contact Matej Oresic at 273-9109.emeritus/retired
Jeffrey Silber, associate director of the Theory Center, will give a tour of the Theory Center, Rhodes Hall, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 255-6608.exhibits
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, on the corner of University and Central avenues, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Telephone: 255-6464.
* "Voyage of Discovery: African American Art From the Collection of Donald Byrd," through Oct. 31.
* "Reflections to Astound: 17th Century Dutch Prints From a Private Collection," through Nov. 7.
* "Views of Rome and Venice," through Jan. 9.
* "Identity and Empire: 2,000 Years of Ancient Coins From the Ostrander Collection," opens Oct. 30.
* Art for Lunch: On Oct. 28 at noon, tour the "Voyage of Discovery" exhibit with Ray Dalton.
* Global Arts Sampler: "African Art" with Salah Hassan, Oct. 31, 2 p.m.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 1-5 p.m.; 255-3530)
"Alison Lurie: Writer at Work," through Jan. 30.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
* Printmaking exhibition: Work by Xiaowen Chen, Colin Loy Lee and Younghu Choi Martin, through Oct. 29.
* Printmaking by Yoko Matsuno, Oct. 30-Nov. 5.Films listed are sponsored by Cornell Cinema and held in Willard Straight Theatre, except where noted. All films are $4.50 ($4 for students, kids 12 and under and seniors), except matinees, $3.50, and CTA Tuesday events, $3. films
"Beetlemania," with Professor Tom Eisner, Environmental Film Festival, 4:30 p.m., free.
"Der Platz" (1997), directed by Uli M. Schuppel, introduced by Professor Werner Goehner, 7:15 p.m.
"The Third Man" (1949), directed by Carol Reed, with Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton and Trevor Howard, shown with Orson Welles' "Ghost Story," 9 p.m.
"A Good Baby" (1999), with guest filmmaker Katherine Dieckmann, 7 p.m.
"East Palace, West Palace" (1999), directed by Zhang Yuan, with Si Han and Hu Jun, 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Mystery Men" (1999), directed by Kinka Usher, with Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo and William H. Macy, 9:30 p.m., Uris.
"Café au Lait" (1994), directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, with Kassovitz and Julie Mauduech, 9:45 p.m.
"The Doors" (1991), directed by Oliver Stone, with Val Kilmer and Meg Ryan, midnight, Uris.
"The Third Man," shown with "Ghost Story," 5 p.m.
"Leila" (1998), directed by Darius Mehrjui, with Leila Hatami and Ali Mosaffa, 7:25 p.m.
"Mystery Men," 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"La Cérémonie" (1996), directed by Claude Chabrol, with Isabelle Huppert, Sandrine Bonnaire and Jacqueline Bisset, 10 p.m.
"The Doors," 10 p.m., Uris.
"The Third Man," shown with "Ghost Story," 7:30 p.m.
"Que Viva Mexico!" (1930), directed by Sergei Eisenstein, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"The 400 Blows" (1959), directed by François Truffaut, with Jean-Pierre Léaud and Patrick Auffay, 7 p.m.
"Café au Lait," 9:40 p.m.
"Leila," 7 p.m.
"The Early Films of Johan van der Keuken, Program 3," 7:30 p.m., CTA Film Forum.
"La Cérémonie," 9:40 p.m.
"A Letter Without Words" (1998), with visiting filmmaker Lisa Lewenz, 7:30 p.m., free.
"Sweet Power" (1996), directed by Lucia Murat, presented by LASP and CUSLAR, 8 p.m., Uris, free.
"Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" (1999), directed by George Lucas, with Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman, 9:45 p.m.
"The Tichbourne Claimant" (1998), directed by David Yates, with John Kani, Sir John Gielgud and Robert Pugh, 7:15 p.m.
"Diabolique" (1954), directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, with Simone Signoret and Vera Clouzot, 9:30 p.m.graduate bulletin
* CoursEnroll: Pre-enrollment for spring '00: All course pre-enrollment is through Bear Access through Nov. 12. A graduate student obtains consent from the committee chairperson for the pre-enrollment course selections and then receives an electronic "adviser key" (password) from the chairperson or graduate field office. CoursEnroll website http://www.sws.cornell.edu/UR/CoursEnroll. Instructions for graduate students are on the web site http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/grad/students/CoursEnrollInstructions.html. Course "add and drop" can be done during the first three weeks of the spring semester.
