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Calendar of Events

April 1 - 15, 2004


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emeritus/retired

CAPE Lecture
"A Guide to the Classical Collections of Cornell University," Peter Kuniholm, professor of history of art and of archaeology, April 1, 10:30 a.m., Johnson Museum. Frank Robinson, director of the museum, will give a guided tour of the museum's classical collection.


exhibits

Johnson Museum of Art
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.
* "Contemporary Taiwanese Art in the Era of Contention," April 3 through June 13.
* "Etchings by Rembrandt From the Collection of S. William Pelletier," through April 4.
* "Lauren Greenfield: Girl Culture," through May 16.
* "Allen Sisters: Pictorialist Photographs 1885-1920," through May 30.
* "Double Takes: Transformations Through the Lens," through July 11.
Art for Lunch: April 1 at noon, student curators from the History of Art Majors' Society will discuss the work of women photographers in the exhibit "Double Takes: Transformations Through the Lens."
Artist's Talks: Photographer Nikki S. Lee, whose photography is included in "Double Takes," will discuss the theme of transformation in her work, April 1 at 5:15 p.m. Performance artist Shy Gong will speak in conjunction with the exhibition of contemporary Taiwanese art, April 8, 5:15 p.m., Johnson Museum.
Art-Full Family Saturday: April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, Minfong Ho, author of award-winning books for children and young adults, comes to the museum for a morning of stories and art from Asia. Free for museum members, $5 per family for nonmembers. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Opening reception: An opening reception for spring exhibitions will be April 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Performance artist Shy Gong will present "God Series, No. 228," a re-creation of a watershed event in 20th century Taiwanese history. Read the story.
Family Eye-Opener: Adventures in Mixed Media, April 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to noon, ages 8 to 11. $20 per child for museum members, $25 per child for nonmembers. Register by April 4; call 255-6464.
Mann Library Addition, 1st Floor
"Aliens: Invasive Species and Their Trails of Woe," through April 30.


films

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 $6 ($5 for undergraduates and seniors; $4 for Cornell graduate students and kids 12 and under).
Thursday, 4/1
"House of Sand and Fog" (2003), directed by Vadim Perelman, with Ben Kingsley, Jennifer Connelly and Shohreh Aghdashloo, 7 p.m.
"Onward Christian Soldiers" (1997), directed by Freke Vuijst, with Bob Billings, Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, 9:45 p.m., free.
Friday, 4/2
"The Company" (2003), directed by Robert Altman, with Neve Campbell, James Franco and Malcolm McDowell, 7 p.m.
"The Last Samurai" (2003), directed by Edward Zwick, with Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe, 7 p.m., Uris.
"City of God" (2002), directed by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund, with Alexandre Rodrigues and Leandro Firmino da Hora, 9:20 p.m.
"The Fourth World War" (2003), directed by Richard Rowley and Jacqueline Soohen, 10 p.m., Uris.
"Bubba Ho-Tep" (2002), directed by Don Coscarelli, with Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis and Bob Ivy, midnight.
Saturday, 4/3
"The Company," 5 p.m.
"House of Sand and Fog," 7 p.m., Uris.
"City of God," 7:15 p.m.
"The Last Samurai," 9:45 p.m., Uris.
"Bubba Ho-Tep," 10 p.m.
Sunday, 4/4
"With Liberty and Justice for Some," 1 p.m., free.
"Saints + Sinners" (2003), directed by Abigail Honor and Yan Vizinberg, 2:30 p.m., free.
"House of Sand and Fog," 5 p.m.
"Looking for Life" (1999), directed by Claudette Coulanges, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
Monday, 4/5
"Burn!" (1968), directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, with Marlon Brando, 7 p.m.
"The Company," 9:20 p.m.
Tuesday, 4/6
"Our Nationhood" (2003), with filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, 7 p.m. Read the story.
"Hello Photo" (1994), directed by Nina Davenport, 7:30 p.m., Schwartz Center Film Forum.
"Burn!" 9:45 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/7
"Forget Baghdad" (2003), directed by Samir, with Shimon Ballas, Moshe Houri and Sami Michael, 7 p.m.
"City of God," 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4/8
"Haiti Dreams of Democracy" (1988), directed by Jonathan Demme, 5 p.m., free.
"I Am Cuba" (1964), directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, 7 p.m.
"Bubba Ho-Tep," 10 p.m.


