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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.
* "Cornell Art Faculty," an annual exhibition of Cornell's artist-teachers, Nov. 4-Jan. 7.
* "Worlds of Transformation: Tibetan Art of Wisdom and Compassion," an exhibition of religious paintings organized by Tibet House, Nov. 4-Jan. 7.
* "Chinese Paintings," through Nov. 5.
* "The Renaissance Body," through Jan. 7.
* Art for Lunch: Tour of "Worlds of Transformation: Tibetan Art of Wisdom and Compassion" with Ellen Avril, Nov. 2 at noon.
* Artist's Talk with Willie Cole, who recently had a one-man show at the Museum of Modern Art, Oct. 31 at 5:15 p.m.
"Caliente y Frío: Wildlife From the Equator to the Poles," an exhibit featuring paintings by Cuban artist Fabian Martínez, through Nov. 2. The paintings are on view Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
"Vote!" an exhibition of campaign memorabilia, is on view in the Kroch Library gallery, level 2B, until March 16. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. See story.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). films
"Americanos: Latino Life in the United States" (2000), directed by Susan Todd and Andrew Young, 4:45 p.m., free.
"South" (1919), directed by Frank Hurley, with live piano accompaniment by Philip Carli, 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students/seniors and $6 for the general public.
"Spike & Mike's Classic Festival of Animation 2000" (1999), directed by various, 10:30 p.m.
"Rope" (1948), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with James Stewart, John Dall and Farley Granger, 7:30 p.m., Uris.
"Everything Will Be Fine" (1997), directed by Angelina Maccarone, with Viati Studemann and Chantal de Fredas, with guest screenwriter Fatima El-Tayeb and Professor Alice Kuzniar, 8 p.m.
"Blood Simple" (1985), directed by Joel Coen, with Frances McDormand and Dan Hedaya, 9:30 p.m., Uris.
"Human Traffic" (1999), directed by Justin Kerrigan, with John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington and Shaun Parkes, 10:45 p.m.
"Spike & Mike's Classic Festival of Animation 2000," 11:45 p.m., Uris.
"Love's Labour's Lost" (2000), directed by Kenneth Branagh, with Kenneth Branagh, Alicia Silverstone and Matthew Lillard, 7:15 p.m.
"Spike & Mike's Classic Festival of Animation 2000," 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Uris.
"The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1956), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with James Stewart and Doris Day, 9:30 p.m.
"Blood Simple," 11:30 p.m., Uris.
"The Crucible" (1996), directed by Nicholas Hytner, with Winona Ryder, Daniel Day-Lewis and Joan Allen, 5 p.m.
"Love's Labour's Lost," 7:30 p.m.
"Bombshell" (1933), directed by Victor Fleming, with Jean Harlow, Lee Tracy and Franchot Tone '27, 7 p.m.
"Rope," 9:15 p.m.
"The Man Who Knew Too Much," 7:15 p.m.
"Human Traffic," 9:45 p.m.
"Aristotle's Plot" (1996), directed by Jean-Pierre Békolo, 7:30 p.m.
"The Legend of Bagger Vance" (2000), directed by Robert Redford, with Will Smith and Matt Damon, 9:30 p.m., free.
"Gabriel Over the White House" (1933), directed by Gregory La Cava, with Walter Huston, Karen Morley and Franchot Tone '27, 7:30 p.m.
"Vertigo" (1958), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with James Stewart and Kim Novak, 9:45 p.m.graduate bulletin
* Thesis/dissertations: Submission deadline for a January 2001 degree is Jan. 12, 2001. Students should see the Graduate School thesis adviser for format approval before submitting final copies to the Graduate School. Office hours: 9 a.m.-noon, daily, and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; walk-in basis only, no appointments. Professional master's degree candidates should check with their field offices regarding the deadline, which may be earlier than the Graduate School's.
* Job search workshop: Nov. 8 and 15 and Dec. 6, 4-5:30 p.m., 392 Caldwell Hall. Given by the Graduate School Career Development Office and International Students and Scholars Office, the workshop will give the first steps of a successful job search; includes questions about visas after graduation. Any graduate student who is now or will be in the job market in the next six to eight months is encouraged to attend.lectures
"African German Histories: Race and National Identity in the Early 20th Century," Fatima El-Tayeb, University of Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 27, noon, Hoyt Fuller Room, 310 Triphammer Road.
"Transactional Internet," Ambuj Goyal, IBM Software, Oct. 26, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"SFX/OpenURL and the Open Archives Initiative: Achieving Interoperability in Digital Libraries via Low-Barrier Standards," Herbert Van de Sompel, Ghent University, Belgium, Nov. 2, 4:15 p.m., B17 Upson Hall.
