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The Cornell International Folk Dancers meet Sundays when Cornell is in session at 7:30 p.m. in the North Room of Willard Straight Hall. For info, contact David at 564-3613 or dhr1@cornell.edu.
Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.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.
* "Treasures of the Johnson Museum," through March 8.
* "Richard Artschwager Exhibition," through March 15.
* "Rembrandt and the Art of Etching," through March 15.
* "A Pictorialist Vision: Photographs by Herbert B. Turner," through March 22.
* Art for Lunch: On Feb. 12 at noon, Andy Weislogel, the Mellon print room assistant, leads a tour of "Treasures of the Johnson Museum."
* Sunday Artbreak: On Feb. 15 at 2 p.m., the museum will feature four video documentaries on the experiences of African American artists: Henry Ossawa Tanner, The Life and Art of William H. Johnson, Jacob Lawrence: The Glory of Expression and Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance.
(Sibley Dome, weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
* Work by students in Mark Cruvellier's Architecture 363 class, through Feb. 14.
* Mixed media/sculpture and paintings by Will Pergl, Feb. 15-21.
(M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.)
"The Art of the Book: 500 Years of Printing, Book Binding and Illustration," February and March.
(Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
* DEA: First projects show by students of Gary Evans, through Feb. 14.
* DEA: Sophomore work by students of Rhonda Gilmore, Feb. 15-28.
(Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
* "Lithography at Cornell," works by past and current students of Greg Page, through Feb. 13.
* Works by students of Stan Taft's Drawing III class, Feb. 14-20.
(Weekdays, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.)
Black-and-white photographs by Michelle Icenogle, darkroom manager, through Feb. 20.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 $4.50 ($4 for students, kids 12 and under and seniors), except for Sunday matinees, $3.50, and CTA Tuesday events, $2. films
"Vengeance is Mine" (1979), directed by Shohei Imamura, with Ken Ogata and Rentaro Mikuni, 4:30 p.m., free.
"And Life Goes On" (1996), directed by Abbas Kiarostami, with Ferhad Kherdamend and Buba Bayour, 7:15 p.m.
"Seven" (1995), directed by David Fincher, with Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, 9:45 p.m.
"Pretty Village, Pretty Flame" (1996), directed by Srdjan Dragojevic, introduced by Professor John Weiss, 7 p.m.
"Clockwatchers" (1997), directed by Jill Sprecher, with Parker Posey and Lisa Kudrow, 7:20 p.m., Uris.
"A Life Less Ordinary" (1997), directed by Danny Boyle, with Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz, 9:40 p.m., Uris.
"Full Contact" (1993), directed by Ringo Lam, with Chow Yun-Fat and Simon Yam, 10:30 p.m.
"Mimic" (1997), directed by Guillermo Del Toro, with Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam and Charles S. Dutton, midnight, Uris.
"Tales From Beatrix Potter" (1997), directed by Roger Mainwood, Dennis Abey and Dave Unwin, IthaKid Film Fest, 2 p.m.
"My Sex Life" (1996), directed by Arnaud Desplechin, with Mathieu Amalric and Emmanuelle Devos, 7 p.m.
"A Life Less Ordinary," 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Mimic," 9:40 p.m., Uris.
"Full Contact,"10:30 p.m.
"Seven," midnight, Uris.
"My Sex Life," 4 p.m.
"Gaslight" (1944), directed by George Cukor, introduced by senior lecturer Lynda Bogel, senior lecturer, 7:30 p.m.
"A Tickle in the Heart" (1996), directed by Stefan Schwietert, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"The Pornographers" (1966), directed by Shohei Imamura, with Shoichi Ozawa and Sumiko Sakamoto, 7 p.m.
"A Life Less Ordinary," 9:45 p.m.
"The Adjuster" (1991), directed by Atom Egoyan, with Elias Koteas and Arsinée Khanjian, 7:30 p.m.
"The Mimic," 9:45 p.m.
"Mandela" (1997), directed by Jo Menell and Angus Gibson, 7 p.m.
"Father Roy: Inside the School of the Assassins" (1997), directed by Robert Richter, presented by LASP and CUSLAR, 8 p.m., Uris, free.
"The Daytrippers" (1997), directed by Greg Mottola, with Parker Posey, Hope Davis and Stanley Tucci, 9:30 p.m.
"Eijanaika" (1981), directed by Shohei Imamura, with Kaori Momoe and Shigeru Tsuyugushi, 4:15 p.m., free.
"Through the Olive Trees" (1995), directed by Abbas Kiarostami, with Hossein Rezai and Tahereh Ladania, 7:15 p.m.
