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Calendar of Events

February 10 - 17, 2005

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dance

Sweetheart Swing Dance
Cornell's Rooftop Mayhem Swing Club and Ithaca Social Dance are sponsoring a Sweetheart Swing Dance, featuring the Ageless Jazz Band, on Feb. 12 from 9 p.m. to midnight in Willard Straight Hall. Advance tickets are on sale at the WSH ticket office: $5 students, $8 non-students. At the door: $7 students, $10 non-students. Admission includes a jump swing lesson at 8 p.m. For more information, see http://www.ithacasocialdance.com or call 257-3161.

emeritus/retired

CAPE Lecture
"Chinese Family Survival Strategies in War and Revolution," Sherman Cochran, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.

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.
* "Taboo and Transgression in Contemporary Indonesian Art," through March 20.
* "Material Matters," through March 20.
* "Elana Herzog," through March 27.
* "Point of View: An Anthology of the Moving Image," through May 15.
* Artist's Talk: On Feb. 10 at 5:15 p.m. in the museum, Elana Herzog will speak in conjunction with her installation.
* Art for Lunch: Guest curator Amanda Rath will lead a tour of the exhibition of contemporary Indonesian art Feb. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. On Feb. 24 from noon to 1 p.m., curator Andrea Inselmann will investigate the unique installations of Elana Herzog.
* For Students Only: Tenth Annual Blues Night is Feb. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with an event that highlights art and music in the African-American tradition. Enjoy live blues, refreshments, art projects and tours. Free.
* Volunteer at the Johnson: Interested in knowing more about museums and how to get involved at the museum? Come to an informational session about opportunities available to students, Feb. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
* Saturday Eye-Opener for Children: On Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, children ages 7-12 can explore the exhibition "Material Matters" and experiment with materials unusual for making art. Fees: $5 per child for museum members and $6 per child for nonmembers. Seating is limited. Registration and payment are required by Feb. 16. Call 255-6464.
* Special Event: On Saturday, Feb. 26, the museum will host "An Elegant 'Modern' Evening," from 7 to 10 p.m. Refreshments, entertainment and artistic endeavors with a contemporary flair will make for an unusually creative affair. Fees: $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Seating is limited. Reservations and payment are required by Feb. 18. Call 254-4586.
Mann Library
(8 a.m.-midnight, M-Th; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., F; noon-5 p.m., Sat.; and noon-midnight, Sun.)
"Green Hope: The World of Trees" and "Keepers of the Hill: The Trees of Cornell - Photography by Matthew Pace '07" are on view at the first floor of the Mann Library addition through Feb. 28.

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 ($4.75 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.
Thursday, 2/10
"S21: The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine" (2004), directed by Rithy Panh, 5 p.m.
"Bukowski: Born Into This" (2003), directed by John Dullaghan, 7:15 p.m.
"Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman" (2004), directed by Takeshi Kitano, with Beat Takeshi, Tadanobu Asano and Ittoku Kishibe, 9:45 p.m.
Friday, 2/11
"Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman," 7:15 p.m.
"Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" (2004), directed by Kerry Conran, with Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"British Television Advertising Awards 2004," 9:45 and 11:30 p.m.
"Goodfellas" (1990), directed by Martin Scorsese, with Robert DeNiro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci, 9:45 p.m., Uris.
Saturday, 2/12

Singalong



Courtesy of Cornell Cinema

Cornell Cinema presents the "Sing-a-Long Wizard of Oz" Feb. 12 at 2 and 7:15 p.m. in Willard Straight Theatre. This print of the beloved 1939 classic has lyrics added at the bottom of the screen so everyone can sing along with the film's fabulous songs. Richard Driscoll, executive director of Ithaca's Community Arts Partnership, will play the "man behind the curtain" and lead the audience in some vocal exercises and explain how to use the props in the complimentary goodie bags. He'll also judge a costume contests (one for kids, one for adults). Tickets, which are on sale now in 104 Willard Straight Hall, are $15 general; $12 students and seniors; and $10 kids 12 and under. Call 255-3522 for more information or to reserve your tickets.

