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Sundays in the North Room of Willard Straight Hall. Teaching begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by open dancing from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Open to the public; no partner needed. For information, contact David at 564-3613, e-mail dhr1@cornell.edu.
Thursdays, 8 to 10 p.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.emeritus/retired
The Cornell Association of Professors Emeriti is sponsoring a lecture series for all retirees, "Photographs: Creating, Using and Preserving." On March 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium, Sol Goldberg and John Marcham will speak on "Photographer/Editor Relationship: 40 Years Ago at the Ithaca Journal."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.
* "Ruth Bernhard: Known and Unknown," through May 17
* "PRIVATE: Exploring Personal Space," through June 7.
* "Workers' Art Between the Wars: Prints and Photographs in Honor of ILR Anniversary," March 28 through June 7.
* "A Curator Collects," an exhibition honoring Martie Young, retiring curator of Asian art, March 28 through June 14.
* Art for Lunch: Tour "Known and Unknown" with Warren Bunn, curatorial assistant, March 26 at noon.
* A public reception will be held March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.
* Tour "Personal Space" with Adrianne Bratis, art history student, March 29 at 2 p.m.
(Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
The annual orchid display in the Class of 1952 Solarium in the A.D. White House is on view through April 30. For additional information, call 255-3020.
(Sibley Dome, weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
"Archigram: Experimental Architecture, 1961-1974," through April 4.
(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," through March, Exhibition Gallery.
* "A.R. Ammons: The Writing Life," exhibition opening and reception, April 4, 5:30 p.m., 2B Carl A. Kroch Library.
"Re-imaging the Middle Landscape," by Elisabeth Clemence, March 27 through April 3.
(Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
* DEA 102, table designs, through March 29.
* DEA 648, computer imaging, March 30 through April 4.
(Weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Large-scale intaglio prints by advanced students of Elisabeth Meyer, through March 28.
(Weekdays, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; weekends, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.)
The Latin American Studies Program is sponsoring an exhibition, "Building Cultural Bridges," which includes works of young artists from the Cuban Higher Art Institute, through April 5. A seminar focusing on the exhibit and featuring artist José Luis Farinas will be March 31 at 12:15 p.m. in 153 Uris Hall.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. Visit the Cornell Cinema web site at http://www-cinema.slife.cornell.ed. films
"In Cold Blood" (1967), directed by Richard Brooks, with Robert Blake, Scott Wilson and John Forsythe, 7 p.m.
"Fallen Angels" (1996), directed by Wong Kar-Wai, with Leon Lai, Michele Reis and Takeshi Kaneshiro, 9:45 p.m.
"The Wings of the Dove" (1997), directed by Iain Softley, with Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache and Alison Elliott, 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"House of Wax" (1953), directed by André de Toth, with Vincent Price and Frank Lovejoy, 7:30 p.m. and midnight, $5.
"Dial M for Murder" (1954), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with Grace Kelly and Ray Milland, 9:35 p.m., $5
"In Cold Blood," 9:35 p.m., Uris.
"You Don't Know Dick" (1997), directed by Candace Schermerhorn and Bestor Cram, 7 p.m., Uris.
"Dial M for Murder," 7:30 p.m., $5.
"Different for Girls" (1997), directed by Richard Spence, with Rupert Graves and Steven Mackintosh, 8:45 p.m., Uris.
"House of Wax," 9:45 p.m., $5.
"Fallen Angels," 11 p.m., Uris.
"The Wings of the Dove," 4:30 p.m.
"Antonio Gaudi" (1985), directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, 7:30 p.m.
"The Murderers Are Among Us" (1946), directed by Wolfgang Staudte, with Hildegard Knef and Ernst Borchert, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"Antonio Gaudi," 7 p.m.
"Fallen Angels," 8:45 p.m.
"The Wings of the Dove," 7:15 p.m.
"Careful" (1992), directed by Guy Maddin, with Kyle McCulloch, Gosia Dobrowolska and Sarah Neville, 7:30 p.m., CTA Film Forum.
"Different for Girls," 9:35 p.m.
"The Extras" (1993), directed by Nabil al-Maleh, with Samar Sami and Bassam Kousa, 7:15 p.m.
"Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988), directed by Pedro Almodóvar, with Carmen Maura and Antonio Banderas, 9:30 p.m.