* Pre-enroll for thesis/dissertation research: Students no longer taking courses must enroll for research. For spring 2000, Graduate School research numbers are: doctoral dissertation 724-300; master's thesis 724-354. Students may enroll for research either through the Graduate School or their departments.
* Hertz Graduate Fellowship: Applications are available on the web at. Available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the applied physical sciences. Deadline: Nov. 5, 1999.
* National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in early stages of graduate study. Application can be made on the web at http://www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm. Paper applications are available in the Graduate Fellowships Office, Caldwell Hall. Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 4, 1999.
* Howard Hughes Medical Institute Pre-Doctoral Fellowships in the Biological Sciences: Some paper applications will be available in the Graduate Fellowships Office. Applications will be available on the web at http://www.hhmi.org/grants/graduate/ and at 155 Caldwell Hall. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Deadline: Nov. 9, 1999.
* Javits Fellowships: For study at the doctoral level (and M.F.A. in art) in selected fields of the arts, humanities and social sciences. Applications will be available in early October at 155 Caldwell Hall. Due Nov. 29, 1999.
* Social Science Fellowships: Social Science Research Council International Predissertation Fellowships support training for eventual dissertation research overseas - not a research fellowship. Applications are available in the Graduate Fellowship Office, Caldwell Hall - due Dec. 10, 1999. No citizenship requirements, but foreign nationals are discouraged from studying their own cultures.
* Luce Scholarship: One-year internship in Asia open to all career fields. Applications wanted from those under 30 years old who have made a significant contribution to their career field. Those familiar with Asian culture and language are not eligible. More info at http://www.career.cornell.edu/ccs/Graduate_School/Fellowships/prestigious.html. To apply contact Beth Fiori, fellowship coordinator, at 255-6931. Application deadline is Nov. 1, 1999.
* Churchill Scholarship: One year of graduate support at Cambridge University in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering. Applications wanted from those under 26 years of age with a bachelor's or master's but not a doctoral degree. High GRE scores and a GPA of 3.8 required. For info, contact Beth Fiori at 255-6931. Application deadline is Nov. 4, 1999.
* Travel grants: Conference transportation grant applications are due at the Graduate Fellowship Office, Caldwell Hall, by Nov. 1 for December conferences. Late applications are not considered; grants are awarded to registered graduate students invited to present papers or posters. Forms are at graduate field offices and the web http://ww.gradschool.cornell.edu/grad/fellowships/intro.html.
* Research travel grants: Applications for research travel grants in the United States are due by Nov. 1 in the Graduate Fellowship Office for travel during academic year 1999-2000 (fall and/or spring semester). Forms are at graduate field offices, the Graduate Fellowship Office and on the web at http://ww.gradschool.cornell.edu/grad/fellowships/intro.html.
* Environmental sciences assistantships: Seven assistantships in natural resources, horticulture, soil and crop sciences, ornithology and related fields, 2000-01 academic year. Stipend approximately $16,000/year plus tuition. Work 10 hrs/wk guiding high school students in environmental sciences research, additional 10 hrs/wk in related seminars and preparation. For information, contact: Nancy Bowers, nlb6@cornell.edu; 255-2807.
* Thesis/Dissertation: Submission deadline for a January 2000 degree is Jan. 14, 2000. Consult the Graduate School thesis adviser for approval of the format of thesis/dissertation before submitting final copies to the Graduate School. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon daily; also 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; walk-in basis only, no appointments. Professional master's degree candidates should check with their field offices regarding the deadline, as that deadline may be earlier than the Graduate School's.
* Career Development Office: For Ph.D. and master's students seeking nonprofessorial careers. Office hours with appointment are Tuesday, 12:30-4 p.m. and Wednesday., 1-4:30 p.m.; phone 255-5184 for appointment. Walk-in hours are Thursday, 3-4:30 p.m., and Friday, 1-2:30 p.m., 325 Caldwell Hall.