"Sing-a-Long Wizard of Oz" (1939), with emcee Richard Driscoll, 2 and 7:15 p.m. Tickets, on sale now, are $15 for the public; $12 for students and seniors; and $10 for kids 12 and under.
"British Television Advertising Awards 2004," 5 p.m.
"El Cid" (1961), directed by Anthony Mann, with Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren, 7 p.m., Uris.
"Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman," 10 p.m.
"Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," 10:30 p.m., Uris.
Sunday, 2/13
"El Cid," 4 p.m.
"British Television Advertising Awards 2004," 7:30 p.m.
"Smiles of a Summer Night" (1955), directed by Ingmar Bergman, with Ulla Jacobsson and Eva Dahlbeck, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"Constantine" (2005), directed by Francis Lawrence, with Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz, 9:15 p.m., free. Passes for this sneak preview are available at the Willard Straight Hall ticket desk.
Monday, 2/14
"Repulsion" (1965), directed by Roman Polanski, with Catherine Deneuve, 7 p.m.
"Goodfellas," 9:15 p.m.
Tuesday, 2/15
"Bukowski: Born Into This," 7 p.m.
"Repulsion," 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/16
"Hiding and Seeking: Faith and Tolerance After the Holocaust" (2003), with guest filmmaker Menachem Daum, 7 p.m.
"Maria Full of Grace" (2004), directed by Joshua Marston, with Catalina Sandino Moreno, Yenny Paola Vega and Patricia Rae, presented by LASP and CUSLAR, 8 p.m., Uris, free.
"Metropolis" (1926), directed by Fritz Lang, with Alfred Abel, Brigitte Helm and Rudolf Klein-Rogge, 9:45 p.m.
Thursday, 2/17
"Hiding and Seeking: Faith and Tolerance After the Holocaust," 5:15 p.m.
"Cowards Bend the Knee" (2003), directed by Guy Maddin, with Darcy Fehr, Tara Birtwhistle and Amy Stewart, 7:15 p.m.
"The Motorcycle Diaries" (2004), directed by Walter Salles, with Gael Garcia Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna, 9 p.m.

lectures

Cornell United Religious Work
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture: "Open My Eyes, Open My Soul: Discovering the Power of Diversity," Yolanda King, Feb. 15, 5 p.m., Sage Chapel.
East Asia Program
"The Challenge of Terrorism in Southeast Asia," Matthew Daley, president of the U.S. ASEAN Business Council, Feb. 14, noon, 279 Myron Taylor Hall.
International Planning
"Evaluating the Israeli Technological Incubator Program," Daniel Shefer, Harvard University, Feb. 11, 12:20 p.m., 335 Baker Hall.
Johnson Graduate School of Management
"Leadership and Entrepreneurship," Larry Tanenbaum, CEO of Kilmer Van Ostrand Co. and chairman of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Feb. 24, 4:30 p.m., B5 Sage Hall.
Mann Library
Chats in the Stacks Book Talk: "Trees in the Urban Landscape," Peter Trowbridge and Nina Bassuk, Feb. 10, 4 p.m., Mann Library addition, second floor.
Southeast Asia Program
"In Gallery Discussion of `Taboo and Transgression in Contemporary Art From Indonesia: Conjuring the "System" in Contemporary Indonesian Art,'" Amanda Rath, history of art, Feb. 10, noon, Johnson Museum.

music

Department of Music
* Feb. 10, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln: Midday Music at Lincoln: Ina Leisinger, soprano, and Ulrich Leisinger, keyboard, present songs of C.P.E. Bach.
* Feb. 10, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Senior recital: Jevon Bindman, tenor, with Shane Levesque, piano. Includes songs by Fauré and Schumann's Dichterliebe.
* Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Paul Merrill, with guest artists and the Cornell Jazz Ensemble I, will present "Jazz for Valentine's Day." Read the story.
* Feb. 17, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln: Midday Music at Lincoln: Tsitsi Jaji, piano, will perform music of Schubert and Beethoven.
Cornell Concert Series
Dianne Reeves will perform Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre, downtown Ithaca. Tickets are $17-$29 for the public, $10-$17 for students; and they are available at the Willard Straight ticket office, 255-3430, and the ticket center at Clinton House, 273-4497.
Cornell Folk Song Club
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason will perform Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. in Barnes Hall. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door. For information, see http://www.cornellfolksong.org.
`Bound for Glory'
Feb. 13: Seamus Kennedy will perform. "Bound for Glory" is broadcast Sundays on WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5, from 8 to 11 p.m. from the Café at Anabel Taylor Hall. Admission is free.