"The Other Half of Allah's Heaven" (1995), directed by Djamila Sahraoui, with visiting filmmaker Nimat Hafez Barazangi and professors Zillah Eisenstein and Sandra Greene, 7:15 p.m., free.
"Boogie Nights" (1997), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, with Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds, 9:30 p.m.* Susan Faludi lecture: The annual Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation Lecture will be given by Susan Faludi on March 26 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Willard Straight ticket office, the Graduate School (Room 150) and at the door. graduate bulletin
* 1998-99 Jacob K. Javits fellowship: New Awards. Deadline: May 18. Applications will be available starting April 7 at the Graduate School, 150 Caldwell Hall. Awards are for one year and renewable to a maximum of four years contingent upon annual congressional appropriation. Maximum 12-month stipend of $14,400 based on demonstrated need. Tuition provided by Javits and Cornell. Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Ph.D. or MFA candidate, in approved humanities or social science field; at time of application student may have accumulated no more than 30 semester hours in the field for which applying.
* Mandatory course enrollment: All graduate students must be registered in thesis research if they are no longer taking courses. This registration may be done through precourse enrollment. The Graduate School's thesis research course for fall 1998 is 686-003 with 0 (zero) credits. A student can either register for this course or for a departmental thesis research course. Alternatively, students can enroll in person during the first three weeks of the fall semester.
* Tax seminar: An income tax seminar for international students is scheduled for April 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall. If you have additional tax questions, contact IRS, toll-free, 1-800-829-1040.
* GPSA meeting: The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly will meet March 30 at 5 p.m. in the Big Red Barn. All graduate students are welcome.lectures
"Gender, Education and Transformation for Peace in Southern Africa," N'dri Assie-Lumumba, Africana Studies Center and women's studies, and Horace Campbell, Syracuse University, April 1, noon, Hoyt Fuller Room, 310 Triphammer Road.
"New Developments at Ancient Carthage," Susan Stevens, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, March 30, 8 p.m., G22 Goldwin Smith Hall.
Thomas Lectures: Architect and Professor Daniel Libeskind will give two lectures: "Unfolding," April 1, and "Beyond the Wall," April 2. Libeskind will join Alberto Perez-Gomez, professor at McGill University, and Anthony Vidler, dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, for a debate April 3. The lectures and debate will be at 5:30 p.m. in 200 Baker Lab. See story.
Roessler Lectures: Manfred Reetz of Max-Planck-Institut Für Kohlenforschung, Germany, will give two lectures: "Darwinistic Principles in the Development of Enantioselective Biocatalysts for Organic Synthesis," March 30, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab; and "Size-selective Fabrication of Transition Metal Clusters and Their Applications," March 31, 11:15 a.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"The Rise and Fall of China's Proletariat," Martin Whyte, George Washington University, April 2, 4:30 p.m., 374 Rockefeller Hall.
"The Darwinian Mind: Explorations on the Evolution of Human Behavior," Stephen Emlen, neurobiology and behavior, March 30, 2:55 p.m., Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Ammonsfest": Roald Hoffmann and Helen Vendler will give lectures as part of the tribute to A.R. Ammons, April 4, 2 p.m., Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
On March 26 at 2:55 p.m. in 265 Statler Hall, Ithaca Mayor Alan Cohen will address issues of poverty and hunger in a small city from the perspective of a restaurateur and politician, as part of the lecture series on housing and feeding the homeless.
Robert Egger, director of the D.C. Central Kitchen, will speak about opening and operating food rescue and training programs for the homeless April 2, 2:55 p.m., 265 Statler Hall.
"History of the Horn," Richard Seraphinoff, Indiana University, March 30, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall.
Feminist author Susan Faludi will deliver the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation Lecture March 26 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall. Free tickets are available at the Willard Straight Hall ticket office, at the Graduate School, 150 Caldwell Hall, and at the door.
Juliet Mitchell will give two lectures: "Whose Trauma and Whose Hatred?" March 27, 4:30 p.m., A.D. White House; and "Whatever Happened to `Feminism and Psychoanalysis?' Some Personal Reflections," March 30, noon, A.D. White House.
Golay Lecture: "Nationalism and Southeast Asia's Misunderstood Miracle," Jomo Sundaram, University of Malaya, March 30, 4:45 p.m., Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Kidnapping the Chinese in the Philippines," Carol Sy Hau, Ph.D. candidate, English, April 2, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Challenging the State: Women's Rights and the Future of Africa," Fatou Sow, Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire at Universite Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, Senegal, April 4, 11:20 a.m., Women's Community Building, 100 W. Seneca St.music
* March 26, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Pianist Dennis Chang and soprano Arsenia Soto, assisted by pianist Rebecca Schaefer, present a joint recital of works by Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Fauré, Rodrigo and Bartók.
