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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.
* "Lauren Greenfield: Girl Culture," through May 16.
* "Allen Sisters: Pictorialist Photographs 1885-1920," through May 30.
* "Small Worlds: The Etchings of Jacques Callot and Stefano Della Bella," through June 13.
* "Contemporary Taiwanese Art in the Era of Contention," through June 13.
* "Double Takes: Transformations Through the Lens," through July 11.
* Art for Lunch: April 15 at noon, rediscover some of the hidden treasures of the Johnson Museum with a member of the education staff.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.)
"600 Years of Urban Development and Planning in and Around Tianjin," through June 5. Read the story.
"Aliens: Invasive Species and Their Trails of Woe," through April 30.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). Visit the Cornell Cinema Web site at http://cinema.cornell.edu. films
"Meditations on Revolution, Pt. 1-5," with filmmaker Robert Fenz, 7 p.m. Read the story.
"The Man by the Shore" (1996), directed by Raoul Peck, with Jennifer Zubar, Toto Bissainthe and Jean-Michel Martial, 9:45 p.m.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003), directed by Peter Jackson, with Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood, 6:30 p.m., Uris.
"Valley of Tears" (2003), directed by Hart Perry, with an introduction Assistant Professor Ray Craib, 7 p.m.
"The Weather Underground" (2002), directed by Sam Green and Bill Siegel, with Bernadine Dorn, Billy Ayres and Todd Gitlin, 9 p.m.
"Big Fish" (2003), directed by Tim Burton, with Albert Finney, Ewan McGregor and Helena Bonham-Carter, 10:20 p.m., Uris.
"Small Voices" (2002), directed by Gil M. Portes, with Alessandra de Rossi and Dexter Doria, 5 and 9:15 p.m.
"Big Fish," 7 p.m., Uris.
"The Wide Blue Road" (1957), directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, with Yves Montand and Alida Valli, 7:15 p.m.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," 9:15 p.m., Uris.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," 3:30 p.m.
"Lest We Forget" (2003), with guest videomaker Jason Dasilva and panel discussion, 7:30 p.m., free.
"Farrebique" (1946), directed by Georges Rouquier, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"The Battle of Algiers" (1966), directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, with Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi and Brahim Haggiag, 7 p.m.
"The Wide Blue Road," 9:35 p.m.
"The Weather Underground," 7 p.m.
"Remembrance of Things to Come" (2001), directed by Chris Marker and Yannick Bellon, 7:30 p.m., Schwartz Center Film Forum.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," 9 p.m.
"Big Stakes" (1922), directed by Clifford S. Ellfelt, with live music by the Devil Music Ensemble, 7:15 p.m.
"Lost in Translation" (2003), directed by Sofia Coppola, with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, 9:45 p.m.
"Robot Stories" (2003), with guest filmmaker Greg Pak, 7 p.m.
"Rana's Wedding" (2002), directed by Hany Abu-Assad, with Clara Khoury, Khalifa Natour and Zuher Fahoum, 9:45 p.m.lectures
"Platonism and Alien Wisdom," Zlatko Plese, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, April 16, 4:30 p.m., 122 Goldwiin Smith Hall.
"A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Moviemaking," Rob Cook, vice president for research and development, Pixar, April 19, 4:30 p.m., Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall. Read the story.
"History of Constellations," Debbie Audus and J.R. Skok, April 16, 8 p.m., Fuertes Observatory.
Einaudi Lecture: "From the Margins of Europe to the Head of the World: Comparative Reflections of Ethnology and Nationalism in Greece and Rome Today," Michael Herzfeld, Harvard University, April 15, 4:30 p.m., Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
"The Innovation Imperative," Jeffrey Immelt, CEO, General Electric Co., April 15, 4:30 p.m., Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall. Overflow seating with closed-circuit television viewing will be available in PepsiCo Auditorium, 305 Ives Hall.
"The Continuing Threat of al Qaeda and the Future of Terrorism," Bruce Hoffman, Rand Corp., April 19, 7:30 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building. Read the story.
"Navigating the Storm: Lessons From WorldCom," Cynthia Cooper and Glyn Smith, MCI (formerly WorldCom), April 22, 6 p.m., Statler Auditorium. Read the story.