lectures

Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Roessler Lectures: Karl Wieghardt of the Max-Planck-Institute for Strahlenchemie will give the following lectures, both at 4:40 p.m. in 119 Baker Laboratory: "Pentavalent Iron in Coordination Chemistry and Biology," April 5; and "Coordination Chemistry With o-Dithiolato(1-) Radicals: Old Problems, New Solutions," April 6.
Cornell Astronomical Society
"Astrobiology," Larry Klaes, April 2, 8 p.m., Fuertes Observatory.
CUSLAR
Marylen Serna Salinas, a leader of the Small Farmers Movement of Cajibío, Colombia, will speak on campus April 6 at 12:15 p.m. in 153 Uris Hall and April 7 at 4 p.m. in G08 Uris Hall.
Graduate School
Olin Lecture: "The Stakes: America in Iraq and the Middle East," Shibley Telhami, University of Maryland, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall. Free tickets required; available at Willard Straight Hall ticket office.
Human Ecology, College of
"Health and Safety, the College of Human Ecology and the Legacy of Hazel Reed," Joseph Laquatra, design and environmental analysis, April 6, 3 p.m., 114 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
Mann Library
"America's Most Unwanted: Asian Longhorned Beetle - Its Introduction and Its Impact and Threat to Urban Forests," Richard Hoebeke, April 7, 4 p.m., Mann Library addition, 2nd floor.
Mind & Memory Series
Nutritionist Virginia Utermohlen will speak April 5 at 2:55 p.m. in 155 Olin Hall.
Science & Technology Studies
Nordlander Lecture: "Responsibilities of Scientists in the Age of Terrorism," Ronald Atlas, University of Louisville, April 1, 4:30 p.m., 122 Rockefeller Hall.
Studies in Critical Race Theory
"Racial Profiling: What's Sexuality Got to Do With It?" Devon Carbado, University of California-Los Angeles, April 2, 1:30 p.m., 258 Goldwin Smith Hall.
University Lecture
"Self-Ownership and Other Ownership: An Anthropological Comment From the Pacific," Marilyn Strathern, University of Cambridge, April 7, 4:30 p.m., G90 Myron Taylor Hall. Read the story.
Wellness Program
"Exercising Well," Timothy Lamey, April 1, noon, G01 Biotechnology Building.


music

Department of Music
* April 1, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln: Midday Music at Lincoln: Hyun Kyong Chang, piano.
* April 1, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Caroline Kang, cello, and Augustus Arnone, piano, will perform works by Strauss, Mendelssohn and Fauré.
* April 3, 3 p.m., B20 Lincoln Hall: Aaron Herzog will give a student piano recital featuring works by Chopin, Ligeti, Bartók and Schubert.
* April 3, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: The Festival Chamber Orchestra presents works of four doctoral candidates in composition: Mandy Fang, Spencer Lambright, Kay Rhie and Diego Vega.
* April 3, 8 p.m., Sage Chapel: "Trebel Fest," with the Cornell University Chorus and the Wellesley College Chamber Singers. Admission is $5 for students, $7 general. Tickets are available at the Willard Straight Hall ticket office.
* April 4, 3 p.m., Barnes Hall: Soprano Michelle Michaels will give a student recital featuring works by Schubert, Debussy, Handel and more.
* April 8, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln: Midday Music at Lincoln: Pianist Hyun Kyong Chang will perform music inspired by "Orientalism," including works by Debussy, Ravel, Takemitsu, Cowell and graduate student Kay Rhie.
* April 8, 8 p.m., Sage Chapel: The Cornell University Glee Club will give a post-tour concert. Tickets are $5 students, $8 general. Ticket sales begin April 5 at the Department of Music office, Lincoln Hall.
Cornell Folk Song Club
Mike Seeger will perform April 3 at 8 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Auditorium. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door, and are available at Ithaca Guitar Works, Greenstar Market, Colophon Books, Small World Music and online at http://www.rso.cornell.edu/folksong.
SPICMACAY
The Cornell chapter of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth presents an evening of North Indian classical music, featuring Anuradha Pal, tabla, and Ramesh Misra, sarangi, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Barnes Hall Auditorium.
Bound for Glory
April 4: Small Potatoes will perform. Bound for Glory is broadcast Sundays from 8 to 11 p.m. from the Café at Anabel Taylor Hall, with live sets at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. Admission is free; children are welcome. Listen to Bound for Glory on WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5.


