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| Vol. 18, No. 9 | Oct. 29, 1998 |

Mathematical sciences seminar: "Is There A Reasonable Spectrum for Nonlinear Operators?," with Juergen Appell, University of Wuerzburg. 436 Ewing Hall, 11 a.m.
Education colloquium: on cognition and instruction, with Ralph Ferretti, UD. 207 Willard Hall Education Building, 1 p.m. For information, call 831-2321.
Mathematical sciences seminar: "New Results on the Strong Approximation to the Quantile Process," with Paul Deheuvels, University of Paris VI. 320 Gore Hall, 1:30 p.m.
Bartol seminar: "AGN Disk Atmospheres," with Ivan Hubeny, Goddard Space Flight Center. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m. For information, call 831-8111.
Civil and environmental engineering seminar: "Optimization of Conventional Low Technology Processes to Produce Class A Biosolids," with Cecil Lue-Hing, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. 348 DuPont Hall, 3 p.m.
Discussion: with Rosalyn Terborg-Penn on her book, African-American Women in the Struggle for the Vote, 1850-1920, "Women's Rights: Living the Legacy, Forging the Future" series. Center for Black Culture, 192 South College Ave., 4-5 p.m. Call 831-8474 or 831-8063.
Celebration of Women Dinner: honoring several important figures in the development of women's issues at the University, "Women's Rights: Living the Legacy, Forging the Future" series. 101A Clayton Hall, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost, $15 for the public and $5 for UD students. For reservations, call 831-4620.
Marine studies lecture: "Are We Overfishing Our Marine Fishery Stocks? ...Hope for the Future," with Tim Targett, UD, 1998 Ocean Currents Lecture Series. 104 Cannon Laboratory, Hugh R. Sharp Campus, Lewes, 7 p.m. Call 645-4279.
Poetry reading: "Writer's Harvest," benefiting the Share Our Strength Organization, featuring UD English faculty and the Newark community. 100 Kirkbride Lecture Hall, 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation, $5 for the public and $3 for students. For information, call 454-7802.
Theatre: Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.
Concert: University Orchestra, with Charles Forbes, UD, directing. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. Call UD1-HENS or 831-2577.
Theatre: Cole Porter's musical comedy Anything Goes, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for UD faculty and students. For information, call 266-7056 or 456-1091.
Entomology and applied ecology seminar: "The Asian Longhorn Beetle," with Michael Smith, USDA Beneficial Insects Introductory Research Laboratory. 205 Worrilow Hall, 11:15 a.m.
Book signing: Ed Okonowicz, UD, signing his book, Possessed Possessions 2: More Haunted Antiques, Furniture and Collectibles. University Bookstore, noon-1 p.m. For information, call 831-2637.
Career Services orientation: Raub Hall, 2 p.m. For information, call 831-8479.
Mechanical engineering seminar: "Sold Freeform Fabrication of Advanced Functional Ceramics," with Stephen C. Danforth, Rutgers University. 114 Spencer Laboratory, 2-3 p.m.
Mathematical sciences seminar: "Engineering Applications of Sequence Designs," with Xiang-Gen Xia, UD. 210 Ewing Hall, 3:30 p.m.
Physical/analytical chemistry seminar: "High Sensitivity, Universal Detection for Separations by Condensation Nucleation Light Scattering," with John Koropchak, Southern Illinois University. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.
Biological sciences seminar: "Holography of Bio-transformation at the Angstrom Level," with Mark Sharnoff, UD. 316C Wolf Hall, 4 p.m.; refreshments, 3:30 p.m.
Mathematical sciences seminar: "Mathematical Foundations for the Boundary-Field Equation Methods in Acoustic and Electromagnetic Scattering," with George Hsiao, UD. 436 Ewing Hall, 4 p.m.
Performance: "A Woman and Her Voice: The Story of Tahirth," with Eileen Littrel Anderson, "Women's Rights: Living the Legacy, Forging the Future" series. Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center, 7-9 p.m. For information, call 831-8474 or 831-8063.
Theatre: Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Film: The X-Files, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Concert: Delaware Brass. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 8 p.m. For information, call 831-2577 or UD1-HENS.
Theatre: Cole Porter's musical comedy Anything Goes, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for UD faculty and students. For information, call 266-7056 or 456-1091.
Men's and women's swimming: Delaware Invitational. Carpenter Sports Building, time to be announced. For information, call UD1-HENS.
5-K Run/Walk Fun Run for Children: to benefit National Children's Cancer Society. Banning Park, begins at 9 a.m. To register, call 451-0649, 455-9740 or 451-0699.