religion

Sage Chapel
Rev. Dr. Thomas Poole, associate vice provost for educational equity at Penn State University, will speak at the service Feb. 13 at 11 a.m.
African-American
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Baha'i Faith
Weekly prayer circle open to all faiths, sponsored by the Baha'i Club, held Sundays at 11 a.m. at 630 Stewart Ave. All are welcome.
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. Instruction is required before attending. For information, call Anne Marie at 273-4906.
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; 9:30 p.m., Sage Chapel.
Daily Masses: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:20 p.m., ATH Chapel; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m., ATH Chapel.
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 e-mail 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: Fridays, 6:15 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall; Saturdays, 9:45 a.m., Founders Room, ATH.
* Reform: Fridays, 6:15 p.m., Chapel, Anabel Taylor Hall.
* Orthodox: Friday, Center for Jewish Living, call 272-5810 for weekly times; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Edwards Room, ATH.
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 at 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 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
"From Poverty Alleviation to Wealth Creation," Jason Bauer, consultant, OTF Group, Feb. 10, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Strengthening Financing to Achieve the MDGs in Africa: Towards a Constructive Engagement of the African Diaspora," Raj Bardouille, former senior economic affairs officer, United Nations Secretariat, Feb. 17, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
Applied Mathematics
"Computing Invariant Manifolds by Covering Them With Fat Trajectories," Michael Henderson, IBM Watson Research Center, Feb. 11, 3:30 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
Astronomy & Space Sciences
"Dark Insights From Light: Addressing Different Perspectives on Dark Energy," Rachel Bean, Princeton University, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Gamma-Ray Bursts in the Swift Era," Rosalba Perna, University of Colorado-Boulder, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
Biogeochemistry & Environmental Biocomplexity
"Food Web and Landscape Perspectives on Bass Invasions in North-Temperate Lakes," Jake Vander Zanden, University of Wisconsin, Feb. 11, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Biomedical Sciences
"Wnt/Ryk Signaling and Neural Development," Wange Lu, California Institute of Technology, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Vet Research Tower.
"Synapse, Mitochondria and More," Zheng Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Feb. 17, 2:30 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Vet Research Tower.
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
"Mechanical Properties of Isolated Nuclei and Nuclear Domains: Rheological Implications in Gene Expression," Kris Noel Dahl, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Feb. 14, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Breaking Symmetry in Stokes Flows and Resulting Hydrodynamic Forces on Objects," Jacqueline Ashmore, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
Chemistry & Chemical Biology
TBA, Suzanne Hart, chemistry and chemical biology, Feb. 16, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Laboratory.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
"The Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami: The Science Behind the Headlines," Philip Liu, civil and environmental engineering; and Muawia Barazangi and Dan Karig, earth and atmospheric sciences, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m., B14 Hollister Hall. Read the story.
Computer Science
"Group Dynamics in Silico: Complex Networks and the Human Flock," Michael Macy, Cornell, Feb. 10, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source
"Mixing X-rays and Laser Light: A Novel Recipe, but Does It Taste Good?" Ken Finkelstein, CHESS, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m., 380 Wilson Laboratory.
Cornell Institute for Public Affairs
"Engineers for a Sustainable World: Organizational Overview, Projects and Challenges," Dan Bonner and Maurice Ayache, Engineers for a Sustainable World, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
"Transforming the United States Army for a New Millennium," Robert Nye, U.S. Army War College, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
CIIFAD
"Sustainable Development From Community and Social Perspectives," Chris Barrett, applied economics and management; Lourdes Beneria, city and regional planning; and Tom Lyson, development sociology, Feb. 16, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