reading

Africana Studies & Research Center
Author Michael Thelwell will read from his new book, Ready for Revolution: The Life and Struggles of Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture), April 1, 4:30 p.m., 310 Triphammer Road.
International Festival 2004
An international poetry reading and music concert will be held April 1 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Big Red Barn.


religion

Sage Chapel
Rev. Jim Wallis, editor in chief and executive director of Sojourners, will lead the service April 4 at 11 a.m.
African-American
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Baha'i Faith
Sundays, 11 a.m., interfaith devotional gathering open to all, includes prayers, music and meditative silence, followed by refreshments. Meets at 223 Thurston Ave., Apt. 3A. For more information, write to bahai@cornell.edu or call 351-4471.
Baptist Campus Ministry
Weekly Bible study meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in 314 Anabel Taylor Hall. For information contact Keith Bowman at kcb29@cornell.edu or 277-2283.
Buddhist
* Meditations: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12:15-1 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
* Zen Meditation practice is Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Founders Room, ATH. For information, call Anne Marie at 266-7256.
Campus Crusade for Christ
Weekly large group meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in B14 Hollister Hall.
Catholic
* Sunday Mass schedule: 10 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium, and 9:30 p.m., Sage Chapel.
* Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 12:20 p.m., ATH Chapel.
* Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sundays, 4 p.m., G22 ATH.
Christian Science
Testimony meetings: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Founders Room, 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.
Cornell Christian Fellowship
The InterVarsity chapter meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall. For information visit the Web site at http://www.ccfiv.org.
Episcopal (Anglican)
Wednesdays, worship and Eucharist, 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel. Sundays, worship and Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., ATH Chapel. For more information, call 255-4219 or send e-mail to eccu@cornell.edu.
Friends (Quakers)
Meeting for worship, Sunday, 11 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. For information visit http://www.quaker.org/ithaca/ or call 273-5421.
Grace Christian Fellowship
The InterVarsity chapter meets Fridays at 7 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall. For more information visit the Web site at http://www.curw.cornell.edu/gcf.
Hindu
Weekly religious service is Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall, followed by a Gita reading at 5 p.m.
Jewish
* Conservative and Reform: Fridays, 5:15 p.m., Welcoming in Shabbat with song, in the lobby of Anabel Taylor Hall, followed by a community Shabbat dinner at 6:45 p.m. in the Kosher Dining Hall. Saturdays, 9:45 a.m., Conservative services in the Founders Room, ATH. Call the Hillel office at 255-4227 for more information.
* Orthodox: Friday, Center for Jewish Living, call 272-5810 for weekly times; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Edwards Room, ATH. For daily services, call 272-5810.
Korean Church
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.
Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
Cornell student branch: Sundays, 11 a.m. until June 1, then 9 a.m. Call 257-7313 for information.
Lutheran
Campus ministry at St. Luke Church, 109 Oak Ave., in Collegetown, Sundays, 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bible study Tuesday, 7 p.m. For more information call 273-6811 or e-mail rlb8@cornell.edu.
Muslim
Daily congregational prayer at 218 Anabel Taylor Hall.
Weekly Halaqa, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ATH.
Weekly Juma'a Prayer, Friday, 1:20 p.m., One World Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
Weekly coffee hour Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., Tower Café, Uris Library. For more information visit the Web site: http://www.meca-online.org/.
Pagan
For information about United Pagan Ministries, call Cornell United Religious Work at 255-4214.
Protestant Cooperative Ministry
Sunday service at 11 a.m. in Anabel Taylor Chapel.