Naomi Rosenblum, historian and author, will speak in conjunction with the three exhibitions by women photographers currently on view at the Johnson, April 22, 5:15 p.m., Johnson Museum.
"Challenges to Academic Freedom in the Current Age of University `Corporatization,'" Risa Lieberwitz, ILR School, April 22, 4:30 p.m., 615A Ives Hall.
"Creating Landscapes: Real and Imagined," Paula Horrigan, landscape artist, April 19, 2:55 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"Some Thoughts on Government in Biblical Prophecy," Baruch Levine, New York University, April 15, 4:30 p.m., 106 White Hall.
"Barely Visible but Very Real: Women's Religious Culture in Ancient Israel," Carol Meyers, Duke University, April 19, 4:30 p.m., 106 White Hall.
"Jesus in Sepphoris and the `Common' Judaism of Roman-Period Galilee," Eric Meyers, Duke University, April 20, 4:30 p.m., 106 White Hall.
"A History of Aboriginal Futures: the Politics of Indigenous Presence," Fred Myers, New York University, April 16, 4:30 p.m., 165 McGraw Hall.music
* April 15, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln: Midday Music at Lincoln: Nicholas Papador and James Armstrong, percussion.
* April 16, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Composer Diego Vega will give a D.M.A. recital.
* April 17, 8 p.m., Sage Chapel: Cornell Chorale and the Cornell University Low Brass Choir. Read the story.
* April 18, 3 p.m., Barnes Hall: Cornell University Percussion Ensemble, with soloists Nicholas Papador and Patrick Yu, will present contemporary works by Creston, Glassock, Keagle and more.
* April 18, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: The Cornell Contemporary Chamber Players will present music by Cornell graduate composers.
* April 19, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Fortepianist Augustus Arnone presents works by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms.
* April 20, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Soprano Kirstin Ek will give a student recital.
* April 22, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln: Midday Music at Lincoln: Sydney de Lapeyrouse, soprano, and Kathy Hansen, piano, present "The Nightingale in Songs of Johannes Brahms."
* April 22, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Voice students of Judith Kellock present selections from Sweeny Todd and The Secret Garden, as well as concert songs in Spanish, French and English.
Enoch Kent will perform April 17 at 8 p.m. in 165 McGraw Hall. Tickets - $12 advance, $14 at door - are available at Ithaca Guitar Works, Greenstar Market, Colophon Books, Small World Music and online at http://www.cornellfolksong.org. For information visit the Web site or call 277-8519.
"World Percussion Night" will be April 22 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Room of Willard Straight Hall. The Cornell Steel Bands and the Cornell World Drum and Dance Ensemble will perform under the direction of James Armstrong, and the Syracuse University Brazilian Ensemble will make a guest appearance.
Vitamin L will give a concert for Cornell employees' children April 22 at 2 p.m. in G10 Biotechnology Building, as the culmination of "Take Your Kids to Work Day."
April 18: Tanglefoot will perform. Bound for Glory is broadcast Sundays from 8 to 11 p.m. from the Café at Anabel Taylor Hall. Admission is free.readings
Haitian-born Edwidge Danticat will read from her new book, The Dew Breaker, April 16 at 7 p.m. in Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall. A book-signing and reception will follow the reading. Read the story.
Karen Anderson and Gina Franco will give a poetry reading, "Telling the Bees," April 16 at 3 p.m. in Mann Library, second floor. Refreshments and a tasting of locally produced honey varieties will follow the reading.religion
Douglas John Hall, emeritus professor of Christian theology from McGill University, will lead the service April 18 at 11 a.m.
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
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 information, write to bahai@cornell.edu or call 351-4471.
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.
* 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.
Weekly large group meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in B14 Hollister Hall.
* 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.
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.
The InterVarsity chapter meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall. For information visit http://www.ccfiv.org.
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.
Meeting for worship, Sunday, 11 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. For information visit http://www.quaker.org/ithaca/ or call 273-5421.
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.
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.
* 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.
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, 11 a.m. until June 1, then 9 a.m. Call 257-7313 for information.
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.
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/.
