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Open to the Cornell community and the general public, all events are free unless otherwise noted. The Fall Ball will be held Dec. 8 in Helen Newman Dance Studio. For information, call Edilia at 387-6547 or Marguerite at 539-7335.
Thursdays, 8 p.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Free and open to the community. Beginners are welcome; no partners are necessary. For information, call Minna at 257-7833.
A dance theater concert, a showcase of current works by dance faculty and students, will be held Dec. 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Class of '56 Dance Theatre at the Center for Theatre Arts. Tickets are $3. Call 254-ARTS for more information.exhibits
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, on the corner of University and Central avenues, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Telephone: 255-6464.
* "Pop Art," through Dec. 9.
* "The Power of Women in Renaissance and Baroque Prints," through Dec. 9.
* Art Department Faculty Exhibition, through Jan. 5.
* "Winslow Homer's America," through Jan. 5.
* "Two in Montana: Deborah Butterfield and John Buck," through Jan. 12.
* World AIDS Day: In conjunction with AIDS Work of Tompkins County, the museum is offering programs and information on AIDS for the week Dec. 1 to 7. See story.
* "The Stories That Paintings Tell," a family program day with tours, music, art projects and storyteller Regi Carpenter, will be held Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.
"125 Years of Achievement: A History of Cornell's College of Architecture, Art and Planning," through Dec. 20, in the library's atrium. An online version featuring digitized images from the exhibition is available at http://rmc-www.library.cornell.edu
Senior student interior design work: Students of Rhonda Gilmore, through Dec. 6.
The work of Professor Kenneth Evett will be featured in a one-man show at the Upstairs Gallery, Dewitt Mall, through Dec. 28. See story.Films listed are sponsored by Cornell Cinema unless otherwise noted and are open to the public. All films are $4.50 ($4 for students, kids 12 and under and seniors), except for Thursday early bird matinees (5:15 p.m.) and Sunday matinees ($3). Films are held in Willard Straight Theatre except where noted. films
"Bontoc Eulogy" (1995), directed by Marlon Fuentes, 5:15 p.m.
"Amateur" (1994), directed by Hal Hartley, with Isabelle Huppert and Martin Donovan, 7:30 p.m.
"Supercop" (1996), directed by Stanley Tong, with Jackie Chan and Michelle Khan, 9:45 p.m.
"Bontoc Eulogy," 7:30 p.m.
"Walking and Talking" (1996), directed by Nicole Holofcener, with Catherine Keener and Anne Heche, 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"The Wife" (1996), directed by Tom Noonan, with Wallace Shawn and Julie Haggerty, 9:15 p.m.
"Supercop," 9:45 p.m., Uris.
"The Usual Suspects" (1995), directed by Bryan Singer, with Chazz Palminteri, Kevin Pollack and Stephen Baldwin, midnight, Uris.
"The Leopard Son" (1996), directed by Hugo van Lawick, narrated by Sir John Gielgud, IthaKid Film Fest, 2 p.m.
"The Wife," 7:30 p.m.
"Supercop," 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"Amateur," 9:45 p.m.
"Walking and Talking," 9:45 p.m., Uris.
"The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert" (1994), directed by Stephan Elliot, with Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce, midnight, Uris.
"Walking and Talking," 2:30 p.m.
Student Films I, 7:30 p.m.
"Fires on the Plain" (1959), directed by Kon Ichikawa, with Eiji Funakoshi and Mickey Curtis, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"Salvatore Guiliano" (1962), directed by Francesco Rosi, with Piero Piccioni and Frank Wolff, 7:15 p.m.
"The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert," 10 p.m.
"Pather Panchali" (1954), directed by Satyajit Ray, with Kanu Banerji and Karuna Banerji, 7:20 p.m.
"Supercop," 10 p.m.
"Panic in Needle Park" (1971), directed by Jerry Schatzberg, with Al Pacino and Kitty Winn, 7:30 p.m.