seminars

African Development, Institute for
"Decolonization, State Formation and the Sociology of Development," Fouad Makki, Wells College, April 1, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
Applied Mathematics
"A Model for Neuronal Activity in the Basal Ganglia," David Terman, Ohio State University, April 2, 3:45 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
Astronomy & Space Sciences
"Europa's Permeable Icy Crust," Rick Greenberg, University of Arizona, April 1, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"The Milli- and Micro-lensing of Macro-lensed Quasars," Paul Schechter, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, April 8, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
Biogeochemistry & Environmental Biocomplexity
"Recent Advances Using Biogeochemistry and Nanoscience Technology," Donald Boesch, University of Maryland, April 2, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Biomedical Sciences
"Regulation of Cortical Layering and Eye Morphogenesis by Focal Adhesion Kinase," Hilary Beggs, University of California-San Francisco, April 1, noon, S1017 Schurman Hall.
Biophysics
"Insights Into Molecular Compartmentalization and Protein Transport Using GFP Technology," Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, April 7, 4:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
"Chemical Modification of Silicon Surfaces: Toward Hybrid Organic-Silicon Devices," Gregory Lopinski, Steacie Institute for Molecular Sciences, Canada, April 5, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Engineering Enhanced Adeno-associated Viral Vectors for Gene Therapy," Narendra Maheshri, University of California-Berkeley, April 7, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
Chemistry & Chemical Biology
"From Models to Real Systems: A Dialogue Between Experiments and Computations in Organometallic Chemistry," Odile Eisenstein, Université Montpellier, April 1, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"New Surface Reaction Mechanisms: Role of Bulk H in Catalytic Hydrogenation and F Atom Abstraction by Si," Sylvia Ceyer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, April 8, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
Computer Science
"Improving the End-to-End Availability of Internet-Based Systems," David Andersen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, April 1, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
Cornell Institute for Public Affairs
"International Environmental Law and the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols," Anita Halvorssen, University of Denver, April 1, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
"International Labor Rights: Challenges for the 21st Century," Lance Compa, ILR School, April 8, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
Crop & Soil Sciences
"The MAUP: A Universal Problem Without a Universal `Solution,'" David Wong, April 1, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Weed Dynamics in Maize Planted on Terra preta de Indio and Adjacent Soils of the Central Brazilian Amazon," Julie Major, April 8, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
Development Sociology
"Worlds of Difference: Local Culture in a Global Age," Jon Miller, executive producer, Worlds of Difference, April 2, 2:30 p.m., B32 Warren Hall.
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
"Studying Emerging Infectious Diseases Using a Plant Model: Anther-Smut on New Hosts," Janis Antonovics, University of Virginia, April 5, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Engineering, College of
"Climate and Energy: Policy Innovations and Research Development in Britain and Europe," Julian Hunt, visiting professor, April 8, 4:30 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall.
Entomology
TBA, Diana Cox-Foster, April 5, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Food Science
"Experimental and Human Studies of Food CLA and Mammary Cancer Prevention," Clement Ip, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, April 6, 4 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
German Studies
"Headscarves and Islam in Germany and Europe Today," a conversation with Bassam Tibi, University of Göttingen; Heiko Henkel, Williams College; and discussant Max Pensky, Binghamton University, April 8, 12:30 p.m., Guerlac Room, A.D. White House.
