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* "Advances in Genomics: Ethical, Social and Legal Implications for Public Action," Stephen Kresovich, plant breeding, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
* Fall membership meeting, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m., Biotechnology Building. Michael Kammen, American history, will be the speaker.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.
* "Circa 1900: From the Genteel Tradition to the Jazz Age," through Nov. 25.
* "Old Master Drawings and Prints," through Dec. 30
* "No Ordinary Land: Encounters in a Changing Environment," through Jan. 6.
* "Carlos Ulloa Sculpture," through Jan. 13.
* "Is It Real?" through Jan. 13.
* Art-Full Family Saturday: Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-noon, "Tom Knight's Puppets." Free to members and $5 per family nonmembers.
* Arts Circa 1900: Nov. 10, 3-5 p.m., music and poetry from the 1900, followed by an afternoon tea in the lobby. Read the story.
* Artbreak: Nov. 11, at 3 p.m., Tenzing Norbu Gurung, Tibetan painter and visiting artist from Nepal, will demonstrate his traditional tangka paintings as well as paintings created in his own style.
* Art for Lunch: On Nov. 15 at noon, tour the exhibit "No Ordinary Land," with a member of the museum's education staff.
(Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.)
"Treasures of the Asia Collection," through Dec. 21.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). Saturday and Sunday matinees are $3.50. Visit the Cornell Cinema web site at http://cinema.cornell.edu. films
"A Good Marriage" (1981), directed by Eric Rohmer, with Béatrice Romand, André Dussollier and Arielle Dombasle, 4:45 p.m.
"Coming to Light: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indians" (1999), with visiting documentary maker Anne Makepeace, 7:15 p.m. Read the story.
"Jabberwocky" (1977), directed by Terry Gilliam, with Michael Palin, Max Wall and Deborah Fallender, 9:45 p.m.
"The Turandot Project" (2001), directed by Alan Miller, a panel discussion will follow with Chi-Meng Yang, Brett de Bary, Rey Chow, Michelle Duncan and Michael Steinberg, 7 p.m.
"Jabberwocky," 7 p.m., Uris.
"The Princess and the Warrior" (2000), directed by Tom Tykwer, with Franka Potente, Benno Fürmann and Jurgen Tarrach, 9:15 p.m., Uris.
"Made" (2001), directed by Jon Favreau, with Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn and Famke Janssen, 9:45 p.m.
"Run Lola Run" (1999), directed by Tom Tykwer, with Franka Potente and Moritz Bleibtreu, midnight, Uris.
"Experimental Animations for Kids," Ithakid Film Festival, with animator Chris Sullivan, 2 p.m.
"Made," 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
"Experimental Animations for Adults," with animator Chris Sullivan, 7 p.m.
"The Princess and the Warrior," 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Jabberwocky," 10 p.m., Uris.
"The Turandot Project," 4:30 p.m.
"The Princess and the Warrior," 7:30 p.m.
"La Collectionneuse" (1966), directed by Eric Rohmer, with Haydée Politoff, Patrick Bauchau and Daniel Pommereulle, 7 p.m.
"Made," 9 p.m.
"The Turandot Project," 7:15 p.m.
"The Best of Dance on Camera 2001: Program 2," directed by Ashley James and Beverly Lindsay, the program features two swinging documentaries: "Bomba: Dancing the Drum" and "Swing, Bop and Hand Dance," 7:30 p.m., Schwartz Center Film Forum.
"La Collectionneuse," 9:15 p.m.
"Paying the Price: Killing the Children of Iraq" (2000), directed by Alan Lowery, 7 p.m.
"Life Is to Whistle" (1998), filmed in Cuba, 8 p.m., Uris, free.
"Made," 10 p.m.
"Pauline at the Beach" (1982), directed by Eric Rohmer, with Arielle Dombasle, Amanda Langlet and Pascal Greggory, 7:15 p.m.
"Brazil" (1985), directed by Terry Gilliam, with Jonathan Pryce and Michael Palin, 9:30 p.m.lectures
Blomquist lectures: Guy Ourisson, University of Strasbourg, will give the following lectures at 4:40 p.m. in 119 Baker Lab: "Elements of Molecular Taphonomy, or the Discovery of Undiscovered Natural Products," Nov. 12; and "The Membrane Hypothesis of the Origin of Life," Nov. 13.