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
"Legislating Access and Redressing Inequality? The Community Reinvestment Act and Mortgage Lending in Post-Apartheid South Africa," Allison Freeman, city and regional planning, April 15, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Aime Cesaire's Une Tempete: Negritude and Post-Negritude," Jacques Coursil, Romance studies, April 21, noon, Africana Studies and Research Center, Hoyt Fuller Lounge, 310 Triphammer Road.
"Rogue Traders: A Novelist's Perspective," Peter Spiegelman, author of Black Maps, April 16, 3:45 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
"Mega-masers and Galaxies," Fred Lo, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, April 15, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Black Holes and Galaxy Evolution," David Merritt, Rochester Institute of Technology, April 22, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"The Science, Policy and Politics of Nutrient Over-Enrichment in a Major U.S. Estuary," JoAnn Burkholder, North Carolina State University, April 16, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Lipid-Protein Interactions at Interfaces: From Lung Surfactant to Poloxamer," Ka Yee Lee, University of Chicago, April 21, 4:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
"Structure and Function in Foldamers," Samuel Gellman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, April 15, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Probing Molecular Mechanisms in Vivo: RNA Aptamers as Highly-specific `Drugs,'" John Lis, molecular biology and genetics, April 19, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
Laughlin Lectures: David Chandler of the University of California-Berkeley will give the following lectures on the topic "Microphase Equilibria and Interfaces Over Nanometer Length Scales," both at 4:40 p.m. in 119 Baker Lab: "Two Faces of Water: Hydrophobicity at Small and Large Length Scales," April 20; and "Bubbles in Space-Time: Dynamics on the Way to Forming Glass," April 22.
TBA, Jennifer Oaksmith, Cornell, April 21, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Automatic Testing of Software With Structurally Complex Inputs," Darko Marinov, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, April 15, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"Towards a Verifying Compiler," Tony Hoare, Microsoft, April 20, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"When the Administration Changes: Continuity or Collision?" Carolyn Peterson, mayor of Ithaca, April 15, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
"Implementing the Rule of Law: Transforming Society and Social Structure and the Unintended Consequences of Change," April 22, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
"Tree Water Uptake Using Tritium as a Tracer," Karin Rebel, April 15, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Influence of Photoperiod and Maize Competition on Reproduction, Seed Germination and Seedling Vigor in the Annual Abutilon theophrasti Medic," Rob Nurse, April 22, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Floral Nectar Foraging by Invasive Ants and Consequent Effects on Seed Set and Floral Arthropod Visitors," Lori Lach, doctoral dissertation seminar, April 19, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning: Caught in the Food Web?" J. Emmett Duffy, College of William and Mary, April 20, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall. Also, Duffy, a candidate for the Shoals Marine Laboratory directorship, will share his vision for the lab, April 21, 2:30 p.m., A409 Corson Hall.
"Species Diversity and Genetic Diversity: Parallel Processes and Correlated Patterns," Mark Vellend, doctoral dissertation seminar, April 21, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Griswold Lecture: "Perception of Predation Risk by Caterpillars: Do or Die," Pedro Barbosa, April 19, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"The Babel of Europe?" Philiip Schlesinger, University of Stirling, Scotland, April 21, 4:30 p.m., 201 A.D. White House.
"Elucidating the Anti-microbial Properties of Honey," Randy Worobo, food science, Geneva, April 20, 4 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
"Molecular Genetic Mapping of Phytophthora Root Rot Resistance in Red Raspberry," Jeremy Pattison, Ph.D. candidate, April 15, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Carbon and Nitrogen Reserve Status and Partitioning in Perennial Strawberry," Laura Acuña-Maldonado, horticulture, April 22, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"The Role of Central Memory T Cells in Resistance to Leishmaniasis," Phillip Scott, University of Pennsylvania, April 16, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
"Women and Agrobiodiversity Conservation in Kenya," Lydiah Gatere, University of California-Santa Cruz, April 21, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Modeling Language Death and the Decline of the Quechua Language," Daniel Abrams, theoretical and applied mechanics, April 20, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Variable Band Gap Conjugated Polymers: Controlled `Color States,'" John Reynolds, University of Florida, April 15, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"A New Kind of Phase Transition: Transformations in Amorphous Materials," Jeffery Yarger, University of Wyoming, April 22, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
Paul MacCready, AeroVironment Inc., Monrovia, Calif., will give the following Sears Lectures: "Interacting With Fluids," April 21, 4:30 p.m., 111 Upson Hall; and "Flight Energy From Muscle, Solar Cells, Batteries," April 22, 4:30 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
"Natural Gas Exploration by Fortuna Energy in the Southern Tier of New York State," Simon Brame, Fortuna Energy, April 22, 12:20 p.m., 401 Hollister Hall.
