Princeton Weekly Bulletin Calendar of events

May 5-18, 2003

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Mon, May 5   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

F 11:15 p.m. Frist/University Film Organization film. Pedro Almodovar: "Talk to Her." 301 Frist.

Lectures

11 a.m. Chemistry/FMC Plenary lecture, first of two. "Advances in Drug Delivery." Robert Langer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 120 Frick.

3 p.m. Mathematics/Institute for Advanced Study/Rutgers University number theory seminar. "Non-Tempered A Packets of G_2." Nadya Gurevich. 322 Fine.

4 p.m. Center for Complex Materials seminar. "Self-Assembling Protein Biomaterials With Engineered Molecular Recognition." James Harden, Johns Hopkins University. Auditorium, Bowen. Social gathering at 3:30 p.m.

4 p.m. Mathematics analysis seminar. "Combinatorics of Distance Sets and Applications." Alex Iosevich, University of Missouri-Columbia. 314 Fine.

4 p.m. Philosophy seminar. "Kant's Theory of Matter." Daniel Warren, University of California-Berkeley. 2 McCosh.

4:15 p.m. Mathematics/Institute for Advanced Study/Rutgers University number theory seminar. "Horocycles and Equidistribution." Andreas Strombergsson. 322 Fine.

4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School/Latin American studies lecture. "Chile: The Security Council and Iraq." Juan Valdés, ambassador to the United Nations, Chile. 302 Frist.

Notices

4:30 p.m. Council of the Princeton University Community meeting. 104 Computer Science Building.

Tues, May 6   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

3 p.m. Theater and dance end of semester dance showings. "Dance 209: Introduction to Movement and Dance." Hagan Dance Studio, 185 Nassau St.

F 11:15 p.m. Frist/University Film Organization film. Pedro Almodovar: "Talk to Her." 301 Frist.

Lectures

Noon. Population research/demography seminar. "The Nature of Race: Teaching and Learning About Human Difference." Ann Morning. 300 Wallace.

2 p.m. Mathematics/Institute for Advanced Study/Rutgers University number theory seminar. "Maximal p-Extensions of Q With Restricted Ramification." Helmut Koch, Humboldt University, Berlin. 110 Fine.

4:15 p.m. Astrophysical sciences astronomy colloquium. "From OB Stars to the Deuterium-Burning Limit: Embedded Clusters and the Initial Mass Function." Charles Lada, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Auditorium, Peyton. Social gathering at 5:15 p.m., main hallway.

4:30 p.m. Chemistry/FMC Plenary lecture, last of two. "New Materials and Tissue Engineering." Robert Langer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. DuPont Seminar Room, 324 Frick.

4:30 p.m. Gauss seminar in criticism/history lecture. "Rorschach's Plates: Image of Self." Peter Galison, Harvard University. 211 Dickinson.

4:30 p.m. Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions/politics lecture. "The Science Before Science: Escaping From Subjectivism." Anthony Rizzi, Institute for Advanced Physics, Baton Rouge, La. 6 Friend.

7:30 p.m. Class of 2003 panel discussion. "Title IX Bout." Helm Auditorium, McCosh 50.

Wed, May 7   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

12:30 p.m. Chapel music concert. Chapel.

8 p.m. Princeton Atelier perfor-mance. Anonymous 4. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

Lectures

12:30 p.m. Engineering and applied science lecture. "Synthetic Gene Networks for Cellular Computation, Communications and Signal Process-ing." Ron Weiss. C217 Engineering Quadrangle. Lunch served at noon.

4 p.m. Chemical engineering seminar. "Polymer Nanocomposites." Ramanan Krishamoorti, University of Houston. A224 Engineering Quadrangle. Social gathering at 3:30 p.m.

4:15 p.m. Princeton plasma physics colloquium. "The Physics Configuration Design of the National Compact Stellarator Experiment (NCSX)." Allan Reiman. Gottlieb Auditorium, PPPL, Forrestal.

4:30 p.m. French and Italian lecture. "Afterlives of May '68." Kristin Ross, New York University. 1915 Lounge, Butler College.

4:30 p.m. Mathematics colloquium. "The Lost Proof of Loewner's Theorem." Barry Simon, California Institute of Technology. 314 Fine.

7:30 p.m. Transregional study of the contemporary Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia lecture. "Religion of Peace? Religion of War?" Abdolkarim Soroush. 28 McCosh.

Notices

7 p.m. University Store book reading and signing. Mark DiIonno, author of "Backroads New Jersey: Driving at the Speed of Life." University Store.

Thurs, May 8   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

F 11:15 p.m. Frist/University Film Organization film. Roman Polanski: "The Pianist." 301 Frist.

Lectures

2 p.m. Astrophysical sciences/Spitzer lecture series on "From Darkness Shall Come Light: An Observational Overview of Star Formation in the Galaxy," first of four. "OB Associations, GMCs and Embedded Clusters, the Fundamental Units of Galactic Star Formation." Charles Lada, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Auditorium, Peyton. Social gathering follows.