"Crisis and Response: The Strategic Partnership Between Government, the UN and NGOs in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies," Todd Stoltzfus, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., 101 Phillips Hall.
"Beautiful Bulbs: Past, Present and Future of an Industry," William Miller, natural resources, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., James Law Auditorium, Schurman Hall.
"Recent Archaeological Discoveries Concerning Ancient Chinese Ritual Practice," Li Ling, Beijing University, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., 374 Rockefeller Hall.
"Buddhism and Art," Dan Boucher, Asian studies, Oct. 29, 3 p.m., Johnson Museum of Art.
"Etnicidad en Bolivia y Comparación con Peru: Siglo XX Hasta Boy," Xavier Albo, Centro de Investigación y promoción del Campesinado, Bolivia, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
Pedro Canil Gonzalez will speak on Guatemalan rights and genocide trials in Guatemala, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Anabel Taylor Cafe.
"Post-Cold War Peacekeeping Challenges," Eric Schwartz, National Security Council, Oct. 30, noon, Berger Atrium, Myron Taylor Hall. This is a buffet luncheon and reservations are required. To make a reservation contact Judy Oltz by noon Oct. 26 at jbo7@cornell.edu or call 255-2362.
TBA, Lisa Bronson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO policy, Nov. 2, noon, 273 Myron Taylor Hall. This is a buffet luncheon and reservations are required. To make a reservation contact Judy Oltz by noon Oct. 31, at jbo7@cornell.edu or call 255-2362.
"Bringing Guatemala's Dictators to Justice: The Role of Survivors," Pedro Canil Gonzalez, representative in the Guatemalan Impunity and Domestic Genocide Proceedings, Oct. 31, 12:15 p.m., 153 Uris Hall.
"Community as a Basis for Action: Case of AIDS in Thailand," Rachel Safman, rural sociology, Nov. 2, 12:20 p.m., Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave.
"Reiki," an ancient method of restoring the body, mind and spirit to its natural state of well-being, will be discussed by Diane Hecht, Oct. 26, noon, G01 Biotechnology Building.
"Learn Partner Massage Techniques," Matty Termotto. Bring a partner or be matched with someone in the class, Nov. 2, noon, G01 Biotechnology Building.music
Oct. 26, 8 p.m., Barnes Hall: Steven Stucky, Scott Tucker, conductors. "Cornell Composers Come Home" features music by Cornell graduates Steve Reich, Paul Chihara, Christopher Rouse, Anna Weesner and John Fitz Rogers and work by Italian composer Luciano Berio, as part of the Lincoln Hall dedication festivities. Preconcert discussion will be 7:15-7:45 p.m. See story.
The Cornell Savoyards will present the operetta "Patience," with lyrics by William S. Gilbert and music by Sir Arthur Sullivan. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. Nov. 3-4 and 10-12, and matinees are Nov. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m., in Kulp Auditorium at Ithaca High School. Tickets are $7 for students and seniors and $9 for the public. All matinees are $6. Tickets are available at the Willard Straight Hall ticket office, Hickey's Music Center and at the Clinton House ticket office. For more information about this production, contact the Cornell Savoyards at 253-1668 or visit the web site http://www.rso.cornell.edu/savoyads.
Oct. 29: Cosy Sheridan will perform. Bound for Glory is broadcast Sundays from 8 to 11 p.m., in the Anabel Taylor Hall Café. The program airs on WVBR-FM 93.5 and 105.5.Cornell Professor Thomas Eisner, author of Chromatic Fantasy, will give a reading and slide show Oct. 29, 2-4 p.m., at the Women's Community Building, 100 W. Seneca St., $5 donation. For more information call 275-9487. reading
religion
Arianna Huffington, political commentator, will lead the service Oct. 29 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: Tuesday, 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.
Wednesdays, worship and Eucharist, 5 p.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
Sundays, worship and Eucharist, 9:30 a.m., Anabel Taylor Chapel.
For more information, call 255-4219 or send e-mail to eccu@cornell.edu.
Meeting for Worship, Sundays 11 a.m. in the Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Child care provided. For rides or directions, call 273-5421.
* Conservative and Reform: Fridays, 5:30 p.m., candle lighting and singing in the lobby of Anabel Taylor Hall, followed by Shabbat services. Saturdays, 9:45 a.m., Conservative services in the Founder's Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. Call the Hillel office at 255-4227 for more information.
* Orthodox: Friday, Young Israel House, call 272-5810 for weekly times; Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Edwards Room, Anabel Taylor Hall. For daily service times, call 272-5810; all daily services are at the Young Israel House.
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.
Daily congregational prayer at 218 Anabel Taylor Hall.
