Bound for Glory
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The third annual Pow Wow and Smoke Dance Competition is being held April 7 in Barton Hall. The event begins with a "Grand Entry," similar to a formal procession or parade, at 11 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Carmen Jones at 255-1919 or by email at crj3@cornell.edu. See story.
Senior Ellen London will present a dance thesis April 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sheila W. and Richard J. Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. The work is called "Shape" and is an exploration of the decisions one makes regarding his or her own health. The concert, to be held in the Class of '56 Dance Theatre, is free and open to the public. Featuring all original choreography, "Shape" is a multimedia dance presentation with video projections by Madeline Farbman.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.
* "Kathryn Spence," though May 27.
* "War and Peace," through June 10.
* "Common Threads: Art, Identity and Fashion in the 20th Century," through June 17.
* "Uncommon Threads: Contemporary Artists and Clothing," through June 17.
* "Something Old/Something New: Print Acquisitions From the Class of 1951," through June 17.
* Family Art-Full Saturday: April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and hear the Iroquois story of the sky woman's journey to Turtle Island and join in a morning of social dances, songs and Native American art. Free to member and $5 per family nonmembers. For children ages 3-10 and adult partner.
* Museum Club "A La Mode" Fashion Extravaganza: April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come in costume to the Museum Club's first official rave. The event also will feature music by student bands, food and a runway-inspired costume contest with prizes. This event is free and open to all students.
* Children's spring break special: April 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 7-8 and 1 to 3 p.m. for children ages 9-10. Printmaker and educator Christa Wolf will lead participants in this two-day program of gallery and studio activities. The fee per child is $28 for members and $33 for nonmembers. Call 255-6464 to register.
* Art for Lunch: April 12 at noon, tour "Common Threads: Dress, Identity and Art in the 20th Century" with guest curator Charlotte Jirousek.
* Photographer Ernesto Pujol will discuss his work involving religious costume and imagery to create a "visual history of the human body" April 12 at 5:15 p.m. in the museum.
(M-F, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
"Butterflies of the Finger Lakes," photographs by Akito Kawahara and Robert Dirig.
"From Domesticity to Modernity: What Was Home Economics?" through Aug. 17. For exhibit hours, call 255-3530.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://cinema.cornell.edu. films
"Harlan County, U.S.A.," (1976), directed by Barbara Kopple, 7 p.m.
"Bittersweet Motel" (2000), directed by Todd Phillips, with Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon and Page McConnell, 10 p.m.
"Such a Long Journey" (2000), directed by Sturla Gunnarsson, with Roshan Seth, Soni Razdan and Om Puri, with special guest Roshan Seth, 7 p.m. See story.
"The Legend of Rita" (2000), directed by Volker Schlöndorff, with Bibiana Beglau and Martin Wuttke, 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Vertical Limit" (2000), directed by Martin Campbell, with Chris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton and Roshan Seth, 9:25 p.m. Uris.
"State and Main" (2000), directed by David Mamet, with Alec Baldwin, William H. Macy and Sarah Jessica Parker, 9:40 p.m.
"American Psycho" (2000), directed by Mary Harron, with Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe and Chloë Sevigny, midnight, Uris.
"Life Is Beautiful" (1998), directed by Roberto Benigni, with Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi, 5 p.m., $3.50.
"State and Main," 7:30 p.m.
"Vertical Limit," 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"Bittersweet Motel," 9:45 p.m.
"American Psycho," 10:15 p.m., Uris.
"The Legend of Rita," 5 p.m., $3.50.
"The Long Holiday" (2000), directed by Johan van der Keuken, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"State and Main," 7:30 p.m.
"Fashions of 1934" (1934), directed by William Dieterle, with William Powell and Bette Davis, 7 p.m.
"Vertical Limit," 9 p.m.
"The Legend of Rita," 7:15 p.m.
"Gordon Matta-Clark: Program 2," 7:30 p.m., Schwartz Center Film Forum, $3.
"Such a Long Journey," 9:30 p.m.
"The Starry Island" (1994), directed by Park Kwang-su, with Ahn Sung-kee and Moon Sung-keun, 7 p.m.
