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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.
* "Sylvia Plimack Mangold: Trees," through March 7.
* "Insight: Women's Photographs From the Collection of the George Eastman House," through March 14.
* "Rubell Collection of Contemporary American Art," through March 14.
* "Nine Beautiful Objects: Recent Asian Acquisitions," through March 21.
* Art for Lunch: Feb. 18 at noon, tour "Insight: Women's Photographs From the Collection of the George Eastman House," led by chief curator Nancy Green.
* Winter Arts Festival: The Arts of China, Feb. 20, 1-4 p.m.
Freshman Design Projects: students of Jack Elliott, through Feb. 19.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
* Work by Eugene Colberg and Chinling Liao, through Feb. 19.
* "Mississippi Horizons: Mapping a Shifting Terrain," Anuradha Mathur, landscape architect, University of Pennsylvania, Feb. 22-March 5.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
* Work by students of Karen Norton's fall '98 Photo Processes course, through Feb. 19.
* South American painters From Argentina: Estralia Aruj, Marcella Santa Maria, Anna Candiotti and Perez Celis, Feb. 20-March 5.
Gallery hours vary. Contact Mien Wong, WSH Art Gallery coordinator, at mw40@cornell.edu for information.
Jeremiah Donovan: Photos from China, through Feb. 26.Films listed are sponsored by Cornell Cinema and held in Willard Straight Theatre, except where noted, and are open to the public. All films are $4.50 ($4 for students, kids 12 and under and seniors). Visit the Cornell Cinema web site at http://www-cinema.slife.cornell.ed. films
"Slam" (1998), directed by Marc Levin, with Saul Williams and Sonja Sohn, featuring live performances by local poets, 7:15 p.m.
"Antz" (1998), directed by Eric Darnell and Tim Johnson, with the voices of Woody Allen, Dan Ayckroyd and many others, 9:45 p.m.
"Happiness" (1998), directed by Todd Solondz, with Dylan Baker, Lara Flynn Boyle and Ben Gazzara, 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Brother" (1998), directed by Alexei Balabanov, with Sergei Bodrov Jr. and Viktor Suhorukov, 7:30 p.m.
"Touch of Evil" (1958), directed by Orson Welles, with Welles and Marlene Dietrich, 9:35 p.m.
"Antz," 10 p.m., Uris.
"Fantastic Planet" (1972), directed by René Laloux, midnight.
"My Father's Dragon" (1998), with special guest Ruth Kahn, Ithakid Film Fest, 2 p.m., $2/$1.50 kids 12 and under.
"Touch of Evil," 5 p.m.
Black Maria Film and Video Festival, with festival director John Columbus, 7:30 p.m.
"Antz," 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"Happiness," 9:30 p.m., Uris.
"Fantastic Planet," 10:30 p.m.
"Antz," 4:30 p.m.
"Fantastic Planet," 7:30 p.m.
"Diary of a Country Priest" (1950), directed by Robert Bresson, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"Touch of Evil," 7:15 p.m.
"Slam," 9:40 p.m.
"Brother," 7:15 p.m.
Merce Cunningham Program V, 7:30 p.m., CTA Film Forum, $2.
"Slam," 9:20 p.m.
"Safe" (1995), directed by Todd Haynes, with Julianne Moore and Xander Berkeley, 7:15 p.m.
"Antz," 9:45 p.m.
Live performance by Saul Williams, one of the top spoken-word artists in the United States and star of the film "Slam," 7:15 p.m., $5 for all.
"Clay Pigeons" (1998), directed by David Dobkin, with Vince Vaughn and Janeane Garofalo, 9:45 p.m.* Course changes: Courses may be dropped through March 12 without penalty. A course dropped after March 12 will appear on transcripts with a "W" (withdrawn). Credit hours or grading options may be changed through May 7. Instructor of course and student's chairperson must sign the drop/add form. No course may be dropped or changed after May 7. graduate bulletin
* Commencement is Sunday, May 30. To receive a May degree, the deadline for completing all requirements is May 21. Deadlines are earlier to have a diploma available for pickup following the commencement exercises (March 19) or to have one's name appear in the commencement program (March 26). A ceremony to individually recognize Ph.D. candidates will be at Barton Hall, Saturday, May 29, 5 p.m.; family, friends and faculty are invited. A reception follows the ceremony. Information will be in commencement packets available in March at the Graduate School.
