'Man Over Manhattan'
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CSDC practices Fridays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the North Room of Willard Straight Hall. All levels of dancers are encouraged to attend. Free and open to all CSDC members. Membership is $5 per year and is open to the public.exhibits
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| Doug Prince's unique "photo-sculptures" -- photographic images printed on glass and layered together in small boxlike tableaux -- are on view at the Johnson Museum of Art through March 5. A tour is offered Feb. 24 at noon, and Prince will speak at the museum March 2 at 5 p.m. |
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.
* "Italian Renaissance Paintings and Prints," through Feb. 27.
* "Women's Works," through Feb. 27.
* "The Beauty of the Book: Medieval Manuscripts From the Kroch Library," through Feb. 27.
* "Light Construction: Photo-Sculptures by Doug Prince," through March 5.
* "Fresh Woods and Pastures New: 17th Century Dutch Landscape Drawings From the Peck Collection," through March 26.
* "The Baroque Landscape," through March 26.
* Art for Lunch: Feb. 24 at noon, tour "Light Construction: Photo-Sculptures by Doug Prince."
(M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 255-9714)
Design works by students of Rhonda Gilmore's DEA studio class, through Feb. 19.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
* Works by Seth Augustine, through Feb. 18.
* Rome Program Exhibition, Feb. 21-25.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 1-5 p.m.; 255-3530)
"Wordsworth and the Romantic Imagination: A Scholar's Collection," curated by Paul Betz, through May 30.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
"Collaboration: Installation by Brian Dehart," printmaking by Brian Dupont, Feb. 21-25.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.)
Festival of Black Gospel exhibition, through Feb. 25.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), except matinees, $3.50, and CTA Tuesday events, $3. Visit the Cornell Cinema web site at http://cinema.cornell.edu. films
"Bed and Board" (1971), directed by François Truffaut, with Jean-Pierre Leaud and Claude Jade, 7:15 p.m.
"The Sixth Sense" (1999), directed by M. Night Shyamalan, with Bruce Willis and Toni Collette, 9:25 p.m.
"The McCollege Tour" (1999), two films directed by Laura Dunn and Kyle Henry, with guest filmmaker Kyle Henry, 7:15 p.m. See story.
"Three Seasons" (1999), directed by Tony Bui, with Don Duong and Harvey Keitel, 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"The Limey" (1999), directed by Steven Soderbergh, with Terence Stamp and Peter Fonda, 9:45 p.m.
"The Sixth Sense," 9:45 p.m., Uris.
"The Fifth Element" (1997), directed by Luc Besson, with Bruce Willis and Gary Oldman, midnight, Uris.
"Babar: King of the Elephants" (1999), directed by Raymond Jafelice, with Dan Lett and Janet-Laine Green, IthaKid Film Fest, 2 p.m., $2/$1.50 kids 12 and under.
"The Limey," 5 and 7:15 p.m.
"Three Seasons," 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Violent Cop" (1989), directed by Takeshi Kitano, with Takeshi Kitano and Hakuryu, 9:20 p.m.
"The Sixth Sense," 9:45 p.m., Uris.
"Three Seasons," 4:30 p.m.
"The Sixth Sense," 7:15 p.m.
"Henry V" (1989), directed by Kenneth Branagh, with Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench and Ian Holm, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"The Cruel Story of Youth" (1960), directed by Nagisa Oshima, with Yusuke Kawazu and Miyuki Kuwano, 7 p.m.
"The Sixth Sense," 9:15 p.m.
"Grand Illusion" (1937), directed by Jean Renoir, with Jean Gabin and Erich Von Stroheim, 7 p.m.
"The Fifth Element," 9:30 p.m.
"Black Cat, White Cat" (1998), directed by Emir Kusturica, with Bajram Severdzan, Florijan Ajdini and Srdan Todorovic, 7 p.m.
"Fight Club" (1999), directed by David Fincher, with Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham-Carter, 9:40 p.m.
"Zona" (1999), directed by Pierre Desir, with Grethe Boe and Danyon Davis, 7 p.m.
