Vol. 18, No. 27	April 15, 1999

THURSDAY, APRIL 15

UDRF awards announced.

Business and economics breakfast lecture: "Evolving Role of Independent Directors in Corporate Goverance," with William T. Allen, New York University and former chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery. Goodstay Center, 2600 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, 7:30-9 a.m. Cost, $25. For information, call 831-8839.

Seminar: "The Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer Mission," with Alex Fullerton, University of Victoria and Johns Hopkins University. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8111.

Geology seminar: "Case Studies in Environmental Remediation," with Andrew Hartten, DuPont Corporate Remediation Group. 004 Penny Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8750.

Environmental engineering seminar: "Composting as a Practical Biotechnology for Safe Disposal and Reuse of Oil-Spill Residuals," with Kyoung S. Ro, City University of New York. 348 DuPont Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2442.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Return Probabilities of Simple Random Walk on Percolation Clusters," with Christopher Hoffman, University of Maryland. 209 Ewing Hall, 4 p.m.

Omega Psi Phi People's Choice Awards: Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 7-10 p.m. For information, call 837-1628.

Lecture: "The Papon Trial and the Legacy of Vichy France," with Robert O. Paxton, one of four historians to testify at the trial of convicted Nazi collaborator Maurice Papon. 125 Clayton Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2371.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16

Entomology and applied ecology seminar: "Use of Geostatistical Software for Pesticide Use Reduction on Golf Courses," with Joseph T. Harkins and Brian Zeichner, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, Aberdeen Proving Ground. 208 Worrilow Hall, 11:15 a.m.

Interactive workshop: "A Matter of Respect: Situations and Solutions in the Workplace," featuring performances by UD staff members, written and directed by Richard Gaw, UD. Multipurpose Rooms A/B, Trabant University Center, noon-1:30 p.m. For information, call 831-4620 or send e-mail to <Nancy.Soccorso@mvs. udel.edu>.

Legal studies lecture: "Victims of Crime," with Delaware's Attorney General Jane Brady, The Law and You series. 104 Gore Hall, 12:20-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8231 or 831-1236.

Soil sciences seminar: "Prediction of Adsorption at the Mineral-Water Interface," with D. Svergensky, Johns Hopkins University. 308 Gore Hall, 1:25-2:15 p.m. For information, call 831-2535.

Center for Teaching Effectiveness workshop: "Innovative Uses of the Web to Enhance Learning." 305 Peason Hall, Studio B, 1:30-3 p.m. For additional information, call 831-2027.

Women's lacrosse: New Hampshire. Delaware Field, Nelson Athletic Complex, 3:30 p.m.

Men's tennis: Hofstra. Carpenter Sports Building tennis courts, 3:30 p.m.

Men's tennis: Hofstra. Delaware Field House tennis courts, 3:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.

Mathematical sciences seminar: Topic to be announced, with Garth Isaak, Lehigh University. 436 Ewing Hall, 3:30 p.m.

Chemistry and biochemistry seminar: "Heavy Metal NMR and Other Modes of Expression," with Cecil R. Dybowski, UD. 101 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.

Biological sciences seminar: "Signaling Through the MAP Kinase Cascade: New Links to an Old Problem?," with Lee M. Graves, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m.; refreshments, 3:30 p.m.

Physical/analytical chemistry seminar: "Reactions of Oppositely Charged Ions in the Paul Trap: Fundamental and Applied Considerations to Biopolymer Analysis," with Scott McLuckey, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4-5:30 p.m.

Lawnmower tune-up: includes air filter, replace and gap spark plug, change oil, sharpen and balance blade and power wash. Engineering Shop behind Worrilow Hall, 4-6 p.m. Cost, $25/push mower. For information, call 322-4895 or send e-mail to <68052@ udel.edu>.

Blockbuster film: Celebrity. Trabant University Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2.

Theatre: Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for students, UD staff and senior citizens. For information, call 456-1091.

Concert: Andes Manta quintet, Performing Arts Series. Mitchell Hall, 8 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Omega Psi Phi pool party: Carpenter Sports Building, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. For information, call 837-1628.