* Elections: Vote March 2-3 for a student-elected trustee to the Board of Trustees. Sites are the Big Red Barn, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sage, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Hughes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Vet, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Willard Straight, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Trillium, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mary Donlon Hall, 5-8 p.m.; and Noyes Dining, 5-8 p.m.
* Orientation volunteers: Graduate and professional students who wish to volunteer as a grad adviser for fall 1999 should attend a meeting on Wednesday, March 3, either 6-7 p.m. or 7-8 p.m., Big Red Barn. For information, phone 254-GRAD.
* International students: Do not file your U.S. income tax return until March 20. You may receive a 1042-S form. These forms will not be mailed to you until about March 15.
* Lunch with the dean: Grad students may join the dean for lunch Mondays, noon-1 p.m., Big Red Barn (table near piano). Bring your lunch and discuss concerns or get acquainted.
* Associate Dean Plater's revised student office hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for office-related business. An appointment is preferred (255-5235). All students are welcome for open hours Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m.; no appointment needed.lectures
A lecture and video presentation on Chiapas, Mexico, will be given by Melissa Burch Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anabel Taylor Hall Cafe.
"Nationalism Versus Post-Nationalism in Post-Liberation Korean Literature," Youngmin Kim, visiting professor of Korean studies, Feb. 25, 4:30 p.m., 374 Rockefeller Hall.
"Creative Mathematics," Graeme Bailey, mathematics, Feb. 22, 2:55 p.m., Uris Auditorium.
A panel discussion about Lake Source Cooling will be held Feb. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Moot Courtroom of Myron Taylor Hall. Associate University Counsel Shirley Egan, project manager Lanny Joyce and scientist Nelson Hairston will speak about the project, focusing on the scientific and legal issues involved.
"The Fall of Meciar and the End of Gangster Rule," Steven Fish, University of California at Berkeley, Feb. 22, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
Guest composer Dan Welcher will give a composer's forum Feb. 19 at 1:25 p.m. in 301 Lincoln Hall.
"The Struggle Over Cultural Orientation in Contemporary Egypt," Ami Ayalon, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., 374 Rockefeller Hall.
"Learning to `Labor': Discourses of Population and the Tamil Migration to Colonial Malaysia," Richard Baxtrom, University of Pennsylvania, Feb. 18, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Sangha From the Bottom Up: An Alternative to State Buddhism in Thailand," Venerable Santikaro, abbot of the Dawn Kiam Forest Monestary, Southern Thailand, Feb. 22, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Biographical Subjects and Objects: Lives and Histories in the Field," Janet Hoskins, University of Southern California, Feb. 25, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.music
Department of Music
* Feb. 20, 8 p.m., Proscenium Theatre, Center for Theatre Arts: Ensemble X presents music of our time by James MacMillan, guest composer and conductor Dan Welcher, Mark Phillips and Javier Alvarez. There will be a preconcert discussion in the theater from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.
* Feb. 21, 3 p.m., Barnes Hall: Soprano Rebecca Plack and fortepianist Geoffrey Govier present a program of songs and keyboard works by Schumann, Chopin and Liszt.
* Feb. 23, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Heidi Hoffman presents a cello concert with pianist Miri Yampolsky, performing works by Galliard, Schumann, Ravel and Rachmaninoff.
* Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Bailey Hall: Dickson Guillaume and the New York State Haitian Interdenominational Mass Choir. Tickets are $8 for those with Cornell ID, $7 for people in groups of five or more and $10 for the general public. Advance sale tickets are available on campus at the Willard Straight ticket office.