* March 27, 1:25 p.m., 301 Lincoln Hall: David Dzubay, assistant professor at Indiana University, will give a composer's forum.
* March 29, 3 p.m., Barnes Hall: Period string quartet Cornucopia and Richard Seraphinoff will present essential chamber works for horn and strings of the Classical and Romantic periods.
* March 31, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Cornell professors Judith Kellock and Malcolm Bilson are joined by Richard Seraphinoff in a concert of works by Schubert, Kruft and Beethoven.
* April 1, 4:30 p.m., Barnes Hall: Richard Seraphinoff presents a master class for brass players. See story about Seraphinoff's visit to Cornell.
The Cayuga Vocal Ensemble presents "An Evening of Wine and Song," its annual cabaret-style entertainment and fund-raiser, April 4 at 8 p.m. on the sixth floor of the Johnson Museum of Art. Featured will be "spring" songs, the music of Harold Arlen, "forbidden" Broadway and Broadway tunes from Finian's Rainbow, A Chorus Line, Fiorello, Company and Les miserables. During the extended intermission, wine from Six Mile Creek Vineyard and King Ferry Winery and food from area restaurants and businesses will be offered, included in the price of admission. Tickets are available in advance at the ticket center in Clinton House, 273-4497, and Micky Roof Designer Goldsmith, 257-4666, for $20 each. Tickets at the door, if available, are $25. For information, call 255-4760 or visit CVE's web site at http://www.lightlink.com/cvehome.
Lou and Peter Berryman, perhaps the funniest songwriters on the folk circuit, will perform March 28 at 8 p.m. in 165 McGraw Hall. Tickets are $8. For information, contact Ginny at 272-3471.
March 29: Lee Murdock 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. Admission is free. Bound for Glory is broadcast on WVBR-FM 93.5 and 105.5.readings
"Ammonsfest": Former students of A.R. Ammons will give poetry readings April 3 at 4 p.m. in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
Ammons will read April 4 at 4 p.m. in HEC Auditorium. See story.religion
Robert Fay of the chemistry department will give the sermon March 29 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.
Stations of the Cross: March 27 and April 3, 4 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Chapel.
Lenten Penance Service: April 2, 7 p.m., ATH Chapel.
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
"Political Engineering, National Rehabilitation and Democracy in Uganda," Edward Kannyo, SUNY Geneseo, March 26, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Food First in Uganda: The Role of Women," Rosern Rwampororo, Ph.D. student, development sociology, April 2, 12:20 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Opportunities for Involvement With the Sustainable Use and Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources," Keith Hammond, FAO's Animal Genetic Resources Group, March 30, 12:20 p.m., 348 Morrison Hall.
"Significance of Animal Agriculture in New York," Donald Davidsen, commissioner, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, March 31, 12:30 p.m., 348 Morrison Hall.
"Numerical Approaches for Relating the Effect of a Drug to the Concentration at the Site of Action via Compartmental Models," Martha Contreras, biometry, March 27, 3 p.m., 310 Rhodes Hall.
"The Athena Project and the Future Exploration of Mars," Steven Squyres, Cornell, March 26, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Faint Source Phenomenology and Galaxy Evolution," David Hogg, Institute for Advanced Study, April 2, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Legal Issues Associated With Bioengineering," Michael Wolfson, Cöwan, Liebowitz & Latman, New York, March 26, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin.
"Upper Airway Mechanics in Exercising Horses," Norm Ducharme, veterinary medicine, April 2, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin.
