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UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 22, March 6, 1997
Calendar
Thursday, March 6
Mathematical sciences seminar: topic to be announced, with
Gerry Puckett, applied math candidate. 536 Ewing Hall, 11:15
a.m.
Blue Hen yearbook senior portrait sessions: Trabant
University Center, noon-8 p.m. For information, call 831-
2428.
Electronic library lunch session: "A Person's Best
Friend: Pet Information on the
Web." Class of 1941 Lecture Room, Morris Library, 12:10-
12:50 p.m. Open to the University community. Call 831-2432.
Education colloquium: "The Rival Hypothesis Stance: Learning
to Negotiate Naval Representations and Intercultural
Interpretations," with Linda Flower, Carnegie Mellon
University. 207 Willard Hall Education Building, 1-2 p.m.
Softball: Goldey Beacom (exhibition). Delaware Field, Nelson
Athletic Complex, 2:30 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.
Seminar: "Gamma-Ray Bursts: Observations, Theories and
Future Expectations," with Francesco de Paolis, INFN,
Sezione di Roma. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m.
SLTV-49 film: Trainspotting, 4 and 10 p.m.
Phi Sigma Pi rush: 209 Trabant University Center, 5-7 p.m.
For information, call 837-8929.
World Cinema III film: Cyrano de Bergerac (French, with
English subtitles). 529 Lecture Hall, Georgetown Higher
Education Building, 7 p.m. For information, call 831-6779.
Sigma Chi rush: 65 West Delaware Ave., 7-9 p.m. For
information, call 737-1424.
Sigma Gamma Rho spades tournament: Multipurpose Room C,
Trabant University Center, 7-10 p.m.
Theatre: Visions in Verse: Passions, Ponderings and Poetry,
presented by Professional Theatre Training Program.
Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.
Zeta Beta Tau rush: Tacos. 143 Courtney St., 9-11 p.m. For
information, call 369-0676.
SLTV-49 film: Spring Break, 11:35 p.m.
Friday, March 7
Summer textbook requests deadline to bookstore
Deadline for instructional ITV room requests for fall and
winter to Center for Teaching Effectiveness
Deadline for applications to attend WAKONSE-East teaching
Retreat, May 28-30
Blue Hen yearbook senior portrait sessions: Trabant
University Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call 831-
2428.
Mathematical sciences seminar: "The Shooting Method of
Despres," with Peter Monk, UD. 536 Ewing Hall, 11 a.m.
Mathematical sciences seminar: "Rates of Convergence in the
Martingale Central Liit Theorem," with Erich Haeusler,
University of Giessen. 536 Ewing Hall, 2:30 p.m.
Organic/inorganic chemistry seminar: "Organotitanium and
Organoboron Compounds in Synthesis," with Nicos A. Petasis,
University of Southern California. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4
p.m.
Sigma Gamma Rho program: "Name That Tune." 209/211 Trabant
University Center, 7- 10 p.m.
Theatre: Visions in Verse: Passions, Ponderings and Poetry,
presented by Professional Theatre Training Program.
Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Student Union alternative dance: Club
814, Wilmington, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Admission, $3. For
information, call 831-8066.
Saturday, March
Continuing education opera trip: The Mikado, New York City.
Bus leaves Clayton Hall, 7 a.m., and Wilcastle Center, 7:30
a.m.; leaves New York City approximately 5 p.m. Cost, $120;
$40 for transportation only. For information or to register,
call 831-1171.
Easter Seals/Canada Dry volleyball challenge: to benefit
children and adults with disabilities in Delaware and on
Maryland's Eastern Shore. Carpenter Sports Building, 8 a.m.-
10 p.m. To register or for information, call 324-4444.
Student leadership conference: "Delta Conference: Maximizing
Leadership Potential." Trabant University Center, 9 a.m.-4
p.m. Cost is free, but advance registration requested. For
information, call 831-2631.
Master class: with Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Performing
Arts Series. Mitchell Hall, 10 a.m. and noon. For ticket
information, call UD1-HENS.
Theatre: Visions in Verse: Passions, Ponderings and Poetry,
presented by Professional Theatre Training Program.
Hartshorn Hall, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.
Film: Mad Max: The Road Warrior. Trabant University Center
Theatre, 8 p.m. Admission, $2 with UD ID; one guest per ID.
Sigma Gamma Rho party: Pearson Hall Gym, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Admission, $5 for the public and $3 for students. For
information, call 837-1217.
Film: Ransom. Trabant University Center Theatre, 11 p.m.
Admission, $2 with UD ID; one guest per ID.
