Vol. 18, No. 10Nov. 5, 1998

Thursday, Nov. 5

Business and economics breakfast lecture: "Global Business-What Are the Issues Today?," with A. Keith Willard, Zeneca Inc. Goodstay Center, 2600 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, 7:30-9 a.m. Cost, $25. Call 831-8839.

UD Association of Retired Faculty luncheon/meeting: Special skaters buffet luncheon. Rust Ice Arena VIP Lounge, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, call 831-8823.

Biological sciences seminar: "Structural and Functional Analyses of Mouse Spam 1 Support Its Role in the Transmission Ratio Distortion (TRD) and Its Age Modulating Effect in Rb (6.16) and Rb (6.15) Heterozygotes," with Xiangning Deng, UD doctoral student. 316C Wolf Hall, 11 a.m.; refreshments, 10:30 a.m. For information, call 831-4296.

Education colloquium: on charter schools, with Stacy Smith, Bates College. 207 Willard Hall Education Building, 1 p.m. Call 831-2321.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Small Ball Probabilities of Integrals of Weighted Brownian Motion," with Wenbo Li, UD. 320 Gore Hall, 1:30 p.m.

Bartol Research Institute seminar: "Predicting Solar Activity," with Ken Schatten, National Science Foundation. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m.

Geology seminar: "4D Radar as a Tool to Image Fluid Flow," with Roelof Versteeg, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University. 004 Penny Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8750.

Theatre: George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Performance: Avodah Dance Ensemble, part of Holocaust Education Week. Mitchell Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 6

Entomology and applied ecology seminar: "Ecological Assessment of Delaware Nontidal Streams Using Macroinvertebrates and Physical Habitat Measures," with John Maxted, Delaware Department of Natural Resources. 205 Worrilow Hall, 11:15 a.m.

Nutrition and dietetics lecture: "New Anthropometric Reference for Older Adults," with Marie Fanelli Kuczmarski, UD. 236 Alsion Hall, 12:20 p.m.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "The Joy of Cages," with Ray Viglione, UD. 210 Ewing Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Chemistry engineering seminar: "Dynamics of Phase Separation and Structure Formation in Quenched Polymer Solutions," with Anthony McHugh, University of Illinois. 102/103 Colburn Laboratory, 2:30 p.m.; informal reception in first-floor lobby, 4-5 p.m.

Seminar: "Collective Magnetic State in Nanoparticles Systems," with Dino Fiorani, ICMAT--CNR, Italy. 109 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m. For information, call 831-1995.

Biological sciences seminar: "mRNA Transport in Testis and Brain," with Norman B. Hecht, University of Pennsylvania. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m.; refreshments, 3:30 p.m.

Lecture: "Literature in Post-Soviet Russia," with Russian writer Tatyana Tolstaya. 231 MBNA America Hall, 4 p.m.

Holocaust Education Week program: with students who participated in the March of the Living. Hillel Student Center, 5:30 p.m.

Women's basketball: Belarussia (exhibition). Bob Carpenter Center, Nelson Athletic Complex, 7 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Theatre: John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Film: The Negotiator, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Ice hockey: Buffalo. Gold Ice Arena, 8 p.m. Admission, $5 for adults and $3 for children. For information, call 831-2788.

Film: Armageddon, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 10 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Saturday, Nov. 7

Conference: "Mentoring into the Millennium: College Students Committed to Service." Trabant University Center, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost of $5 includes refreshments, lunch and training manual. Registration limited. Free bus transportration provided for students from Kent and Sussex counties. For information or to register, call 831-0883.

Handcraft Unlimited craft show: Bob Carpenter Center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission, $3. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Ice hockey: Rutgers. Rust Ice Arena, 4:30 p.m. Admission, $5 for adults and $3 for children. For information, call 831-2788.

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

Theatre: Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Film: Armageddon, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Opera workshop: with Patrick Evans, UD, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. Admission, $6 for the public and $3 for students. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2577.

Film: The Negotiator, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 10 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Handcraft Unlimited craft show: Bob Carpenter Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission, $3. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Ice show: "Stars of the Present and Future," featuring Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul, Anjelika Krylova and Oleg Ovsiannikov and other internationally ranked skaters and upcoming stars of the future. Rust Ice Arena, 1 and 5 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Opera workshop: with Patrick Evans, UD, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 3 p.m. Admission, $6 for the public and $3 for students. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2577.

