Vol. 18, No. 24 March 18, 1999

VERONA is featured in a Coffeehouse Concert March 24 in the Scrounge.THURSDAY, MARCH 18

WVUD Radiothon '99

Clothing/coat drive: Donation boxes available in most residence halls or clothing can be picked up by calling 831-8359 or 831-1638.

Academy of Lifelong Learning art show/sale: Arsht Hall, 2700 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For information, call 573-4417.

Career services workshop: "Finding Jobs in Business When You're Not a Business Major." Raub Hall, 2 p.m. For information, call 831-8479.

Physics seminar: "Wolf-Rayet Winds," with John Hillier, University of Pittsburgh. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8111.

Softball: Temple (doubleheader). Delaware Field, Nelson Athletic Complex, 2:30 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.

Men's tennis: Lehigh. Delaware Field House tennis courts, 2:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "The Linear Sampling Method for Inverse Scattering by Point Sources," with Andreas Kirsch, Mathematisches Institut II, Karlsruhe University. 204 Ewing Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Geology seminar: "Mass Extinction of Grazing Mammals from the Terminal Miocene Global Spread of Abrasive C4 Grasses," with Steven M. Stanley, Johns Hopkins University. 004 Penny Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8750.

History lecture: "The Limits of Historical Scholarship," with Robert D. Hume, Pennsylvania State University. 205 Kirkbride Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2371.

Lecture: "10 Reasons Why Darwin Would Not Write The Origin of Species If He Were Alive Today," with Charles Thaxton. Trabant University Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 738-9191.

Theatre: Sean O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock, presented by the Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2204.

Concert: Jazz Chamber Ensemble, with Vernon James, UD, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Music Madness concert: featuring Babe the Blue Ox, Trinket and The Interpreters. Multipurpose Room, Trabant University Center, 8 p.m. Admission, $3.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19

Graduate student deadline for completion of deferred exams and incomplete work (grade "I") from fall 1998 and Winter Session 1999

Deadline for Honors Day material to Publications Office

WVUD Radiothon '99

Clothing/coat drive: Donation boxes available in most residence halls or clothing can be picked up by calling 831-8359 or 831-1638.

Chemical engineering lecture: "Toward Direct Quantitative Measurement of Interaction Forces Between a Single Bacterium and a Flat Surface," with Richard Dickinson, University of Florida. 102-103 Colburn Laboratory, 9 a.m.

Entomology and applied ecology seminar: "Sexual Selection, Selfish Genes and the Evolution of Sexual Dimorphism in Stalk-Eyed Flies," with Jerry Wilkinson, University of Maryland. 208 Worrilow Hall, 11:15 a.m.

Nutrition and dietetics seminar: "Benecol Overview," with Annette Zuckerman, McNeil Consumer Healthcare. 236 Alison Hall, 12:20-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8976.

Legal studies lecture: "Defending Criminal Cases," with Penny Marshall, Federal Defender's Office, The Law and You Series. 104 Gore Hall, 12:20-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8231 or 831-1236.

Lecture: "Challenges and Opportunities in a Leveraged Buyout," with Carol A. Ammon, president and CEO, ENDO Pharmaceuticals Inc., The Chaplin Tyler Executive Leadership Lecture Series. Chaplin Tyler Atrium, MBNA America Hall, 1:30 p.m. Reservations required by March 12. To register or for information, call 831-2221.

Baseball: St. Joseph's. Delaware Diamond, Nelson Athletic Complex, 3 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.

Mathematical sciences colloquium: "Mathematics Education at the Turn: 1999-2000," with John A. Dossey, Illinois State University. 006 Kirkbride Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2653.

History colloquium: "Opera and Arson in Late 18th-Century London," with Robert D. Hume, Pennsylvania State University. 203 Munroe Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2371.

Biological sciences seminar: "Annexin II: A Novel Mediator of Cell Surface Plasmin Production," with Katherine A. Hajjar, Cornell University School of Medicine. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m.; refreshments, 3:30 p.m.

