Vol. 17, No. 11Nov. 13, 1997

Thursday, Nov. 13

Mid-Atlantic Worksite Wellness Conference: "Back to the Future-Worksite Health Promotion-Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Clayton Hall, 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Registration required. For information, call 369-4111.

Children's book fair: Education Resource Center, 12 Willard Hall Education Building, 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. For information, call 831-6308.

Panel discussion/workshop: "Balancing Work and Family." 209/211 Trabant University Center, noon-2 p.m. Brown-bag lunch. For information, call 831-8063.

Bartol Research Institute seminar: "An Explanation of the Solar and Atmospheric Neutrino Data in a Minimal Supersymmetric SO(10) Model," with R. Mohapatra, University of Maryland at College Park. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m.

Foreign languages and literatures reception: for undergraduate majors and minors. Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 4-6 p.m.

Program: The Fight Against Breast Cancer. Multipurpose Room A, Trabant University Center, 8 p.m. For information, call 837-3653.

Concert: The Vibe. Hen Zone, Perkins Student Center, 8:30 p.m.; doors open, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Friday, Nov. 14

Deadline to sign up for UD Women's Club New York City getaway trip Dec. 3. Cost, $20 for members and $22 for guests. To register, call 368-7675.

General University research proposals due to research office

Children's book fair: Education Resource Center, 12 Willard Hall Education Building, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For information, call 831-6308.

Holiday arts and craft show: Bob Carpenter Center, noon-7 p.m. For information, call 831-4016. Admission charged.

Center for Teaching Effectiveness workshop: "Evaluating Teaching Performance: When Will We Ever Learn to Use What We Know," with Thomas Angelo, University of Miami, and Peter Seldin, Pace University. Studio A, 311 Pearson Hall, 12:30-3 p.m. Call 831-2027.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Weighted Likelihood Estimating Equations: An Overview and New Directions," with Marianthi Markatou, Columbia University. 536 Ewing Hall, 2 p.m.

Program: "Women in Science at UD," with Carol Hoffecker, UD, kick-off. Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Call 831-2508.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Numerical Conformal Mappings for Interior and Exterior Domains via New Boundary Integral Equations," with M. Zuhair Nashed, UD. 536 Ewing Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Enumeration of Affine Designs," with Vladimir D. Tonchev, Michigan Technological University. 436 Ewing Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Biological sciences seminar: "Beetle Dispersal in Different Landscapes," with Ann Herzig, Bryn Mawr College. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m. Call 831-4297.

Biochemistry seminar: "Structure and Function of Catalytic Zinc Sites in Carbonic Anhydrase and Protein Fanesyl Transferase," with Carol Fierke, Duke University Medical Center. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.

Ice hockey: Rhode Island. Rust Ice Arena, 7 p.m. Admission, $5 for adults and $3 for students with UD ID and children 12 and under. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Theatre: Grease, presented by Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $8 for the public and $5 for students. Call 456-1091.

Theatre: A Raisin in the Sun, presented by Khulumani Theatre, a UD student theatre club. Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, 8 p.m. Admission, $5 for the public and $3 for students. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Film: Con Air. Trabant University Center Theatre, 8 p.m. Admission, $2 with UD ID; one guest per ID.

Film: Face/Off. Trabant University Center Theatre, 10:30 p.m. Admission, $2 with UD ID; one guest per ID.

Saturday, Nov. 15

Early decision deadline for freshman applicants for fall 1998

Admission application deadline for freshman and transfer students for spring 1998

Men's soccer: NCAA Play-In Northeast Conference at America East Championships. Delaware Soccer Field, behind Delaware Stadium, Nelson Athletic Complex, time to be announced. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Holiday craft show: Arsht Hall, 2700 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Holiday arts and craft show: Bob Carpenter Center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission charged.