"Fight Club," 9:35 p.m.graduate bulletin
* Course changes: Courses may be dropped through March 10 without penalty. A course dropped after March 10 will appear on transcripts with a "W" (withdrawn). Credit hours or grading options may be changed through May 5. Instructor of course and student's chairperson must sign the drop/add form. No course can be dropped or changed after May 5.
* Dissertation seminar for doctoral candidates will be Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. in 100 Caldwell Hall. The thesis adviser will discuss preparing and filing theses and dissertations; students, faculty and typists are encouraged to attend.lectures
"Cache-Oblivious Algorithms," Matteo Frigo, MIT, Feb. 17, 4:15 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
TBA, Farnam Jahanian, University of Michigan, Feb. 24, 4:25 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
"The Science of the Commonplace," Verne Rockcastle, education, Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m., Fuertes Room, Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.
"Fado and Rebeticas in Lisbon: Passionate Styles of Popular Music," Gail Holst-Warhaft, classics, Feb. 21, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Fresh Woods and Pastures New: 17th Century Dutch Landscape Drawings From the Peck Collection," Frank Robinson, museum director, Feb. 17, 5 p.m., Johnson Museum of Art.
"Soundscapes," Roberto Sierra, music, Feb. 21, 2:55 p.m., Uris Hall Auditorium.
"In the Image of God: Judaism and Human Rights," Brian Walt, Feb. 18, 2 p.m., 122 Rockefeller Hall.
"In the Context of Democratization Process in Nepal," Ganesh Gurung, anthropology, Feb. 21, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Quantum Physics ... What Is It?" Ahren Sadoff, physics, Feb. 24, noon, G01 Biotechnology Building. Call 255-5133 to register; free to the Cornell community.music
* Feb. 17, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Student recital: Emily Green, piano. Works by Haydn, Bach, Chopin and Ravel.
* Feb 20, 3 p.m., Sage Chapel: "Bach in Sage 2000," organist David Yearsley presents the first recital in a two-semester series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the death of Johann Sebastian Bach. See story.
* Feb. 20, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Listen to a selection of "Israeli Folk Songs," featuring vocalists Rebecca Schaefer, Kathryn Nyman and Amy McIntrie, assisted by pianist Noah DeGarmo.
* Feb. 23, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Gloria Cheng and Vicki Ray present a program of 20th century music composed for two pianos with works by Edmund J. Campion, Henri Dutilleux and Messiaen.
Pianist Murray Perahia presents an all-Bach program Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall. For ticket information call 255-5144 (M-F 10 a.m.-1 p.m.). See story.
* Texas-born gospel singer Kim Burrell opens Cornell's 24th annual Festival of Black Gospel, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., Bailey Hall. Tickets are $7 for general public and $5 with student ID or groups of five or more. Tickets are available at Willard Straight Hall ticket office, Logos and at the door.
* Mass choir workshop, Feb. 19, 10 a.m., Bailey Hall, free and open to the public.
* "Gospel Explosion," Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Bailey Hall, free.
* A worship service is Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room.
Feb. 20: Hot Soup will perform. Bound for Glory is broadcast from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Anabel Taylor Hall Café and airs on WVBR-FM 93.5 and 105.5.religion
Robert Harris Jr., Africana studies, will lead the service Feb. 20 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. Classes, speakers, prayers, celebrations at alternating locations. For more information, call 272-3037 or send e-mail to bahai@cornell.edu.
Weekend Mass schedule: Sunday, 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium.
Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 12:20 p.m., ATH Chapel. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sundays, 4 p.m., G-22 ATH.
Testimony meetings: Tuesday, 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.
Wednesdays, worship and Eucharist, 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Sundays, worship and Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
For more information, call 255-4219 or send e-mail to eccu@cornell.edu.
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: Fridays, 5:30 p.m., candle lighting and singing in the lobby of Anabel Taylor Hall, followed by Shabbat services. Saturdays, 9:45 a.m., Conservative services in the Founder's Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Call 255-4227 for more information.
* Orthodox: Friday, Young Israel House, call 272-5810 for weekly times; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. For daily service times, call 272-5810; all daily services are at the Young Israel House.
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.
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. Brief instruction followed by silent sitting. 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
"The Africana Theory of Helping," Gerald Jackson, Africana Studies and Research Center, Feb. 23, noon, Hoyt Fuller Room, Africana Studies and Research Center, 310 Triphammer Road.