"Las Madres: The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo" (1985), directed by Lourdes Portillo and Susana Blaustein Muñoz, presented by the Latin American Film Series, 8 p.m., Uris Hall Auditorium, free.
"The Most Terrible Time in My Life" (1992), directed by Kaizo Hayashi, with Masatoshi Nagase, Kaho Minami and Shinya Tsukamoto, 9:20 p.m.
"Rebels With a Cause" (2000), directed by Helen Garvy, 7:15 p.m.
"Barenaked in America" (1999), directed by Jason Priestly, with Barenaked Ladies, 9:45 p.m.graduate bulletin
* CoursEnroll: Course pre-enrollment for fall '01 is online through April 27; see http://www.sws. cornell.edu/OUR/student/coursenroll.html. Obtain consent from your committee chairperson for pre-enrollment course selections and then receive an electronic "adviser key" (password). If you do not pre-enroll or you make changes later, you must submit a form during the first three weeks of the fall semester. Graduate students have a five-course pre-enrollment limit on courses of three or four credits. One- and two-credit-hour courses are unlimited for pre-enrollment. All graduate students no longer taking courses must be registered in thesis/dissertation research. Register electronically through precourse enrollment. For fall 2001, the Graduate School's doctoral dissertation research course is 750-912; the master's thesis research course is 750-970, both 0 (zero) credits. Students can register for these courses or for a departmental research course.
* Income tax for 2000: See Cornell's Tax Department web site at http://www.univco.cornel.edu/accounting/tax/.
* Tax seminars for international students: See the ISSO web site for tax information and times for the tax seminars for international students http://www.isso.cornell.edu/.
* Travel grants: Conference transportation grant applications are due at the Graduate Fellowship Office, Caldwell Hall, by May 1 for June conferences. Late applications are not considered. Grants are awarded to registered graduate students invited to present papers or posters. Forms are available at graduate field offices and on the web http://ww.gradschool.cornell.edu/grad/fellowships/forms.html.
Information on the following scholarships is available at http://www.career.cornell.edu/students/grad/fellowships/prestigious.html or by contacting Beth Fiori, fellowship coordinator, at btf1@cornell.edu or 255-6923:
* 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 fields. Those familiar with Asian culture and language are not eligible. Info session is April 10 at 6 p.m. in 103 Barnes Hall.
* Rhodes Scholarship: Two years of support at Oxford University in any field. Grad students who are U.S. citizens under 24 years of age are eligible. Citizens of Commonwealth Caribbean, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Uganda and Zambia also are eligible. Info session: April 6, 4:30 p.m., 122 Rockefeller Hall.
* Marshall Scholarship: Two years of support at any British university in any field. Grad students who are U.S. citizens and received their bachelor's degree after April 1999 are eligible. Info session: April 6, 4:30 p.m., 122 Rockefeller Hall.
* 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. Info session: April 17, 4:30 p.m., A.D. White House.
* May degree: All requirements for a May degree must be completed by May 18, including submitting the dissertation/thesis to the Graduate School. Professional master's candidates should check with their fields regarding specific deadlines.
* Commencement is Sunday, May 27.
* Ph.D. ceremony: A ceremony to recognize Ph.D. candidates is Saturday, May 26, at 5 p.m. in Barton Hall; family, friends and faculty are invited. A reception follows the ceremony.
* Commencement information packets: These are mailed to August 2000 and January 2001 degree recipients. Candidates for May 2001 degrees: Professional master's degree candidates can obtain packets in graduate field offices; M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degree candidates can pick up packets at the Graduate School, Caldwell Hall.
* Lunch with the dean: Grad students can join the dean for lunch Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Big Red Barn (table near piano). Bring your lunch and discuss concerns or get acquainted.lectures
"Thinking About Tribally Specific Aesthetics," Craig Womack, University of Lethbridge, April 11, 4:30 p.m., Guerlac Room, A. D. White House.
"The Domestication of Computers," Joel Birnbaum, Hewlett-Packard Co., April 11, 4 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall. See story.