Volleyball: New Hampshire/ William & Mary. Carpenter Sports Building, 1 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Theatre: A Raisin in the Sun, presented by Khulumani Theatre, a UD student theatre club. Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, 2 and 8 p.m. Admission, $5 for the public and $3 for students. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Ice hockey: Rhode Island. Rust Ice Arena, 4:30 p.m. Admission, $5 for adults and $3 for students with UD ID and children 12 and under. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Volleyball: William & Mary. Carpenter Sports Building, 7 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Theatre: Grease, presented by Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $8 for the public and $5 for students. For more information, call 456-1091.

Film: Face/Off. Trabant University Center Theatre, 8 p.m. Admission, $2 with UD ID; one guest per ID.

Film: Con Air. Trabant University Center Theatre, 10:30 p.m. Admission, $2 with UD ID; one guest per ID.

Sunday, Nov. 16

Holiday arts and craft show: Bob Carpenter Center, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission charged.

Volleyball: Vermont. Carpenter Sports Building, 1 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Golden Key National Honors Society induction ceremony: for juniors and seniors. Multipurpose Room, Trabant University Center, 2 p.m. For information, call 837-8219.

Musical performance: Babes in Toyland, Performing Arts Junior Series. Mitchell Hall, 2 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Theatre: Grease, presented by Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 2 p.m. Admission, $8 for the public and $5 for students. Call 456-1091.

RECITAL: Pianist Steven Goetz. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 3 p.m. For information, call 831-2577.

Monday, Nov. 17

Deadline for receipt of master's theses for degrees conferred in December 1997

Physical/analytical chemistry seminar: "Smart Mesoscopically Periodic Self-Assembled Materials for Nonlinear Optical Devices, Separation Devices and Chemical Sensing Materials," with Sanford A. Asher, University of Pittsburgh. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.

Lecture: "Language and the Brain," with Colin Phillips, UD, "Approaches to the Mind" series. Ray C Dormitory Lounge, 4 p.m. For information, call 837-6433 or 837-6429.

PRSSA program: "A Night with the Pros," with public relations and marketing professionals from professional sports teams. Multipurpose Room A, Trabant University Center, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Sigma Chi/Alpha Chi Omega blood drive: for Blood Bank of Delaware. Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, call 837-8607 or 266-7076.

Art lecture: with Randy Bolton and Karen Butler, UD, discussing their works, part of the "Annual Department of Art Faculty Exhibition." University Gallery, Old College, noon. For information, call 831-8242.

Graduate student colloquium: "Plagiarism in 'Typee': Assessing the Manner and Method of Melville's Thievery," with Steven Olsen-Smith. 122 Sharp Laboratory, noon.

Research on alcohol lecture: "Alcohol and Its Connection to Street Drug Use in America and Other Countries," with Mario Pazzaglini, youth counselor. Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center, 12:30-1:45 p.m. For information, call 831-3204.

History workshop: "The Politics of Personnel Expertise: Foundations, Universities and the Turn Towards Research-Based Knowledge, 1919-1929," with Julie Kimmel, Johns Hopkins University. 203 Munroe Hall, 12:30 p.m. Brown-bag lunch. For information, call 831-2371.

Lecture: "Science Stumbles on Design (A Biochemical Challenge to the Theory of Evolution)," with Michael Behe, Lehigh University, and author of Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution, with a brief response by Harold White, UD. Mitchell Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 368-5050.

Comedy program: Comedy Cabaret. Hen Zone, Perkins Student Center, 8:30 p.m.; doors open, 8 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Sigma Chi/Alpha Chi Omega blood drive: for Blood Bank of Delaware. Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, call 837-8607 or 266-7076.

Plant and soil sciences seminar: "Heat-Shock-Protein Gene Expression and Acquired Thermotolerance in Phaseolus lunatus," with Sharon Keeler, UD. 102 Fisher Greenhouse Laboratory, noon.

Research on Women lecture: "Devolution and Its Effects on Women and Families," with Deborah Auger, UD. 209/211 Trabant University Center, 12:20-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8474.