Sunday, March 9
Theta Xi rush: Theta Xi house, noon-2 p.m. For information,
call 454-7102.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon rush: Multipurpose Room A, Trabant
University Center, noon-2 p.m. For information, call 837-
8719.
Theatre: Visions in Verse: Passions, Ponderings and Poetry,
presented by Professional Theatre Training Program.
Hartshorn Hall, 12:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.
Softball: Bucknell (doubleheader). Delaware Field, Nelson
Athletic Complex, 1 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.
Sigma Chi rush: 65 West Delaware Ave., 2-4 p.m. For
information, call 737-1424.
Zeta Beta Tau rush: pizza. 143 Courtney St., 2-4 p.m. For
information, call 369-0676.
E-52 Student Theatre acting workshop: Bacchus Theatre,
Perkins Student Center, 2-5 p.m. For information, call 366-
1306.
African-American Students of Promise reception: 128 Clayton
Hall and
Clayton Hall lobby, 2-4:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Series dance program: Lula Washington Dance
Theatre. Mitchell Hall, 4 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.
International film: Crows. Trabant University Center
Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 737-3955.
SLTV-49 film: Trainspotting, 8 p.m.
SLTV-49 film: The Josephine Baker Story, 10 p.m.
Monday, March 10
Announcement of promotions
5K Run for Bruce sign-ups: Trabant University Center,
Purnell Hall Concourse 1 and Phi Kappa Tau house. For
information, call 266-6077.
Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education
information meeting: 209 Trabant University Center, 3 p.m.
Biochemistry seminar: "Phospholipase C: Substrate
Recognition and Catalysis," with Mario Rebecchi, SUNY-
Stonybrook. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.
SLTV-49 film: Grace of My Heart, 4 and 10 p.m.
Music program: 1997 New Music Delaware: Festival of
Contemporary Music. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont
Music Building, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2577.
Habitat for Humanity campus meeting: 209/211 Trabant
University Center, 7:30 p.m. For information, 837-8638.
SLTV-49 film: The Trigger Effect, midnight.
5K Run for Bruce sign-ups: Trabant University Center,
Purnell Hall Concourse and Phi Kappa Tau house. For
information, call 266-6077.
UDARF informal luncheon/ discussion: 207 Trabant University
Center, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Call 731-4218.
Plant and soil sciences seminar: "PPFMs and Other Covert
Contaminants: Is There More to Plant Physiology Than Just
Plant?" with Mark Holland, Salisbury State University. 102
Fischer Greenhouse Laboratory, noon.
Committee on Information Resource Planning and Management
meeting: 209/211 Trabant University Center, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Men's lacrosse: Notre Dame. Delaware Mini-Stadium, Nelson
Athletic Complex, 3:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.
Economics seminar: "Demographic Transitions and Economic
Miracles?" with David Bloom, Harvard University. 118 Purnell
Hall, 3:30-5 p.m. For information, call 831-1907 or 831-
2563.
SLTV-49 film: Fly Away Home, 4 and 10 p.m.
Exhibition reception: for the "Jurors Exhibition."
Department of Art Gallery, Recitation Hall, 5-6:30 p.m. For
information, call 831-2244.
Women's History Month film: Leona's Sister Gerri. 100
Kirkbride Lecture Hall, 7 p.m. Call 831-8474 or 831-8063.
Foreign languages and literatures lecture: "Words and Images
in Haiku-Paintings," with Stephen Addiss, University of
Richmond, Distinguished Scholars Series. 206 Trabant
University Center, 7:30 p.m.
Music program: 1997 New Music Delaware: Festival of
Contemporary Music. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont
Music Building, 8 p.m. For information, call 831-2577.
Sigma Chi rush: 65 West Delaware Ave., 8-10 p.m. For
information, call 737-1424.
Zeta Beta Tau rush: 143 Courtney St., 8-10 p.m. For
information, call 369-0676.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon rush: Rodney Room, Perkins Student
Center, 8-10 p.m. For information, call 837-8719.
Theta Xi rush: Q-Stix, 8-10 p.m. Call 454-7102.
SLTV-49 film: The House of Spirits, 4 and 10 p.m.
Wednesday, March 12
5K Run for Bruce sign-ups: Trabant University Center,
Purnell Hall Concourse 1 and Phi Kappa Tau house. For
information, call 266-6077.
Research on race, ethnicity and culture lecture: "Beyond
Barriers: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities," with
Devonna Williams, Goeins-Williams Consultants and Trainers.
