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The Department of Theatre, Film & Dance's Spring Dance Theatre Concert is May 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Class of '56 Dance Theatre. Tickets are $4. Call 254-ARTS for information.* CAPE tour: Tour the Vet College April 29 at 10:30 a.m. Meet at Boyce Thompson Auditorium. Open to the public. emeritus/retired
* CAPE meeting: The spring meeting of the Cornell Association of Professors Emeriti will be Thursday, May 20, at the Biotechnology Building. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., the business meeting will begin at 2 and the program, at 2:30 p.m. Professor Yervant Terzian will speak on "The Magnificent University." The meeting is open to the public.
* Computer workshop for emeriti: "Finding and Using Electronic Journals in the CU Library," May 27, 9-11 a.m., Stone I computer classroom, Mann Library. Prerequisite: basic computer knowledge. To register, contact Eveline Ferretti, 254-4993 or EF15@cornell.edu. Space is limited.
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.
* "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.
Retail design by students of K. Gibson, through May 22.
(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.
(M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
"Transmissions," a joint B.F.A. thesis show, with pieces by Allison Chapas, Margot Ecke, SuAnne Fu and Jaime Valles, through May 8.
Ceramics/Darkroom Studio show and sale, through May 8.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. films
Cornell Cinema Co-sponsorships: Cornell Cinema welcomes proposals from faculty, student and community organizations for films or series to be included in the fall 1999 schedule. Proposals are most likely to be approved when they meet the needs of the co-sponsor's members, are of interest to a broader audience and when accompanied by a promise of assistance. Call 255-3522 for information and an application form. The deadline for proposals is May 15.
"Point Blank" (1967), directed by John Boorman, with Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson and Keenan Wynn, 7:15 p.m.
"Payback" (1999), directed by Brian Helgeland, with Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry and Maria Bello, 9:30 p.m.
"Flamenco" (1995), directed by Carlos Saura, with Paco de Lucia, Manolo Sanlucar and Joaquin Cortes, 7:30 p.m.
"The Opposite of Sex" (1998), directed by Don Roos, with Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan and Lisa Kudrow, 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"Buffalo 66" (1998), directed by Vincent Gallo, with Gallo, Christina Ricci and Anjelica Huston, 9:45 p.m.
"The Princess Bride" (1987), directed by Rob Reiner, with Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin, 9:45 p.m., Uris.
"Payback," midnight, Uris.
"The Double Life of Veronique" (1991), directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski, with Irene Jacob and Philippe Volter, 7:30 p.m.
"The Opposite of Sex," 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"Waking Ned Devine" (1998), directed by Kirk Jones, with Ian Bannen and David Kelly, 9:30 p.m.
"Apocalypse Now" (1979), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, with Martin Sheen and Marlon Brando, 9:45 p.m., Uris.
"The Princess Bride," 11:30 p.m.
Student Films and Videos, Part 2, 7:30 p.m.
"Waking Ned Devine," 7:30 p.m.
"Payback," 9:30 p.m.
"The Double Life of Veronique," 7:30 p.m.
"Waking Ned Devine," 9:30 p.m.
"Tango" (1998), directed by Carlos Saura, with Miguel Angel Sola, Cecilia Narova and Mia Maestro, 7:15 p.m.
"Apocalypse Now," 9:30 p.m.
"Pi" (1998), directed by Darren Aronofsky, with Sean Gullette and Mark Margolis, 7:30 p.m.
"Radiohead: Meeting People Is Easy" (1998), directed by Grant Gee, 9:30 p.m.* May degree: All requirements for a May degree must be completed by May 21, including submitting the dissertation/thesis to the Graduate School. Professional master's candidates should check with their fields regarding earlier deadlines. graduate bulletin
* Diploma distribution: Diplomas will be available for May 1999 degree recipients who completed requirements by mid-March for those fields and/or colleges that distribute diplomas at ceremonies after commencement. Students must check with their graduate field assistant to see whether their diploma will be available for pickup that day. The Graduate School does not distribute diplomas on Commencement Day. Diplomas will be mailed to all other recipients.
* Ph.D. recognition event: The ceremony to honor Ph.D. recipients will be Saturday, May 29, at 5 p.m. in Barton Hall. Family, friends and faculty advisers are invited; reception will follow. Candidates who participate must wear a cap and gown and must register in Barton Hall by 4 p.m. before the ceremony.
* 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.
* Summer registration: Summer graduate registration begins May 17, Room 150, Caldwell Hall. Forms are available starting May 10. 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. 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.
* Big Red Barn BBQ: All grads are invited to a free barbecue supper Friday, May 21, 4:30 p.m. until the food is gone.lectures
"Makiko's New World," David Plath, University of Illinois, May 6, 4:30 p.m., A.D. White House.
"Requiem for the Khmer Rouge," David Chandler, Monash University, May 6, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Biological Research Applications of Nanotechnology," Harold Craighead, applied and engineering physics, May 10, 4:30 p.m., G-10 Biotechnology Building.music
* May 7, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: The Cornell Gamelan Ensemble is joined by visiting Javanese and Balinese musicians and dancers to present an evening of Indonesian arts. See story.