* Feb. 20, 10 a.m., Bailey Hall: Mass Choir Workshop.
* Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Bailey Hall: "Gospel Explosion."
* Feb. 21, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel: Worship service.
For more information, see story.
Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity is sponsoring "Sammypalooza," an event to benefit Pediatric AIDS, Feb. 19, 7-11 p.m., Statler Auditorium. The event features such popular Cornell bands as Kaiser Soze, Coyote, David Linhart, Shifter Henry and Jard. Tickets are $5, available in front of Willard Straight Hall daily through Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or from any SAM fraternity member.
Mac Benford, Walt Koken and Bob Potts will perform Feb. 21. 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
Taryn Mattice of the Protestant Cooperative Ministry will lead the service Feb. 21 at 11 a.m.
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Fridays, 7:30 p.m., International Room, Willard Straight Hall, speakers, open discussion and refreshments. Sunday morning prayers and breakfast, 7 a.m., at alternating locations. For more information, call 272-5320.
Weekend Masses: Sundays, 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium.
Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 12:20 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sundays at 4 p.m. in G-22 Anabel Taylor Hall; Thursdays at 4 p.m. in G-15 ATH.
Testimony meetings (Christian Science College Organization at Cornell): Thursdays, 7 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
Church services: Sundays at 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 information, 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.
Friday Juma' prayer, 1:15 p.m., One World Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Daily Zuhr, Asr, Maghreb and Isha' prayers at 218 Anabel Taylor Hall. Saturday Halaqa gathering for all, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., One World Room.
Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Instructional techniques from various cultures. Some gentle movement and discussion included. For more information, call CURW at 255-4214.
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
"Climate Change and Timber Markets: Global and Regional Effects," Brent Sohngen, Ohio State University, Feb. 18, 3 p.m., 131 Warren Hall.
"The Deep Hot Biosphere," Thomas Gold, Cornell, Feb. 18, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences.
"Solar System Dynamics," Norm Murray, CITA, Feb. 25, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Genome Wide Expression Studies in Saccharomyces cerevisiae," Joseph DeRisi, University of California at San Francisco, Feb. 19, 4 p.m., G-01 Biotechnology Building. See story.
"Computer Analysis of Multidimensional CT and MR Images," Tony Reeves, electrical engineering, Feb. 18, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
TBA, Yi Wang, Cornell Medical College, Feb. 25, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Plants, Isotopes and Puzzling Over Hydrology: We Don't Know Anything, but We Do Know Something," Todd Dawson, ecology and systematics, Feb. 19, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Research in Biomedical Sciences: Group 8, featuring presentations by Mark Nijland, Richard Rawson, Brian Summers and John Wootton, Feb. 18, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall II, College of Veterinary Medicine.
"On the Evolution of Cats, the Fossil Evidence," Tom Rothwell, Columbia University, Feb. 23, 12:15 p.m., Hagan Room, Schurman Hall.
"Intermolecular Interactions in Cell Membranes Studies by Image Correlation Spectroscopy," Nils Peterson, University of Western Ontario, Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
"Biodiversity: The Research/Policy Interface," Thomas Lovejoy, Feb. 23, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
J.C. Smith Lectureship: Mark Davis of the California Institute of Technology will give the following seminars: "Self-Assembly in the Synthesis of High-Silica Zeolites," Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m., 165 Olin Hall; and "Opportunities for Chemical Engineering in Non-Viral, Systemic Gene Delivery," Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m., 255 Olin Hall. See story.
"Chemical Waves and Patterns," Kenneth Showalter, West Virginia University, Feb. 18, 11:15 a.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Functional, Nanostructured Materials via the Polymerization of Liquid Crystal Assemblies," Doug Gin, University of California at Berkeley, Feb. 22, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Spin Labeling EPR as a New Structural Biology Technique to Study the Functional Dynamics of Membrane Associated Proteins," Yeon-Kyun Shin, University of California at Berkeley, Feb. 25, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
Susan Goldin-Meadow of the University of Chicago will give the following seminars: "When Gesture and Words Speak Differently," Feb. 19, 12:20 p.m., 224 Morrill Hall; and "Spontaneous Sign Systems Developed by Deaf Children in Two Cultures," Feb. 19, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Names as Resources: Economic Value, Legal Conflict and Technical Innovation in Internet Identifiers," Milton Mueller, Syracuse University, Feb. 19, 11:15 a.m., 211 Kennedy Hall.