"Molecular Genetic Analysis of Rab GTPase Activation," Ruth Collins, molecular medicine, April 19, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
Composers' Forum: Steven Stucky presents his recent works, April 16, 1:25 p.m., 316 Lincoln Hall.
"Hazing Techniques for Management of Resident Canada Geese," Robin Hovelinski, natural resources, April 20, 3:30 p.m., 304 Fernow Hall.
"The Ancient Battle for Iron: Studies of Nutrient-Gene Interactions in Infectious Diseases," Andrew Prentice, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, April 22, 4 p.m. 100 Savage Hall.
"The Avoidable Crisis in North Korea," David Kang, Dartmouth College, April 15, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
Bethe Lecture: "Searching for Patterns in the Polarization of the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation," Bruce Winstein, University of Chicago, April 19, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
Student presentations, April 20, 4 p.m., Centennial Room, Veterinary Medical Center: "In Vitro Chondrogenesis in Genetically Modified Equine Mesenchymal Stem Cells With Transforming Growth Factor-Beta 1," Christina Cheng; "Cloning and Characterization of Equine Platelet-Derived Growth Factor A and B Genes and Their Expression in Healing Tendon," Brandon Donnelly; and "Cloning and Quantitative Measurement of SMAD 1-8 and SMURF 1 and 2 Expression in Osteochondritis Dissecans Cartilage by RT-PCR," Adam Doyle.
"Effects of Selection on Diversity and Linkage Disequilibrium in Elite Maize Germplasm," Antoni Rafalski, DuPont Crop Genetics, April 20, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Searching for Secondary Metabolites in Fungal Genomes: An Exploration for Polyketide Synthases and Their Products," Donna Gibson, April 21, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
TBA, Caroline Palmer, Ohio State University, April 16, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Competition in Health Care: Why It Doesn't Work," Bonnie Howell, former CEO, Cayuga Medical Center, April 16, 3:30 p.m., 114 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Cross Border Energy Trade in South Asia," Shakar Ahmed, visiting Fulbright scholar, April 19, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Plans, Pains and People: Rattanokosin Island and the Future of the Past Bangkok," Michael Herzfeld, Harvard University, April 15, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Rantau, Malu, Liar: Thinking Through Indonesian Migration Today," Johan Lindquist, visiting scholar, April 22, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Flexible Liners for Underground Tunnels," Dana Eagles, April 15, noon, 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"The Challenge of Changing From Empirical Craft to Engineering Design: Structural Mechanics of Textiles Since 1950," John Hearle, April 22, noon, 317 MVR Hall.
"Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Chain Drives," Mariano Garcia, Borg Warner Morse TEC, April 16, 2:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.symposiums
The Africana Studies and Research Center and the Society for the Humanities are hosting a two-day international conference to commemorate the bicentennial of the Haitian revolution, April 16 and 17 at the Johnson Museum. For a full list of events, visit http://www.asr.cornell.edu/haiti/haiti_conference.html. Read the story.
A daylong symposium, "Frontiers in Physical Chemistry 2004," will be April 17, starting at 8:50 a.m. in Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall. Speakers include: Robert Hamers, University of Wisconsin at Madison; Martin Grubele, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Sunny Xie, Harvard University; Moungi Bawendi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Eugene Shakhnovich, Harvard; and Marsha Lester, University of Pennsylvania. To register contact Kelly Strickland at kss1@cornell.edu or 255-9887.