"Independence Day" (1996), directed by Roland Emmerich, with Will Smith, Jeff Goldbum and Margaret Colin, 10 p.m.
"Independence Day," 7:15 p.m.
"Flirt" (1995), directed by Hal Hartley, with Bill Sage and Martin Donovan, 10:15 p.m.* Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships: Applications for 1997-98 are available in the World Area Program Offices, located on the first floor of Uris Hall. These offices also will have information on deadline for completed applications. Fellowships are available to citizens or permanent residents of the United States. graduate bulletin
* GCA positions: Graduate and Professional Student Housing will hold information sessions and provide applications for those interested in a job as a graduate community assistant for 1997-98. This is a live-in position in one of the graduate resident buildings/complexes. All full-time graduate and non-traditional undergraduate students are welcome. To apply you must attend one of the following information sessions: Hasbrouck Community Center, Dec. 5 or Jan. 28, noon to 1 p.m.; Big Red Barn, Dec. 10, 5 to 6 p.m. or Jan. 23, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Maplewood Park Community Center, Jan. 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The position requires a time commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week.
* Travel grants: Conference travel grant applications are due at the Graduate Fellowship Office, Caldwell Graduate Center, by Jan. 2, for February conferences. Applications are available at graduate field offices; registered graduate students invited to present papers are eligible.
* Payday date change: Most graduate students with assistantships will be paid one day early for the pay period Dec. 5 to 18; payday will be Wednesday, Dec. 18, and direct deposit Thursday, Dec. 19.lectures
"Transgenic Crops in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture," Daniel Tennessen, horticulture physiology, Dec. 5, 12:20 p.m., 37 Plant Science Building.
"From 20 to 2: Transforming Traditional Balinese Images of Fertility to Address Indonesia's Demands for Population Reduction," Kaja McGowan, art history, Dec. 5, 12:15 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.music
* Dec. 5, 8:15 p.m., Barnes Hall: The Cornell Gamelan Ensemble will present a program, "A Taste of Indonesia X."
* Dec. 6, 8:15 p.m., Barnes Hall: "Jazz from 1960-1995," featuring guest artist Wendell Harrison and the Cornell University Lab Ensembles.
* Dec. 7, 8:15 p.m., Bailey Hall: The Cornell University Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds will feature the music of Hindemith, Copland and Stravinsky.
* Dec. 8, 8:15 p.m., Sage Chapel: The Sage Chapel Christmas Program. A candlelit evening of lessons read by Cornell community members, hymns and carols sung with audience participation, and anthems and vespers sung by the Sage Chapel Choir, directed by Thomas Folan.
* Dec. 9, 8:15 p.m., Sage Chapel: The Sage Chapel Christmas Program.
* Dec. 10, 8:15 p.m., 301 Lincoln Hall: MIDI Madness XIX, student projects for Macintosh and synthesizer.
* Dec. 11, 8:15 p.m., Barnes Hall: Fortepianists Malcolm Bilson and Robert Levin perform a program of "Four-Hand Schubert."
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones will perform Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall. Tickets are $11 and $13 for students, $15 and $17 for the public and are available at Willard Straight Hall ticket office, Ithaca Guitar Works and Ticketmaster.
The Guarneri and Orion String Quartets will perform Dec. 6 at 8:15 p.m. in Statler Auditorium. See story.readings
David Margolis will read from his work Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the A.D. White House.
The Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts will hold its 27th annual open reading of G.F. Handel's Messiah on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. The public is invited to sing in the chorus and/or play in the orchestra for this occasion. For more information, contact David Di Bene, residence hall director, at 255-9520.religion
Thomas Long of Homiletics, Princeton Theological, will give the sermon Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Robert Purcell Union.
Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Balch Hall Unit 4 Lounge, speakers, open discussion and refreshments. Sunday morning prayers and breakfast, 7 a.m., at alternating locations. For information, call 272-5320.
Weekend Masses: Sunday, 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium. Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 12:20 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Call the Catholic Office at 255-4228 for an appointment.