* Lunch with Dean Cohen: Grad students may join the dean for lunch Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m., Big Red Barn (table near piano). Bring your lunch and discuss concerns or get acquainted.lectures
Racker Lecture: Joan Steitz of Yale University will give two lectures: "Lupus, Snurps and Molecular Evolution," Oct. 28, 8 p.m., Statler Hall Auditorium.; and "A Tale of Two Spliceosomes," Oct. 29, 4 p.m., large conference room, Biotechnology Building.
Carl Lineberger of the University of Colorado is giving the following Baker Lectures, all at 11:15 a.m. in 119 Baker Lab: "Transition State Photoelectron Spectroscopy," Oct. 28.; "Cluster Ions: Structure, Magic Numbers and Thermochemistry," Nov. 2; and "Ion Dynamics in a Microsolvent," Nov. 4.
TBA, Steve Marschner, Microsoft, Oct. 28, 4:15 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
TBA, Mike Kerns, AT&T, Nov. 4, 4:15 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
"Great Moments in History and How Fungi Got Us There," George Hudler, plant pathology, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Law Auditorium, Schurman Hall.
Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust writer Elie Wiesel will speak Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall. Tickets, available at the Willard Straight Hall ticket office, 255-3430, are $10 for the public.
"Why Does Canada Need a War Museum?" Jack Granatstein, director and CEO of the Canadian War Museum, Oct. 28, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Muslim Youth in North America ... Living Against Temptations," Zafar Sayeed, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., One World Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
"Economic Reforms and Organized Labor in India: A Tale of Two Cities," Debashish Bhattacherjee, visiting Fulbright fellow, ILR, Nov. 1, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"The Restoration of Democracy and Empowerment of People in Nepal," Kailash Pyakuryal, Tribhuvan University, Nov. 4, 1:30 p.m., Risley Lounge, Risley Hall.
"Beyond Belief: The Revival of Religious Self-Mortification in Southeast Asia," Nick Barker, University of Hawaii, Oct. 28, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Pramoedya Ananta Toer at Cornell University," a videotape of Toer's April 1999 visit, Nov. 4, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"The Trager Approach ... What Could Be Easier?" Janet Fortess, Oct. 28, noon, G-01 Biotechnology Building.
"Whole Healing," Penny Baron, Nov. 4, noon, G-01 Biotechnology Building.music
* Oct. 28, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: "Celebrating Pushkin 1799-1999." A new Canadian production of Rimsky-Korsakov's one-act chamber opera Mozart and Salieri will receive its premiere performance. Prior to the performance, at 7:15 p.m., visiting Russian scholar Oleg Proskurin will discuss Pushkin's Mozart and Salieri.
* Oct. 30, 5 p.m., Sage Chapel: The Cornell University Chorus, under the direction of Scott Tucker, presents its annual "Twilight Concert." Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door, and are available by calling 255-2324.
* Oct. 30, 8:30 p.m., Bailey Hall: The Cornell University Wind Symphony presents "An Evening at the Symphony," featuring works by Shostakovich, Hanson, Copland and Ravel.
* Nov. 2, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Alumnus Bart van Oort returns to perform a recital of piano works by Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
* Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Paul O'Dette, lute and guitar, will perform music of the Italian Renaissance and Spanish/Mexican Baroque. See story
Oct. 31: Delaney Brothers will perform. Bound for Glory broadcasts from the Cafe in Anabel Taylor Hall Sundays from 8 to 11 p.m. on WVBR-FM 93.5 and 105.5. Admission is free.religion
Janet Shortall, associate director of Cornell United Religious Work, will lead the service Oct. 31 at 11 a.m.
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Fridays, 7:30 p.m., meet in the lobby of Willard Straight Hall, speakers, open discussion, games and service-oriented activities. For information, call 272-3037 or send e-mail to bahai@cornell.edu.
Family Weekend Mass schedule: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium.
All Saints Day Mass: Nov. 1, 12:20 p.m., ATH Chapel.
Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 12:20 p.m., ATH Chapel. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sundays, 4 p.m., G-22 ATH.
Testimony meetings: Mondays, 7 p.m., G-20 Anabel Taylor Hall. Church services: Sundays, 10:30 a.m., and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., First Church of Christ, Scientist, 101 University Ave., Ithaca.
Sundays, worship and Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Meeting for Worship, Sundays, 11 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Child care provided. For rides or directions, call 273-5421.
Conservative and Reform: Call 255-4227 for information.
Orthodox: Friday, Young Israel House, call 272-5810 for information; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
Sundays, 11 a.m., One World Room (in English), and 1 p.m., chapel (in Korean), Anabel Taylor Hall. Call 255-2250 for more information.
Cornell student branch: Sundays, 9 a.m. Call 272-4520 or 257-6835 for directions and transportation. Basketball on Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, Oak Ave. at College Ave. For information, call 273-6811.
Daily congregational prayer at 218 Anabel Taylor Hall: Zuhr, 1:15 p.m.; Asr, 4:45 p.m.; Maghrib, 6:40 p.m. (variable); Isha, 9 p.m.
Weekly Friday prayer, 1:15-1:45 p.m., One World Room, ATH.
Weekly Halaqa, Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 218 ATH.
Mondays at 5:15-6 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
For information about United Pagan Ministries, call Cornell United Religious Work at 255-4214.
Sunday service, 11 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel. For more information, call the Protestant Cooperative Ministry at 255-4224.seminars
"Cosmological Implications of Type Ia Supernovae," Adam Riess, STSCI, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Coherent Mechanisms of Pulsar Radio Emission," Maxium Lyutikov, CITA, Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Orthopaedic Biomechanics," Amy Lerner, University of Rochester, Nov. 4, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Riparian Zone Biogeochemistry: Linking Hydrogeolic and Thermodynamic Perspective," Alan Hill, York University, Oct. 29, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"The Virtual Cell Project," Les Loew, University of Connecticut Health Center, Nov. 3, 4:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
"Plant Virology, Biotechnology and Macrobial Diversity: An Odyssey," Robert Goodman, University of Wisconsin, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
"What's Wrong With the Standard Evolutionary Model of Human Mating?" Cindy Hazan, human development, Oct. 29, noon, Faculty Commons, Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Resonant Pattern Formation in a Chemical System," Anna Lin, University of Texas, Oct. 28, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"New Concepts in Asymmetric Catalysis," Scott Denmark, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Nov. 4, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Three Varieties of Realism in Computer Graphics," James Ferwerda, computer graphics, Oct. 29, 1:30 p.m., 211 Kennedy Hall.
"Mimicking Organismal Evolution With Populations of RNA in vitro," Niles Lehman, SUNY Albany, Nov. 3, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Public Enemy No. 1: The Asian Longhorned Beetle - Its Threat and Impact on North American Urban Forests," Richard Hoebeke, Cornell, Nov. 1, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Mammary Cancer Prevention by Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)," Clement Ip, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
"Rochester Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Study," Ardyth Gillespie, nutritional sciences, Oct. 28, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Sucrose Metabolism During Flower Development," Anil Ranwala, floriculture and ornamental horticulture, Nov. 4, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science.
"Isotopic and Mineralogic Studies of Laterite Formation in the Amazon Basin," Sam Savin, Case Western Reserve University, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m., 1120 Snee Hall.
"B-cell Development and Diversification in Rabbits: Why They Make Great Antibodies," Rose Mage, NIAID, NIH, Nov. 4, 4 p.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"Security of Children in the Streets: Examples for Latin America," María Jesús Buxó, University of Barcelona and Einaudi Chair, Nov. 2, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Material and Processing Challenges for the Next Generation of Compact Discs," Chet Dawson, Sony Music Corp., Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"Systems Engineering and Managing Globally in the 21st Century Information Age Corporation," James Morgan, CEO of Applied Materials Inc., Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m., 155 Olin Hall. See story.