TBA, Steven Block, Princeton University, April 1, 4:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
"On the Route to Rationally Designed Materials for Molecular Recognition via Imprinting," Alexander Katz, California Institute of Technology, March 30, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Searching for the Best Thermoelectric. Solid State Chemistry of Bismuth Chalcogenides," Mercouri Kanatzidis, Michigan State University, March 26, 11:15 a.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Biological Control: Green Alternative to Pesticides or a Cure Worse Than the Disease?" Dan Simberloff, University of Tennessee, April 1, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"The Mode of Action of Fipronil, a Novel, Broad Spectrum Insecticide," Alison Chalmers, manager, Discovery Biology, Rhone-Poulenc, March 30, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"The Status of the Green Industry," Robin Brumfield, Rutgers University, March 26, 12:15 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Providing Kids With an Opportunity to Conduct Self-guided Explorations of Indian Ethnobotany as a Way to Make Their Own People-Plant Connections," Bindu Bhakta, floriculture and ornamental horticulture, March 30, 12:15 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Casein Chemistry: Isolation, Characterization and Testing Individual Contributions in Model Process Cheese," Eric Bastian, University of Minnesota, March 31, 4:30 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
Fruit and Vegetable Science graduate students, poster session and review, March 26, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"The Changing Roles and Responsibilities of Horticultural Extension Agents in New York," Steve Hoying, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Lake Ontario Fruit Program, April 2, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Order From Disorder: How Cells Get the Right Chromosomes," Bruce Nicklas, Duke University, April 2, 3 p.m., large seminar room, Biotechnology Building.
"Desert Varnish and Climate in South America," Tanzhuo Liu, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, March 26, 4:30 p.m., 1120 Snee Hall.
"The Politics of Globalization," Bob Jessop, Lancaster University, April 1, noon, G-08 Uris Hall.
"Progress Toward Haitian Demilitarization," Robert Maguire, InterAmerican Foundation, March 27, 12:10 p.m., Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
"Building Cultural Bridges," an informal discussion with visiting Cuban artists from the Cuban Advanced Institute, with José Luis Farinas, March 31, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"The Impact of an Environmental Disaster on the Global Chemical Industry," Robert Kennedy, former CEO of Union Carbide, March 26, 4:30 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"Fabrication and Performance Limits of Ultra-Fine Cu Interconnects," T.S. Kuan, SUNY Albany, March 26, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Controlling Patterns of Phase Separation in Thin Polymer Films," Jan Genzer, University of California at Santa Barbara, March 30, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"The Hydrothermal Approach to New Materials for Batteries," Stanley Whittingham, SUNY Binghamton, April 2, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Environment at Cornell: Prospect and Promise," Ted Hullar, Center for the Environment, March 31, 4:30 p.m., 111 Upson Hall.
"Nuclear Transport and Assembly of Influenza Virus," Gary Whittaker, microbiology and immunology, March 26, 4 p.m., 125 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Genetic to Genomic Vaccines: Novel Combination of rDNA Function Genomics and Immunology to Transform Vaccinology," Stephen Johnston, University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center, March 27, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"The Uncharted World Within Us - Microbiota of the Human Intestinal Tract," Abigail Salyers, University of Illinois at Urbana, March 27, 12:20 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"The Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds: Can a State Conservation Plan Work?" James Martin, Oregon State Capital, March 31, 3:30 p.m., 304 Fernow Hall.
"Motor Control of Song Production: `Peripheral' Answers to `Central' Questions," Franz Goller, Indiana University, March 26, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Birds as Vocal Athletes: The Source of Song Complexity and Diversity," Franz Goller, Indiana University, March 26, 7:30 p.m., Fuertes Room, Lab of Ornithology.
"Breaking From the Past: U.S. Response to a de facto Military Dictatorship. The Case of Haiti," Robert Maguire, Inter-American Foundation representative, March 26, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Military Culture and `Final Solutions' in Wilhelminian Germany," Isabel Hull, history, April 2, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Fuel and Hormone Activation of Phospholipase C and Adenylate Cyclase in Regulated Insulin Secretion," Grant Kelly, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, March 30, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
"Bose Einstein Condensation in Liquid Helium," John Reppy, Cornell, March 30, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Relevance of Sperm Membrane Lipids to Sperm Function in vitro and in vivo," John Parks, animal science, March 31, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
"Minor Vein Phloem: From Sandpaper to Promoters," Edith Haritatos, graduate student, March 27, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Hazelnut Breeding in Oregon," Shawn Mehlenbacher, Oregon State University, March 31, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Plant Pathology Industry: Experiences at DuPont," Connie Smith, DuPont Agricultural Products, April 1, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"The Evolution of Laughter and Why Chimps Can't Talk," Robert Provine, University of Maryland, March 27, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Community Theory and Its Contemporary Empirical Viability," Paul Eberts, rural sociology, March 27, 2:30 p.m., 32 Warren Hall.