Roessler Lecture: "Light-Induced Proton Transfer Characteristics of Bacteriorhodopsin: A Site-Specific Spin-Label/High-Field EPR Study," Klaus Möbius, Free University Berlin, April 5, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab
The Debye Lectures will be given by Christian Amatore, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris, at 4:40 p.m. in 119 Baker Lab: "Artificial Synapses Based on Ultramicroelectrodes: Application to the Mechanism of Vesicular Release From Single Cells," April 9; "Electrochemistry at Ultramicroelectrodes: New Opportunities for New Challenges," April 10; "Palladium Catalysis: Are `Well Known' Mechanisms So Well Known?" April 11; and "Computational Studies of Oxidative Damage to Proteins: Implications for Alzheimer's Disease," April 12.
TBA, Carol Lawton, Lawrence University, April 6, 4:30 p.m., G22 Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Lower Bounds on Quantum Computing," Andris Ambainis, University of California-Berkeley, April 5, 4:15 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall.
"Program Analysis Techniques for Pointers and Accessed Memory Regions," Radu Rugina, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, April 10, 4:15 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall.
"Combing Theorem Proving and Model Checking for the Verification of Reactive Systems," Peter Manolios, University of Texas, April 12, 4:15 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall.
"Some Challenges for Computer Science/Engineering in the 21st Century," Wm. Wulf, National Academy of Engineering, April 12, 8 p.m., Uris Hall Auditorium. See story.
"Is Democracy Possible," Howard Zinn, noted historian, activist and author, April 12, 8 p.m., Bailey Hall. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the ticket office in Willard Straight Hall and at Autumn Leaves Used Books on the Ithaca Commons. For more information, contact Paul Wilson at 256-7023 or pdw4@cornell.edu.
Bartels Lecture: "The IMF in World Affairs: Balancing Economic, Political and Social Objectives," Michel Camdessus, International Monetary Fund, April 9, 8 p.m., Alice Statler Auditorium, Statler Hall.
"The Diversity Imperative for Engineering," Wm. Wulf, National Academy of Engineering, April 11, 4 p.m., 255 Olin Hall. See story.
"The First Amendment and the Socialization of Children," Steven Shiffrin, Law School, April 11, 4:30 p.m., 162 Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Crossing the Digital Divide," Daniel Carp, Eastman Kodak Co., April 9, 4:30 p.m., B09 Sage Hall. See story.
"That's What I Growed Up Hearing: On Race, Memory and Emancipation," Lucie White, Harvard Law School, April 11, 4 p.m., Stein Mancuso Amphitheater, Myron Taylor Hall. See story.
Norman Myers, consultant in environment and development, will give the following lectures: "Biodiversity Hotspots and Tropical Forests," April 5, noon, 135 Emerson Hall; "Future Evolution," April 10, 4 p.m., B45 Warren Hall; "Perverse Subsidies," April 11, 2 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall; and "Institutional Roadblocks," April 12, 2 p.m., B45 Warren Hall.
"Raiding the Past," Steven Stucky, music, April 9, 4:10 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"The Misanthrope From Malaga: Translating Solomon Ibn Gabirol," Peter Cole, author, April 5, 4:30 p.m., 103 Rockefeller Hall.
Itamar Rabinovich of Tel-Aviv University will give the following lectures: "Arab-Israeli Relations in the Aftermath of the U.S. and Israeli Elections," April 11, 4:30 p.m., Goldwin Smith D; and "The Failure of Camp David II: A Case Study in Conflict Resolution," April 12, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall. See story.
"The Politics of Peacekeeping Canada, India and Japan as Troop Contributors," Kimberly Marten Zisk, Columbia University, April 5, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Thai State Transformation in the Global Structure," Kullada Kesboonchoo Mead, visiting professor, April 5, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center.
"Injury Narratives From Northern Thailand: A Study of Law, Change and Identity," David Engel, SUNY Binghamton, April 12, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Roman Jakobson's Sculptural Myth," Thomas Seifrid, University of Southern California, April 6, 3 p.m., Guerlac Room, A.D. White House.