"Naturally Layered Manganites: Spin-Lattice-Charge Coupling in Reduced Dimensions," John Mitchell, Argonne National Lab, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Direct Evaluation of Injection Efficiency From Metals Into Trap Free Small Molecule Based Transport Layers: Probing the Details of Interface Formation," Martin Abkowitz, University of Rochester, Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"The Engineer Grapples With Nonlinear Phenomena," Ali Nayfeh, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m., 111 Upson.
"Mechanisms of Host Cell Calcium-Signaling and Invasion by Trypanosoma cruzi," Barbara Burleigh, Harvard School of Public Health, Oct. 29, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"Against All Odds: Colony Founding in the Fire Ant," Walter Tschinkel, Florida State University, Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Advances in Nocturnal Flight Call Monitoring," Kurt Fristrup, Lab of Ornithology, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Fuertes Room, Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.
"Locating Life's Limits With Dimensionless Numbers," Steve Vogel, Duke University, Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Toward Reconciliation of Structure With Function in Plasmodesma: Who Is the Gatekeeper?" C.E.J. Botha, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, Oct. 29, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"The International IPM Initiative," Peter Trutmann, CIIFAD/plant pathology, Nov. 3, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Positive Affect Facilitates Flexible Thinking and Problem Solving," Alice Isen, psychology and Johnson School, Oct. 29, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"AIDS Programming in Thailand: A Window on the Motives and Mechanisms of Administrative Devolution," Rachel Safman, Ph.D. student, Oct. 29, 2:30 p.m., 32 Warren Hall.
"Using Micro-Mechanical Test Methods to Measure Interfacial Properties of Composites," Walter McDonough, NIST, Oct. 28, 12:20 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Localization and `Brittle-to-Ductile' Transitions in the Statistical Failure of Fibrous Composites: Some New Discoveries and Implications," S.L. Phoenix, Cornell, Nov. 4, 12:20 p.m., 317 MVR Hall.
"The City of Ithaca Water System," Jose Lozano, director, Environmental Laboratories, city of Ithaca, Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m., 366 Hollister Hall.
"Interface Between Engineering, Environmental Science and Regulatory Policy: Lake Source Cooling as a Case Study," Elizabeth Moran, Ecologic Inc., Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m., 366 Hollister Hall.theater
Ray Cooney's It Runs in the Family will be performed Oct. 28-31 at 8 p.m. in the Center for Theatre Arts. For tickets, call 254-ARTS.
The Cradle Will Rock, featuring a cast of 15 undergraduates from Cornell and Ithaca College, opens in Risley Theater Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. Performances continue Oct. 29 and 31 and Nov. 4-6 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets, at $7, are available in advance at the Willard Straight ticket office or at the door.
Cornell Savoyards presents Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta The Pirates of Penzance at Kulp Auditorium, Ithaca High School. Evening performances are Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 5-6, at 8 p.m., and matinees are Sundays, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. Tickets for the evening performances are $9, $7 for students, seniors and children, and $6 for matinees. Tickets are available at the Willard Straight ticket office and downtown at the ticket center in Clinton House and at Hickey's Music Center. For group rates and more information, call 257-9750.miscellany
Express concerns and suggestions about computing at Cornell to decision-makers from Cornell Information Technologies. Open to all students. Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
"Winterize Your Compost," Oct. 30, noon-1 p.m., Community Gardens, Third Street Ext., near the Farmers' Market. For information, call 272-2292.
Flu vaccines are being offered for $10:
Oct. 28, Noyes Community Center, Level 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct. 29, CCC Building, second floor conference room, 10-11:30 a.m.; Nov. 1, 118 Humphreys Service Building, 7-9 a.m.; and Nov. 2, Trillium, small room off the dining room, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Cornell Juggling Club is sponsoring a juggling convention Oct. 30 from noon to 8 p.m. in the Field House. Free juggling lessons, games and contests for all ages and skill levels. Following the convention, In-Jest, a renowned comedy and juggling duo, will perform a routine appropriate for all ages at 8 p.m. in the Field House. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
The seventh annual Unity Dinner will be Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of Noyes Center on West Campus. Suzanne Oboler will speak on "Confronting Differences in the Latino/a Struggle for Unity." Entertainment will be provided by the Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble and Teatrotaller. Tickets are $5 and are available in the Latino Studies Program office, 434 Rockefeller Hall.