Advent Penance Service: Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Thursdays, 7 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Everyone on campus is welcome. Room G-20 Anabel Taylor Hall is open daily for prayer and study.
Also, Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., First Church of Christ, Scientist, 101 University Ave., Ithaca.
Sundays, worship and Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Meeting for worship, Sundays, 11 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Child care and rides provided. For information, call 273-5421.
Shabbat: Evening Services: Conservative and Reform, 5:30 p.m., meet in the Anabel Taylor Hall lobby; Orthodox, at Young Israel, call 272-5810 for times. Morning Services: Egalitarian Services, 9:15 a.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Orthodox, 9:45 a.m., Edwards Room, ATH.
Sundays, 1 p.m., chapel, Anabel Taylor Hall.
Sundays, 9:30 a.m., and Thursdays, 7 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, Oak Ave. at College Ave.
Friday Juma' prayer, 1:15 p.m., One World Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Daily Zuhr, Asr, Maghreb and Isha' prayers at 218 Anabel Taylor Hall.
Protestant Cooperative Ministry: Worship, Sundays, 11 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Sunday Worship Services, 10:30 a.m.; Communion on the first and third Sundays of the month. Sunday school and adult Bible classes at 9 a.m. 149 Honness Lane, Ithaca, 273-9017.seminars
"Africa in the Global Economy," Michele Del Buono, Institute for African Development, Dec. 5, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Preference Uncertainty and Contingent Values for Environmental Goods," Gregory Poe, ARME, Dec. 5, 1:30 p.m., 32 Warren Hall.
"Good Forage Gives me GAS," Perry Doane, Dec. 10, 12:20 p.m., 348 Morrison Hall.
"Roots of Humanity: Reconstructing the Evolution of Hominoid Social Systems," Peter Rodman, University of California at Davis, Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m., 215 McGraw Hall.
"On Bifurcations of Cycles in Systems of Differential Equations With a Finite Symmetry Group," Emmanuil Shnol, Russian Academy of Sciences, Dec. 6, 3 p.m., 310 Rhodes Hall.
"Evidence for Ancient Life in a Martian Meteorite (! or ?)," Hap McSween, University of Tennessee, Dec. 5, 4:45 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Winter Greens and Reds," Robert Dirig, assistant herbarium curator, Dec. 10, 3 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Chromosomal Context Effects on a Mammalian Origin of Replication," Joyce Hamlin, University of Virginia, Dec. 6, 4 p.m., large conference room, Biotechnology Building.
"Bioindicators of Metal Pollution in Aquatic Environments," Beth Ahner, agricultural and biological engineering, Dec. 5, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin.
"Educational Reform: Is It Working? Experiences From Public Schools in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.," Jerry Ziegler, human service studies, Dec. 5, noon, Faculty Commons, Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"IgE-FceRI Immunoreceptors: Aggregation Leading to Cellular Signaling," Barbara Baird, chemistry, Dec. 5, 11:15 a.m., 119 Baker.
"Social Accounting for Community Development: Cases From Inner-city Neighborhoods," Sam Cole, SUNY Buffalo, Dec. 6, 12:15 p.m., Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Impacts of Natural Habitat Subdivision on the Population Dynamics and Dispersal of an Insect Herbivore," Patricia Doak, ecology & systematics, Dec. 9, noon, A106 Corson Hall.
"Speciation in Hawaiian Crickets and the Evolution of Acoustic Signals," Dan Otte, Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, Dec. 5, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Andrew Hamilton, head of the science division at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Montreal, Quebec, will discuss the science and public-policy issues within the commission's responsibility under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Dec. 9, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Defining the Borders: Forest Management and Conservation in Southeastern Indonesia," Larry Fisher, natural resources, Dec. 10, 12:15 p.m., 304 Fernow Hall.
"Brassica Green Manure Crops: What Is the Potential for Disease Control?" Rosemary Loria, plant pathology, Dec. 5, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Sciences.
"Genetic Dissection of Arabidopsis Pathogen Defenses," Jane Glazebrook, University of Maryland, Dec. 5, 4 p.m., large seminar room, Biotechnology Building.