Weekly Friday prayer, 1:15-1:45 p.m., One World Room, ATH.
Weekly Halaqa, Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 218 ATH.
For information about United Pagan Ministries, call Cornell United Religious Work at 255-4214.
Sunday service at 11 a.m. in Anabel Taylor Chapel.seminars
"Options for the 2002 Farm Bill: Green Payments and Other Notions," Otto Doering, Purdue University, Oct. 27, noon, 135 Emerson Hall.
"Recursive Matrix Computations and New Data Structures," Bo Kagstrom, Umea University, Sweden, Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
"Accelerating Star Formation," Steve Stahler, University of California-Berkeley, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Sciences Building.
"Planetesimal Formation," Jeremy Goodman, Princeton University, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m., 105 Space Science Building.
"High Conductance K+ Channels Activated by Calcium, Chloride and pH: Evolution Chooses a Modular Design," Larry Salkoff, Washington University, Oct. 27, 4 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"Molecular-Isotopic Studies of Geomicrobial Processes," John Hayes, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and Harvard University, Oct. 27, 4 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"Non-Sense Sounds: Sensations Invented by Our Nonlinear Senses," Dante Chialvo, Rockefeller University, Oct. 31, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
TBA, Christopher Hadad, Ohio State University, Oct. 26, 4:40 p.m., 119 Baker Lab.
TBA, Geoffrey Coates, chemistry and chemical biology, Nov. 2, 4:40 p.m., Baker Lab.
"Scale-Dependent Plume Growth: The Environment's More Efficient Form of Turbulent Stirring," Todd Cowen, civil and environmental engineering, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., 366 Hollister Hall.
"Transport and Detoxification of Heavy Metals: Harnessing the Potential of Plants," Beth Ahner, agricultural and biological engineering, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m., 366 Hollister Hall.
"Potential for the Use of Precision Agriculture in New York State," Jason Kahabka, crop and soil sciences, Oct. 31, 3:30 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"Fooling Around With Fool's Gold: The Surface Chemistry and Reactivity of Pyrite," Martin Schoonen, SUNY Stony Brook, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m., 2146 Snee Hall.
"From Elements to Herbivores: Ecological Stoichiometry and Phosphorus Limitation in Freshwater Systems," Kimberly Schulz, State University of New York at Syracuse, Oct. 30, 12:30 p.m., A106 Corson Hall.
"New Insights Into the Health Benefits of Phytochemicals in Fruits and Vegetables," RuiHai Liu, food science, Oct. 26, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Nitrogen Fertilization, Mid-Summer Trunk Scoring and Aminoethoxyvinylglycine Affect Maturity and Fruit Quality of `Jonagold' Apple," Jim Wargo, horticulture, Nov. 2, 4 p.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"International Perspectives on the U.S. Presidential Elections," Maria Cook, industrial and labor relations; Peter Katzenstein, government; and Theodore Lowi, government, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., 165 McGraw Hall.
"Ethnicity in Bolivia in Comparison With Peru: The 20th Century up to the Present," Xavier Albo, Centro de Investigación y Promoción del Campesinado, Bolivia, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Challenges in Bringing Medical Devices From Concept to Commercialization," David Fischell, Cathco Inc., Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., B14 Hollister Hall.
"New Algorithms for Constructing Comparative Maps," Debra Goldberg, CAM, Oct. 26, 4 p.m., 655 Rhodes Hall.
"Spring Magnets," Sam Bader, Argonne National Laboratory, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Glass-Forming Liquid Crystals for Optics and Photonics," Shaw Chen, University of Rochester, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m., 140 Bard Hall.
"Deep Space 1 Investigations of Ion Propulsion," Joseph Wang, Jet Propulsion Lab, NASA, Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., 111 Upson Hall.
"The Search for More Efficient Thermoelectric Devices for Cooling Applications and Power Generation," Frank DiSalvo, chemistry and chemical biology, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m., B11 Kimball Hall.
TBA, Mark Morrison, Ohio State University, Oct. 26, 4 p.m., 125 Riley-Robb Hall.
"Receptors and Capsid Controls of Host Range and Cell Infection of Canine Parvovirus," Colin Parrish, Veterinary Medicine, Oct. 27, 12:15 p.m., Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium.
"Intracellular Receptor Trafficking," Bruce Horazdovsky, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Oct. 30, 4 p.m., Lecture Hall III, Veterinary Research Tower.
"The Total Complement of Potassium Channels in a Single Organism," Larry Salkoff, Washington University, Oct. 26, 12:20 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building.
"Teaching Ethics at the U.S. Naval Academy: A Philosopher Reflects," Nancy Sherman, Georgetown University, Oct. 26, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"The Possible Physics (Mechanics) of Walking," Andy Ruina, theoretical and applied mechanics, Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m., Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.