Baker lectures: Jean Fréchet, University of California, will give the following lectures at 11:15 a.m. in 119 Baker Lab:
"Hyperbranched Polymers," Nov. 13; and "Polymers and Dendrimers in Therapeutics," Nov. 15.
"A Platonic Outcome," David Sedley, University of Cambridge, Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m., 142 Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Lightweight Specifications Through Type Qualifiers," Alexander Aiken, University of California, and "Topics in Databases (and Some Nostalgia," Jennifer Widom, Stanford University, Nov. 9, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"Life in the Womb: The Origin of Health and Disease," Peter Nathanielz, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nov. 15, 10 a.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
"North Korea: The Humanitarian Challenge": On Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. in G08 Uris Hall, Kwon Moon-hyuk of Munhwa Broadcasting Corp., Korea, will present his documentary video, "North Korean Children are Dying." Following the video John Feffer, East Asia Office, Tokyo, will give a lecture, "The Humanitarian Challenge: Building Bridges or Challenging Injustice."
"Riddles, Enigmas and Poetry," Eleanor Cook, University of Toronto, Nov. 9, 4:30 p.m., Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Discussing Arguments the `Mormons' Are Not Christian," members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints," Nov. 13, 4 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
"Fun From Mathematics and Mathematics From Fun," Richard Guy, University of Calgary, Nov. 9, 3:15 p.m., 251 Malott Hall.music
* Nov. 10, 8 p.m., Bailey Hall: The Hangovers Fall Tonic XXII. Tickets are $8 in advance and $9 at the door. Tickets are available at the Willard Straight ticket office or by visiting the web site at http://www.hangovers.com/.
* Nov. 11, 3 p.m., Barnes Hall: The Steel Band is joined by the Cornell Percussion Ensemble and the Cornell World Drumming Group, under the musical direction of James Armstrong, for a concert of music from the United States, West Africa, Mexico, Germany and Trinidad. Read the story.
* Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Malcolm Bilson, fortepiano, with guests Vera Beths, violin, and Anner Bylsma, cello, will feature works by Beethoven and Schubert.
Stars of Indian classical music, Zakir Hussain, tabla, and Shankar, double violins, will perform Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall. Read the story.
Nov. 11: Pat Humphries will perform. Bound for Glory is broadcast Sunday nights from 8 to 11 from the Café at Anabel Taylor Hall, with live sets at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30. Admission is free; kids are welcome. Listen to Bound for Glory on WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5.reading
A fiction reading by James Welch, author of five novels, will be Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. in Auditorium D, Goldwin Smith Hall.religion
Rev. Cleveland Thornhill III, AME Zion minister, will lead the service Nov. 11 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.
Tibetan Buddhist Class: "Seven Point Thought Transformation," taught by Tenzin Gephel, Mondays, through Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. For more information contact tg47@cornell.edu or call 255-4214.
Meditations: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12:15-1 p.m., Founders Room, ATH.
Weekend Mass schedule: Sundays, 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.
Meets every Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the One World Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
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, Sunday, 11 a.m., in the Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Child care provided. For information call 273-5421.
* Conservative and Reform: Fridays, 6 p.m., Welcoming in Shabbat with song, in the lobby of Anabel Taylor Hall, followed by a community Shabbat dinner at 7:45 p.m. in the Kosher Dining Hall. Saturdays, 9:45 a.m., Conservative services in the Founder's Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Call the Hillel office at 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.
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.
Father Stephen Lilley will lead Vespers followed by discussion, every Monday at 5 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Chapel.
For information about United Pagan Ministries, call Cornell United Religious Work at 255-4214.
Sunday service at 11 a.m. in Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Meditation practice is Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. For more information, call Anne Marie at 273-4906.seminars
"Partible Paternity in Lowland South America (and Elsewhere?)," Stephen Beckerman, Penn State University, Nov. 9, 3:30 p.m., 215 McGraw Hall.