"A Testis Specific ef-1 a Homolog Is Required for Cytokinesis and Chromosome Segregation During Spermatogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster," Joydeep Basu, Dec. 11, 12:20 p.m., small seminar room, Biotechnology Building.
"Cell Mediated Immune Response Against Marek's Disease in Chickens," Abdul Omar, microbiology and immunology, Dec. 6, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"Caribbean Cities on the Edge," Angel Cocero, master's candidate, architecture and urban design, Dec. 10, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"High Speed Weighing Throughout Industry," Angelo Rivera, Hi-Speed Check Weigher, Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"Sex and Society: A Neuroethological Analysis of Sex Change in Fish," Matthew Grober, Arizona State University, Dec. 5, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson.
Cayuga Bird Club meeting, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Lab of Ornithology. Call 254-2411 for information.
"Senate Action on Arms Control During the 104th Congress: Implications for the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty," Matthew McKinzie, postdoctoral fellow, Dec. 5, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
TBA, Peter Nathanielsz, Dec. 10, 4 p.m., LH III, Veterinary Research Tower.
Graduate Student Seminar, Dec. 5, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building: "Identification of a Pollen Ligand for the S-locus Receptor Kinase and S-locus Glycoprotein of Brassica," Deborah Letham; and "`Gorilla Tactics' in Phytochemistry: Prospecting the Diet of Mountain Gorillas for Pharmaceuticals," John Berry.
"Functional Analysis of NBS-LRR Resistance Gene Products," Fumiaki Katagiri, University of Maryland, Dec. 6, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Sciences.
"Sick Buildings: A Problem for Engineers or Psychologists?" Alan Hedge, Cornell, Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Global Meets Local: Evidence of Recent Agro-Food Restructuring in Australia," Geoff Lawrence, Central Queensland University, Dec. 6, 2:15 p.m., 32 Warren Hall.symposiums
The annual agribusiness economic outlook conference will be held Dec. 10 beginning at 10 a.m. in David L. Call Alumni Auditorium of Kennedy Hall. Terry Barr, chief economist for the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives in Washington, D.C., will discuss "Food and Agriculture in a National and Global Perspective."
In the afternoon, three concurrent sessions beginning at 1:15 p.m.will examine specific commodity areas.
On-site registration is $25, box lunch is $5. For information, contact Carol Peters at 255-1602 or Wendy Barrett at 255-1581. <A HREF="agribusiness.html">See story.</A>theater
Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika by Tony Kushner will be performed Dec. 5-7 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre at the Center for Theatre Arts. Join the director, cast and others after the Dec. 5 performance to discuss issues presented in Perestroika. $8 and $6.
Risley Theatre presents Jane Martin's Vital Signs, directed by Thomas Dixcy, Dec. 5-7 and 12-14 at 8 p.m. The performance is an interactive, innovative exploration of the wit, feeling and energy found in a series of monologues that capture the struggle of life in a unique and personal way. Tickets are $4; call the Risley Theatre box office at 255-9521 for reservations.miscellany
On Dec. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Campus Store, Charles Harrington, senior photographer, will sign copies of his recent book The Finger Lakes of New York, an in-depth pictorial survey of the Finger Lakes Region.
On Dec. 6 from noon to 1:30 p.m., the Campus Store will serve as host for a signing and tasting for the newest Moosewood cookbook, Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals. Moosewood Collective members Joan Adler and Ned Asta will be on hand to sign copies of their cookbooks.
Cornell Plantations is offering a hands-on holiday workshop, "The Art of Garland Making," Dec. 5 and 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Call 255-2407 for registration information. A fee will be charged.
An ongoing meditation group, open to faculty, staff and students, is being offered twice a week in the Founder's Room of Anabel Taylor Hall: Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. No previous meditation experience is necessary, and participants can attend regularly or as their schedules allow. For more information, call Nanci Rose in the Health Education Office at 255-4782. There will be no meditation sessions Dec. 20 through Jan. 20.