* May 9, 3 p.m., Bailey Hall: The Cornell Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor Will Crutchfield, presents a program featuring arias and songs by Mozart, Gluck, Mahler and Wolf, as well as Béla Bartók's Third Piano Concerto with soloist Dennis Chang.
* May 9, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Paul Osterfield, who is in his third year of the doctoral program in composition, presents his D.M.A. recital.
* May 10, 8 p.m., 301 Lincoln Hall: MIDI Madness, student projects for Macintosh and synthesizer.
* May 11, 4 p.m., 116 Lincoln Hall: MIDI Counterpoint, Fugues and Inventions.
The concert by pianist Leon Fleisher, originally slated for Feb. 27 and postponed due to illness, has been scheduled for May 6 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall. All tickets held for Feb. 27 will be honored, and additional tickets for May 6 also may be purchased. Call the Lincoln Hall box office, 105 Lincoln Hall, at 255-5144, or visit the Cornell Concert Series web site at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/ccs.
Fleisher also will give a master class May 6 at 11 a.m. in Bailey Hall.
The Diamondback Rattlers will perform May 9. 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; children are welcome.religion
Peter Gomes, Harvard Memorial Church, will lead the service May 9 at 11 a.m.
Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
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.
Ascension Mass: May 13, 12:20 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Weekend Masses: Sundays, 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: Sundays at 4 p.m. in G-22 Anabel Taylor Hall; Thursdays at 4 p.m. in G-15 ATH.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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
"The Variation and Significance of Dissolved Organic Carbon in Lakes," Mike Pace, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, May 7, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Ionic Signaling and Calcium Sparks in Smooth Muscle: Snap, Crackle and Pop," Michael Kotlikoff, University of Pennsylvania, May 6, 12:15 p.m., Lecture Hall II, College of Veterinary Medicine.
"Ventricular Fibrillation: Pinwheels or Carousels?" Robert Gilmour, Vet College, May 10, noon, Lecture Hall II, Vet College.
"The Use of Knockout Mice in Medical Research," Jerrold Ward, National Institutes of Health, May 13, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall II, Vet College.
"Spatially Heterogeneous Dynamics in Supercooled Liquids," Mark Ediger, University of Wisconsin at Madison, May 6, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Computer Simulation of the Dynamics of the Hydrogen Bond Network of Glycerol Glass," Salvatore Califano, University of Florence and LENS, May 11, 11:15 a.m., 119 Baker Lab.
"Detecting the Action of Natural Selection on DNA Sequences: A Study of Pheromone Binding Proteins in Moths," Christopher Willett, doctoral dissertation seminar, May 12, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Undergraduate Honors Theses, May 5, 12:20 p.m., small seminar room, Biotechnology Building:
* "Localization of Seven Chromosome Aberrations Within and Near the Dumpy Gene in Drosophila melanogaster," Miriam Post;
* Molecular Characterization of Dumpy, a Large Complex Gene in Drosophila melanogaster," Kimberly Cooper; and
* "The Role of Msh2p, Msh6p and Their ATPases in Mismatch Repair in Saccharomyces cerevisiae," Tony Quash.
"Biology Research Applications of Nanotechnology," Harold Craighead, applied and engineering physics, May 10, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
Undergraduate Honors Theses, May 12, 12:20 p.m., small seminar room, Biotechnology Building:
* Interactions Between Mitochondrial mRNA Transcripts and Protein Elements of the Translation Machinery as Determined by Suppressor Analysis of a S. cerevisiae COX2 5' Untranslated Leader Mutant," Anupama Seshan;
* "Cytogenetic Analysis of the Crescent Micronucleus of Tetrahymena by Chromosome Painting," Srihari Sampath;
* "Factors Affecting Homologous Recombination-Mediated Gene Replacement in Tetrahymena thermophila Using the Biolistic System," Srinath Sampath; and
* "The Molecular and Cytological Analysis of nebula, a Drosophila melanogaster Gene, Required for Elongation of the Anaphase I Spindle During Female Meiosis," Allyson McCormick.
"The Role of a Novel `Small Round Virus' in Poultry Enteritis Mortality Syndrome and Associated Immune Dysfunction," Muquarrab Qureshi, North Carolina State University, May 7, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Auditorium.
"Traditionalists, Innovators and Economists: Exclusive Breastfeeding Typologies in Low-Income Neighborhoods of Managua, Nicaragua," Tita Picado, graduate student, May 6, 12:20 p.m., 200 Savage Hall.
"Materials and Patterning for Polymer Optoelectronic Devices," Zhenan Bao, Lucent Bell Laboratories, May 6, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"The Role of Finance in Manufacturing," Bob Blakely, CFO of Tenneco, May 6, 4:30 p.m., 155 Olin Hall.
"Linking and Unlinking Gene Expression to Morphogenesis," Richard Losick, Harvard University, May 6, 4 p.m., 125 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Neural Processing at Two Levels in the Crustacean Olfactory System," Deforest Mellon, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, May 6, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
Cayuga Bird Club: "Ecotourism: A Conservation Strategy," William "Ted" Davis, Boston University, May 10, 7:30 p.m., Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road.