Crop & Soil Sciences
"Support Vector Machines for Remotely Sensed Image Classification," Pramod Varshney, Feb. 10, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
"Ground-Penetrating Radar for Three-Dimensional Mapping of Buried Archaeological Sites," Lawrence Conyers, University of Denver, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 2146 Snee Hall.
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
"Butterfly Eyespots as Models to Study the Evolution of Development," Antónia Monteiro, SUNY-Buffalo, Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Entomology/Jugatae
"Paradise Gained: Fruit Odor Discrimination and Sympatric Host Race Formation in Rhagoletis Flies," Charles Linn, Cornell, Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Fluid Dynamics
"Very Inhomogeneous Turbulence Near Interfaces and in Swirling Flows," Julian Hunt, University College, London, Feb. 15, 11:45 a.m., 178 Rhodes Hall.
Infection & Immunity
"Flies, Germs and Genes: Evolutionary Genetics of Antibacterial Immunity in Drosophila," Brian Lazzaro, entomology, Feb. 11, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
Language Resource Center
"Focus on Output: Using Assessments to Increase Student Accountability," Robert Davis, University of Oregon, Feb. 12, 9 a.m., Noyes Lodge. Contact Dick Feldman at rf10@ cornell.edu to register.
Materials Science & Engineering
"Dislocation Patterning and Avalanches in Plastic Deformation," Marisol Koslowski, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Building a Virtual Laboratory With the Help of Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics," Axel van de Walle, Northwestern University, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
"Thermochemistry, Reaction Pathways and Kinetics for Oxidation and Pyrolysis of Sulfur Hydrocarbons: Thiols and Sulfides Using Computational Chemistry," Joseph Bozzelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Feb. 15, 4:30 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall.
Microbiology
"Microbial Activity in High Arctic Soil a Very, Very Long Time Ago," Joseph Yavitt, natural resources, Feb. 17, 4 p.m., 105 Riley-Robb Hall.
Molecular Biology & Genetics
"Local Regulation of Microtubule Dynamics in Migrating Cells," Torsten Wittmann, Scripps Research Institute, Feb. 14, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"Molecular and Cellular Mechanism Underlying Mammalian Neuronal Development and Circuit Formation," Song-Hai Shi, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
Nanobiotechnology Center
"Real-Time Restriction Mapping of DNA Stretched in Nanofluidic Devices," Robert Riehn, Princeton University, Feb. 15, noon, G01 Biotechnology Building.
Natural Resources
"Resource Management Challenges: Lessons From a Career of Wolf Research," David Mech, Feb. 15, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
Neurobiology & Behavior
"Computational Insights Into Early Odor Processing," Christiane Linster, neurobiology and behavior, Feb. 10, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Nutrition
"Evaluating Policy Options for Gene-Nutrient Interactions: A Case Study of Hemochromatosis," Min Tao, nutritional sciences, Feb. 14, 4 p.m., 100 Savage Hall.
Peace Studies Program
"Public Opinion About Civil Liberties and Other Freedoms," James Shanahan, communication, Feb. 10, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
Physics
"Science Results From the Mars Exploration Rover Mission," Steve Squyres, astronomy, Feb. 14, 4 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
Plant Breeding & Genetics
"Comparative DNA Sequence Analysis of Mapped Wheat ESTs Reveals Complexity of Genome Relationships Between Rice and Wheat," Mark Sorrells, plant breeding and genetics, Feb. 15, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
Plant Pathology
"Self-Incompatibility in Crucifers: Mechanism and Evolution," June Nasrallah, plant biology, Feb. 16, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
Psychology
"Speech Errors and Aphasia: Testing Freud's Continuity Thesis," Gary Dell, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Feb. 18, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
Textiles & Apparel
"New Developments in Fiber Formation," Margaret Frey, Cornell, Feb. 10, noon, 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Study of Compatibility in Biobased Blends," Grima Biresaw, NCAUR/ARS/USDA, Feb. 17, noon, 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
Theoretical & Applied Mechanics
"Mesoscopic Waves and Residual Coherence With Ultrasound," Richard Weaver, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Feb. 1, 4:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.