Film: Character, International Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-4066.

Concert: Christian singer Margaret Becker. Mitchell Hall Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 368-4644.

Monday, Nov. 9

Deadline for receipt of doctoral disserations and executive position papers for degrees to be conferred in December 1998

Mechanical engineering seminar: "Metalworking Fluid Management: An Opportunity 'Not to Mist,'" with Maura Sheehan, West Chester University. 114 Spencer Laboratory, 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Civil and environmental engineering seminar: "Track-Train Interaction Problems," with M.A. El-Sibaie, Federal Railroad Administration. 348 DuPont Hall, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-2756.

Biochemistry seminar: "HIV Reverse Transcriptase Mechanism," with Kenneth Johnson, University of Texas at Austin. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.

Film: Shirley Valentine, Women's Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7 p.m. For information, call 831-8063.

Men's basketball: Delaware Dynamite (exhibition). Bob Carpenter Center, Nelson Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Lecture: "Sex Matters," with Jay Friedman, Let's Talk About Sex Week. Multipurpose Room, Trabant University Center, 8 p.m. Admission, $2. For information, call 831-2428.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

UD Association of Retired Faculty informal luncheon/discussion: 207 Trabant University Center, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. For information, call 831-8823.

History workshop: "'The Beauty of the House is Order': Home Improvement on the Farm, 1900-1930," with Nancy Berlage, Johns Hopkins University. 203 Munroe Hall, 12:30 p.m. Call 831-2371.

Economics seminar: "The Effect of Minimum Wage Increases on Family Incomes," with Mark Schweitzer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. 118 Purnell Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-1916 or 831-2563.

Reception: for the "Faculty Exhibition." University Gallery, Old College, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Concert: New Music Delaware: Festival of Contemporary Music. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2577.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Kappa Alpha Theta's 3-on-3 basketball tournament: Carpenter Sports Building, 10 a.m. Call 831-2631.

Research on women lecture: "Who Does the Cooking? Who Gets to Drive? Gender and Technology in Historical Perspective," with Arwen Mohun, UD. Collins Room, Perkins Student Center, 12:20-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8474.

Inorganic/organic chemistry seminar: "The Application of Computational Chemistry to Complex Biologically Important Reactions," with Robert D. Bach, UD. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.

Phi Alpha Theta lecture: "What's Wrong with That Guy," a discussion about President Bill Clinton, with Gary May, UD. 219 Trabant University Center, 7 p.m. For information, call 292-0189.

English lecture: "Age of Innocence: Romantic Love in Fitzgerald," with David Shumway, Carnegie Mellon University. 004 Kirkbride Lecture Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2361.

Film: The Shawshank Redemption, The Classic Pics Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Concert: New Music Delaware: Festival of Contemporary Music. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2577.

Lecture: "Gay Rights," with nationally recognized speaker Warren Blumenfield, Let's Talk About Sex Week. Multipurpose Room, Trabant University Center, 8 p.m. For information, call 831-2428.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Civil and environmental engineering seminar: "Quantification of Bioavailability of Metals and Organics in Soils and Sediments: No Dutch Treat," with Willie Peijnenberg, National Institute of Public Health and Environmental Protection, Bilthoven, The Netherlands. 348 DuPont Hall, 1:30-3 p.m.

Bartol Research Institute seminar: "Topological Defects/Cosmology," with Greg Stephens, University of Maryland. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8111.

Geology seminar: "Measurement and Theory of Soil Creep," with David Furbish, Florida State University, and Roger L. Hooke, University of Minnesota. 004 Penny Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8750.

Foreign languages and literatures reception: for undergraduate majors and minors. Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Used book sale: to benefit the Wesley Foundation. Newark United Methodist Church, 69 East Main St., Newark, 6-8 p.m. For information, all 837-8593.

Admissions program: "An Evening with the University of Delaware," an information program for high school students and their parents. Clayton Hall, 7-10 p.m. For information, call 831-8125.

Lecture: "Why Should Anyone Believe Anything?," with James Sire, international lecturer and author, Inquiry for Truth Lecture Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Lecture: "Creative Dating," with the "dating doctor" David Coleman, National Association of Campus Activities multi-award winner, Let's Talk About Sex Week. Multipurpose Room, Trabant University Center, 8 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Friday, Nov. 13

General University research proposals due

Used book sale: to benefit the Wesley Foundation. Newark United Methodist Church, 69 East Main St., Newark, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, all 837-8593.

