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Calendar of Events

March 3 - 10, 2005


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dance

Theatre, Film & Dance

Dance concert



Come to the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts this month for an exploration of science and art through dance. "Reflections in an Eye of Titanium" is a must-see modern dance concert for anyone interested in finding meaning through arts or science. Performances will be held March 10-13. Shown here are dancers Eugenia Chun and Lauren Uhler. Call 254-ARTS for tickets and information. Photo by Andrew Gillis
Dance Concert 2005, "Reflections in an Eye of Titanium," opens March 10 at 8 p.m. at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. Evening performances continue March 11-12 at 8 p.m. One matinee performance will be offered March 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 (students/seniors) and $10 (general). For tickets, call or visit the box office in the Schwartz Center, 430 College Ave., 12:30-5:30 p.m. weekdays, 254-ARTS.
Joyce Morgenroth, associate professor of dance, will be signing copies of her recently published book, Speaking of Dance: Twelve Contemporary Choreographers on Their Craft, before the dance concert performances March 10, 11 and 13. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.


emeritus/retired

CAPE Lecture
"From Joint to Joint: A Replaceable You," Donald Bartel, March 3, 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.
* Art-Full Family Saturday: March 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Hangar Theatre presents Androcles and the Lion by Kathryn Walat, followed by a hunt for Asian and European lions in the galleries and a hands-on activity. Free for museum members and $5 per family for nonmembers.
* Performance Series: In a musical companion to the current exhibition "Material Matters," hear sounds and rhythms from both traditional and alternative instruments, March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Kroch Library, Hirshland Gallery
(9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F; 1-5 p.m., Sat.; closed Sun.)
"The Passionate Collector: Willard Fiske and His Libraries," through May 28. Read the story.
Mann Library
(8 a.m.-midnight, M-Th; 8 a.m.-6 p.m., F; noon-5 p.m., Sat.; and noon-midnight, Sun.)
"Freehand Drawing at Cornell: Selection of Student Illustrations Since the 1920s" is on view at the first floor of the Mann Library addition through March 31.


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, 3/3
"Vera Drake" (2004), directed by Mike Leigh, with Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis and Eddie Marsan, 7 p.m.
"Incident at Loch Ness" (2004), directed by Zak Penn, with Werner Herzog, Zak Penn and Kitana Baker, 9:35 p.m.
Friday, 3/4
"Imelda" (2003), directed by Ramona Diaz, 7:15 p.m.
"Incident at Loch Ness," 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Closer" (2004), directed by Mike Nichols, with Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen, 9:20 p.m., Uris.
"The Incredibles" (2004), directed by Brad Bird, with voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Sarah Vowell, 9:30 p.m.
"Meet the Fockers" (2004), directed by Jay Roach, with Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Barbara Streisand and Dustin Hoffman, 11:30 p.m., Uris.
Saturday, 3/5
"The Incredibles," 2 and 9:30 p.m.
"Vera Drake," 5 p.m.
"Once Upon a Time in the West" (1969), directed by Sergio Leone, with Henry Fonda and Claudia Cardinale, 7 p.m., Uris.
"Paper Clips" (2004), directed by Elliot Berlin and Joe Fab, 7:30 p.m.
"Meet the Fockers," 10:15 p.m., Uris.
Sunday, 3/6
"Paper Clips," 11:30 a.m.
"Once Upon a Time in the West," 4:15 p.m.
"Vera Drake," 7:30 p.m.
"Cries and Whispers" (1972), directed by Ingmar Bergman, with Liv Ullmann and Ingrid Thulin, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
Monday, 3/7
"Rosemary's Baby" (1968), directed by Roman Polanski, with Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes, 7 p.m.
"Johnny Stecchino" (1992), directed by Roberto Benigni, with Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi, 9:45 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/8
"Cosmic Africa" (2002), directed by Craig and Damon Foster, with Thebe Medupe, 7 p.m.
"The Phantom of the Operator" (2004), directed by Caroline Martel, 7:30 p.m., SCPA.
"Rosemary's Baby," 9 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/9
"Cosmic Africa," 5 p.m.
Short films from Rwanda and Burkina Faso: "About Braids" (2003), directed by Jacqueline Kalimunda, with Laurentine Milebo, Penda Niang and Manga Ndjomo; and "Kounandi" (2003), directed by Apolline Traore, with Deborah Coty, Noufou Ouedraogo and Olga Toe, 7 p.m.
"Himalaya" (2000), directed by Eric Valli, with Thilen Lhondup, Karma Wangel and Lhakpa Tsamchoe, 8:45 p.m.
Thursday, 3/10
"About Braids" and "Kounandi," 5 p.m.
"Agogo Eewo" (2002), directed by Tunde Kelani, with Dejumo Lewis and Deola Faleye, with introduction by graduate student Akinwumi Adesokan, 7 p.m.
"The End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones" (2004), directed by Michael Gramaglia and Jim Fields, with The Ramones, 9:30 p.m.


