The Cornell Chronicle
Calendar of Events

May 27 - June 10, 1999


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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.
* "Strong Hearts: Native American Photography," through May 30.
* "Children: Seen and Not Heard," through June 13.
* "Northern Renaissance Prints," through June 13.
* "Arthur Dove: Sketches and Studies," through June 13.
* "From Picasso to Christo: The Livingston Collection of 20th Century Art," through June 13.
* "Searching: Works by Constance Livingston," through June 13.
* "Into this Century: The Robbins Collection," through June 13.
* "Old Master Prints From the Permanent Collection," May 29-Aug. 22.
* "Hidden Treasures: Cornell's Research and Teaching Collections," June 9-Aug. 8.
Cornell Plantations
The rhododendrons are blooming in Comstock Knoll, the wooded hilltop near the Plantations headquarters building. Plan to visit soon, as they reach their peak around the end of May.
Hartell Gallery, Sibley Hall
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
* Paintings and photographs by Unicia Buster, through May 29.
* Sculpture by James Cook, May 30-June 5.
* "Hands On," scanned, manipulated computer images by Stan Bowman, June 6-15.
Kroch Library Exhibiton Gallery
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. )
"The Art of the Book: 500 Years of Printing, Illustration and Bookbinding," through May 28.
Tjaden Gallery
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
* B.F.A. Thesis Group Exhibitions, through May 28.
* Photographs by Melinda Simon, May 29-June 4.
* "Venice Fortex," poetry and photographs by David Burak, with paintings by California artists Ronn Davis and Fred Woodland, June 9-13.


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 $4.50 ($4 for students, kids 12 and under and seniors). Visit the Cornell Cinema web site at http://cinema.cornell.edu.
Thursday, 5/27
"Say Anything" (1986), directed by Cameron Crowe, with John Cusack, Ione Skye and Lili Taylor, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 5/28
"The General" (1998), directed by John Boorman, with Brendan Gleeson, Jon Voight and Maria Doyle Kennedy, 7:15 p.m.
"Dirty Dancing" (1987), directed by Emile Ardolino, with Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, 9:45 p.m.
Saturday, 5/29
"The General," 7:15 p.m.
"The Graduate" (1967), directed by Mike Nichols, with Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, 9:45 p.m.
Sunday, 5/30
"Dirty Dancing," 7:30 p.m.
Monday, 5/31
"The General," 7:15 p.m.
"The Graduate," 9:45 p.m.

Films will not be shown June 1-16.


graduate bulletin

* Summer registration: Summer graduate registration is in 150 Caldwell Hall. Student ID and in-person registration are required. Students must register if they are 1) receiving financial aid during the summer (such as fellowships, summer loans, assistantships, travel grants, or tuition awards); 2) wish to use campus facilities during the summer; or 3) are off campus but need to be registered for summer study. Graduate students who have been registered for a regular semester during the preceding academic year do not pay tuition for noncredit summer registration. All holds and financial obligations must be resolved prior to registration. Students approved for summer residence credit must pay the appropriate prorated Graduate School tuition rate. Tuition must be paid for summer courses taken through the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions.
Fellowship checks: Students with summer fellowships administered through the Graduate School may pick up checks at 155 Caldwell Hall between 8 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., starting June 1. Students must be registered for summer 1999 and should bring Cornell ID.
* Travel grants: Conference transportation grant applications are due at the Graduate Fellowship Office, Caldwell Hall, by June 1 for July conferences. Applications received after this date cannot be considered. Grants for transportation are awarded to registered graduate students invited to present papers or posters. Application forms are available at Graduate Field Offices and on the web at http://ww.gradschool.cornell.edu/grad/fellowships/intro.html.
Faculty meeting: A graduate faculty meeting will be held Friday, May 28, 4 p.m., 125 Caldwell Hall. The meeting is solely for the purpose of voting on May degrees.


music

Department of Music
See story.
* May 29, 3 p.m., Arts Quad: Under the president's reception tent, the Cornell University Wind Ensemble presents its Senior Week Concert, which includes favorite works played during the 1998-99 school year, as well as patriotic songs and marches and traditional Cornell songs.
* May 29, 8 p.m., Bailey Hall: The Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club present a commencement-eve concert. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased through the Glee Club office, 255-3396.
Bound for Glory
For the balance of May and most of June, Bound for Glory will broadcast albums from the studio Sundays, 8-11 p.m. on WVBR-FM 93.5 and 105.5.


religion

African-American
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Baha'i Faith
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.
Catholic
Commencement Weekend Mass schedule: May 29, 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium; May 30, 8:30 a.m., ATH auditorium.
Summer Weekend Mass: Sundays, 10 a.m., Anabel Taylor Hall Auditorium.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: By appointment.
Christian Science
Testimony meetings (Christian Science College Organization at Cornell): Thursdays, 7 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall.
Church services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., First Church of Christ, Scientist, 101 University Ave., Ithaca.
Episcopal (Anglican)
Sundays, worship and Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Friends (Quakers)
Meeting for Worship, Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Hector Meeting House, Perry City Road. Child care provided. For rides or directions, call 273-5421.
Jewish
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.
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, 9 a.m. Call 272-4520 or 257-6835 for directions and transportation. Basketball on Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Lutheran
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.
Muslim
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. Saturday Halaqa gathering for all, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., One World Room.
Open Meditation
Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m., Founders Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Instructional techniques from various cultures. Some gentle movement and discussion included. For more information, call CURW at 255-4214.
Pagan
For information about United Pagan Ministries, call Cornell United Religious Work at 255-4214.
Protestant
Sunday service, 11 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel. For more information, call the Protestant Cooperative Ministry at 255-4224.


seminars

Biomedical Sciences
"New Reagents for Caged Neuroactive Amino Acids," John Corrie, National Institute for Medical Research, London, June 3, noon, Lecture Hall III, College of Veterinary Medicine.
Genetics & Development
"A Mitotic Mutant Screen in Drosophila," Byron Williams, June 2, 12:20 p.m., small seminar room, Biotechnology Building.
"Biochemistry and Molecular Evolution of Abalone Fertilization Proteins," Willie Swanson, June 9, 12:20 p.m., small seminar room, Biotechnology Building.


miscellany

Alcoholics Anonymous
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.
Emotions Anonymous
This 12-step group that helps people deal with emotional problems meets for a discussion meeting on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. and a step meeting on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at the St. Luke Lutheran Church, 109 Oak Ave., Collegetown. For more information call 387-0587.
Nature Walk
The Finger Lakes Land Trust's "Searching for Ceruleans" nature walk is June 6, 9 a.m., Salmon Creek Bird Sanctuary in Lansing. Take Salmon Creek Road north from Ludlowville. Park along the shoulder, opposite Brooks Hill Road. For information, call 275-9487.
Reis Tennis Center
The Reis Tennis Center, a state-of-the-art facility on Pine Tree Road, is offering recreational programs for the Cornell community. Take advantage of lessons for juniors and adults, leagues, Cornell Sports School junior camps and junior and adult summer camps. For court reservations and detailed information, call 272-0037.
Weight Watchers
Lose weight at work with Weight Watchers. New session begins June 2. Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m., 32 Warren Hall. For information call 1-800-234-8080.


sports

Men's Hvwt. Crew
May 27-29, IRA Champs. at Camden, N.J.
Men's Ltwt. Crew
May 27-29, IRA Champs. at Camden, N.J.