209-211 Trabant University Center, 12:20-1:10 p.m. Call 831-
8474.
Baseball: Rider. Delaware Diamond, Nelson Athletic Complex,
3 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Men's tennis: Radford. Delaware Field House tennis courts,
Nelson Athletic Complex, 3 p.m. For ticket information, call
UD1-HENS.
Bartol Research Institute/physics and astronomy
colloquium: "FUTURE SCHLOCK: Predicting the Past," with
Robert Park, University of Maryland. 131 Sharp Laboratory, 4
p.m.
Analytical/physical chemistry seminar: "Chemical Sensors and
Interfacial Design," with Richard M. Crooks, Texas A&M
University. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.
SLTV-49 film: National Lampoon's Vacation, 4 and 10
p.m.
Film: Shaft, Films of the '70s series. Trabant University
Center, 7 p.m. Call 831-2428.
SLTV-49 film: Spring Break, midnight.
Thursday, March 13
5K Run for Bruce sign-ups: Trabant University Center,
Purnell Hall Concourse 1 and Phi Kappa Tau house. For
information, call 266-6077.
Business and economics management development breakfast
lecture: "Creating Shareholder Value: Is That All There Is?"
Arsht Hall, Wilmington, 7:30-9 a.m. Cost, $25; $21 for UD
alumni. For information, call 831-8839.
Environment and development colloquium: "The Implications of
Electric Utility Restructuring on the Environment and
Renewable Energy Development," with Donald Aitken, Union of
Concerned Scientists. 187 Graham Hall, noon-1:30 p.m.
Electronic library lunch session: "Windsor Chairs and Pewter
Plates: Web Sources About Early-American Antiques." Class of
1941 Lecture Room, Morris Library, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Open to
the University community. For information, call 831-2432.
Music performance: Gamelan Lake of the Silver Bear, with
Michael Zinn, UD, conducting. West Building Theatre,
Georgetown Higher Education Building, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m.
For information, call 831-6779.
Center for Teaching Effectiveness workshop: "Ethics in
Academia (Part I)," with Linc Fisch. 209 Trabant University
Center, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Call 831-2027.
SLTV-49 film: Trainspotting, 4:10 and 10:10 p.m.
Films: Diet Coke's film festival featuring Grease and That
Thing You Do. Multipurpose Room, Trabant University Center,
7:30 p.m. Admission, free by ticket only. Tickets are
available from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., March 12 and 13, at the
Trabant University Center kiosks. Call 831-2428.
Theatre: Henry VI (Part I), presented by the Professional
Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For
information, call UD1-HENS.
Faculty ensemble recital: Del'Arte Woodwind Quintet. Loudis
Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. For
information, call 831-2577.
SLTV-49 film: Crimson Tide, 11:35 p.m.
Friday, March 14
Priority deadline for filing financial aid application forms
for fall 1997 to financial aid
5K Run for Bruce sign-ups: Trabant University Center,
Purnell Hall Concourse 1 and Phi Kappa Tau house. For
information, call 266-6077.
Center for Teaching Effectiveness workshop: "Ethics in
Academia (Part II)," with Linc Fisch. 209 Trabant University
Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 831-2027.
Environmental engineering research seminar: "Risk
Assessment: Radon Exposure," with Ramney Koul, Delaware
Health and Social Services. 348 DuPont Hall, 2:30 p.m.
Philosophy of science lecture: "Science, Interdisciplinary
Science and Cognitive Science," with William Frawley, UD.
Main Lounge, Ray Street C Dormitory, 4 p.m.
Organic/inorganic chemistry seminar: "The Chemistry of
Cyclohexane Oxidation and Peroxide Decomposition," with
Chadwick Tolman, Du Pont Co. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.
Reception/gallery talk: with the artist, "Broken Views: A
Document of Eastern Europe: Photographs by Todd Matus"
exhibition. University Gallery, Old College, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
For information, call 831-2842.
Catholic Campus Ministry coffee house: Thomas More Oratory,
7-11 p.m. For information, call 368-4728.
Theatre: Henvy VI (Part I), presented by the Professional
Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For
ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Film: Trainspotting. Trabant University Center Theatre, 9
p.m. Admission, $2 with UD ID; one guest per ID.
Film: Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your
Juice in the Hood. Trabant University Center Theatre,
midnight. Admission, $2 with UD ID; one guest per ID.
Saturday, March 15
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation class: General Services
Building, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost, $21. To register, call 831-
8475.
Film: Disney's 101 Dalmatians, Performing Arts Series'
Junior Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 10 a.m.
For information, call UD1-HENS.