Blockbuster film: A Bug's Life. Trabant University Theatre, 10 p.m. Admission, $2.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17

Lawnmower tune-up: includes air filter, replace and gap spark plug, change oil, sharpen and balance blade and power wash. Engineering Shop behind Worrilow Hall, begins 8 a.m. Cost, $25/push mower. For information, call 322-4895 or send e-mail to <68052@udel.edu>.

EarthFest 1999: featuring speakers, food and live bands. North Mall, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

International Night: Singing, dancing, demonstrations, skits and more. Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and show, $10 for Cosmpolitan Club members and $15 for the public; show only, $5. For information, call 837-2695 or send e-mail to <Narmada@udel.edu>.

Richard Wilson Step Show: Bob Carpenter Center, Nelson Athletic Complex, 7 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

NAACP meeting: 209/211 Trabant University Center, 7 p.m. For information, call 831-0446.

Blockbuster film: A Bug's Life. Trabant University Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2.

Theatre: Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for students, UD staff and senior citizens. For information, call 456-1091.

Blockbuster film: Celebrity. Trabant University Theatre, 10 p.m. Admission, $2.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18

Women's lacrosse: Boston University. Delaware Field, Nelson Athletic Complex, noon.

Men's tennis: St. Joseph's. Delaware Field House tennis courts, Nelson Athletic Complex, noon.

Men's lacrosse: North Carolina. Rullo Stadium, Nelson Athletic Complex, 1 p.m.

Theatre: Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 2 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for students, UD staff and senior citizens. For information, call 456-1091.

Film: Touch of Evil (U.S. 1958), International Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-4066.

Concert: Ani DiFranco. Bob Carpenter Center, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

MONDAY, APRIL 19

Last day to change registration or to withdraw from courses without academic penalty

Deadline for receipt of master's theses for degrees conferred in May 1999.

Fall semester 1999 registration begins.

Mechanical engineering seminar: "Ground-Level Ozone: History, Current Situation and Perspective," with Frank (Fang) Gao, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. 114 Spencer Laboratory, 12:15 p.m. For information, call 831-4464.

Biochemistry seminar: "Emerging Applications of Fluorescence Spectroscopy: Multi-Photon Excitation, Lifetime-Based Clinical Chemistry and Microsecond Timescale Fluorophores," with Joseph Lakowicz, University of Maryland at Baltimore. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-2465.

NAACP general meeting: 209/211 Trabant University Center, 7 p.m. For information, call 831-0446.

Legal studies colloquium: "The Return of Revenge: Hearing the Voice of the Victim in Capital Trials," with Austin Sarat, Amherst College. Multipurpose Room C, Trabant University Center, 7-8 p.m. For information, call 831-1236 or 831-8231.

Question/answer session: On higher education issues, with U.S. Rep. Michael N. Castle. Russell Hall Lounge, 7 p.m. For information, call 831-1201.

Lecture: "Teen Childbearing and Teen Childbearer: Prospects, Perspectives and Policies," with Saul Hoffman, UD. 106 Center for Composite Materials, 7:30-9 p.m. For information, call 831-6500.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20

Spring 1999 final installment deadline

Material science colloquium: "Controlling the Structure of Self-Assemble DNA Monolayers," with Michael J. Tarlov, National Institute of Standards and Technology. 108 Memorial Hall, 10 a.m.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Mathematical Finance," with Gilberto Schleiniger, UD. 204 Evans Hall, 12:15 p.m.

History workshop: "Technical Education and Social Control in Brazil: Escola de Aprendizes Artifices de Parana, 1920-1928," with Gilson Queluz, University of Curtiba. 203 Munroe Hall, 12:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2371.

Softball: George Mason (doubleheader). Delaware Field, Nelson Athletic Complex, 2:30 p.m.

Baseball: Temple. Delaware Diamond, Nelson Athletic Complex, 3 p.m.

Women's tennis: LaSalle. Delaware Field House tennis courts, Nelson Athletic Complex, 3 p.m.

Theatre: Harvey, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT

Lecture/discussion: Meet the first gay couple to adopt in the U.S., the Galluccios. Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 8 p.m. For information, call 831-8066.