"Fear Not the Journey Through Life: Successful Aging Strategies," Denise Heimlich, Cornell Wellness Program, April 12, noon, G01 Biotechnology Building.music
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| Bill Staines performs on Bound for Glory, live from the Anabel Taylor Cafe, April 8 beginning at 8 p.m. |
* April 5, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Senior honors project: Joseph Gregorio, composer and arranger, with assisting musicians, will perform music inspired by the people and countryside of France.
* April 6, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Guest recital: Sophie Yates, harpsichord, will present an evening of French Baroque repertoire. See story.
* April 7, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: The Cornell Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Mark Davis Scatterday, presents Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony as well as works by Handel, Hindemith and Fauré.
* April 9, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: An eclectic exploration of Thelonius Monk's music will be presented by the Cornell Jazz All-Stars, Los Pinieros and the Cornell Low Brass Ensemble.
April 8: Bill Staines will perform. Bound for Glory is broadcast Sundays on WVBR-93.5 FM, 8 to 11 p.m., from the Anabel Taylor Hall Café.religion
William Gipson, chaplian at the University of Pennsylvania, will lead the Palm Sunday service April 8 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.
* Zen Meditation is offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. For information call Anne Marie at 273-4906.
* Tenzin Gephel leads Tibetan Buddhist meditation Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m., in the Founders Room, ATH.
* "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, Chapter 6 - The Patience of a Bodhisattva: Working With Anger" is taught by Tenzin Gephel on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in 314 ATH.
Palm Sunday Weekend Mass schedule: Saturday, April 7, 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 8, 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, Sundays 11 a.m. in the Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Child care provided. For rides or directions, call 273-5421.
* Conservative and Reform: Fridays, 5:30 p.m., Welcoming in Shabbat with Song, 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 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.
* Community Shabbat dinner, 6:45 p.m., Kosher Dining Hall; call 272-6907 for reservations.
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.
"Mormonism: Have You Ever Wondered?" Classes will be held each Thursday from April 5 to May 10 at 3 p.m. in 314 Anabel Taylor Hall. The first topic will be "What Mormons Believe About the Trinity," Michael Allred, lecturer.
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.
For information about United Pagan Ministries, call Cornell United Religious Work at 255-4214.
Sunday service at 11 a.m. in Anabel Taylor Chapel.seminars
"Competition, Disease and Dispersal in Discrete-Time Patchy Environments," Abdul-Aziz Yakubu, Howard University, April 6, 3:30 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
"The Infrared Background," Ned Wright, UCLA, April 5, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Microquasars," Felix Mirabel, CEA/Saclay, April 12, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Science Building.
"Rivers on the Ocean, Sunblock for Corals, Mutant Mangroves and Laughing Gas: A Personal Perspective of Caribbean Biogeochemistry," Jorge Corredor, University of Puerto Rico, April 6, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Lessons From Mice on Tissue Interactions in Implantation Sites," Anne Croy, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, April 10, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
"Computational Studies of Oxidative Damage to Proteins: Implications for Alzheimer's Disease," Arvi Rauk, University of Calgary, April 12, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Overview of Seismic Design Code Approaches," A. Reinhorn, SUNY Buffalo, April 11, 4:30 p.m., 366 Hollister Hall.
"Intelligence Systems I Have Known and Loved," Joseph Woelfel, SUNY Buffalo, April 6, 1:30 p.m., 211 Kennedy Hall.
"Behind the Scenes of the Public Information Process," Wendy Skinner, Tompkins County government, April 5, 4:30 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
"Weather Derivatives: A Market Overview," Lynda Clemmons, Element Re Capital Products Inc., April 10, 10:15 a.m., 401 Warren Hall.
"Rapid Evolution of Reproductive Proteins: Are Fast Genes Good for Sex," Willie Swanson, molecular biology and genetics, April 9, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Applying Observed Plankton Patchiness to Predictive Models of Primary Production: How Wavelet Analysis and Fractal Interpolation Perform on Georges Bank, NW Atlantic," Karen Fishe, graduate student, April 11, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Constructing a Sustainable Development Model for the Eastern Amazon," Jose Octavio, Amazon University, Brazil, April 6, 1:30 p.m., B01 Sage Hall.