Nutrition and dietetics lecture: "Application of CQI Principles to Service: 'The Case for Hospitalized Patients at Risk for Malnutrition,'" with Linda Brugler, St. Francis Hospital. 236 Alison Hall, 12:20 p.m.

Music program: percussionists Drew Land and Chris Hanning, Phi Alpha Sinfonia American Music Festival. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 12:20 p.m. For information, call 831-2577.

Music program: "Where is American Music Today and How Did We Get Here?," featuring composer Kile Gann, musicologist Joseph Horowitz and jazz specialist/ ethnomusicologist Karen Regej, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia American Music Festival. 207 Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 2:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2577.

Biological sciences seminar: "Bacteria in Global Carbon Cycles: Molecular Aspects of Chitin Degradation in the Oceans," with David Kirchman, UD. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m.; refreshments, 3:30 p.m.

Physical/analytical chemistry seminar: "The Treatment of Ions in Computational Chemistry," with Kelly O. Sullivan, Creighton University. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.

Delta Sigma Theta program: Artistic Expression," talents from miming, dancing, singing and sculptures. Multipurpose Rooms A/B, Trabant University Center, 6 p.m. For information, call 837-6376.

Film: The Avengers, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Theatre: Caryl Churchill's Cloud Nine, presented by E-52 Student Theatre. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $5 for the general public and $4 with UD ID. For information, call 837-1920.

Music program: baritone Brian Stratton, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia American Music Festival. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2577.

Ice hockey: Penn State. Gold Ice Arena, 8 p.m. Admission, $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Club Consciousness: a dry nightclub featuring open mike, hip/hop and rap groups. Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, 9 p.m. For information, call 831-8992.

Film: The Mask of Zorro, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 10 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Saturday, Nov. 14

Used book sale: to benefit the Wesley Foundation. Newark United Methodist Church, 69 East Main St., Newark, 9 am.-noon. For information, all 837-8593.

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

Men's and women's swimming: West Chester. Carpenter Sports Building, 1 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Ice hockey: Penn State. Gold Ice Arena, 4:30 p.m. Admission, $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Concert: Rock band I'm With Koz, part of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia American Music Festival. Perkins Student Center Scrounge, 5:30 p.m. Call UD1-HENS or 831-2577.

Volleyball: William and Mary. Carpenter Sports Building, 7 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.

Film: The Mask of Zorro, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

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

Organizations

Circle K: 8 p.m., Nov. 8 and 15. Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center. For information, call 837-8179.

College Democrats: 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, through Dec. 9. 220 Smith Hall. For information, call 837-8643.

Cosmopolitan Club: 6-8 p.m., coffee hour, Fridays, through Dec. 18. Hen Zone, Perkins Student Center. For information, send e-mail to <anup@udel.edu>.

E-52 Student Theatre: 4:30 p.m., Mondays, thru Dec. 7. Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center. For information, call 837-1920.

Juggling Club: 3-5 p.m., Fridays, through Dec. 18. North Mall, by Main Street. Call 837-8246.

Latter-Day Saints Student Association: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, through Dec. 8. Blue and Gold Room, Perkins Student Center.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered Community: 6:30 p.m., Sundays, through Dec. 6. Collins Room, Perkins Student Center. Call 831-8066 or send e-mail to <lgbsu-ud@udel.edu >.

Students Acting for Gender Equality: 6 p.m., Tuesdays, through Dec. 15. 209 Ewing Hall. For information, call 837-8583 or send e-mail to <swarneee@udel.edu>.

Student Association for the Education of Young Children: 7 p.m., Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Williamson Room, Perkins Student Center. Call 837-3656.

Undergraduate Student Alumni Association: 7 p.m, Perkins Student Center Gallery, Nov. 8; 206 Trabant University Center, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6. For information, call 837-3678 or 837-8432.

United Nations Association: 9 p.m., Tuesdays, through Dec. 15. 209 Trabant University Center. Call 837-1446 or send e-mail to <snoboy@udel.edu>.

Wildlife Conservation Club: 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 5, 19, and Dec. 3. 109 Sharp Laboratory. Call 837-8677 or e-mail <rebekahc@udel.edu>.