sports
Oct. 29, Heptagonal Championships at Van Cortlandt Park
The men's cross country team was the host for the Reif Memorial Run last Friday at the Moakley Course. This was a non-scoring event that enabled Cornell to rest its top 12 runners for the Heptagonal championships next weekend. The Big Red ran the five-mile race with athletes from Ithaca College, St. Lawrence, Cortland, Hamilton and Moravia. The race's top finisher was Cornell sophomore Doug Mitarotonda, who crossed the finish line with a time of 27:17.
Oct. 29, Heptagonal Championships at Van Cortlandt Park
The women's cross country team was the host of the Reif Memorial Run last Friday at the Moakley Course. This was a non-scoring event that enabled Cornell to rest its top 12 runners for the Heptagonal championships next weekend. The Big Red ran the 5K race with athletes from Ithaca College, St. Lawrence, Cortland, Hamilton and Moravia. The race's top finisher was Cornell junior Grace Nwoku, who crossed the finish line with a time of 20:09.
Oct. 30, at Brown, noon
Nov. 3, at Lehigh, 3 p.m.
The field hockey lost three games on the road last week, falling at Syracuse (2-1), Dartmouth (5-1) and Holy Cross (2-0).
Oct. 30, Wagner, 1 p.m.
Through six games, Cornell sophomore quarterback Ricky Rahne has completed 132 of 238 passes for 1,686 yards with 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Senior running back Deon Harris leads the team in rushing with 294 yards on 74 carries, while junior receiver Joe Splendorio tops the squad with 47 receptions for 652 yards and five scores. Senior linebacker David and junior Dan Weyandt lead the defense with 64 (45-19) and 59 (44-15) tackles, respectively.
Oct. 29, at Pennsylvania, 7:30 p.m.
Riding a balanced attack, the sprint football team handed Princeton a 19-8 loss Friday night at Schoellkopf Field.
Oct. 30, Western Ontario (exhib.), 7 p.m.
Oct. 31, Mississauga Jr. Chiefs (exhib.), noon
Oct. 30-31, at USPA Old Timers Tournament
Oct. 30, at Virginia, 6 p.m.
Oct. 30-31, at USPA Old Timers Tournament
Oct. 30, at Virginia, 8 p.m.
Oct. 30, Hartwick, 2 p.m.
Nov. 2, at Army, 7 p.m.
Cornell, ranked No. 21 in the nation, remained in a tie for first place in the Ivy League with a 2-1 overtime victory at Dartmouth on Sunday afternoon. Earlier in the week, Cornell had its six-game winning streak snapped when it dropped a 2-1 decision at Syracuse on Oct. 27. The Big Red trailed 2-0 at intermission but managed to cut the deficit in half on a goal from senior forward Lewis Vaughn.
Senior forward Lewis Vaughn leads the Big Red with 10 points this season (four goals, two assists). Junior midfielder Richard Stimpson and sophomore midfielder Oswaldo Rodriguez each have three goals and three assists for nine points, while junior forward Adam Skumawitz (four goals) and sophomore forward Ted Papadopoulos (three goals, two assists) are close behind with eight points apiece. Demaine leads the Ivy League with a 0.64 goals against average and an .842 save percentage.
Oct. 30, at Brown, 11 a.m.
Nov. 3, at Lafayette, 2:30 p.m.
Cornell split a pair of games last week, dropping a 4-0 decision at Dartmouth on Saturday and capturing a 6-1 victory over St. Francis (Pa.) at Berman Field Tuesday.
Nov. 4-7, at ITA East Championships
The men's tennis team played host to the Cornell Fall Indoor Invitational last weekend. The netmen had a strong showing, capturing three titles - C singles, D singles and B doubles.
Oct. 29, Pennsylvania, 7 p.m.
Oct. 30, Princeton, 4 p.m.
The women's volleyball team split its two matches last weekend, dropping a 3-1 decision to Columbia last Friday before winning a 3-2 decision over Colgate Monday evening.