"European View of Biotechnology," Cutberto Garza, nutritional sciences, April 10, 4 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
"Mechanisms and Efficacy of Suppression of Plant Diseases With Compost," Harry Hoitink, Ohio State University, April 5, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Tropical Ornamentals as a Potential Source of Novel Biomedicines," Eloy Rodriguez, plant biology, April 12, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"RBL Mast Cell Secretion Dynamics: Live Observations With Multiphoton," Rebecca Williams, applied and engineering physics, April 6, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
"Brooklyn to Bangkok: Tracking Cash Through the Global Economy," Barbara Garson, April 6, 12:10 p.m., 157 Sibley Hall.
"Participatory Democracy in Argentina: Perspectives From the Madres de Plaza de Mayo," Norma Morales de Cortiñas and Margarita Peralta de Gropper, Las Madres de Plaza de Mayo, April 10, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
Juan Flores, professor of black and Puerto Rican studies at Hunter College, will speak on issues of Puerto Rican and Latino identity April 6 at 4:30 p.m. in 142 Goldwin Smith Hall. See story.
"The Emergence of the Fiber Optic Communication System," David Welch, SDL Inc., April 5, 4:30 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"Toy Design for Manufacturability," Paul Dowd, Creative Engineering Toy Designers, April 12, 4:30 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"Materials for Tissue Engineering: Microencapsulation of Cells Using Synthetic Polymers and Tissue Engineering," Michael Sefton, University of Toronto, April 5, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Biomaterials Interfaces Studies With Molecular Resolution: A New Strategy of Assessing the Bioreaction to Implants," Klaus Jandt, University of Bristol, April 9, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"(Electrically) Shocking Observations About DNA and Other Biological Macromolecules," Lydia Sohn, Princeton University, April 11, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
TBA, John Bird, earth and atmospheric sciences, April 12, 4 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Fuel Cell Systems for Automotive Applications," Matt Fronk, General Motors Corp., April 10, 4:30 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"Research Update on the Biosynthesis and Structure of Cellulose: the Most Abundant Macromolecule," Malcolm Brown Jr., University of Texas at Austin, April 5, 4 p.m., 105 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Genetics and Ecology of Rock-Forming Sulfate Reducing Bacteria," Lee Krumholz, University of Oklahoma, April 12, 4 p.m., 105 Riley-Robb Hall.
"The Organization of Phospholipids, Sterols and Hydrophobic Proteins in Biological Membranes," Erwin London, SUNY Stony Brook, April 6, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
TBA, Norman Myers, April 9, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"Molecular Basis for Ras Superfamily GTPase Regulation of Secretion," William Balch, Scripps Research Institute, April 9, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
"Releasing Calcium in Muscle: Ryanodine Receptors and FKBP," Michael Kotlikoff, veterinary medicine, April 5, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"The Politics of Peacekeeping: Canada, India and Japan as Troop Contributors," Kimberly Marten Zisk, Columbia University, April 5, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Spinning Tunneling: Magnetic Molecules and Mathematical Mysteries," Anupam Garg, Northwestern University, April 9, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Cell Fate and Cell Cycle in the Arabidopsis Root: A Connection?" Ben Scheres, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, April 6, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Mammalian Behavior and Genetics," Rita Calvo, molecular biology and genetics, April 10, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Salicylic Acid and Nitric Oxide-Mediated Signal Transduction in Plant Defense," Dan Klessig, Boyce Thompson Institute, April 11, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Maternal Behavior in Rats: Reflexes, Love and Darwin," Judith Stern, Rutgers University, April 6, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Ruminations on a Road: Landscape Transformation, Community Development and Social Change in the Nepal Himalaya," Nirmal Kumar Gauchan, Association of District Development Committees of Nepal, April 9, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Influence of Polypropylene Characteristics on Spunbond Process," C.Y. Cheng, ExxonMobile Chemical Co., April 5, 12:20 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"How New Industrial Districts Revive Older Ones: Locating the Lower East Side in the NYC Garment District's Innovation System," Norma Rantisi, University of Toronto, April 12, 12:20 p.m., 317 MVR Hall.