"The Pricing Performance and Marketing Behavior of Agricultural Market Advisory Services: Evidence From the Corn and Soybean Markets Over 1995-1998," Scott Irwin, University of Illinois, Feb. 24, 3 p.m., 401 Warren Hall.
"Partly Random Graphs and Small World Networks," Gilbert Strang, MIT, Feb. 18, 3:30 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
"Magnetic Field Generation and Destruction in the Galaxy, the Sun and AGN," Eric Blackman, University of Rochester, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Diversity in Young Neutron Stars," Vicky Kaspi, MIT, Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Initiation of Chromosomal DNA Replication in Higher Eukaryotes: When, Where and How?" Johannes Walter, Harvard University, Feb. 18, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"Bioinformatics in Medicine," John Sargent, QMS Inc., Feb. 17, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Land Plant Evolution: A Biomechanical Perspective," Karl Niklas, plant biology, Feb. 24, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Biophysical Dissection of Membrane Traffic in Synaptic Terminals," Tim Ryan, Weill Medical College/CUMC, Feb. 23, 4:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
"Intervening in the Life Course: Creating HIV Prevention Norms Among Active Drug Injectors," Douglas Heckathorn, sociology, Feb. 23, noon, Faculty Commons, Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Sustainability and Rapid Development Through Resources That Are Inherently Not Scarce: an Application," Alan McAdams, Johnson School, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m., B-01 Sage Hall.
"Nanoscale Interactions: Implications in Biomimetics and Materials," Ravi Kane, Harvard University, Feb. 23, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
Visiting Professor Reinhard Strey of the University of Cologne, Germany, presents a seminar series titled "The Phase Science of Surfactants." The following talks are at 4:40 p.m. in 119 Baker Lab: "Dynamics of `Sponge' Phases," Feb. 17; "Ternary Water-Oil-Surfactant Systems: Microemulsions," Feb. 23; and "Block Copolymers as Giant Soaps," Feb. 24.
"Uncovering the Co-evolutionary History of an Obligate Mutualism: The Yucca-Yucca Moth Association," James Leebens-Mack, Colgate University, Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Dancing to Jim's Music," William Kimberly, Avtek Electronica, Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
"Bt-Corn Pollen and Butterflies: Applying Ecological and Behavioral Techniques to Assess Risks to Non-Target Species," John Losey, entomology, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., 125 Riley-Robb.
"Early steps in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mismatch Repair," Jayson Bowers, graduate student, Feb. 23, 12:20 p.m., G01 Biotechnology Building.
"Making Corals and Trees Talk: Climate Field Reconstruction From Proxy Data," Michael Evans, Columbia University, Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m., 1120 Snee Hall.
"Horticulture at Cornell: Creating a Future of Pre-eminence," Chris Wien, Tom Weiler and Hugh Price, horticulture, Geneva, Feb. 17, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
Dreer Award Seminar: "Constructing Gardens in the UK," Jerry Parmeter, undergraduate student, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science.
"Cell-Mediated Immune Responses to Marek's Disease Virus and Their Impairment During Chicken Infectious Anemia Virus Infection," Carrie Markowski, microbiology and immunology, Feb. 18, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"Contagion and the Science of Social Control," Priscilla Wald, Society for the Humanities, Feb. 18, 12:15 p.m., 157 Sibley Hall.
"Transformational Leadership: Does it Matter in the Year 2000," a panel discussion, Feb. 18,
1-3 p.m., Barnes Hall Auditorium.
"Interpreting Stiffness and Damping Data from Polymer Composites," Nancy Burnham, Worchester Polytechnic Institute, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Exploring Molecular to Supramolecular Scale Order in Self Assembled Polymer Systems," Paula Hammond, MIT, Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"In vitro and in vivo Evidence for Universal Targeting of Effector Proteins by the Type III Secretion Systems of Phytopathogenic Bacteria," Derrick Fouts, plant pathology, Feb. 17, 4 p.m., 105 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Variable Views of the Electric Billboard: How Reproductive Hormones Shape Electrosensory Perception During Mating in the Stingray," Tim Tricas, Florida Institute of Technology, Feb. 17, 12:15 p.m., A106 Corson-Mudd Hall.
