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The Cornell Association of Professors Emeriti will meet Oct. 14 in the James Law Auditorium of Schurman Hall. Registration and refreshments begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by Professor John Fitzpatrick's talk, "Birds Can Save the World."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.
* "Andy Goldsworthy: Fall Creek Project," through Oct. 16.
* "The Art of Looking: Unlocking the Mysteries of Objects and Images," through Oct. 17.
* "Seeing the Unseen: Photographs of Harold Edgerton," through Oct. 17.
* "Netsuke: The Japanese Art of Miniature Carving," through Oct. 24.
* "Posed From Life: Japanese Studio Photography From the Meiji Period (1868-1912)," through Oct. 24.
* "Voyage of Discovery: African American Art From the Collection of Donald Byrd," through Oct. 31.
* "Reflections to Astound: 17th Century Dutch Prints From a Private Collection," through Nov. 7.
* Global Arts Sampler: Oct. 17, 2 p.m., "The American Landscape," with Sean Ulmer, includes art installation by Andy Goldsworthy in the Fall Creek gorge.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
"The Water's Edge," Architecture '99 Summer Abroad Program, Oct. 18-22.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 1-5 p.m.; 255-3530)
"Alison Lurie: Writer at Work," through Jan. 30.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Printmaking: Work by Xiaowen Chen, Colin Loy Lee and Younghu Choi Martin, Oct. 16-29.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 matinees, $3.50, and CTA Tuesday events, $3. Visit the Cornell Cinema web site at http://cinema.cornell.edu. films
Empire State Film Festival, with festival directors Jon Galt and Mike Zimmerman, 7 p.m.
"South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut" (1999), directed by Trey Parker, with Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny, 10 p.m.
"Wild Strawberries" (1957), directed by Ingmar Bergman, with Victor Sjostrom, Bibi Andersson and Ingrid Thulin, 7:30 p.m.
"The Wood" (1999), directed by Rick Famuyiwa, with Omar Epps, Taye Diggs and Richard T. Jones, 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"Black Cat" (1934), directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, with Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, 9:35 p.m.
"South Park," 10 p.m. and midnight, Uris.
"Black Cat," 5 p.m.
"Limbo" (1999), directed by John Sayles, with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn and Kris Kristofferson, 7:15 p.m., Uris.
"Wild Strawberries," 7:30 p.m.
"The Loss of Sexual Innocence" (1999), directed by Mike Figgis, with Julian Sands, Saffron Burrows and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, 9:30 p.m.
"South Park," 10 p.m., Uris.
"South Park," 7:30 p.m.
"Summerskin" (1961), directed by Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, presented by Pentangle, 7:30 p.m., Uris, free.
"Lonesome" (1928), directed by Paul Fejos, 7 p.m.
CUSLAR presents a free showing of four short films documenting the operations of the U.S. Army School of the Americas and the campaign for the school's closure, 7:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium.
"Limbo," 8:45 p.m.
"The Loss of Sexual Innocence," 7:15 p.m.
"The Early Films of Johan van der Keuken," 7:30 p.m., CTA Film Forum.
"The Wounds" (1999), directed by Srdjan Dragojevic, with introduction by Professor John Weiss, 7 p.m.
"Macu: La Mujer del Policia" (1987), with guest filmmaker Solveig Hoogesteijn, presented by LASP and CUSLAR, 8 p.m., Uris, free.
"South Park," 9:45 p.m.
"Private Confessions" (1997), directed by Liv Ullmann, with Pernilla August and Max von Sydow, 7 p.m.
"Belle de Jour" (1967), directed by Luis Buñuel, with Catherine Deneuve and Jean Sorel, 9:45 p.m.graduate bulletin
* CoursEnroll: Pre-enrollment for spring `00: All course pre-enrollment is through Bear Access, Oct. 16-Nov. 12. A graduate student obtains consent from the committee chairperson for the pre-enrollment course selections and then receives an electronic "adviser key" (password) from the chairperson or graduate field office. CoursEnroll website http://www.sws.cornell.edu/UR/CoursEnroll. Instructions for graduate students are on the web site http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/grad/students/CoursEnrollInstructions.html.
