UpDate - Vol. 11, No. 12, Page 12 November 21, 1991 Calendar Thursday, Nov. 21 Registration for spring 1992 begins; registration forms due to Registration Office by Dec. 6. Student Combinatorics seminar: "Pascal's Modulo P and Quadrilateral-Free Bipartite Graphs," F. Giorini, U.D. 324A Purnell Hall, 11:15 a.m. Stat lab: 536 Ewing Hall, 12:30 p.m. Environmental engineering seminar: "Sludge Dewatering: What Can We Get Out of Sludges?," with P. Aarne Vesilind, Duke University. 348 DuPont Hall, 12:45 p.m. Food science: "Taming the Deadliest Toxin: Control of C. Botulinum in Food," with Arthur J. Miller, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 202 Alison Hall, 12:45 p.m. Education colloquium: "Sociolinguistic and Socio-Educational Perspectives on the Black English Divergence Hypothesis," with Walt Wolfram, University of the District of Columbia. 207 Willard Hall, 1 p.m. Bartol research/Physics and astronomy theory seminar: "Intermittency, A Test For String Fragmentation Processes," with Olaf Scholten, KVI, Groningen. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2 p.m. Combinatorics seminar: "On Graphs of Large Size and Without Small Cycles, Part II," with F. Lazebnik, U.D. 536 Ewing Hall, 3 p.m. Bartol research/Physics and astronomy: "Dynamics of Molecular Hydrogen on and in Solids - Probing Chemical Bonds with Neutrons," with Juergen Eckert, Los Alamos Neutron Scattering Center. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 3:30 p.m. Neuroscience seminar: "Noradrenergic Regulation of Sensory Signal Processing in Neuronal Circuits of Mammalian Brain," with Barry Waterhouse, Hahnamen University. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m. Health and information fair: "Your Body, Food and You." Perkins Student Center, 1-4 p.m. Student economics association meeting: "The Eastern Block: Moving Towards a Market Economy," with James Thornton and Jeffrey Miller, economics, U.D. 100 Kirkbride Hall, 6 p.m. E-52 Student Theatre: Amadeus, Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, $4. 8:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 Topology seminar: "Maps of Continua Onto Their Squares," with D. Bellamy, U.D. 234 Purnell Hall, 1:30 p.m. Bartol research/Physics and astronomy: "Electroweak Symmetry Breaking at the SSC," with J. Bagger, Johns Hopkins University. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 1:30 p.m. New wave statistics seminar: "Multivariate Quantiles," with D. Mason, U.D. 536 Ewing Hall, 2:30 p.m. Bartol research/Physics and astronomy seminar: "Exchange Coupling in Magnetic Multilayers," with Kristl Hathaway, Naval Surface Warfare Center. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 3 p.m. Wave seminar: "Uniqueness and Asymptotic," with B. Vainbert, Moscow State University. 207 Ewing Hall, 3:30 p.m. Biochemistry seminar: "Protein Recognition of Unusual RNA Structures," with David Draper, Johns Hopkins University. 203 Drake Hall, 4 p.m. E-52 Student Theatre: Amadeus, Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, $4. 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 Space Research Day: "Capabilities and Experiences of a Mission Specialist," with NASA astronaut Janice Voss. Advanced registration, $5. For information, call 451-1642 or 451-2336. Women's basketball: Bucknell University, Delaware Field House, 1 p.m. For ticket information, call 451-2257. Men's basketball: Washington College, Delaware Field House, 3:15 p.m. For ticket information, call 451-2257. Performing Arts Series: Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy, Newark Hall auditorium, 8 p.m. For ticket information, call 451-2204. E-52 Student Theatre: Amadeus, Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, $4. 8:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 Linquistics colloquium: "Issues in the Standardization of Old English," with Mary Richards, arts and science, U.D. 117 Newark Hall, 3:30 p.m. Physical/analytical chemistry seminar: "Studies of the Electrochemical Interface by Infrared Spectroscopy," with Mark Anderson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 203 Drake Hall, 4 p.m. Civil engineering seminar: "Engineering for Architecture: Three Case Studies in Structural Engineering of Design-Oriented Buildings," with Leo Argiris, Weiskopf and Pickworth Consulting Engineers. 348 du Pont Hall, 4 p.m. Women's basketball: Lehigh, Delaware Field House, 7 p.m. For ticket information, call 451-2257. Tuesday, Nov. 26 HOT lunch seminar series: "Constitutions in Stone: The Politics of Archeology in Southern Africa," with Henrika Kuklick, University of Pennsylvania. 436 Ewing Hall, noon. UDARF fellowship meetings: Read Room, Perkins Student Center, 11:45 a.m. RASA social: Free nachos, all adult undergraduates welcome. Deer Park Restaurant, 5 p.m. Marine studies seminar: "Atmospheric Change: Issues of Science and Public Policy," with Elwood P. Blanchard Jr., vice chairman, Du Pont Co. Ballroom, Goodstay Center, 6 p.m. Women's basketball: Monmouth, Delaware Field House, 7 p.m. For ticket information, call 451-2257. Wednesday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving recess begins at 5 p.m./evening classes will not meet. Residence halls close at 7 p.m. Women's studies open lecture series: "The Liberated Mind: The College Experience and Gender Attitudes," with Elizabeth Haines, psychology, U.D. Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center, 12:20 p.m. Chemistry/biochemistry seminar: "Synthesis of Pseudodisaccharide Glucosidase Inhibitors," with Spenser Knapp, Rutgers University. 