Physical/analytical chemistry seminar: "Theory and Simulation of Dynamics and Phase Equilibria in Nanopores," with Scott Auerbach, University of Massachusetts. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m. For additional information, call 831-2465.

Lecture: "Teaching Origins and Preserving the Integrity of Science," with Charles Thaxton. Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center, 4:30 p.m. For information, call 738-9191.

Children's performance: Elmo's Coloring Book. Bob Carpenter Center, 7 p.m.; character reception, 6 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.

Theatre: A Night on the Air, presented by E-52 Student Theatre. Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 837-3225.

Theatre: Sean O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock, presented by the Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2204.

Blockbuster film: American History X. Trabant University Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2. For information, call UD1-HENS.

WVUD Radiothon '99 concert: featuring Jared Kessler, Alex and Nick, Unprovoked Moose Attack and Healthy Doses. Perkins Student Center Scrounge, 8 p.m. Donations accepted. Call 831-2701.

Blockbuster film: Very Bad Things. Trabant University Theatre, 10 p.m. Admission, $2. For information, call UD1-HENS.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20

WVUD Radiothon '99

Clothing/coat drive: Donation boxes available in most residence halls or clothing can be picked up by calling 831-8359 or 831-1638.

Harriet Tubman bus trip: Bus leaves Center for Black Culture, 7 a.m. Cost, $20 for the public and $10 for UD students. To register or for information, call 831-2991.

Bus trip: Washington, D.C., open itinerary. Cost, $15 for UD full-time undergraduates and $20 for UD faculty, staff and others. Bus leaves Trabant University Center, 9 a.m.; leaves to return, 7 p.m. Sign up in Room 217 Trabant University Center.

Baseball: LaSalle. Delaware Diamond, Nelson Athletic Complex, 1 p.m. For ticket information, call
UD1-HENS.

Children's performance: Elmo's Coloring Book. Bob Carpenter Center, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; character receptions, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Men's tennis: Bucknell. Delaware Field House tennis courts, Nelson Athletic Complex, noon. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Theatre: George Bernard Shaw's The Millionairess, presented by the Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 12:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2204.

Theatre: Bertolt Brecht's The Three Penny Opera, presented by the Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2204.

WVUD Radiothon '99 concert: featuring Saves the Day, The Rookie Lot, The Variants, Big Wig, Yearly and Glass Jaw. Perkins Student Center Scrounge, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $5. For information, call 831-2701.

A cappella showcase concert: Del A Cappella, featuring the Y-Chromes, Golden Blues, D#Sharps and Deltones. Mitchell Hall, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the public and $5 for UD students and faculty. For information, call 366-1074.

SUNDAY, MARCH 21

WVUD Radiothon '99

Theatre: Bertolt Brecht's The Three Penny Opera, presented by the Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS or 831-2204.

Children's performance: Elmo's Coloring Book. Bob Carpenter Center, 1 and
4:30 p.m.; character receptions, noon and 3:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Concert: University Orchestra, with Charles Forbes, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 2 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Music/dance program: Gospel Youth Explosion. Multipurpose Room A, Trabant University Center, 4 p.m. For information, call 837-1623.

University Orchestra practice: Play an instrument, especially violin or viola, join the group. Location to be announced, 4-6 p.m. Call 831-6884.

MONDAY, MARCH 22

Spring 1999 third installment deadline

Mechanical engineering seminar: "Large-Eddy Simulation of Streamwise Difusion in the Turbulent Surface Layer," with R. Ian Sykes, jTitan Corp. 114 Spencer Laboratory, 12:15 p.m. For information, call 831-4464.

Career services workshop: "Job Search Strategies: How to Find the Job You Want." Raub Hall, 2 p.m. For information, call 831-8479.

J.O.B.S. Orientation: Raub Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8479.

Biochemistry seminar: "Structure and Mechanism of T7DNA Helcase," with Smita Patel, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-2465.