* Pre-enroll for thesis/dissertation research: Students no longer taking courses must enroll for research. For spring 2000, Graduate School research numbers are: doctoral dissertation 724-300; master's thesis 724-354. Students may enroll either through the Graduate School or their departments.
* Luce Scholarship: One-year internship in Asia open to all career fields. Applications wanted from those under 30 years old who have made a significant contribution to their career field. Those familiar with Asian culture and language are not eligible. More info at http://www.career.cornell.edu/ccs/Graduate_School/Fellowships/prestigious.html. To apply contact Beth Fiori, fellowship coordinator, at 255-6931. Application deadline is Nov. 1.
* Churchill Scholarship: One year of graduate support at Cambridge University in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering. Applications wanted from those under 26 years of age with a bachelor's or master's but not a doctoral degree. High GRE scores and a GPA of 3.8 required. For info, contact Beth Fiori at 255-6931. Application deadline is Nov. 4.
* Dissertation and thesis seminars: Room 100, Caldwell Hall, 2 p.m.; master's thesis, Wednesday, Oct. 20; doctoral dissertation, Wednesday, Oct. 27. The thesis adviser will discuss preparing and filing theses and dissertations; students, faculty and typists are welcome.lectures
Carl Lineberger of the University of Colorado is giving the following Baker Lectures, both at 11:15 a.m. in 119 Baker Lab: "Dipole Bound States of Anions," Oct. 19, and "Organic Radicals and Energetics: Part I," Oct. 21.
"Excavating the Villa Gardens of the Ancient Roman Poet Horace," Kathryn Gleason, landscape architecture, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., James Law Auditorium, Schurman Hall.
"Democracy From the Grassroots," Alvaro Esteban Pop, an indigenous leader from Guatemala, Oct. 14, 8 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Millman Lecture: "Creating Communities of Reform: Images of Continuous Improvement Planning Teams," Sharon Kruse, University of Akron, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m., 401 Warren Hall.
"The Bank of New York Scandal: Window on Many Problems," Louise Shelley, American University, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
Artist Andy Goldsworthy will give the Georges Lurcy Lecture Oct. 14 at 5:15 p.m. in Uris Hall Auditorium.
Video artist Alix Pearlstein will lecture Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Johnson Museum.
"The Arabization of the Bible in the 19th Century," Sasson Somekh, Tel Aviv University, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., 374 Rockefeller Hall.
"Religious Perspectives on Human Rights," Raimon Panikkar, Oct. 15, 4:30 p.m., Rockefeller Hall. Call 255-1326 for room number.
"Development of Pakistan: Independence to the Birth of Bangladesh," Ali Khan, Johns Hopkins University, Oct. 18, 2 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Community Development and Women's Empowerment in Nepal: Educate the Children's Perspectives From the Field," Mira Rana, Educate the Children's Nepal Program director, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., 215 McGraw Hall.
"The Undead: Photography in the Philippines, 1899-1920s," Vince Rafael, University of California, San Diego, Oct. 14, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Worthless Dregs in a Prosperous Society: Tamils in the Making of Modern Malaysia," Andrew Willford, University of California at San Diego, Oct. 21, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Nutrition Tips for Diabetes," Nancy Peckenpaugh, registered dietitian, Oct. 14, noon, G-01 Biotechnology Building.
"Aromatherapy," Diane Hecht, Oct. 21, noon, G-01 Biotechnology Building.music
* Oct. 15, 7 p.m., Barnes Hall: Northwestern University Professor Paul Berliner gives a lecture/demonstration on the music of Zimbabwe.
* Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Mbira Masters of Zimbabwe: "The Soul of Mbira." See story.
* Oct. 16, 8 p.m., Bailey Hall: The Cornell Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Edward Murray, presents a program featuring Professor Steven Stucky's Double Flute Concerto and Gustav Mahler's Fourth Symphony.
Oct. 17: The Westerleys will perform. Bound for Glory broadcasts from the Cafe in Anabel Taylor Hall Sundays from 8 to 11 p.m. on WVBR-FM 93.5 and 105.5. Admission is free.religion
Joseph Holland '78, Cornell trustee, will lead the service Oct. 17 at 11 a.m.