Horticulture
"Public Research in Horticulture and Agriculture in the 21st Century: What Is Our Roadmap to the Future?" Randy Woodson, Purdue University, April 1, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Ironing Out pH and Micronutrient Problems for Greenhouse Crops," Paul Fischer, University of New Hampshire, April 8, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
Infection & Immunity
"How M. Tuberculosis Adapts to and Survives in the Macrophage Phagosome: A Genomics Perspective," Gary Schoolnik, Stanford University, April 2, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
International Nutrition
"Systemic Reviews and Rational Decision-Making: The Case of Iron and Folate Supplementation During Pregnancy," Juan Pablo Pena-Rosas, Children's Hospital and Oakland Research Institute, April 1, 12:20 p.m., 100 Savage Hall.
Latin American Studies Program
"Alternatives to Violence in Colombia," Marylen Serna Salina, Cajibío Campesino Movement, April 6, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
Materials Science & Engineering
"Mechanisms of Chemical Diffusion in Silicate Melts: Inferences From Redox Reactions," Reid Cooper, Brown University, April 1, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Materials Challenges for Hard Disk Drives," Liesl Folks, Cornell, April 8, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
TBA, Abraham Stroock, Cornell, April 6, 4:30 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall.
Microbiology
"Spatial and Temporal Structure of Marine Bacterioplankton Communities," Robert Morris, Oregon State University, April 2, 2:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Molecular Biology & Genetics
"Structures of SV40 Large T Antigen and Archaea MCM Complex: Hexameric Helicases and Replication Licensing," Xiaojiang Chen, University of Colorado, April 2, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
Molecular Medicine
"Worms on Acid: Regulation of Intestinal pH, Fat Storage and Life Span in Nematodes," Keith Nehrke, University of Rochester, April 5, 4 p.m., G3 Veterinary Research Tower.
Music
Composers' Forum: Kay Rhie and Tom Schneller, the music of Jacob Druckman, April 2, 1:25 p.m., 316 Lincoln Hall.
"Of Andalusian Maidens and Recognition Scenes: Crossed Wires in Il trovatore and La traviata," Roger Parker, St. John's College, Cambridge, April 5, 4:15 p.m., 316 Lincoln Hall.
Natural Resources
"Ecology and Management of Commensal Bats in Central New York," Brian Laniewicz, N.Y. Department of Environmental Conservation, April 6, 3:30 p.m., 304 Fernow Hall.
Nutritional Sciences
"Get the Lead Out - But Is Chelation the Answer?: Insights From an Animal Model of Childhood Lead Exposure," Barbara Strupp, April 5, 4 p.m., 100 Savage Hall.
Peace Studies Program
"Building Democracies at Gunpoint," Mark Peceny, University of New Mexico, April 1, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
Physics
"Phase Retrieval With Atoms, Bits and Pixels," Veit Elser, Cornell, April 5, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
Plant Breeding
"Starting a Dialogue Between Biotechnologists and Their Detractors," Frank Kutka, graduate student, April 6, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
Plant Pathology
"Toxigenic and Pathogenic Fusarium Species and Phylogenetics: Seeing the Forest for the Trees," David Geiser, Pennsylvania State University, April 7, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
South Asia Program
"The Politics of Transition: The Indian General Election of 2004," Mahesh Rangarajan, South Asia Program, April 5, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
Southeast Asia Program
"Nature and the New Nation: Postcolonial Environments in Vietnam," Pam McElwee, anthropology, April 8, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
Textiles & Apparel
"Research on Kenaf Fibers Cultivated in Korea," Kyung Hun Song, textiles and apparel, April 1, noon, 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Effect of Mechanical Deformation on the Barrier Properties of Protective Clothing," Juan Hinestroza, NCSU, April 8, noon, 317 MVR Hall.
Theoretical & Applied Mechanics
"Biaxial Disclinated States in Nematic Elastomers," Eliot Fried, Washington University, April 2, 2:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.