Inorganic/organic chemistry seminar: "2-Alkylidene Oxetanes: Unusual and Promising Intermediates in Organic Synthesis," with Amy R. Howell, University of Connecticut. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.

Physics and astronomy/Bartol Research Institute colloquium: "Spaceship Earth: A Neutron Monitor Network for the 21st Century," with John W. Bieber, UD. 131 Sharp Laboratory, 4 p.m.

Concert: "Arts for Acres," to benefit Rainforest Action Network. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets, $3 in advance and $4 at the door. For information, call 831-4253 or send e-mail to red@udel.edu.

Concert: Chamber music, featuring members of the Mendelssohn String Quartet with UD faculty guest artists. Admission, $8 for adults; $5 for UD faculty and staff and senior citizens; and $2 for students. UD. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Spring semester registration begins.

Fall final installment payment deadline

Dining halls fundraiser: Donate points, meals or cash to benefit UNICEF. Russell, Kent, Rodney and Pencader dining halls, all day. For information, call 410-398-9493.

Consumer studies presentation: on the technological influences in production and manufacturing in the global economy as well as the impact of NAFTA, culture differences and government regulations, with Emily Rubin Persons, HP '84. 310 Alison Hall West, 8-9:30 a.m. For information, call 831-8714.

Lecture: "Consciousness as Spiritual Experience," with Rev. Gred Chute, Unitarian Universalist, "Approaches to the Mind" series. Ray C Dormitory Lounge, 4 p.m. For information, call 837-6433 or 837-6429.

Consumer studies presentation: on international consumption trends, sourcing products for the U.S. market and developing relations with foreign manufacturers and retailers, with Emily Rubin Persons, HP '84. 310 Alison Hall West, 3:30-4:45 p.m. For information, call 831-8714.

Lecture: "AIDS, Love and Staying Alive," with HIV/AIDS educator Scott Fried. Mitchell Hall, 7-9 p.m. For information, call 453-0479.

Theatre: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2204.

Theatre: Grease, presented by Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $8 for the public and $5 for students. Call 456-1091.

Concert: Dr. Harmonica & Rocket 88. Hen Zone, Perkins Student Center, 8:30 p.m.; doors open, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Friday, Nov. 21

Women's Club holiday craft show: Proceeds to support UDWC scholarships for returning female students. Trabant University Center, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Center for Teaching Effectiveness workshop: "Evaluating Teaching: The Department Chairperson's Role," with Judy Greene and Gabriele Bauer, UD. 208 Willard Hall Education Building, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call 831-2027.

Museum studies lecture: "Launching a Museum of Living Culture-The National Museum of the American Indian," with Douglas E. Evelyn, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution. 202 Old College, 3 p.m.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "The Block-QMR Method for the Solution of Multiple Radiation and Scattering Problems in Structural Acoustics," with Roland Freund, Bell Laboratories. 536 Ewing Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Most University locations are wheelchair accessible.
For assistance with disability accommodations, please call (302) UD1-HENS.

Organization meetings

HOLA: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, Friendly's Restaurant,. Elkton Road; and 5 p.m., Thursdays. Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center. For information, call 831-0710.

Golden Key National Honor Society: 6:30 p.m., 206 Trabant University Center, Nov. 18, and 205 Trabant University Center, Dec. 1. For information, call 837-8219.

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Student Union: 6:30 p.m., Sundays, through Dec. 7. Collins Room, Perkins Student Center. For information, send e-mail to alpha@udel.edu.

Pre-law Student Association: 4 p.m., Thursday, through Dec. 4. 006 Kirkbride Lecture Hall.

Society of Automotive Engineers: 6 p.m., Mondays, through Dec. 15. 103 Spencer Laboratory. For information, call 837-6341.

Warriors for Christ Campus Ministries: 6:30 p.m., Fridays, 219 Trabant University Center. For information, call 837-1032.