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Fridays, 7:30 p.m., meet in the lobby of Willard Straight Hall, speakers, open discussion, games and service-oriented activities. Classes, speakers, prayers, celebrations at alternating locations. For more information, call 272-3037 or send e-mail to bahai@cornell.edu.
Weekend Mass schedule: Sunday, 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium.
Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 12:20 p.m., ATH Chapel.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sundays, 4 p.m., G-22 ATH.
Testimony meetings: Mondays, 7 p.m., G-20 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.
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 rides or directions, call 273-5421.
Conservative and Reform: Call 255-4227 for information.
Orthodox: Friday, Young Israel House, call 272-5810 for information; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
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.
Daily congregational prayer at 218 Anabel Taylor Hall: Zuhr, 1:15 p.m.; Asr, 4:45 p.m.; Maghrib, 6:40 p.m. (variable); Isha, 9 p.m.
Weekly Friday prayer, 1:15-1:45 p.m., One World Room, ATH.
Mondays at 5:15-6 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Brief instruction followed by silent sitting. Diverse backgrounds welcome. Some discussion. For more information, call CURW at 255-4214.
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
"Periodicity Transforms and the Automatic Detection of Rhythm in Musical Performances," William Sethares, University of Wisconsin, Oct. 15, 3:30 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
"Early Scientific Results With the Palomar Adaptive Optics System," Thomas Hayward, Cornell, Oct. 21, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Maintenance and Protection of Mammalian Telomeres," Titia De Lange, Rockefeller University, Oct. 15, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"Venture Capital," Rebecca Robertson, IVP, Oct. 14, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Osteoporosis," Elizabeth Myers, Cornell Medical College, Oct. 21, 3:35 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"Sources of Nutrients During Soil and Ecosystem Development in the Hawaiian Islands," Peter Vitousek, Stanford University, Oct. 15, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Excitation-Contraction Coupling in Heart Regulation of L-Type Ca Channels," Peter Backx, University of Toronto, Oct. 21, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, College of Veterinary Medicine.
"Solvation Dynamics in Proteins: Implications for Reaction Dynamics and Protein Folding," Warren Beck, Michigan State University, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m., 700 Clark Hall.
"Vision 2020: Genomic Analysis and Looking Ahead in Plant Science," Ronald Phillips, University of Minnesota, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"Development in Families Adopting School-Age Children," Jeffrey Haugaard, human development, Oct. 20, noon, Faculty Commons, Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Lamellar Diblock Copolymers and Shear: Order and Dynamics," Ulrich Wiesner, materials science and engineering, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., 165 Olin Hall.
"A Structural Model of the Cre-loxP Site-Specific Recombination Pathway," Greg Van Duyne, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Oct. 14, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"The Kocaeli Earthquake of Aug. 17, 1999, in Turkey," Thomas O'Rourke, Cornell, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m., 255 Olin Hall.
"Soil Science and Environmental Toxicology: Understanding the Chemistry of Exposure to Hydrocarbon Contaminants in Soils," Joe Kreitinger, environmental toxicology, Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"The Scale of Life: Body Size, Organism Function and Biodiversity," James Brown, University of New Mexico, Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Herbivory and the Dynamics of Plant Communities: Lessons From Old-Fields, Grasslands and Tropical Forests," Walter Carson, University of Pittsburgh, Oct. 20, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Beyond Graduate Studies: First Years in the Academy," Sharon Kruse, University of Akron, Oct. 15, noon, 101 Kennedy Hall.
"Using Bayesian Inference to Estimate Divergence Times and the History of Cospeciation," John Huelsenbeck, University of Rochester, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Vitamin E," Robert Parker, Cornell, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m., 204 Stocking Hall.
TBA, Frank Rossi, Cornell, Oct. 14, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Evaluating Cabbage Varieties for Feeding Damage by Onion Thrips," John Curtis, entomology, Geneva, Oct. 21, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"RNA Interference Screen to Identify Genes Required for Embryogenesis in C. elegans," Aaron Schetter, Oct. 20, 12:20 p.m., small seminar room, Biotechnology Building.
"Probing Planetary Interiors: Experiments at High Pressure and Temperature," Abby Kavner, Princeton University, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m., 1120 Snee Hall.