"Boogie Nights" (1997), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, with Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds, 9:30 p.m.* Forms online: Forms needed for the Graduate School are available at Caldwell Hall, and many are on the web. Forms for Federal Direct Loan Application for Spring 1998, Summer 1998 or the 1998-99 academic year are on the web at http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/gradschool-folder/fellowships/forms/forms-table. graduate bulletin
Forms for the Records Office are at http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/gradschool-folder/current_student/forms/forms-table. Directions are with the forms for downloading the software necesary to access the forms.
* Elections: Voting is March 3 and 4 for Student-Elected Trustee on the Board of Trustees; sites are the Big Red Barn, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Willard Straight, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Trillium, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and RPU and Noyes Dining, 5 to 8 p.m.
* GPSA meeting: The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly will meet Monday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m. in the Big Red Barn. All graduate students are welcome.
* Dissertation seminar will be Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. in 100 Caldwell Hall. The thesis adviser will discuss preparing and filing theses and dissertations; students, faculty and typists are encouraged to attend.
* Income tax: International students with Cornell fellowships from which Cornell withheld tax in 1997 will receive their form 1042-S prior to March 15. You must use the form 1042-S along with the form W-2 "Wage and Tax Statement" (if you were also an employee) when filing your 1997 personal income tax return.lectures
"Off With His Head! Restoring and Un-restoring Roman Sculpture," Nancy Ramage, Ithaca College, Feb. 17, 8 p.m., 22 Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Masterpieces From the Asian Collection of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art," M. Watanabe, assistant curator of Asian art, Feb. 19, 10 a.m., Johnson Museum.
"Using Multimedia Assessment Tools," Geri Gay and Robert Rieger, Interactive Media Group, Department of Communication, Feb. 13, 2 p.m., 106 Olin Library.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the former NBA star who announced in 1991 that he is HIV-positive, will speak Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall. Tickets are $7, available at the Willard Straight Hall box office.
"An Ode to Psyche: Listening for the Unconscious in Literature, Narrative and Psychotherapy," Harry Segal, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Feb. 16, 2:55 p.m., Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Standort Deutschland and the Relocation of the German Capital," John Borneman, IES, Feb. 16, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Vincent: A Question of Authenticity, Authority and Intervention," Jill-Elyse Grossvogel, Feb. 19, 5 p.m., Johnson Museum.
The Death Penalty Project sponsors a lecture by Rolando Cruz, a former death row inmate whose conviction was overturned recently, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., G90 Myron Taylor Hall. (This lecture originally was scheduled for Feb. 12. See story.)
Steve Reich will give a composer's forum Feb. 13 at 1:25 p.m. and will hold a master class Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m., both in Barnes Hall auditorium. See story.
Parratt Lecture: "Gravitational Waves and Black Holes: A Personal View," Kip Thorne, California Institute of Technology, Feb. 16, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall. See story.
"The Expansion of Supermarket Chains in Southeast Asia," James Hagen, agricultural, resource and managerial economics, Feb. 13, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Thailand's Soap Suds Economy," Thak Chaloemtiarana, Asian studies, Feb. 19, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Writing and Remembering: Virginia Woolf, Lou Andreas-Salome and Others," Evelyne Ender, University of Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m., A.D. White House. See story.
"Digital Information Lasts Forever - Or Five Years, Whichever Comes First," Jeff Rothenberg, RAND Corp., Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m., 2B48 Kroch Library.
"Gender, Mathematics and the Popular Presses in Early 18th Century England," Shelley Costa, graduate student, and "In the Queer House of Feminist Philosophy: Dickinson, Gilman and Grosz," Eleanor Kaufman, postdoctoral fellow, Feb. 13, 2 p.m., ILR Faculty Lounge, Ives Hall.music
* Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: The Cornell Contemporary Chamber Players will present a program featuring works of three Cornell doctoral students and the music of Steve Reich.
* Feb. 15, 3 p.m., Barnes Hall: Guest pianist Steven Lubin presents a lecture recital of Schumann's Carnaval.
* Feb. 16, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: A member of the performing faculty, soprano Judith Kellock presents a varied recital program assisted by guests Robert Weirich, piano, and Ray Jackendoff, clarinet.
Feb. 15: Cliff Eberhardt will perform. The show runs Sundays from 8 to 11 p.m., with live sets at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30, in the Cafe at Anabel Taylor Hall. It is broadcast on WVBR-FM 93.5 and 105.5.reading
Colette Inez, author of eight books of poetry, associate professor with Columbia University's Writing Program and visiting writer at Cornell, will give a poetry reading Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the A.D. White House.religion
Thomas Long, Presbyterian minister and editor of Theology Today, will give the sermon Feb. 15 at 11 a.m.
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Robert Purcell Union.
Fridays, 7:30 p.m., International Room, Willard Straight Hall, speakers, open discussion and refreshments. Sunday morning prayers and breakfast, 7 a.m., at alternating locations. For more information, call 272-5320.