lectures

Arts & Sciences Career Services
"Would You Like Fries With That?" John Alexander, The Cbord Group Inc., March 7, 4:40 p.m., Philip Lewis Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
City & Regional Planning
"New Information Technologies, Global Change and Their Impacts on Human Behavior and Urban Economy," Mei-Po Kwan, Ohio State University, March 4, 12:20 p.m., 335 Baker Hall.
CUSLAR
Former human rights observer Marcie Ley will speak March 3 at 4:30 p.m. in G08 Uris Hall. She will be joined by CUSLAR coordinator Meaghan Sheehan, who will discuss Ithaca's sister city relationship with the community of Cajibío, Colombia.
East Asia Program
"Taking Exit and Voice Seriously: Explaining the Pattern of Economic and Social Policy Reform in Japan," Leonard Schoppa, University of Virginia, March 8, 4:30 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
Mann Library
Chats in the Stacks Talk: "Beautiful Botanicals: Painting and Drawing Flowers and Plants," Bente Starcke King, with an introduction by Jack Lambert, March 3, 3 p.m., Mann Library addition, second floor.
Southeast Asia Program
"Triangulating the Hajj: Southeast Asians and the Pilgrimage of Mecca," Eric Tagliacozzo, history, March 3, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Chao Anu Vat Sisaket: New Discoveries in Laos," Catherine Raymond, Northern Illinois University, March 10, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
A.D. White Professor-at-Large
"Probability, Statistical Physics and Combinatorial Optimization," David Aldous, A.D. White professor at large, March 3, 4:15 p.m., Bache Auditorium, Malott Hall.


music

Department of Music
* March 3, 12:30 p.m. B20 Lincoln Hall: Midday Music at Lincoln: Cornell University Chamber Winds.
* March 4, 8 p.m., Ford Hall, Ithaca College: The Cornell University Wind Ensemble, Cynthia Johnston Turner, conductor, and the Cornell University Symphonic Band, James Patrick Miller, conductor, will present a concert featuring works by Karel Husa and Carl Schroeder.
* March 5, 8 p.m., Ford Hall, Ithaca College: The Cornell Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Chris Younghoon Kim, with pianist Malcolm Bilson and guest composer Gabriela Frank, will present a concert with works by Franck, Prokofiev and Gabriela Frank.
* March 6, 3 p.m., Barnes Hall: Student recital with guitarist Gonzalo Gallardo.

Kia-Hui Tan
* March 6, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Violinist Kia-Hui Tan, with guest pianist Allison Gagnon, will present a recital featuring works by Shostakovich, Debussy and Ysaye.
* March 7-8, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: "Debussy Festival." Performing will be graduate students Augustus Arnone, Emily Green Frédéric Lacroix and Shane Levesque; undergraduate Emily Goldman; and guest Eveliina Kytömaki. The concerts pay tribute to the piano works of Claude Debussy.
* March 10, 12:30 p.m., B20 Lincoln Hall: Midday Music at Lincoln: Augustus Arnone, piano. Features Elliot Carter's sonata and two etudes by David Rakowski.
`Bound for Glory'
March 6: April Verch 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; kids are welcome. Listen to "Bound for Glory" on WVBR-FM, 93.5 and 105.5.


readings

English
Cornell's Department of English Program in Creative Writing presents an evening of readings by three award-winning writers currently teaching at Cornell: Robert Lennon, Larissa Szporluk and Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon. The readings will be March 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Theatre, Film & Dance
Cornell's Department of Theatre, Film and Dance has announced that undergraduate Esosa Edosoman has been named the winner of the 2005 Heermans-McCalmon One-Act Playwriting Contest for her manuscript, Vivian X. Vivian X will presented as a staged reading March 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the Class of '56 Flexible Theatre of the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. The play reading is free and open to the public; a reception will follow. For more information, call 254-ARTS. Read the story.