"Voices of Resistance: Women and Activism in Pakistan," Tahera Aftab, Gettysburg College, March 30, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Electrostatic Spinning of Polymer Fibers," Rebecca Abeles Couillard, textiles and apparel, March 26, 12:20 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Application of Tensegrity Models to Mechanics of Living Cells," Dimitrije Stamenovic, Boston University, April 1, 4:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.symposiums
"Ammonsfest," a celebration of the life and work of acclaimed poet A.R. Ammons, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Poetry, will be held on campus April 3 and 4.
"New Heights in Food Safety" is the title of a symposium April 2 hosted by the Cornell Institute of Food Science and the Central New York Institute of Food Technologists at the Statler Hotel. Among the presentations, food science Professor Robert Gravani will discuss recent regulatory advances in the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system. There is a $40 fee for the symposium. Special discounts are available for students and IFT members. For information, call Michelle Cannon at the International Food Network, 257-5129.
The TransPositions conference March 27-29 will explore facets of transgender identity, culture and academic studies. The conference opens March 27 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by transsexual artist and author Kate Bornstein in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium of Goldwin Smith Hall.
Author Anne Bolin will give the keynote address, "Do Transsexuals Dream of Gay Rights? Getting Real About Trans Inclusion in the Gay Rights Movement," March 28 at 10 a.m. in the One Wrold Room of Anabel Taylor Hall.
For more information, check the TransPositions web page at http://LGBRO.cornell.edu/TransPositions.
Members of the President's Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) will focus on "Cornell Today: Issues and Actions" at a conference March 27 to 29 on campus. See story.
An international conference on "Genders and Nations: Reflections on Women and Revolution," sponsored by the Women's Studies Program and the Program on Gender and Global Change, will be held April 3-5. For information, contact the Women's Studies Program, 255-6480, and see story.theater
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown will be performed March 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. in Barnes Hall Auditorium. Advance tickets are $3 at the Willard Straight ticket office. Admission at the door is $4.miscellany
A fashion show, performance by Nile Ethiopian Ensemble, refreshments and dancing are part of an evening of cultural activity to benefit the Thakaneng Collective and the Saturday School for Math and Science. The festivities are set for April 4 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School in Ithaca. Tickets are $8 and are available at Toko Imports in the Dewitt Mall, 170 Uris Hall and the Africana Studies and Research Center.
* On March 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., George Peter will sign copies of his book, Leadership Leads, a compilation of most of the short articles by the same name that appeared in Pawprint for the past 17 years.
* Timothy Murray, Cornell professor of English, will talk about and sign copies of his new book, Drama Trauma: Specters of Race and Sexuality in Performance, Video and Art, March 27 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Campus Store.
An orchid cultivation workshop will be held March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call Cornell Plantations at 255-2407 for more information and a free spring/summer brochure listing all events and workshops.
The Early Childhood Center at Cornell, accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, is having an open house April 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the center on the ground floor of Martha Van Rensselaer Hall. This is a chance for families interested in enrolling for fall to visit. Children must be 3 years old to enter the program. Application forms are available through Shawn Lovelace, 255-6245.
A workshop, HTML IV: Introduction to Frames, is offered March 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Uris Library Electronic Classroom. Register on the web at http://www.librarycornell.edu/okuref/register.html or call 255-3319. III: Advanced Tables, Introduction to Forms, March 25.
Resume Critique, April 1, noon to 1 p.m., 232 Warren Hall. Bring your resume, and suggestions will be offered.
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.
A Women's Resource Fair, including groups from Cornell, Ithaca College and the local community, will be held March 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Memorial Room of Willard Straight Hall.
Free walk-in instruction in writing:
* 178 Rockefeller Hall, Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.
* RPCC, Conference Room 3, Sunday-Thursday, 8 to 11 p.m.
* 320 Noyes Center, Sunday-Thursday, 8 to 11 p.m.sports
March 28, Oneonta State, 2:30 p.m.
March 29, at Ithaca College (2), noon
April 1, at Lehigh (2), 1 p.m.
March 28, at Pennsylvania, 1 p.m.
March 28, Pennsylvania, 1 p.m.
March 28, at Fairfield (2), 1 p.m.
March 29, at Hartford (2), noon
April 2, Ithaca College (2), 3 p.m.
March 29, Rutgers, 10 a.m.
March 31, at Syracuse, 6 p.m.
March 28, at Columbia Relays
March 28, at Columbia Relays