2 p.m. Geophysical fluid dynamics seminar. "Mechanisms for Projected Future Changes in South Asian Monsoon Precipitation." Jerry Meehle, National Center for Atmospheric Research. 209 GFDL, Forrestal.

2 p.m. Mathematics physics seminar. "A Canonical Factorization for Meromorphic Herglotz Functions on the Disk and a Proof of the Jacobi Matrix P2 Sum Rule on One Foot." Barry Simon, California Institute of Technology. A06 Jadwin.

4:15 p.m. Mathematics/Institute for Advanced Study/Rutgers University number theory seminar. "Small Gaps Between Primes." Dan Goldston, San Jose State University. 322 Fine.

4:30 p.m. International studies/ Korea and the Great Powers lecture. "Japan and the Koreas." Victor Cha, Georgetown University. 127 Corwin.

4:30 p.m. Odyssey Seminar Series. "Tuning Into the Brain -- Both Inside and Out." Jack Gelfand. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.

8 p.m. Psychology/Jones lecture, first of two. "Imaginary Happiness." Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University. 104 Computer Science Building.

Notices

3:30 p.m. Dedication of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and the Carl Icahn Laboratory. Atrium, Icahn Lab. Followed by lecture by David Botstein. 3 Thomas Lab.

7 p.m. University Store book reading and signing. Jordan Ellenberg, author of "The Grasshopper King." University Store.

Fri, May 9   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

2 p.m. Theater and dance end of semester dance showings. "Dance 409: Advanced Modern Dance, Technique and Choreography." Hagan Dance Studio, 185 Nassau St.

8 p.m. Hellenic studies film. Werner Herzog: "Signs of Life." Introduction and discussion by P. Adams Sitney. Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.

F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

F 11:15 p.m. Frist/University Film Organization film. Roman Polanski: "The Pianist." 301 Frist.

Lectures

Noon. Molecular biophysics seminar. "Engineering RNA Switches Reveals an Ancient Form of Genetic Control." Ron Breaker, Yale University. DuPont Seminar Room, 324 Frick.

2 p.m. Astrophysical sciences/Spitzer lecture series on "From Darkness Shall Come Light: An Observational Overview of Star Formation in the Galaxy," second of four. "From Proto-stars to Protoplanetary Disks: The Nature of the Youngest Stellar Objects." Charles Lada, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Auditorium, Peyton. Social gathering follows.

2 p.m. Mathematics/Institute for Advanced Study/Rutgers University number theory seminar. "Recent Developments Related to Prime Gaps." Dan Goldston, San Jose State University. 322 Fine.

2 to 5:30 p.m. Lewis-Sigler Institute symposium. 3 Thomas Lab. See Nassau Notes.

4 p.m. Psychology/Jones lecture, last of two. "In Every Grain of Sand: The Illusion of External Agency." Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University. 0-S-6 Green.

Sports

6 p.m. Men's outdoor track/Larry Ellis Invitational. Weaver Track Stadium.

Sat, May 10   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

11 a.m. Art Museum talk for children. "It Happened in 79 A.D." Charles Henry, docent. Art Museum.

F 4 and 8:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

8 p.m. Hellenic studies concert. Maria Asteriadou, piano, and Kurt Nikkamen, violin. Music by Greek and German composers. McAlpin Rehearsal Room, Woolworth.

F 8 p.m. University Jazz Ensembles concert. "It's All About the Groove: The Fusion of Jazz, R&B, Rock and Soul Music." Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

Sports

10 a.m. Men's and women's outdoor track/Larry Ellis Invitational. Weaver Track Stadium.

Sun, May 11   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

F 2 and 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

F 4 p.m. New Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestra concert. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

Notices

11 a.m. Chapel Student Recognition Sunday service. Chapel.

Mon, May 12   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Lectures

2 p.m. Astrophysical sciences/Spitzer lecture series on "From Darkness Shall Come Light: An Observational Overview of Star Formation in the Galaxy," third of four. "Seeing Light Through the Dark: Infrared Extinction and the Structure of Dark Clouds." Charles Lada, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Auditorium, Peyton. Social gathering follows.

4 p.m. Center for Complex Materials seminar. "Photocrosslinked Gels for Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Tuning Gel Degradation Behavior and Its Influence on Chondrocyte Function." Kristi Anseth, University of Colorado. Auditorium, Bowen. Social gathering at 3:30 p.m.

4 p.m. Electrical engineering seminar on electronic materials and devices. "Strained Si and the Future of CMOS Technology." Ken Rim, IBM. C207 Engineering Quadrangle.

Tues, May 13   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Lectures

Noon. Population research/demography seminar. "Internal Migration in Mexico: An Explanation for Its Directionality." Estela Rivero. 300 Wallace.

4:15 p.m. Astrophysical sciences astronomy colloquium. "Investigating Extrasolar Planetary Systems," Eric Ford; and "Double-Peaked Emission Line Profiles," Iskra Stratva. Auditorium, Peyton. Social gathering at 5:15 p.m., main hallway.