"Formulating Equations of Motion Through Successive Imposition of Constraints," Harry Dankowicz, Virginia Tech, April 11, 4:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.
"Academic Feminism Against Itself," Robyn Wiegman, Duke University, April 5, 4:30 p.m., Guerlac Room, A.D. White House.symposiums
A mini-symposium on root-soil research will be held April 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
The annual conference of the Cornell Society of Engineers (CSE) is April 5-7, with the theme of "Creating Successful Technology-Based Businesses." Registration information is available online at http://www.alumni.cornell.edu/csconf. The conference is free for students and faculty, but a registration is fee is required of alumni and others who plan to participate in the meals and the entire conference. For further information, contact the CSE office at 255-9920 or at engr_cse@cornell.edu.
A sympoisum in memory of noted Cornell sociologist William Foote Whyte will be held April 6 at 2 p.m. in 115 Ives Hall. Guest speakers include William Kornblu, City University of New York; Mel Kohn, Johns Hopkins University; and Stephen Schensul, University of Connecticut School of Medicine. For more information, contact Theresa Woodhouse at 255-5028 or thw3@cornell.edu.
A conference will be held April 6-7 to honor the late George Gibian for his contributions to the fields of Russian literature and comparative literature. Events will be begin at 2 p.m., April 6, in the A.D. White House and continue there April 7, at 10 a.m., before moving to the Carl A. Kroch Library at 1:30 p.m. and concluding at 3:30 p.m., with a concert in Lincoln Hall. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact William Kennedy, 145 Goldwin Smith, phone 255-4155 or wjk4@cornell.edu.miscellany
Meetings are open to the public and will be held Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Hall. For more information, call 273-1541.
The Cornell Railroad Historical Society will hold a meeting April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Borg-Warner Room, Tompkins County Public Library. For more information call Charles 257-2033.
The public is invited to a group viewing of a Cable Channel 13 program featuring the reading of poems by A.R. Ammons on April 9 at 3:45 p.m. in the Founders Room of Anabel Taylor Hall.
Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step program for those dealing with emotional problems, meets Sundays at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 109 Oak Ave. For information, call Ed at 387-8257.
"The Struggle Is Not Over Until the U.S. Navy Is Out of Vieques!" an evening with Yabureibo Zenon, Juventud Viequense Unida, April 9, 7 p.m., Latino Living Center lounge. There will be a showing of the documentary "Vieques: A People Forging a Future" before the talk. For more information call 273-7437 or email mgrady@lightlink.com.
The 35th annual vet open house is Saturday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The open house includes a wide range of exhibits and demonstrations, including a petting zoo with baby farm animals, chiropractic and acupuncture for animals, and exhibits on exotic species. See story.
Free tutorial assistance in writing.
* 178 Rockefeller, Sunday, 2-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.
* 222 Robert Purcell, Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
* 320 Noyes Center, Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
For information, visit http://www.arts.cornell.edu/writig/.sports
April 7, at Harvard, noon
April 8, at Dartmouth, noon
April 10, Binghamton, 1 p.m.
April 6-8, at Yale Tournament
April 7, Harvard, 2 p.m.
April 10, at Syracuse, 7 p.m.
April 7, at Dartmouth, 1 p.m.
April 5-7, National Championships at Cornell
April 5-7, National Championships at Cornell
April 7, Georgetown at Princeton
April 7, at Penn w/Harvard
April 7, Yale, Syracuse
April 5, Siena (DH), 3 p.m.
April 7, Brown (DH), noon
April 8, Yale (DH)
April 11, Canisius (DH), 3 p.m.
April 6, at Harvard, 2 p.m.
April 7, at Dartmouth, noon
April 6, Harvard, 2 p.m.
April 7, Dartmouth, noon
April 7, at Penn Invitational
April 7, at Penn Invitational