"Cell to Cell Communication and Proliferation in the Maize Shoot Apical Meristem," David Jackson, Cold Spring Harbor Lab, Oct. 27, 11:15 a.m., 404 Plant Science Building.
"Cloning of fw2.2, a Major QTL Affecting Fruit Weight in Tomato," Clint Nesbitt, communication, Oct. 31, 12:20 p.m., 135 Emerson Hall.
"The Proper Treatment of Symbols in a Neural Architecture," John Hummel, University of California, Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m., 202 Uris Hall.
"Technological Foundation Stories in 19th Century America," David Nye, University of Odense, Denmark, Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m., 609 Clark Hall.
"The First 17,000 Years at Bhimbetka, North India: Skeletons, Cave Paintings and Archaeology," Kenneth Kennedy, ecology and evolutionary biology, Oct. 30, 12:15 p.m., G08 Uris Hall.
"Analytical Method Development for 18 Pesticides in House Dust and Settled Residues Using Size Exclusion Chromatography, Solid Phase Extraction, Trimethylsilyldiazomethane Methylation and GC-MS," Song Hong, Oct. 26, 12:20 p.m., 317 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall.
"Bi-Stable MEMS for Optomechanical Computing in Harsh Environments," Taher Saif, University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana, Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m., 205 Thurston Hall.
"Motherhood and Muskets: Gendering the Political in Free Enterprise," Angela Harris, University of California-Berkeley, Oct. 27, 12:15 p.m., 302 Uris Hall.symposiums
The 19th International Conference of the "Charles Homer Haskins Society for Viking, Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Norman and Angevin History," Oct. 29-31, at the Statler Hotel. Admission for students is free. Faculty members wishing to attend more than a singe session should register at the non-Cornell graduate student rate of $50. Pick up registration forms at 259 Goldwin Smith Hall. For more information visit the conference web site at.
Composers' Symposium, Oct. 28, 9-11:15 a.m., B-21 Rehearsal Room, Lincoln Hall. Cornell composers from several generations discuss the radical changes in musical styles and techniques in the past 50 years. Session I: Steven Stucky, Robert Palmer, Paul Chihara, Andrew Waggoner and John Fitz Rogers; and Session II: Karel Husa, Roberto Sierra, Anna Weesner, Christopher Rouse and John Fitz Rogers, as part of the Lincoln Hall dedication festivities.theater
Cornell's Center for Theatre Arts presents "A Piece of My Heart," by Shirley Lauro. The play runs Oct. 26-28 at 8 p.m. and matinees Oct. 28-29 at 2 p.m. in the Class of '56 Flexible Theatre. Tickets are $7 for students and seniors and $9 for the public. For tickets and information, call or visit the CTA box office, 430 College Ave., weekdays, 12:30-5:30 p.m.; 254-ARTS.
Cornell's student-run organization is pleased to announce its fall 2000 production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The show opens Nov. 2 at 8 p.m., in Risley Theater; other performances run Nov. 3-5 at 8 p.m. and matinees Nov. 4-5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 and are available at the Willard Straight ticket office or at the door.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.
A panel discussion on "Teaching Ethics in a Pluralistic Democratic Society" will be Nov. 2 at 12:15 p.m. in 700 Clark Hall. The panel will feature Richard Baer, natural resources; William Provine, ecology and evolutionary biology; and David French, law school. This event is free and open to faculty and staff.
Open House: Oct. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety of performances throughout Lincoln Hall, showcasing the musical talent of the department, among them the Wind Ensemble presenting Aaron Copland's "A Lincoln Portrait," with guest narrator Austin Kiplinger; performances by the Glee Club, the Symphony Orchestra and the Gamelan Ensemble; teaching demonstrations, rehearsals and building tours, as part of the Lincoln Hall dedication festivities.
* 178 Rockefeller Hall: Sunday, 2-8 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30 and 7-10 p.m.
* 222 Robert Purcell: Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.
* 320 Noyes Center: Sunday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m.sports
Oct. 27, Heptagonal Champs. at Van Cortlandt Park
Oct. 27, Heptagonal Champs. at Van Cortlandt Park
Oct. 28, Albany at Skidmore, 5 p.m.
Oct. 28, Princeton, 1 p.m.
Oct. 27, Pennsylvania, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 28, Princeton, 7 p.m.
Oct. 31, Army, 7 p.m.
Oct. 28, Princeton, 4 p.m.
Oct. 27-29, at Army Invitational
Oct. 27, at Pennsylvania, 7 p.m.
Oct. 28, at Princeton, 4 p.m.
Nov. 1, at Buffalo, 7 p.m.