203 Drake Hall, 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 Holiday/University offices closed Friday, Nov. 29 Holiday/University offices closed Saturday, Nov. 30 Christmas craft show: Clayton and Pencader halls, Laird Campus, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $1, free to employees and students with valid University I.D. Children under 12, free. Sunday, Dec. 1 Residence halls re-open at 2 p.m. Christmas craft show: Clayton and Pencader halls, Laird Campus, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $1, free to employees and students with valid University I.D. Children under 12, free. Monday, Dec. 2 Classes resume following Thanksgiving recess. Graduate admission application deadline for spring 1992 due to graduate office Deans' course approval forms for approval cycle for 1992-93 catalogs due to registrar Bartol research seminar: "Plasma Studies with USSR PHOBOS Spacecraft at Mars," with Konstantin I. Gringauz, Academy of Sciences, USSR. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 3 p.m. Faculty Senate meeting: 110 Memorial Hall, 4 p.m. Physical/analytical chemistry seminar: "Kinetics of Environmentally Important Reactions on Collodial Surfaces," with Donald Sparks, plant and soil sciences, U.D. 203 Drake Hall, 4 p.m. Linguistics colloquium: "Do Variables Require Case?," with Gary Milsark, Temple University. 117 Newark Hall, 4 p.m. For information, call 451-6806. Civil engineering seminar: "Structural Topics at Hercules Engineering," with Lou Dasaro, Hercules Inc. 348 du Pont Hall, 4 p.m. Faculty Senate meeting, 110 Memorial Hall, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 HOT lunch seminar series: "The Genesis of the Engineering Profession in Britain, 1840-1900," with Chris Hamlin, Notre Dame University. 436 Ewing Hall, noon. Panel discussion: "Activities and Activism." 120 Smith Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call the Center for Black Culture, 451-2991. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Employee Assistance and Wellness (EAWP) lunch and learn program: "Women and Healthy Lifestyles," with Donna Tuites, Office of Women's Affairs, and Cecily Sawyer-Harmon, EAWP. Collins Room, Perkins Student Center, 12:10 p.m. Women's studies lecture: "Factors Related to Smoking and Pregnant Women," with Mary Ann Miller, nursing, U.D. Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center, 12;20 p.m. Nutrition and dietetics seminar: "Dietary Status of Children with Epidermolysis Bullosa," with Mary C. Trotter, U.D. 236 Alison Hall, 4 p.m. Organic/inorganic chemistry seminar: "Iron Bioavailability and the Coordination Chemistry of Hydroxamic Acids," with Alvin L. Crumbliss, Duke University. 203 Drake Hall, 4 p.m. CIS colloquium: "Tailored Definitions in Task-Oriented Dialogues," with Margaret Sarner, computer and information sciences, U.D. 006 Kirkbride Hall, 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Food science seminar: "Relating Structure of Polymers to Their Flow," with William H. Tuminello, DuPont Experimental Station. 202 Alison Hall, 12:45 p.m. Men's basketball: Delaware State College, Delaware Field House complex, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 451-2257. Friday, Dec. 6 Remote sensing seminar: "Satellite Altimeter Application for Oceanic Studies in the 1990s," with Bob Cheney, NOAA. 105 Robinson Hall, noon. Mechanical engineering seminar: "Waste-To-Energy," with James A. Dilmore, Westinghouse Electric Corp. 114 Spencer Laboratory, 3:30 p.m. Biochemistry seminar: "Protein-Mediated DNA Loops: Modulation by Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Interactions," with Michael Brenowitz, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 203 Drake Hall, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Men's basketball: Widener, Delaware Field House, 7 p.m. For ticket information, call 451-2257. Sunday, Dec. 8 Performing Arts series: "Holiday Gala," Music department medley. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 276 South College Avenue, 2 and 8 p.m. For ticket information, call 451-2204. Monday, Dec. 9 Physical/analytical chemistry colloquium: "Laser and Mass Spectrometry," with Murray Johnston, U.D. 101 Brown Lab, 4 p.m. Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Student Union dance: Winter Holidays at the Renaissance, 6th and Orange streets, Wilmington, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 HOT lunch seminar series: "Performing Modernism: The Interface between Science, Technology and Art," with Frank Trommler, University of Pennsylvania. 436 Ewing Hall, noon. UDARF fellowship meetings: Read Room, Perkins Student Center, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Kwanzaa celebration: African-American holiday. Place and time to be announced. For information, call the Center for Black Culture, 451-2991. Bacchus Lunch Series program: Celebration of the joy of Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah through music and song, featuring many Bacchus regulars. Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, 12:10 p.m. Brown-bag lunch. Literary theory group: "Us and Them: On the Philosophical Bases of Political Criticism," with Sandra Harding, women's studies. 108 Memorial Hall, 3:30 p.m. Organic/inorganic seminar: "Host Guest Chemistry and Related Assembly Processes," with Steven C. Zimmerman, University of Illinois. 203 Drake Hall, 4 p.m. Nutrition and dietetics: "National Cancer Institute Work Site Cancer Prevention Initiatives: The 'Working Well,' Program," with Nancy Cotunga, U.D. 236 Alison, 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Last day of fall semester classes Food Science/Agricultural Sciences seminar: "Potato: Biotechnology Applications to Improve Its Value as a Food," with Dave A. Stuart, Hershey Foods Inc. 202 Alison Hall, 12:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 Reading day Saturday, Dec. 14 Final exams begin/grades due in Registrar's Office 72 hours after scheduled exam or last class meeting when no exam is given Wednesday, Dec. 18 Board of Trustees meeting Friday, Dec. 20 Final exams end Residence halls close at 10 p.m.