Performance: Harlem Globetrotters. Bob Carpenter Center, 7 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

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.

Film: Mitsuye & Nellie: Asian American Poets, Women's History/Women's Lives Series. 204 Kirkbride Hall, 7 p.m. For information, call 831-8474 or 831-8063.

Concert: Wind Ensemble, with Robert Streckfuss, UD, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Coffeehouse: Take a Study Break Before Spring Break Night. Perkins Student Center Scrounge, 8 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

Plant science seminar: "Genetic Analyses of Leunig and TSO1 in Arabidopsis Flower and Ovule Development," with Zhongchi Liu, University of Maryland at College Park. 103 Fischer Greenhouse Laboratory, 11:30 a.m. For information, call 831-2531.

Lecture: "Time of Turmoil: The Wilmington Riots of 1968," with Elisa Diller, UD, and Deborah Haskell, Delaware Heritage Commission, Research on Race, Ethnicity and Culture Series. Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center, 12:20 p.m.-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8474.

Biological sciences seminar: "SPARC Deficiency Leads to Cataractogenesis and Osteoporosis," with Chin Howe, Wistar Institute. 316C Wolf Hall, 1 p.m.; refreshments, 12:30 p.m.

Sociology/criminal justice Disaster Research Center colloquium: "The Construction of Gender in Reality Crime TV," with Nancy Jurik and Gray Cavender, Arizona State University. 004 Kirkbride Lecture Hall, 3:30-5 p.m. For information, call 831-6618.

Inorganic/organic chemistry seminar: "Chiroptical Switches and Sensors Based on Ligand Conformational Changes in Labile Coordination Complexes," with James Canary, New York University. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-2465.

Concert: Jazz Ensemble I, with Jay Hildebrandt, UD, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.

Coffeehouse concert: with VERONA, as part of Women's History Month. Perkins Student Center Scrounge, 8 p.m. For information, call 831-8063.

THURSDAY, MARCH 25

Career services workshop: "Interview Preparation." Raub Hall, 1:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8479.

Seminar: "Aspects of String Phenomenology," with Shaaban Khalil, Ain-Shams University, Cairo. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m. Call 831-8111.

Men's tennis: West Chester. Delaware Field House tennis courts, Nelson Athletic Complex, 3 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.

Career services workshop: "Resume I." Raub Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8479.

Physical ocean science and engineering/Center for Applied Coastal Research seminar: "Turbulence Measurements in the Hudson Estuary," with John Trowbridge, Woods Hold Oceanographic Institute. 202 Robinson Hall, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-6531.

Concert: Symphonic Band, with Heidi Sarver, UD, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.

FRIDAY, MARCH 26

Freshman mid-term marking period ends; grades due in registrar's office by 3 p.m.

Spring recess begins at end of classes; residence halls close, 7 p.m.

Art symposium: "Tradition and Innovation in American Art: Papers for Wayne Craven on His 70th Birthday." Clayton Hall, all day. Registration, $45 for the public and $25 for students. To register or Call 831-8415.

Entomology and applied ecology seminar: "Social Behavior and the Effective Management of White-Tailed Deer," with Christopher Rosenberry, Delaware State University. 208 Worrilow Hall, 11:15 a.m.

Legal studies lecture: "Judicial Independence," with Justice Marice A. Hartnett III, Delaware Supreme Court, The Law and You Series. 104 Gore Hall, 12:20-1:10 p.m. Call 831-8231 or 831-1236.

Soil science seminar: "Application of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems to Land Use Planning and Environental Studies," with G.W. Petersen, Pennsylvania State University. 308 Gore Hall, 1:25-2:15 p.m. Call 831-2535.

Biological sciences seminar: "Neuroplasticity and Learning in the Cerebelum," with James G. McElligott, Temple University School of Medicine. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m.; refreshments, 3:30 p.m.

Sesame Street characters will roam the BCC this weekend.

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will perform Monday night in the Bob Carpenter Center.