"Pathogenetic Mechanisms in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus," Jerrie Gavalchin, SUNY Health Science Center, Oct. 15, 12:15 p.m., Boyce
Thompson Auditorium.
"Latin American Film Exhibitions in Latin America and the World," Solveig Hoogesteijn, visiting Venezuelan filmmaker, Oct. 19, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Small Company Manufacturing," Ken Ackley, Cornell, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"Organic Flat-Panel Displays: Beyond the Light-Emitting Diode," Campbell Scott, IBM-Almaden Research Center, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"The Effects of Solid Obstructions on Premixed Flame Fronts and Explosion Overpressures," Assaad Masri, Cornell, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m., 111 Upson Hall.
"Do Bacterial Communities Transcend Natural Selection?" Doug Caldwell, University of Sas-katchewan, Oct. 14, 4 p.m., 105 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Cell Cycle Control and Tumor Growth Suppression," Yue Xiong, University of North Carolina, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., G-3 Veterinary Research Tower.
"Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Digits," Francisco Valero-Cuevas, mechanical and aerospace engineering, Oct. 14, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Saving the American Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum)," Tom Cade, founding chair and director of The Peregrine Fund and professor emeritus, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Fuertes Room, Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.
"Russia and the West: What Went Wrong and What Is Right?" Pavel Palazchenko, Gorbachev Foundation, Moscow, Oct. 14, 12:15 p.m., G-08 Uris Hall.
"Investigating the Difference Between Matter and Antimatter," Edward Blucher, University of Chicago, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Map-Based Cloning in Crop Plants: From Jointless to ato to the Rice Genome," Rod Wing, Clemson University, Oct. 15, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Comparative Mapping in the Solanaceae," Kevin Livingstone, postdoctoral associate, Oct. 19, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Onion Seed and Seedling Infection by Aspergillus niger," Karen Sirois, plant pathology, Oct. 20, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Resistance to Consumer Technology in Rural America," Ronald Kline, science and technology studies, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., 609 Clark Hall.
"New Trends in the Carpet Industry," Debra Hild, Solutia, Oct. 14, 12:20 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Biological Effects of Glass Fibers," Walter Eastes, Owens Corning, Oct. 21, 12:20 p.m., MVR Hall.
"Numerical Experiments in Simulating Fracture Formation and Time to Failure in Brittle Materials," John Napier, CSIR, Johannesburg, South Africa, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.
"Hydrogeology of the Oswego River Basin: Natural and Man-made Influences," Bill Kappel, USGS, Oct. 21, 4:30 p.m., 366 Hollister Hall.symposiums
The African Heritage Studies Association will hold its 31st annual conference Oct. 14-17 at the Clarion University Hotel in Ithaca. For more information call 255-7970 or send e-mail to lnm5@cornell.edu. See story.
The School of Chemical Engineering is celebrating the career of retiring professor Ferdinand Rodriguez with a symposium Oct. 15 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in 165 Olin Hall. It is free and open to the public.
Representatives from the Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities will hold an interfaith panel discussion on Jerusalem Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Auditorium.
Cornell will be a viewing site for the 16th annual World Food Day teleconference, "Tomorrow's Farmers: An Uncertain Future," Oct. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. in Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Auditorium. It is free and open to the public.theater
Ray Cooney's It Runs in the Family will be performed Oct. 20-24 and 27-31 at 8 p.m. in the Center for Theatre Arts. For tickets and information, call 254-ARTS. See story.miscellany
Meetings are open to the public and will be held Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Hall. For more information, call 273-1541.
Are you pregnant and planning to breastfeed? If interested in participating in a community-based study examining some of the nutritional aspects of breastfeeding, contact Sunjya Schweig, Division of Nutritional Sciences, at 255-4804 or sks21@cornell.edu.
Fall semester classes in Chi Gung and Tai Chi have begun and are open to the Cornell community and others. Chi Gung is held Mondays, and Tai Chi is Thursdays, both at 5 p.m. in the One World Room of Anabel Taylor Hall. Fees charged. For information, contact instructor Kati Hanna at 272-3972 or hanna@clarityconnect.com.Composting Class
Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a "Trouble-Free Composting" class Oct. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 615 Willow Ave. The cost is $5; call 272-2292 to register.