Union Days 2004, "Labor and Election Year Politics," is running through April 16. On April 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Doherty Lounge, 280 Ives Hall, a panel discussion will address "Labor and Politics in 2004." Participants include Adolph Reed of New School University and Labor Party; Rick Perlstein, national political reporter for the Village Voice; and Bob Muehlenkamp of the Howard Dean campaign. A Social Justice Career Fair will be April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobbies of Ives Hall, and the film "Valley of Tears" will screen April 16 at 7 p.m. in Willard Straight Theatre.
The Johnson School's 20th anniversary business summit concludes today, April 15, beginning at 8 a.m. in Alice Statler Auditorium, Statler Hall. Speakers will include: Cornell Professor Walter LaFeber; Jay Walker, founder and chairman, Walker Digital LLC, and founder, Priceline.com; Warren Staley, chair and CEO, Cargill Inc.; Abby Joseph Cohen, Goldman, Sachs & Co.; and Stephen Friedman, assistant to the president for economic policy and director of the National Economic Council. A panel discussion on "Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century" will be moderated by Jeffrey Parker, chair and CEO, CCBN, with Peter Knight, director of Medicis Pharmaceutical and the Schroder Mutual Fund; and Bill Nye, "the Science Guy."
"Contemporary Taiwanese Art in the Era of Contention," April 16-17. For information on fees and advance registration, contact Elizabeth Saggese at 254-4642.
"Visual Literacy and Language Teaching" will be held April 16 and 17 in G11 Noyes Lodge. The conference will feature two keynote speakers: Claire Kramsch from the University of California-Berkeley and Gunther Kress from the University of London. Other speakers include: Cathy Klimaszewski from the Johnson Museum; Irene Mittelberg, linguistics; Grace An and Kathleen Long, Romance studies; Robin McNeal, Asian studies; and Mark Evan Nelson, UC-Berkeley. Registration is required at http://lrccornell.edu/events/onlineRegistration/index.html. Call Treva VanScoy at 255-7394 for more information.
"The Practice of Law and Development: Socio-Legal Approaches," a joint conference of the Cornell Poverty, Inequality and Development Initiative, the Clarke Program in East Asian Law and Culture, and the Cornell University Seminar on Social Sciences, will be April 18 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge of Myron Taylor Hall; April 19 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Statler Hotel; and April 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johnson Museum. For more information visit . Read the story.theater
Request Concert, the groundbreaking play by German playwright Franz Xaver Kroetz, will be staged at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. Performances will be April 23 at 4:30 p.m. and April 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $2 in advance, $3 at the door. Read the story.
The Vet Players present "The Coarse Acting Show," a collection of five one-act farces, April 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and April 18 at 2 p.m. in the James Law Auditorium of Schurman Hall. $7 suggested donation.miscellany
Cornell's undergraduate research magazine, The Research Paper, is celebrating the launch of its spring issue, April 23, 3-5 p.m., Mann Library, 2nd Floor. The event will feature a poster session highlighting some of the undergraduate research featured in the magazine.
The Hindu Student Council presents Holi 2004, April 17, 2-6 p.m., Anabel Taylor courtyard. $5 admission includes food and fun.
An international food tasting, dance and fashion show will be held April 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Memorial Room of Willard Straight Hall.
The sixth annual Cornell Powwow and Smokedance is April 17-18 at Barton Hall. Doors open both days at 10 a.m., with the Grand Entry at noon. Grand entry is also Saturday at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Read the story.
The 38th Veterinary Open House is April 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free tutorial assistance in writing.
* 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
April 17-18, at Pennsylvania, noon
April 21, LeMoyne, 2:30 p.m.
April 17-18, at Ivy League Champs.
April 17, Dartmouth, 1 p.m.
April 16, at Brown, 5 p.m.
April 18, Columbia, 1 p.m.
April 19, Alumni Game, 1:30 p.m.
April 19, Alumni Game, 1:30 p.m.
April 17, at Navy w/Syracuse
April 17, Princeton and Rutgers
April 18, at Yale
April 17, at Rutgers w/Pennsylvania
April 17, Harvard, noon
April 18, Dartmouth, noon
April 21, Syracuse, 3 p.m.
April 16, at Yale, 2:30 p.m.
April 17, at Brown, noon
April 16, Yale, 2 p.m.
April 17, Brown, noon