"Photometry and the Quasi-Fractal Structure of Lunar Regolith," Paul Helfenstein, radiophysics and space research, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"The Isolated Neutron Star RX J1856.5-3754 and Its Aes Cometary H Alpha Nebula," Marten van Kerkwijk, University of Utrecht, Netherlands, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Enhanced Sampling and Global Optimization Techniques for Complex Systems," John Straub, Boston University, Nov. 9, 3:45 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
"Hydrological Control of Ecological Structure and Function in the Pantanal," Steve Hamilton, University of Michigan, Nov. 9, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Regulation of Muscle Contraction, Calcium Signaling From Molecule to the Mouse," Sidney Fleischer, Vanderbilt University, Nov. 13, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
"Phase Transitions in Protein Solutions: Structures, Dynamics and Control Strategies," Peter Vekilov, University of Houston, Nov. 12, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Biomolecular Recognition and Control of Semiconductor and Magnetic Nano Materials," Angela Belcher, University of Texas, Nov. 8, 4:40 p.m., Biotechnology Building.
TBA, Matthew Jacobson, Columbia University, Nov. 14, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Controlling Charge Transfer at Conjugated Polymer Interfaces," Mark Lonergan, University of Oregon, Nov. 15, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Some Issues of Social Stratification in Contemporary China," Zhu Guanglei, Nankai University, China, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Ecology of a Coral Disease: The Role of Resistance and Transmission in the Seafan Aspergillus Epizootic," C. Drew Harvell, ecology and evolutionary biology, Nov. 12, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"High Energy Density Plasma Research at Cornell," David Hammer, electrical and computer engineering, Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
"Molecular Clocks, Geology and the Origin of New Zealand Cicadas," Chris Simon, University of Connecticut, Nov. 12, 4 p.m., Corson-Mudd Hall.
"Enzymes In Milk: Friend or Foe?" S. Suzanne Nielsen, Purdue University, Nov. 13, 4 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
"Allelopathy, Ecology and Ecosystems," Carlos Souto, University of Vigo, Spain, Nov. 8, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Teaching Hands-On Horticultural Skills via Asynchronous Web/CD-Based Distance Learning," Kelly Hennigan, graduate student, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science.
"Nicaragua in Transition: Between Oscillatory Stagnation and Chaotic Change," Ana Margarita Cervantes Rodriguez, University of Albany, Nov. 13, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Current AND Changing Trends in Compact Disc Manufacturing," Chet Dawson, Sony Music, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., B14 Hollister Hall.
TBA, Andrea Belcher, University of Texas, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bardhall.
"Feedback Control Design for a Spatially Distributed System: The Paper Machine Problem," Greg Stewart, Honeywell Industrial Control, Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m., 111 Upson Hall.
"Why Herbivory Is Different in the Sea: Digestion and Hindgut Fermentation in Marine Herbivorous Fishes," Kendall Clements, University of Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 8, 4 p.m., 105 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Microbial Community Analysis of Two Extreme Environments Using Molecular and Classical Techniques," Charles Kulpa, University of Notre Dame, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., 105 Riley-Robb Hall.
"The Role of Glycoprotein M in Egress and Cell-to-Cell Spread of Equine Herpesvirus 1 and Marek's Disease Virus," Nikolaus Osterrieder, Friedrich-Loeffer-Institute, Germany, Nov. 8, 1:45 p.m., Lecture Hall I, Veterinary Research Tower.
"Multipule Roles of Prion Protein in Scrapie, Mad-Cow and Other TSE Diseases," Bruce Chesebro, Rocky Mountain Labs, Nov. 9, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"Retrovirus Evolution," John Coffin, Tufts University, Nov. 9, 4 p.m., G10 Biotech Building.