religion

Sage Chapel
The speaker for the March 6 service at 11 a.m. is yet to be announced.
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 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: 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
"Trade Relations Between Africa and the European Union Under the Cotonou Agreement," Margaret Lee, Johns Hopkins University, March 3, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Global Justice as an Empirical Question," John Gerring, Boston University, March 10, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
Applied Mathematics
"The Structure of Clawfree Graphs," Maria Chudnovsky, March 4, 3:30 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
Astronomy & Space Sciences
"The QuaD CMB Polarization Experiment," Sarah Church, Stanford University, March 3, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences.
"Bumps, Wiggles and Holes in the Sky: Observing the Early Universe," Amber Miller, University of Chicago, March 10, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences.
Biogeochemistry & Environmental Biocomplexity
"Should We Make the Switch? A Comparison of Switchgrass and Ethanol as Biofuels With Regard to Energy Budgets, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil and Water-Quality Effects," Gretchen Gettel, ecology and evolutionary biology, March 4, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Biomedical Sciences
"Endocrine and Local Control of the Ovulatory Follicle and Corpus Luteum in Primates: The Role of Progesterone and Angiogenic Factors," Richard Stouffer, Oregon National Primate Research Center, March 8, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
"Genomic Investigations of Hepatic Insulin Resistance: Linking Transcription to Intracellular Measurements," R. Michael Raab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, March 7, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Germanium Nanowires: Synthesis, Characterization and Utilization," Tobias Hanrath, University of Texas-Austin, March 10, 4 p.m., 255 Olin Hall.
Chemistry & Chemical Biology
"Applications of Transition State Theory of the Problem of Mass Transport in the Solar System," Charles Jaffé, West Virginia University, March 3, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Laboratory.
Computer Science
"Adaptive Query Processing," Shivnath Babu, Stanford University, March 8, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"Alignment of Whole Genomes: Techniques and Algorithms," Michael Brudno, University of California-Berkeley, March 10, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source
"Grazing Incidence Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (GISAXS) on Thin Block Copolymer Films: A Comparison Between Experiment and Theory," Peter Busch, materials science and engineering, March 4, 2:30 p.m., 380 Wilson Laboratory.
Cornell Institute for Public Affairs
"Corruption and International Valuation: Does Virtue Pay?" Daniel Ng, applied economics and management, March 3, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
"Promoting Economic Development in Distressed Communities Through Town/Gown Partnerships," Kenneth Reardon, city and regional planning, March 10, 4:30 p.m., 100 Caldwell Hall.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
"Of Plumage and Poetry: Alexander Wilson's 1804 Ornithological Exploration of the Finger Lakes," Marty Schlabach, Geneva Library, and David Corson, Kroch Library, March 7, 7:30 p.m., Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.
Crop & Soil Sciences
"Carbon and Nutrient Dynamics and Land-Cover Land-Use Change in Amazonia: Selective Logging and Forest Regrowth Following Pasture Abandonment," Ted Feldpausch, March 3, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Soils at Sea: The Potential of Sea-Farming to Alleviate Food Shortages," Ricardo Radulovich, March 10, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
"Environmental Induction of Novelty as the Prime Initiator of Adaptive Evolution," Mary Jane West-Eberhard, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, March 7, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Entomology/Jugatae
TBA, Ring Carde, University of California-Riverside, March 7, 3:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Fluid Dynamics
"Fiber Architecture and Fluid Dynamics of the Heart and Its Valves," Charlie Peskin, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, March 8, 12:15 p.m., 178 Rhodes Hall.
Materials Science & Engineering
"Materials Science for MEMS and Microsystems," Jonathan Custer, Sandia National Laboratories, March 3, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
TBA, Michael McCreary, E Ink Corp., March 10, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
Microbiology
"Epulopiscium: Lifestyle Secrets of Bacteria Living Large," Esther Angert, microbiology, March 3, 4 p.m., 105 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Reprogramming Protein Machines: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks," Matthew DeLisa, chemical and biomolecular engineering, March 10, 4 p.m., 105 Riley Robb.
Nanobiotechnology Center
"Single-Molecule Observations of tRNA Selection on the Ribosome," Scott Blanchard, Weill Cornell Medical College, March 8, noon, G01 Biotechnology Building.
Neurobiology & Behavior
"A Tissue, Not a Network: Computational Neuroscience by the Drift-Diffusion Equations," Charles Peskin, New York University, March 3, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Nutrition
TBA, Norm Uphoff, CIIFAD, 4 p.m., 100 Savage Hall.
Peace Studies
"Banning Landmines: Lessons Learned," Elizabeth Bernstein, International Campaign to Ban Landmines, March 3, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
Physics
"The Buzz of B's: News of the Fifth Quark," Jonathan Rosner, University of Chicago, March 7, 4 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
Plant Pathology
"Detecting Site-Specific Physicochemical Selective Pressures: Applications to the Class-I HLA of the Human Major Histocompatibility Complex and the SRK of the Plant Sporophytic Self-Incompatibility System," Raazesh Sainudiin, statistical science, March 9, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
Psychology
"System Justifying Effects of Complementary Gender and Status Stereotypes," John Jost, New York University, March 4, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
Science & Technology Studies
"Visions of the Future: Uncertainty and Credibility in the World of High-Tech and Venture Capital," Steven Shapin, Harvard University, March 7, 4:30 p.m., 374 Rockefeller Hall.
South Asia Program
"The Impact of Marriage Payments on Leisure, Housework and Abuse of Young Wives: Evidence From Rural Bangladesh," Sejeda Amin, Population Council of New York, March 7, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
Textiles & Apparel
"Study of Compatibility in Biobased Blends," Grima Biresaw, NCAUR/ARS/USDA, March 3, noon 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Application of HPLC/MS to Forensic Fiber Analysis," Lauren Petrick, University of California-Davis, March 10, noon, 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
Theoretical & Applied Mechanics
"How Does Estradiol Initiate the LH Surge? A Modeling Approach," Mary Lou Zeeman, University of Texas-San Antonio, March 9, 4:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.
University Computer Policy & Law
"Stewardship and Custodianship of Electronic Mail," panel discussion with Pat McClary, University Counsel's Office; Lauran Jacoby, OHR Labor Relations; Marguerite Spencer, University Policy Office; and Tracy Mitrano, Office of Information Technologies, March 3, 3:30 p.m., G10 Biotechnology.