Theatre: George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 12:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Football: Maine. Delaware Stadium, Nelson Athletic Complex, 1 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Biochemistry seminar: "Molecular Mechanism of the DNA Strand Exchange Reaction Catalyzed by E. coli RecA Protein," with Kenji Adzuma, Rockefeller University. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.
Dark Arts Dance Company Halloween Fest: featuring an open mike, dance performance, storytelling, dance and costume contests, haunted house, Playstation competition and much more. Rodney Room, Perkins Student Center, 4:30-8 p.m. Admission, $1 with costume and $2 without costume. For information, send e-mail to <limelite@udel.edu> or <cbr@udel.edu>.
Film: Halloween H20, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Women's basketball: Legacy (exhibition). Bob Carpenter Center, Nelson Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Theatre: Cole Porter's musical comedy Anything Goes, presented by the Harrington Theatre Arts Company. Pearson Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Admission, $7 for the general public and $5 for UD faculty and students. For information, call 266-7056 or 456-1091.
Holocaust Museum bus trip-SOLD OUT.
Film: A Taste of Cherry (Iran 1997), International Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. For information, call 831-4066.
Mechanical engineering seminar: "Particle Technology in An Agro-Chemical Industry," with Anthony Adetayo, Du Pont Co. 114 Spencer Laboratory, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Film: Schindler's List, part of Holocaust Education Week. Trabant University Center Theatre, 6-11 p.m.
Election Day; no classes, University offices closed.
Continuing education study trip: to see the Philadelphia Orchestra, with violinist Julian Rachlin and Yuri Tomlikanov conducting. Bus leaves Clayton Hall, Laird Campus, 6 p.m. Cost, $40, includes roundtrip transportation and amphitheatre seat; family circle seat, $50. To register, call 831-1171.
Men's basketball: D.C. Explorers (exhibition). Bob Carpenter Center, Nelson Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Research on Women lecture: "The Rise and Fall or the Fall and Rise of Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz," with Judy McGinnia, UD. Collins Room, Perkins Student Center, 12:20-1:10 p.m. For information, call 831-8474.
Physics and astronomy/Bartol Research Institute colloquium: "Cooling Waves and Accretion Disk Dynamos: Incoherent Fun with Disks," with Ethan Vishniac, Johns Hopkins University. 131 Sharp Laboratory, 4 p.m. For information, call 831-8111.
Inoganic/organic chemistry seminar: "Electron Transfer on the Infrared Vibrational Time Scale in Inorganic Charge Transfer Complexes," with Clifford Kubiak, University of California at San Diego. 214 Brown Laboratory, 4 p.m.
Lecture: "What is Wrong with Genocide?," part of Holocaust Education Week. Multipurpose Room B, Trabant University Center, 6 p.m.
Volleyball: LaSalle. Carpenter Sports Building, 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.
Film: Reservoir Dogs, The Classic Pics Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Lecture: "Slat Bonnets as Historical Markers," with UD alum Sally W. Donatello. 216 McDowell Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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.
Education colloquium: on charter schools, with Stacy Smith, Bates College. 207 Willard Hall Education Building, 1 p.m. For information, call 831-2321.
Bartol Research Institute seminar: "Predicting Solar Activity," with Ken Schatten, National Science Foundation. 217 Sharp Laboratory, 2:30 p.m.
Theatre: George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.
Performance: Avodah Dance Ensemble, part of Holocaust Education Week. Mitchell Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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 Alison Hall, 12:20 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 first-floor lobby, 4-5 p.m.
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.
Women's basketball: Belarussia (exhibition). Bob Carpenter Center, Nelson Athletic Complex, 7 p.m. For 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.
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. Call 831-0883.
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 information, call UD1-HENS.
Theatre: Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, presented by Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Hall, 7:30 p.m. Call UD1-HENS.
Film: Armageddon, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket information, call UD1-HENS.
Film: The Negotiator, Blockbuster Film Series. Trabant University Center Theatre, 10 p.m. Admission, $2. For ticket 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.
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.
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. Call 831-8063.
Men's basketball: Delaware Dynamite (exhibition). Bob Carpenter Center, Nelson Athletic Complex, 7:30 p.m. For information, call UD1-HENS.
UD Association of Retired Faculty informal luncheon/ discussion: 207 Trabant University Center, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. 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. Call 831-1916 or 831-2563.
Circle K: 8 p.m., Nov. 1, 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. 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 Student Union: 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.Call 837-8583 or e-mail <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 and 19, and Dec. 3. 109 Sharp Laboratory. Call 837-8677 or e-mail <rebekahc@udel.edu>.