Weekend Masses: Sunday, 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Auditorium.
Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 12:20 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sunday at 4 p.m. in G-22 ATH or Wednesday at 5 p.m. in 219 ATH.
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 provided. for information, call 273-5421.
Conservative and Reform: Friday, 6:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall.
Orthodox: Friday, Young Israel House, call 272-5810 for information; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
Call 255-4227 for more information.
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, 9 a.m. Call 272-4520 or 257-6835 for directions and transportation. Basketball on Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, Oak Ave. at College Ave. For information, call 273-6811.
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.
For information about United Pagan Ministries, call Cornell United Religious Work at 255-4214.
Sunday service, 11 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel. For more information, call the Protestant Cooperative Ministry at 255-4224.seminars
"Saving Lives and Livelihoods in Southern Sudan," Oliver Mogga, graduate student, international development, Feb. 12, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Multipartism and Democratic Ideals in Mali: 1992-Present," Maria Grosz-N'gate, visiting fellow, Feb. 19, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Rural Demand for Hospital Services: An Econometric Analysis of Patient Outmigration and Geographic Accessibility," Paul McNamara, Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m., 401 Warren Hall.
"Patterns of Trade and Growth Under Increasing Returns: Escape From the Poverty Trap - A Comment," Swapan Dasgupta, Dalhousie University, Feb. 13, 3 p.m., 456 Rhodes Hall.
"Cosmic Magnetic Fields and Ultra-Rich Energy Cosmic Rays," Angela Olinto, University of Chicago, Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences.
"The Cosmic Microwave Background and Its Anisotropies," Mark Dragovan, University of Chicago, Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences.
"High Resolution Numerical Simulations of Finger Lakes Snowbands," Josh Watson, graduate student, Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m., 1105 Bradfield Hall.
"Control and Local Dynamics in Cardiac Tissue," Robert Gilmour, physiology, Feb. 12, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin.
"Protein Folding in the Gas Phase," Fred McLafferty, chemistry, Feb. 18, 4:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
"Role of Transcription-coupled DNA Repair in Human Genetic Disease," Philip Hanawalt, Feb. 18, 3 p.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
"X-ray Scattering Studies of Liquid Crystalline Polymers Under Flow," Wesley Burghardt, Northwestern University, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Mechanistic Studies on DNA Damage Processes," Marc Greenberg, Colorado State University, Feb. 16, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Laboratory.
"The Earliest Folding Motions of Protein Backbones," Martin Gruebele, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Feb. 19, 11:15 a.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Employment Trends and Marketability: ACS and You," Jean Parr, career services, American Chemical Society, Feb. 19, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Laboratory.
"What's in the Lexicon?" Ray Jackendoff, Brandeis University, Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m., 106 Morrill.
"The Conceptual Structure of Rights and Obligations," Ray Jackendoff, Brandeis, Feb. 13, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Rethinking Innateness: A Connectionist Perspective on Development," Jeffrey Elman, University of California at San Diego, Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Patterns of Evolutionary Diversification and Divergence on the Hawaiian Islands: The View From Swarming Carabid Beetles," James Liebherr, Cornell, Feb. 18, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Evidence for a Primitive Mucosal Immune System in Insects," Robert Granados, Boyce
Thompson Institute, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., A106 Corson.
"Cultor Food Science: Insight Into a Global Supplier of Specialty Food Ingredients," Robert Verdi, Cultor Food Science Inc., Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
"Supersweet Corn Germination in Cold Soil," Iwona Rybus, fruit and vegetable science, Feb. 12, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"My Year on the Hill," Joe Regenstein, food science, Feb. 19, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science.
"Control of DNA Transposition by Regulated Assembly and Disassembly of a Protein Machine," Tania Baker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"Weapons for Seduction: Environment and Development Mapping," Peter Vandergeest, York University, Feb. 13, 12:10 p.m., 157 East Sibley.
"Lives on Hold: Cervantes, Garcia Marquez and a Personal Testimony," Maria Antonia Garces, Romance studies, Feb. 17, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"U.S. Manufacturing: Succeeding in a Globally Competitive Environment," Albert Suter, Emerson Electric Co., Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"The Growth of Oxides and Oxide Superlattices by Molecular Beam Epitaxy," Darrell Schlom, Penn State University, Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Flame Suppression by Phosphorus-Containing Compounds," Elizabeth Fisher, mechanical and aerospace engineering, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., 111 Upson Hall.
"On the Trail of the Holy Grail: A Putative, Potential, Possible Anaerobic Methane Oxidizer," Joseph Yavitt, natural resources, Feb. 12, 4 p.m., 125 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Structure of Influenza Virus and Structure-based Drug Design," Ming Luo, University of Alabama, Feb. 13, 12:15 p.m., BTI Auditorium.