Flu Shots
Appointments for influenza and other vaccines can be scheduled at Gannett by calling 255-5155 or stop by one of the following clinics this week (cost: $10):
Oct. 19, Schoellkopf Hall, training room, 3-6 p.m.
Oct. 19, Maplewood Park, TV room, 5-7 p.m.
Oct. 20, East Hill Plaza, Office of the Controller, conference room, 1-3 p.m.
Oct. 21, Vet Research Tower, cafeteria, 2-5 p.m.
Walk-in Writing Service
Free tutorial assistance in writing.
* 178 Rockefeller Hall: Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.
* 222 Robert Purcell: Sunday through Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m.
* 320 Noyes Center: Sunday through Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m.
For information, http://www.arts.cornell.edu/writig/.sports
Men's Cross Country (4-0)
Oct. 15, IC4As at Van Cortlandt Park
Women's Cross Country (5-0)
Oct. 15, ECAC Champs. at Van Cortlandt Park
Field Hockey (6-3, 3-1 Ivy)
Oct. 20, at Syracuse, 7 p.m.
After winning two home games the week of Oct. 4 - a 1-0 upset of Harvard on Sunday and a 2-1 win over Albany last Tuesday - the Big Red now begins a stretch of seven straight road contests and won't play at home again until it Nov. 7.
Football (4-0, 3-0 Ivy)
Oct. 16, at Colgate, noon
Sophomore quarterback Ricky Rahne threw an 18-yard scoring pass to freshman receiver Keith Ferguson, and senior place-kicker John McCombs kicked the extra point with 26 seconds remaining to give unbeaten Cornell a 24-23 come-from-behind win over Harvard at Schoellkopf Field Saturday afternoon. The Big Red trailed 23-10 in the fourth quarter, as the visitors scored 20 unanswered points. Rahne, who completed 27 of 49 passes for 297 yards, directed the Big Red on a 72-yard, 11-play drive capped off by a 2-yard pass to junior receiver Joe Splendorio in the end zone. McCombs' extra point narrowed the gap to 23-17 with 2:53 to play. Cornell then stopped the Crimson on downs and drove 58 yards for the winning score. The Crimson wasn't finished after Cornell went ahead. The visitors marched 40 yards in two plays to the Big Red 23 and called time out. Splendorio blocked Mike Giampaolo's 40-yard field-goal attempt as time ran out to seal the victory.
Sprint Football (0-2)
Oct. 15, at Navy, 7:30 p.m.
Men's Soccer (6-3, 3-1 Ivy)
Oct. 16, Adelphi, 2 p.m.
Oct. 20, at Syracuse, 7 p.m.
The men's soccer team captured its fifth straight win with a 3-1 victory over Harvard on Saturday at Berman Field.
Women's Soccer (5-4-1, 1-3 Ivy)
Oct. 19, St. Francis, 4 p.m.
The women's soccer team went 2-1 last week in three games at Berman Field. Cornell defeated St. Bonaventure 2-0 on Wednesday, dropped a 5-0 decision to 23rd-ranked Harvard on Saturday, and bounced back to defeat Vermont 2-1 in overtime on Sunday.
Men's Tennis (1-1)
At the ECAC Championships this past weekend, the Big Red defeated St. John's 5-2, but was upended by Princeton 6-1. Harvard won the championship by defeating Columbia 4-3.
Women's Tennis
Oct. 15-17, ECAC/ITA Champs. at Rutgers/Princeton
Oct. 18-20, ITA All-American at California
Volleyball (6-6, 1-1 Ivy)
Oct. 15, Brown, 7 p.m.
Oct. 16, Yale, 4 p.m.
The Big Red opened Ivy League play last weekend and split its two matches, losing to Harvard 3-0 (9-15, 5-15, 0-15) on Friday, before rallying to defeat Dartmouth on Saturday 3-2 (15-13, 15-8, 14-16, 11-15, 15-10).Basketball tryouts
The men's basketball team is holding walk-on tryouts Sunday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Field House. All students must be cleared by Gannett Health Center before participating. For more information, contact coach Neil Berkman, 255-0491 or ngb2@cornell.edu.