Coffeehouse: Local band night with Skatman Meredith and Steve Black. Perkins Student Center Scrounge, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21

Plant science seminar: "Oxidative Metabolism and Pathogenesis in Plants," with C. Jacyn Baker, USDA. 103 Fischer Greenhouse Laboratory, 11:30 a.m. For information, call 831-2531.

Lecture: "Personal and Community Identity as Revealed Through Italian Women's Narratives of Their Experiences During the Second World War," with Donna Budani, UD, Research on Race, Ethnicity and Culture Series. Ewing Room, Perkins Student Center, 12:20-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8474.

Center for Teaching Effectiveness workshop: "The Mozart Effect: Using Music to Enhance Learning." Location to be announced, 12:30-2 p.m. For information, call 831-2027.

Inorganic/organic chemistry colloquium: "The Bioinorganic Chemistry of Nickel," with Charles Riordan, UD. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-2465.

Physics and astronomy seminar: "Chemical Physics with Lasers: From State-to-State Collision Dynamics to Single Molecule Microscopy," with David Nesbitt, University of Colorado. 131 Sharp Laboratory, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-1995.

Art history lecture: "Towards a New Architecture," with architect Allan Greenberg. 104 Gore Hall, 5:30 p.m.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Understanding the Body's Control Mechanism: Making the Cell Work," with David Edwards, UD. 004 Kirkbride Hall, 4 p.m.

Film: Sankofa, part of Black Arts Festival. Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, 7 p.m.

Lecture/discussion: Kosovo, political science professors will discuss the background of the conflict, America's response and why it will effect the rest of the world. 290 Trabant University Center, 7 p.m. For information, call 456-0510.

Latin American studies lecture: "The Delaware Latino Agenda '99: The Community-Academy Connection," with Jaime Rivera, Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs. 125 Clayton Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-0794.

Theatre: Harvey, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT

Blockbuster film: Mission Impossible. Trabant University Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22

Black Arts Festival Outdoor Festival: Grand opening of the Black Culture Park, Center for Black Culture, noon-dusk. For information, call 831-2991.

Environmental engineering seminar: "Recent Advances in Elucidating the Mechanisms of Metal Retention at the Mineral Water Interface," with Donald L. Sparks, UD. 348 DuPont Hall, 3:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2442.

Theatre: Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for students, UD staff and senior citizens. For information, call 456-1091.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23

Entomology and applied ecology seminar: "Insect Pathogenic Fungi as a Resource of Genes for Biotechnology," with Raymond St. Leger, University of Maryland. 208 Worrilow Hall, 11:15 a.m.

Legal studies lecture: "Money Money Money! Banking and the Law," with Diana Cebrick, MBNA America Bank; Susan J. Highfield, Delaware Bankers Association; and Matthew Lynch, Wilmington Trust Co., The Law and You series. 104 Gore Hall, 12:20-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8231 or 831-1236.

Center for Teaching Effectiveness workshop: "Pitfalls and Progress: Cost Effective and Appropriate Use of Technology in Higher Education." 305 Pearson Hall, Studio B, 1-2:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2027.

Lecture: "Develop All Your Skills," with Edgar S. Woolard Jr., former chair of the board, DuPont Co., and chair of the board, Conoco, The Chaplin Tyler Executive Leadership Lecture Series. Chaplin Tyler Atrium, MBNA America Hall, 1:30 p.m. Reservations required by April 16. To register or for information, call 831-2221.

Biological sciences seminar: "Community Ecology of Coral Reefs: Does Paleobiology Matter?," with John Pandolfi, Smithsonian. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m.; refreshments, 3:30 p.m.

Physical/analytical chemistry seminar: "The Design of Polymers for Electroluminescence," with Mary Galvin, UD. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4-5:30 p.m.

Poetry reading: Gibbons Ruark, UD, reading from his new book, Passing Through Customs: New and Selected Poems. 127 Memorial Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-1974.

Theatre: A Doll's House, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre: Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for students, UD staff and senior citizens. For information, call 456-1091.

Blockbuster film: You've Got Mail. Trabant University Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2. For information, call UD1-HENS.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 24

Women's rowing: William & Mary. Location and time to be announced.

Student Media Day: "How Do We Get There From Here?" Perkins Student Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For information, call 831-4631.