"Spontaneous Tumors in Companion Animals as Translational Research Models," David Vail, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Feb. 23, 8 a.m., Hagan Room, Schurman Hall.
"The Effect of Multiple Human Accelerated Environmental Changes on Plant Growth in an Urban Ecosystem," Jillian Gregg, doctoral dissertation seminar, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Phylogeography of a Marine Bryozoan: Assessing Population History and Dispersal Routes of the Antitropically Disjunct Membranipora membranacea (Cheilostomata)," Heidi Schwaninger, doctoral dissertation seminar, Feb. 25, noon, A409 Corson Hall.
"Transgenic `Galaxy' Apple Containing Multiple Antibacterial Genes and Optimization of Their Expression for Enhanced Fire Blight Resistance," Kisung Ko, horticultural sciences, Geneva, Feb. 18, 4 p.m. 404 Plant Science Building.
"Fruit Nutrition Research: Present Status and Continuing Needs," Warren Stiles, fruit and vegetable science, Feb. 25, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"The Mutation Rate of Di-, Tri- and Tetranucleotide Repeats in Drosophila melanogaster," Malcolm Schug, Feb. 24, 12:20 p.m., small seminar room, Biotechnology Building.
"Biochemical Toxicology of Some Environmentally Persistent Chemicals," Ernest Hodgson, North Carolina State University, Feb. 24, 12:20 p.m., 300 Rice Hall.
"Immunoregulation During Toxoplasmosis," Eric Denkers, Vet College, Feb. 19, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"Power of Workers and Their Trade Unions for Improving Their Environment," Ed Cohen-Rosenthal, Work and Environment Initiative, Feb. 19, 12:10 p.m., 157 Sibley Hall.
"Research Challenges From Digital Libraries and Networked Information: A Survey of Open Issues," Clifford Lynch, Coalition for Networked Information, Feb. 18, 4:30 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
"Magnetism in Small Structures: From the Micron Toward the Molecular Scale," Andrew Kent, New York University, Feb. 18, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Macroscopic and Microscopic Behavior of Polymers in Supercritical Fluid Solvents," Mark McHugh, Johns Hopkins University, Feb. 25, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"What is the True Value of a Corporation: Is it Just the Stock Price?"Bill Hudson, AMP Inc., Feb. 18, 4:30 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"Sustainable Harvesting for Biodiversity Conservation? The Case of Rattan in Indonesia," Steve Siebert, University of Montana, Feb. 23, 3:30 p.m., 304 Fernow Hall.
"Modulation of Inhibition Can Enhance Odor Discrimination in the Olfactory Bulb: Theoretical Predictions and Experimental Support," Christiane Linster, Boston University, Feb. 18, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"New Primitive Birds From the Cretaceous of Madagascar," Catherine Forster, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m., Fuertes Room, Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.
"And They Think I'm a Nice Old Lady: Gender Identities and War in Belfast, Northern Ireland," Lorraine Dowler, Pennsylvania State University, Feb. 18, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Cynicism and Hope: Political Despair and Social Fantasy in Post-Soviet Russia," Nancy Ries, Colgate University, Feb. 25, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Submillimeter Size Dimensions and Quantum Gravity at a TeV," Savas Dimopoulus, Stanford University, Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Oscillating Calcium and Growth in Pollen Tubes," Terena Holdaway-Clarke, University of Massachusetts, Feb. 19, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Controlled Environment Agriculture: Horticulture's Opportunity for the Future," Bob Langhans, floriculture and ornamental horticulture, Feb. 23, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Transgenic `Galaxy' Apple Containing Multiple Antibacterial Genes and Optimization of Their Expression for Enhanced Fire Blight Resistance," Kisung Ko, horticultural sciences, Geneva, Feb. 22, 11 a.m., Jordan Hall, NYSAES, Geneva.