"Microbial Enzymes in Biodegradation: From Computer Simulations to Field Studies," Larry Wackett, University of Minnesota, Feb. 19, 4 p.m., 125 Riley-Robb Hall.
"The Politics of Open Space Preservation on Long Island," Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m., 304 Fernow Hall.
"Genomic Diversity and the Recombinational Landscape in Drosophila and Humans," Chip Aquadro, genetics and development, Feb. 12, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Nutrition Education Empowers Low-Income Families Through Cornell Cooperative Extension," Sue Travis, nutritional sciences, Feb. 16, 12:20 p.m., N-225 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
TBA, William Castelli, director of the Framingham Heart Study, Feb. 16, 4 p.m., 100 Savage Hall.
"How Do Birds Whistle (and Why Does it Matter)?" Stephen Nowicki, Duke University, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Fuertes Room, Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.
"CLO's Second Annual Incredible World of Sound Seminar," Dave Ross, Library of Natural Sounds; Bill Evans, nocturnal flight call expert; Lang Elliot, author and sound recordist; and Katy Payne, author and pioneer of acoustic communication among elephants, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., Fuertes Room, Lab of Ornithology.
Current events roundtable on the Asian financial crisis, with Jonathan Kirshner, government; Erik Thorbecke, nutritional sciences; and Henry Wan, economics, Feb. 12, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Women in Combat: Do We Really Want to Win the Battle?" Gen. Israela Oron, Israeli Defense Force, Feb. 19, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Polka Dots, Slow Sperm and Fast Sex: C-Fern in the Classroom," Les Hickok, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Feb. 13, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Resistance of Potato to Cucumber Mosaic Virus Appears Related to Localization in Inoculated Leaves," Celebi Fevziye, plant pathology, Feb. 18, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"The Mexican State and Transmigrant Organizations," Luin Goldring, York University, Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m., 32 Warren Hall.
"Tribal Medicine in Nepal," Robin Taylor, Bailey Hortorium, Feb. 16, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Fluid Penetration of Barrier Materials," Angela Miller, textiles and apparel, Feb. 12, 12:20 p.m., 317 MVR Hall.symposiums
FLEX workshop, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to noon, 124 CCC. Open to instructors who would like to learn to use Powerpoint or AOLpress or incorporate tables, forms, frames or imagemaps in their instructional web pages. Register at http://atc.cit.cornell.edu/reister.html or call 255-8000 for information. There is no fee, but registration is required.
Bits on Our Mind, a poster session showcasing Cornell student efforts in digital technology and applications, will be Feb. 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the fourth floor atrium of Upson Hall.theater
Evening performances of Tom Stoppard's play Arcadia are Feb. 12-15 and 18-21. Afternoon matinees are Feb. 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. For play and ticket information, call or visit the box office in the Center for Theatre Arts, 430 College Ave., between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., weekdays; 254-ARTS.miscellany
* Feb. 13, noon to 1 p.m.: Local author Jeanne Mackin will sign copies of the new collection edited by Mackin and Diane Ackerman, The Book of Love.
* Feb. 13, 3 to 4 p.m.: Professor James Maas will sign copies of his book Power Sleep: The Revolutionary Program That Prepares Your Mind for Peak Performance.
The Cornell Savoyards is accepting applications for dramatic, musical and technical directors for the spring production of A Little Night Music. For information, call 257-0496.
Every Wednesday when school is in session, 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the Founders Room of Anabel Taylor Hall. Some discussion included. Beginner through experienced. Attend any or all sessions. Free. Call Health Education at 255-4782.sports
Feb. 13, at Harvard, 7 p.m.
Feb. 14, at Dartmouth, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 13, Harvard, 7 p.m.
Feb. 14, Dartmouth, 7 p.m.
Feb. 14, at Skidmore
Feb. 13-15, at USFA Junior Olympic Champs.
Feb. 14, Big Red Invitational, 1 p.m.
Feb. 13, Vermont, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 14, Dartmouth, 7 p.m.
Feb. 14, at Harvard, 2 p.m.
Feb. 15, at Northeastern, 1:30 p.m.
Feb. 13-15, at Yale Howe Cup Champs.
Feb. 14, Harvard, Dartmouth, noon
Feb. 13, Harvard, Dartmouth, 5 p.m.
Feb. 14, at Lehigh, 9 a.m.
Feb. 14, St. John's at Lehigh, 1 p.m.
Feb. 13-15, Cornell Quad
Feb. 18, at Syracuse, 6 p.m.
Feb. 13, Pentathlon 2
Feb. 13, Millrose Games at New York
Feb. 14, CAN/AM Classic
Feb. 13, Harvard, 2 p.m.
Feb. 14, Brown, 9 a.m.