"Regulation of Golgi Organization During Protein Transport and the Cell Cycle," Vivek Malhotra, University of California, Nov. 12, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
"Animal Consciousness," Donald Griffin, Harvard University, Nov. 8, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Do We Need Gas Masks? Analyzing Risk and the Current Anthrax Scare," Kathleen Vogel, Peace Studies Program, Nov. 8, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Human Security: A New Paradigm of International Politics?" Fen Hampson, Carleton University, Nov. 15, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Quantum Billiards and Quantum Chaos," Richard Liboff, electrical and computer engineering, Nov. 12, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Salicylic Acid- and Nitric Oxide-Mediated Signal Transduction in Plant Disease Resistance," Daniel Klessig, Boyce Thompson Institute, Nov. 9, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"The Importance of Hydraulic Traits for Plant Performance," Jonathan Comstock, ecology and evolutionary biology, Nov. 13, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Harpin Activities Plant Disease and Growth Signal Transduction Pathways," Zhongmin Wei, EDEN Bioscience, Nov. 14 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Learning and Consciousness: A Graded, Dynamic Perspective," Axel Cleeremans, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Nov. 9, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Civic Agriculture, Regional Diets and Sustainable Living," Tom Lyson, rural sociology; Jennifer Wilkins, nutritional sciences; and Elizabeth Henderson, CSA farmer, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., 401 Warren Hall.
"Writing the History of Dynamical Systems and Chaos: Longue Durée and Revolution, Disciplines and Cultures," David Aubin, Max-Planck Institute for the History of Science, Nov. 12, 4:30 p.m., 609 Clark Hall.
"Economic Change in Malaysia: The Impact of Deeper Integration With the World Economy," Gunanathlingam Sivalingam, visiting scholar, Nov. 8, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Avenue.
"Biomolecular Recognition and Control of Semiconductor and Magnetic Nano Materials," Angela Belcher, University of Texas, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"Tribiological and Thermal Behavior," Marc Renner, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Industries Textiles de Mulhouse, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer.
"Biosteel: Genetically Engineered Silk Fibers," Jeffrey Turner, Nexiabiotech, Nov. 15, 12:20 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
TBA, Joseph Burns, astronomy, Nov. 9, 2:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Ave.symposiums
A special forum on "Global Development and Terrorism: `Related Topics?'" will be held Nov. 8 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall. The moderator will be Susan Henry, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with guest speaker Lawrence Busch, Michigan State University. The forum panel will include: Samer Alatout, Near Eastern studies; Omer Saeed Bajwa, communication; and Ron Herring, the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies.
Government Professor Ron Herring will moderate a panel discussion, "Terror and Knowledge: a Cornell Faculty Forum," Nov. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Bache Auditorium, Malott Hall. Panelists include: Shelley Feldman, rural sociology; Salah Hassan, history of art and Africana studies; Dominick Lacapra, history and Society for the Humanities; Theodore Lowi, government; and James Siegel, anthropology.theater
* Black Box Series: Performances of The American Century, a comedy by Murphy Guyer, will be Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $2 in advance or $3 at the door, can be purchased at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts box office, Monday through Friday, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. or at the door one hour before the performance. Call 254-ARTS for tickets.
* Director Stephen Cole brings Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale to the Schwartz Center. The play opens Nov. 15 at 8 p.m., with evening performances Nov. 16-17 and Nov. 29-Dec. 1. A matinee will be offered Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets in advance are $7 for students and seniors and $9 for the public. Tickets at the door are $8 and $10. Read the story.miscellany
The annual Diwali cultural show, "A whole new world ...," will be held Friday, Nov. 9, in Statler Auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; show starts at 8. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased by contacting mas236@cornell.edu or accessing the web site http://www.rso.cornell.edu/SI.br>
A Diwali benefit dinner will be held Friday, Nov. 9, in ILR Conference Center 105. The first seating is from 5 to 6 p.m.; the second is from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Willard Straight Hall ticket office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A donation of $9 in advance, $11 at the door, is suggested. Proceeds benefit disabled women in Nepal.sports
Nov. 11, at Belly of the Carnegie
Nov. 10, NCAA Regionals at Boston
Nov. 10, NCAA Regionals at Boston
Nov. 10, at Hartwick Show
Nov. 10, Columbia, 1 p.m.
Nov. 9, Union, 7 p.m.
Nov. 10, RPI, 7 p.m.
Nov. 10, Maine, 2 p.m.
Nov. 11, Maine, 2 p.m.
Nov. 10, Columbia, 1 p.m.
Nov. 13, Hartwick, 7 p.m.
Nov. 10, Columbia, 4 p.m.
Nov. 10, at Dartmouth with Harvard, 10 a.m.
Nov. 10-11, Ivy Scrimmage at Yale
Nov. 9, Yale, 7 p.m.
Nov. 10, Brown, 4 p.m.