"The Lachrymal Gland and Its Veil of Tears," Benjamin Walcott, neurobiology and behavior, Feb. 24, 12:15 p.m., A106 Corson-Mudd Hall.
"Strangers in the Nest: Consequences of Growing Up With Another Species for Brood-Parasitic Birds," Michael Sorenson, Boston University, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., Fuertes Room, Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.
"Life on the Edge: Geographical Variation in the Energetics of Wintering Northern Cardinals," Mike Burger, National Audubon Society of New York, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., Lab of Ornithology.
"War and Ethnicity: Foreign-born Soldiers and the Negotiation of Ethnic Identity in World War I," Nancy Gentile Ford, Bloomsburg University, Feb. 17, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"The Threat of Biological Weapons?" Kathleen Vogel, Peace Studies Program, Feb. 24, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"String Theory and the Fabric of Spacetime," Brian Green, Columbia University, Feb. 21, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Overcoming Transgenic Virus Resistance," Vida Chiang, plant pathology, Feb. 22, 3:30 p.m., A133 Barton Lab, Geneva.
"Structure-Property Relationships in Nylon and PET Fibers Derived From X-Ray and Neutron Scattering Studies," N. Sanjeeva Murthy, Allied Signal Inc., Feb. 17, 12:20 p.m., 317 MVR Hall.
Allen Schoen of the Veterinary Institute for Therapeutic Alternatives presents a seminar series titled "Introduction to Veterinary Acupuncture," Feb. 19-20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Murray Lecture Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine. To register call Wendy at 253-3777.symposium
A writer's workshop, "Cartographies of the Vernacular: Directions in Contemporary South Asian Literature," will be held Feb. 18 and 19 in McManus Lounge of Hollister Hall. Readings from a variety of South Asian authors is scheduled for Feb. 18 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Panels to discuss politics of translation and modern literature will be Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.theater
Anton Chekhov's "The Three Sisters" runs Feb. 17-20 and Feb. 23-26 at 8 p.m. in the Class of '56 Flexible Theatre. Matinees are Feb. 20 and 26 at 2 p.m. For play and ticket information, call or visit the box office at the CTA, 430 College Ave., between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., weekdays; 254-ARTS.miscellany
Join the Intramural Sports Department for a day of skiing Friday, Feb. 25, at Greek Peak Ski Resort in Virgil. The $20 pass includes an 8-hour lift ticket good from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. A NASTAR race course will be set up from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This event is open to Cornell staff, students and their families. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. in the intramural office, 305 Helen Newman Hall.
The University Assembly will have an open meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 4:30 p.m. in the Willard Straight Hall Art Gallery. Speakers include trustee Ezra Cornell IV and Andy Noel, director of athletics and physical education.
Free tutorial assistance in writing
* 178 Rockefeller Hall: Sunday, 2-8 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30 and 7-10 p.m.
* 222 Robert Purcell: Sunday-Thursday,
7-10 p.m.
* 320 Noyes Center: Sunday-Thursday,
7-10 p.m.sports
Feb. 18, at Pennsylvania, 7 p.m.
Feb. 19, at Princeton, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 18, Pennsylvania, 7 p.m.
Feb. 19, Princeton, 7 p.m.
Feb. 19, at Skidmore
Feb. 20, at Ithaca Invitational, 1 p.m.
Feb. 18, Union, 7 p.m.
Feb. 19, Rensselaer, 7 p.m.
Feb. 19, Yale, 2 p.m.
Feb. 20, Princeton, 2 p.m.
Feb. 19, Hobart, noon
Feb. 19, Rochester, 3 p.m.
Feb. 18-20, Howe Cup at Yale
Feb. 24-26, Ivy Championship at Harvard
Feb. 19, at Navy, 2 p.m.
Feb. 20, at Temple, 11 a.m.
Feb. 18, Penn State, 4 p.m.
Feb. 20, Rice, 10 a.m.
Feb. 19, Kane Invitational
Feb. 19, Kane Invitational
Feb. 17, Buffalo, 7 p.m.