symposiums

Computing & Information Science
Bits On Our Mind (BOOM), an annual student research fair, will be held March 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the atrium of Duffield Hall. BOOM showcases the breadth of student interdisciplinary computing projects - from game design to data management. See story, Page 3.
History of Art & Archaeology
"Visualizing Rituals: Critical Analysis of Art and Ritual Practice" will be held March 5 at 3:30 p.m. in the A.D. White House. The keynote speaker will be Tavia Nyongo of New York University, who will speak on "Performing the Exception." A reception will follow the symposium.
Latin American Studies Program
The second annual graduate conference on "Latin America and the Caribbean" will be March 4-5 in Goldwin Smith Hall. For more information on the conference, visit the Web site at http://inaudi.cornell.edu/latinameria/calendar/conference.asp.
Schwartz Center
A conference on "Visualizing the Holocaust: Taboos and Potentialities" will be held March 4-5 in the Film Forum of the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. The conference will focus on four themes: "In the Beginning There Was the Photo: Exploring the Power of the Indexical," "Postmemorial Reception of the Traumatic Event," Mimesis and Narrative" and "Mass Cultural Representations of a Traumatic Past." For more information on the conference visit the Web site at http://www.arts.cornelledu/igcs/holocaust.htm.


theater

Theatre, Film & Dance
The Death of Edgar Allen Poe opens March 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre of the Schwartz Center. Evening performances continue March 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $2. For information, visit the box office, 430 College Ave., between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., weekdays, or call 254-ARTS.


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.
Campus Life
* Members of the Cornell and Ithaca communities are invited to attend the reservations-only dinner at the Trillium Dining Room in Kennedy Hall on March 5. Seatings are at 5:30, 6:15, 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. The cost is $29.95 plus tax (cash, check, credit cards accepted). Alcoholic beverages will be served at an additional charge with proof of age required. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. For reservations, call 255-5555.
* Students enrolled in a meal plan with meals remaining may enjoy one Cross Country Gourmet meal at no additional charge at any of the following dining facilities. Students, faculty and staff can use their Big Red Bucks and MealChoice accounts for the special price of $19.95 plus tax. For all others, the cash price is $24.95 plus tax. Reservations are not necessary at these events, which will be held during normal dinner hours. Schedule:
- Monday, March 7: Risley Dining, Risley Hall, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 8: Okenshields, Willard Straight Hall, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 9: Robert Purcell Marketplace, RPCC, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 9: North Star Dining, Appel Commons, 5 to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, March 10: Jansen's Dining, Noyes Center, 5 to 8 p.m.
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.
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

Baseball
March 5, at Bucknell, noon
March 6, at Bucknell, noon
Men's Basketball
March 4, at Yale, 7 p.m.
March 5, at Brown, 7 p.m.
Women's Basketball
March 4, Yale, 7 p.m.
March 5, Brown, 7 p.m.
Women's Equestrian
March 5, at Morrisville Tournament
Women's Fencing
March 6, NCAA Regional Championships
Women's Gymnastics
March 5, at Rutgers, 1 p.m.
March 5, Eastern Michigan and Ursinus, Piscataway, N.J.
Men's Lacrosse
March 5, Notre Dame, 1 p.m.
Women's Lacrosse
March 6, Notre Dame, noon
Women's Polo
March 5, TBA, 8:15 p.m.
Softball
March 5, George Mason and Syracuse, Fairfax, Va.
March 6, Albany and George Mason, Fairfax, Va.
Squash
March 4-6, Individual Champs., Hanover, N.H.
Men's Swimming
March 3-5, EISL Championship, Cambridge, Mass.
Men's Tennis
March 4-6, HEB Championships, Corpus Christi, Texas
Women's Tennis
March 5, UMBC, 10 a.m.
March 6, Massachusetts, 2 p.m.
Men's Track
March 5-6, IC4A Championship, Boston, Mass.
Women's Track
March 5-6, ECAC Championship, Boston, Mass.
Men's Wrestling
March 4-5, EIWA Championships, Annapolis, Md.