symposiums

Center for Religion, Ethics & Social Policy
CRESP, Cornell United Religious Work and TheocracyWatch present a symposium, "Church and State: The Radical Right in U.S. Government," through April 5. For a complete list of events, visit: http://www.theocracwatch.org/symposium_200403.htm.
Center for the Study of Economy & Society
"Critical Anatomy of the New American Empire," a conference sponsored by the Center for the Study of Economy and Society and the Society for the Humanities, will be held April 8-10. Lionel Jospin, former prime minister of France, will deliver the keynote address, "Critical Anatomy of the New American Empire: Reflections From a Franco-European Point of View," April 8 at 4:30 p.m. in 200 Baker Hall. The first session, "Globalization and Imperialism: Sociological and Economic Perspectives," begins April 9 at 2 p.m. in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium of Goldwin Smith Hall. The April 10 sessions, also in HEC Auditorium, address the topics "Ethics of Hegemony," starting at 9:30 a.m., and "Empire and Its New Political Subjects," starting at 2 p.m. Read the story.
German Studies
A conference on "Heidegger's Occident" will be held April 3 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the A.D. White House. The conference will attempt to address critically Heidegger's concept of Germany and/as "the West."
University Library
"Unfolding the Mysteries of Copyright," a workshop for instructional staff, April 6, 2:30 p.m., 2B48 Kroch Library. To register visit http://www.copyright.cornell.edu.


miscellany

Alcoholics Anonymous
Meetings are open to the public and will be held Monday through Friday, 12:15 p.m., in Anabel Taylor Hall. For more information, call 273-1541.
Emotions Anonymous
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.
Nepali Student Association
April 3 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Auditorium, the Nepali Student Association presents "Nepali New Year Celebration 2061," featuring Manch Performance Group, local band Ayurveda and other surprises. The event will be followed by a potluck dinner.
Taiwan Students Association
"Little Taiwan," an extravaganza featuring an array of authentic Taiwanese delicacies, will be held April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Appel Commons on North Campus. Among the dishes to be served are: "crystal" dumplings, sticky rice with shiitake mushrooms, pearl milk tea and a shaved-ice dessert. The not-for-profit event celebrates the opening of the "Contemporary Taiwanese Art in the Era of Contention" exhibition at the Johnson Museum.
Walk-In Writing Service
* 178 Rockefeller, Sunday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
* 222 Robert Purcell, Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
* 320 Noyes Center, Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
* Carol Tatkon Center, 3343 Balch Hall, Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.


sports

Baseball (3-12)
April 3, Harvard, 11:30 a.m.
April 4, Dartmouth, noon
April 6, at Binghamton, 2 p.m.
Gymnastics (0-3)
April 3, NCAA Regionals, University Park, Penn.
April 8-10, USAG Nationals, Denton, Texas
Men's Lacrosse (4-1, 1-0 Ivy)
April 3, at Pennsylvania, noon
Women's Lacrosse (1-6, 0-1 Ivy)
April 3, at Princeton, noon
Men's Polo (11-2)
April 3, Maryland, 8:15 p.m.
April 5-10, National Champs., TBA
Women's Polo (10-2)
April 2, Maryland, 7:30 p.m.
April 5-10, National Champs., TBA
Men's Hvwt. Rowing
April 3, Georgetown at Princeton
Women's Rowing
April 3, Syracuse and Yale at Yale
Softball (17-7)
April 1, at Siena, 3 p.m.
April 3, Columbia, noon
April 6, at Canisius, 3 p.m.
Men's Tennis (13-5)
April 3, Columbia, noon
Women's Tennis (6-2)
April 4, Boston College, 10 a.m.
Men's Track (2-0)
April 3, at Penn Invitational
Women's Track (1-0)
April 3, at Penn Invitational