"Roles of Nontarget DNA and Viral Gene Length in Influencing Multi-Virus Resistance Through Homology-Dependent Gene Silencing," Fuh-Jyh Jan, plant pathology, Feb. 24, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Technology and Information Capitalism," Thomas Hirschl, rural sociology, Feb. 19, 2:30 p.m., 32 Warren Hall.
"Sex/Gender and Patriarchy in the Quran: Retheorizing Muslim Women's Rights in Islam," Asma Barlas, Ithaca College, Feb. 22, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Travels in the Southeast: In Search of Mass Customization in the Apparel Industry," Susan Ashdown, textiles and apparel, Feb. 25, 12:20 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Slides, Forest Fires and Earthquakes," Donald Turcotte, geological sciences, Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.
"Occupational Toxicology in the Pharmaceutical Industry," Tracy Kimmel, Warner Lambert Co., Feb. 19, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Asthma and Air Pollution," George Thurston, New York University Institute of Environmental Medicine, Feb. 22, noon, 135 Emerson Hall.symposiums
"Religion, Society and Popular Culture: An Interdisciplinary Symposium Honoring A. Thomas Kirsch, Professor of Anthropology" begins Feb. 19 with a lecture by James Peacock from the University of North Carolina at 4:30 p.m. in 165 McGraw Hall, followed by a reception at 6 p.m. at the Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
The symposium continues Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the following lecturers: Karl Heider, University of South Carolina; Kaja McGown, Cornell; Judy Ledgerwood, Northern Illinois University; David Holmberg, Cornell; Charles Keyes, University of Washington; Kay Warren, Harvard University; Richard O'Connor, University of the South; and Hjorleifur Jonsson, Arizona State University.theater
Stephen Jeffreys' black comedy, "The Clink," runs Feb. 18-21 and 24-27 at 8 p.m., with matinees offered Feb. 21 and 27 at 2 p.m., in the Class of '56 Flexible Theatre. Audience members are invited to a post-performance discussion with members of the cast and production team following the Feb. 25 performance. For play and ticket information, call 254-ARTS weekdays between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m.miscellany
Are you pregnant and planning to breastfeed? A community-based study examining some of the nutritional aspects of breastfeeding is being conducted. If you are interested in participating in the study, contact Sunjya Schweig at the Division of Nutritional Sciences, 255-4804, sks21@cornell.edu.
Cornell students will help explain the mysteries of machines ranging from the internal combustion engine to the automatic teller machine at the sixth annual Engineering Day at Pyramid Mall, Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event is being held in connection with National Engineers Week, beginning Feb. 21, and is presented by the Ithaca Sciencenter and the College of Engineering. The event is sponsored by Borg-Warner Automotive Inc. and Emerson Power Transmission Corp.sports
Feb. 19, Brown, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 20, Yale, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 19, at Brown, 7 p.m.
Feb. 20, at Yale
Feb. 20, Penn, Columbia, Penn State and Temple
Feb. 21, at Ithaca Invitational, 1 p.m.
Feb. 19, Brown, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 20, Harvard, 7 p.m.
Feb. 20, Harvard, 2 p.m.
Feb. 21, Northeastern, 2 p.m.
Feb. 19-20, at Howe Cup
Feb. 25-27, Ivy Champs. at Princeton
Feb. 20, Temple, 9 a.m.
Feb. 20, St. Bonaventure, 5 p.m.
Feb. 21, Navy, 11 a.m.
Feb. 19-21, at Princeton Invitational
Feb. 20-21, Heptagonals at Cornell
Feb. 20-21, Heptagonals at Cornell
Feb. 18, Syracuse, 1 p.m.
Feb. 18, Buffalo at Vestal High School