"Biochemical Characterization of the SRK and MOD Gene Products and Involvement in the Self-incompatibility Response of Brassica," Ram Dixit, thesis seminar, May 7, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"A Role for Methionine in Resistance to Singlet Oxygen in the Chestnut Blight Fungus Cryphonectria parasitica," Alice Churchill, Boyce Thompson Institute, May 12, 12:20 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"TMV as a Tool for Studies in Cellular and Structural Biology" and "The Vision for the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center," Roger Beachy, president of the Danforth Center, May 12, 4 p.m., G-01 Biotechnology Auditorium.
"Fiber Barriers for Control of Insect Pests," Michael Hoffman, entomology, May 6, 12:20 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Strategies in Cancer Prevention," Victor Fung, National Cancer Institute, May 7, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.theater
Georges Feydeau's A Flea in Her Ear will be staged May 6-8 at 8 p.m. in the Proscenium Theatre at the Center for Theatre Arts. A matinee will be offered May 8 at 2 p.m. Call 254-ARTS for information and tickets.
Man of La Mancha will be performed May 7-9 in the Vet School's Law Auditorium. Evening performances are at 8 p.m., with a matinee May 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $9, $7 for students and seniors, and $6 for the matinee. They are available at Willard Straight Hall ticket office, the ticket center in Clinton House, Hickey's and at the door.
"Post Slope Day Fest, Dance and Performance at Risley," May 8-10, 8 p.m., Risley Theater. Post Slope has something for everyone: an aria with a snake, belly dancing with text, a piece about clutter, "living" scenery, a copoara demonstration and modern dance. Call 255-8679 for ticket information.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.
* Sticks and Stones of the Finger Lakes, May 22, 8:30 a.m. to noon, fee.
* Old Growth Forests, June 13, 20 and 27, 1 to 4:30 p.m., fee.
To register or for more information, call 255-2407.
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.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Office for Research and the Pesticide Management Education Program are sponsoring a pesticide applicator certification orientation May 11. Attendance is required for all new pesticide applicators in CALS. The program runs 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, contact Mary-Lynn Cummings, 255-2557, mc101@cornell.edu.
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.
Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in 306 Rockefeller Hall and are open to the public. For information, call 277-8863.
The Finger Lakes Land Trust's Trilliums, Trout Lilies and Toothworts, a Mothers' Day Wildflower Walk, is May 9 at 2 p.m. at the Thurber Nature Preserve in McLean. Take Route 366 northeast from Route 13, east of NYSEG. Continue to McLean. Turn left on Stevens Road then left on Cemetery Lane. Park off the road near the bridge and walk left up the lane. For more information, call 275-9487.
Free tutorial assistance in writing
* 178 Rockefeller Hall, Sunday, 2-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.
* 118 Mary Donlon, Sunday-Thursday, 8-11 p.m.
* 320 Noyes Center, Sunday-Thursday 8-11 p.m.sports
May 5, at Siena (2)
The baseball team played six games last week and won three of them. The Big Red defeated Bucknell last Tuesday (4-3, 9-7) and defeated Princeton once (11-3) on Friday, but dropped three other games to the Tigers (4-1, 11-1, 2-1) in the four-game series.
May 8-9, EARC Champs. at Worcester
May 8-9, EARC Champs. at Worcester
May 8, at Stony Brook, 1 p.m.
The men's lacrosse team captured a hard-fought 9-8 win over Brown on Saturday, May 1, to move into a tie with Yale for second place in the Ivy League. Sophomore attackman Andrew Schardt (Liverpool, N.Y.) scored an unassisted goal with 4:54 remaining in regulation to break an 8-8 tie and provide the margin of victory. It was the second time this season that Schardt has broken a tie in the final five minutes of an Ivy League game to give the Big Red a one-goal win. He also tallied the game-winner in a 10-9 win over Pennsylvania on April 3.
May 8, at Yale (ECAC Tournament)
The women's lacrosse team earned its first postseason bid since 1993 and will be playing Yale in the first round of the ECAC tournament. The Big Red finished the regular season with a thrilling 10-9 overtime win against Harvard last Saturday.
For the first time this season, the softball team lost back-to-back games, when it dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Connecticut on Sunday afternoon. The Huskies won the first game 5-2, before taking a 6-5 victory in eight innings in the nightcap. On Saturday, Batten drove in nine runs in the doubleheader as the Big Red easily defeated Central Connecticut 9-0 and 16-0. On Thursday, Brombach delivered the game-winning hits in both ends of the doubleheader, as Cornell swept Ithaca College 3-2 and 8-5 on the South Hill. Against St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, Larsen and Reed each hit home runs to help the Big Red sweep the Bonnies, 6-1 and 13-2.
May 8, Cornell Invitational
The men's outdoor track and field team had a disappointing weekend as it finished in ninth place out of nine teams at the Heptagonal championships at Columbia. Princeton won the title.
May 8, Cornell Invitational
The women's outdoor track team finished in fourth place last weekend at the Heptagonal championships at Columbia. Brown was the winner for the second straight year with a point total of 128, while Harvard was the second-place finisher with 114. The Big Red finished with 84 points.