Cornell Outdoor Education will hold a cash-only used gear sale Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lower level in the Field House. Items to sell must be dropped off at the outfitting counter now through Dec. 6 between 5 and 10 p.m. Large items can be dropped off Dec. 7 between 1 and 6 p.m.
sports
Dec. 6-7, at Boilermaker Invitational
Senior forward John McCord scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in just 15 minutes, as the men's basketball team improved to 3-0 on the season for its best start in 32 years with a 90-39 rout of Haverford College at the Newman Arena Monday night. The Big Red, under first-year coach Scott Thompson, is off to its best start since the 1964-65 team, which also won its first three contests and finished with a 19-5 record. Cornell shot 62 percent from the field while holding Haverford to 24 percent field goal shooting, and enjoyed a 48-18 edge in rebounds. McCord, Cornell's leading scorer in each of its first three games, went 10x11 from the field, while senior guard Alex Compton added 14 points and made four of five three-point field goals. Senior guard Michael Roberts had eight points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Sophomore center Jeffrion Aubry had eight points, seven rebounds and seven blocks for the Big Red. His block total was one shy of the school record set by Bernard Jackson vs. Yale in 1990. On Saturday, McCord scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the cagers to a 69-68 victory at Lehigh. The Big Red also got 13 points and seven rebounds from Roberts and 11 points from Compton. On Nov. 26, McCord scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Big Red to a 70-62 victory over Buffalo in its season opener at Newman Arena. Compton and Roberts added 10 points each for Cornell.
Dec. 6-7, at Warner's Classic at Fairfield
The women's basketball team defeated Army 64-47 last Friday in the Cornell Classic but lost to Portland State 56-54 in the championship game on Saturday. Senior captain Kacee English led the Army game with 17 points, hitting seven of 11 from the field, and had two assists. Her two assists gave her sole possession of second place on Cornell's all-time assist list. She added six points and three assists against Portland State, which gives her 260 assists in her career. For her efforts she was named MVP of this year's Classic. Junior Kelly Jackson also turned in solid performances in both games. Against Army she had her second straight double-double game with 13 points and 10 rebounds. She scored 11 points against Portland State and grabbed seven rebounds, giving her 26 points and 17 rebounds for the weekend. Jackson also had three blocks and three steals, finishing the weekend with all-tournament honors and a spot on the Ivy League Honor Roll list. Also named to the all-tournament team was junior forward Kim Ruck, who had a career-high game against Portland State with 24 points.
Dec. 7, Yale, 10 a.m.
Dec. 6, Rensselaer, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7, Union, 7 p.m.
The Big Red stepped out of the ECAC for a single game last weekend and lost a 5-4 decision to visiting Miami University of Ohio on Saturday night. Junior goaltender Jason Elliott suffered his first loss in five decisions, making 21 saves. Senior right wing Tony Bergin, Moynihan and sophomore wing Kyle Knopp lead the team in scoring with eight points apiece on 3-5, 3-5, 0-8, respectively.
Dec. 7, at St. Lawrence, 1 p.m.
Dec. 8, at St. Lawrence 1 p.m.
Dec. 6, at Yale, 8 p.m.
Dec. 7, Ithaca Polo Club, 8:15 p.m.
Dec. 7, at Yale, 1 p.m.
Dec. 7, Harvard, 11 a.m.
Dec. 7, Franklin & Marshall, 5 p.m.
The men's squash team picked up its first win of the year, topping McMaster 7-2 on Saturday afternoon at the University of Western Ontario. Later that day, the Big Red fell to Western Ontario 7-2.
Dec. 7, Harvard, 11 a.m.
Dec. 7, at Columbia, 3:30 p.m.
Dec. 7, at Columbia, noon
Dec. 10, Ithaca, 6 p.m.
Dec. 7, Cornell Relays
Dec. 7, Cornell Relays
Dec. 6-7, at Las Vegas Invitational
Dec. 7, at Penn State Open