Bus trip: to White Marsh Mall and Baltimore Inner Harbor. Bus leaves Trabant University Center, 9 a.m.; leaves Baltimore Inner Harbor, 9 p.m. Cost, $20 for UD faculty, staff and others and $15 for UD full-time undergraduates. Sign up in 217 Trabant University Center.

Ag Day: On the grounds of Townsend and Worrilow Halls, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain or shine. For information, call 831-1125.

Baseball: Towson (doubleheader). Delaware Diamond, Nelson Athletic Complex, noon.

Theatre: A Doll's House, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Women's lacrosse: Loyola (Md.). Delaware Field, Nelson Athletic Complex, 1 p.m.

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Understanding the Body's Control Mechanism: Making the Cell Work," with David Edwards, UD. 004 Kirkbride Lecture Hall, 4 p.m.

Reception: "Master of Fine Arts II" exhibition. University Gallery, Old College, 4:30-6:30 p.m. For information, call 831-2244.

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

Theatre: Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for students, UD staff and senior citizens. For information, call 456-1091.

Men's lacrosse: Penn State. Rullo Stadium, Nelson Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m.

Opera workshop: Carlisle Floyd's American music drama Susannah, with Patrick Evans and Marie Robinson, UD, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. Admission, $6 for adults and $3 for students. For information, call UD1-HENS.

DUSC dance marathon: Proceeds to to charity. Perkins Student Center Scrounge, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. For information, call 837-8090 or 837-8087.

Blockbuster film: You've Got Mail. Trabant University Theatre, 10 p.m. Admission, $2. For information, call UD1-HENS.

SUNDAY, APRIL 25

Market Pro Computer Show/Sale: Bob Carpenter Center, Nelson Athletic Complex, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission, $6.

Baseball: Towson (doubleheader). Delaware Diamond, Nelson Athletic Complex, 11 a.m.

Theatre: Harvey, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT

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

Gospelrama: featuring UD Gospel Choir, with guests Danny Eason and the Abundant Life Choir and Jeni Varnadeau. Mitchell Hall, 5 p.m. Admission, $7 for the public and $5 for students. For information, call 831-2991 or UD1-HENS.

Film: The Eel (Japan 1998), International Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 831-4066.

Monday, April 26

Mechanical engineering seminar: "Gas Phase Processing of Nanophase Titania: Potentials and Challenges," with Guixiang Yang, DuPont Research and Development. 114 Spencer Laboratory, 12:15 p.m. For information, call 831-4464.

Chemical engineering seminar: "Fundamentals of Kinetic Modeling of Complex Refinery Processes on Acid Catalysts," with Gilbert Froment, University of Ghent. 102/103 Colburn Laboratory, 3 p.m.; reception following, Colburn Laboratory first floor lobby.

Biochemistry seminar: "Converting Trypsin to Chymotrypsin," with Lizbeth Hedstrom, Brandeis University. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-2465.

Black Student Union program: Open mike night. Multipurpose Room A, Trabant University Center, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 27

History workshop: "Echoes from the Grand Canyon: Information Overload, Air Disasters and Political Crises Over Air Traffic Control," with Erik Conway, National Air and Space Museum. 203 Munroe Hall, 12:30-1:45 p.m. For information, call 831-2371.

Women's lacrosse: Temple. Delaware Field, Nelson Athletic Complex, 3:30 p.m.

Black Student Union program: "For Men Only," featuring a guest speaker, food, massages from Wellspring, Playstation and other activities. Bacchus Theatre/Hen Zone, Perkins Student Center, 6:30 p.m.

Philosophy lecture: "How the Brain Embodies Moral Knowledge: New Insights from Neural Network Theory," with Paul Churchland, University of California at San Diego. 125 Clayton Hall, 7-8:30 p.m. For information, call 831-6075.

Dance performance: Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance. Bob Carpenter Center, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.

Concert: Collegium Musicum, with Russell Murray, UD, directing. Newark United Methodist Church, 69 East Main St., 8 p.m. For information, call 831-2577.

Coffeehouse: Comedian Tim Young. Perkins Student Center Scrounge, 8 p.m.