theater

Theatre, Film & Dance
* The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts presents Alan Ball's comedy Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Feb. 10-12 at 8 p.m., with matinees offered Feb. 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. A "Meet the Actors" discussion will be held following the Feb. 10 performance. Note: This play contains content suitable for a mature audience. Tickets are $10, $8 for students and seniors. For information, visit the box office, 430 College Ave., between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., weekdays, or call 254-ARTS.
* The Nero Project, a tale of desire and ambition weaves words, music and improvisation into an innovative evening of theater, Feb. 16-27 at 8 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre of the Schwartz Center. Read the story.

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.
Cornell Campus Club
The Cornell Campus Club will host its spring Newcomers Coffee Feb. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Hasbrouck Apartments Big Room. All Cornell-affiliated women are invited to attend.
Early Childhood Center Open House
Cornell's Early Childhood Center is holding an open house March 26 from 10 a.m. to noon in Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, ground floor. Applications will be available for fall 2005. Children must be 3 years old. Parking by building.
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.
Writing Walk-in Service
* Noyes Center, Room 320, Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
* Carol Tatkon Center, 3343 Balch Hall, Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
* Robert Purcell Center, Room 222, Sunday-Wednesday, 7-10 p.m.
* Rockefeller Hall, Room 178, Sunday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

sports

Men's Basketball
Feb. 11, at Princeton, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 12, at Penn, 7 p.m.
Women's Basketball
Feb. 11, Princeton, 7 p.m.
Feb. 12, Penn, 7 p.m.
Fencing
Feb. 12, in Philadelphia w/Columbia, Penn State, Penn and Temple
Gymnastics
Feb. 12, Big Red Invitational, 1 p.m.
Men's Hockey
Feb. 11, at Princeton, 7 p.m.
Feb. 12, at Yale, 7 p.m.
Women's Hockey
Feb. 11, Princeton, 7 p.m.
Feb. 12, Yale, 4 p.m.
Men's Lacrosse
Feb. 12, Drexel (scrimmage), 1 p.m.
Men's Polo
Feb. 12, at VFMA, 3 p.m.
Women's Polo
Feb. 11-13, Prelim. Interscholastic, TBA
Men's Squash
Feb. 10, at Hobart, TBA
Feb. 12, Brown, 11 a.m.
Women's Squash
Feb. 10, at William Smith, TBA
Feb. 12, Brown, 11 a.m.
Feb. 17, at WISA Champs., Princeton, N.J.
Men's Swimming & Diving
Feb. 12, at Brown, noon
Women's Swimming & Diving
Feb. 12, Buffalo, 1 p.m.
Track & Field
Feb. 11-12, at Penn State Invitational
Feb. 12, Kane Invitational
Wrestling
Feb. 11, at Brown, 1 p.m.
Feb. 12, at Harvard, 1 p.m.
Feb. 12, at Boston University, 5 p.m.

Islam Awareness Week

Lectures:
* "Public Opinion About Civil Liberties and Other Freedoms," James Shanahan, communication, Feb. 10, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
* "An American Woman's Jihad," Fidelma O'Leary, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall. Her talk will be preceded by a showing of "Inside Mecca."
* "Why Do Muslim Women Need to Reinterpret the Qur'an?" Nimat Hafez Barazangi, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 127 Rockefeller Hall.
* Professor Susan Buck-Morss, director of visual studies, will give a talk Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Location TBA.
Films:
* "Osama," viewing and discussion, Feb. 15, 8 p.m., Noyes Community Center.
* "Control Room," Feb. 18 at a time and location to be announced.
Workshops:
* African Qur'anic Board Workshop, Feb. 13, noon, Johnson Museum. $3. Limited to 15 people; e-mail mecae-board@cornell.edu to reserve your spot.
* Islamic Tile Painting, Feb. 19, meet at 2 p.m. in the Johnson Museum. Limited to 20 people. E-mail llf5@cornell.edu to reserve a spot.