7:30 p.m. Visual arts lecture. "A New Kind of High School: A Pedagogical Renaissance in Science Grounded in Math and Philosophy." Francesco Perrulli. 219, 185 Nassau St.

Wed, May 14   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

12:30 p.m. Chapel music concert. Chapel.

F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

Lectures

G 12:15 p.m. Information technology lecture. "Building Data-Driven Web Applications With DBToolbox." George Fleming. Multipurpose Room, Frist.

2 p.m. Astrophysical sciences/Spitzer lecture series on "From Darkness Shall Come Light: An Observational Overview of Star Formation in the Galaxy," last of four. "Probing the Initial Conditions of Star Formation: Lessons From a Black Cloud." Charles Lada, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Auditorium, Peyton. Social gathering follows.

4 p.m. Chemical engineering seminar. "Meters, Microns and Beyond: Organic Vapor Phase Deposition and Vapor Jet Printing for Growth and Patterning of Organic Electronics." Max Stein. A224 Engineering Quadrangle. Social gathering at 3:30 p.m.

4:15 p.m. Princeton plasma physics colloquium. "Sensory Data Acquisition and Neural Information Processing in Electric Fish." Mark Nelson, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign. Gottlieb Auditorium, PPPL, Forrestal.

7 p.m. Rumi Club for Interfaith Dialogue lecture. "Rumi's Reed." Abdolkarim Soroush, Harvard University. 302 Frist.

Notices

G Noon to 2 p.m. Prospect meeting and election of board members. Prospect House.

7 p.m. University Store book reading and signing. John Casti, author of "The One True Platonic Heaven: A Scientific Fiction on the Limits of Knowledge." University Store.

Thurs, May 15   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

8 p.m. Theater and dance senior thesis production by Brian Barrett, Thomas Crowley and Scott Eckert. "Long-Form Improvisation." Stephen Sondheim: "Sweeney Todd." Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St.

F 8 p.m. University concerts series. American String Quartet; with Cynthia Phelps, viola. Music by Mozart and Haydn. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

F 11:15 p.m. Frist/University Film Organization film. Michael Moore: "Bowling for Columbine." 301 Frist.

Lectures

4:30 p.m. Odyssey Seminar Series. "The Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and What to Do About It." Harold Feiveson. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.

Notices

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employee health faculty and staff blood drive. Multipurpose Rooms A and B. For appointment call, 258-5035.

Sports

Noon. Men's outdoor track/IC4A. Weaver Track Stadium.

Noon. Women's outdoor track/ECAC Championships. Weaver Track Stadium.

Fri, May 16   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

8 p.m. Theater and dance senior thesis production by Brian Barrett, Thomas Crowley and Scott Eckert. "Long-Form Improvisation." Stephen Sondheim: "Sweeney Todd." Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St.

11:15 p.m. Frist/University Film Organization film. Michael Moore: "Bowling for Columbine." 301 Frist.

Lectures

Noon. Molecular biophysics seminar. "New Ribozymes and Aptamers for Biotechnology: From Allostery to Heavy Metals." Don Burke, Indiana University. DuPont Seminar Room, 324 Frick.

Noon. Psychology colloquium. "Inhibi-tory Processes and the Regulation of Awareness." Michael Anderson, University of Oregon. 0-S-6 Green.

Notices

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Employee health faculty and staff blood drive. Multipurpose Rooms A and B. For appointment call, 258-5035.

Sports

Noon. Men's outdoor track/IC4A. Weaver Track Stadium.

Noon. Women's outdoor track/ECAC Championships. Weaver Track Stadium.

Sat, May 17   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

11 a.m. Art Museum talk for children. "About Vincent." Molly Houston, docent. Art Museum.

F 4 and 8:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

F 4 p.m. Princeton Singers. Music by Buxtehude, Monteverdi, Bach and Taverner. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

F 7:30 p.m. Princeton Girlchoir. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

8 p.m. Theater and dance senior thesis production by Brian Barrett, Thomas Crowley and Scott Eckert. "Long-Form Improvisation." Stephen Sondheim: "Sweeney Todd." Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St.

F 11:15 p.m. Frist/University Film Organization film. Michael Moore: "Bowling for Columbine." 301 Frist.

Lectures

9:15 a.m. to 9 p.m. Center for the Study of Religion/classics/religion conference, first of two days. "Religion, Mysticism and Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Colloquium on the Moral Implications of Mysticism in the World Religions." 6 Friend.

Sports

10 a.m. Men's outdoor track/IC4A. Weaver Track Stadium.

10 a.m. Women's outdoor track/ECAC Championships. Weaver Track Stadium.

Sun, May 18   prev   next   Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su   exhibits   top

Arts

F 2 p.m. McCarter Theatre drama series. Chekhov: "Uncle Vanya." McCarter Theatre.

Lectures

9 a.m. to noon. Center for the Study of Religion/classics/religion conference, last of two days. "Religion, Mysticism and Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Colloquium on the Moral Implications of Mysticism in the World Religions." 6 Friend.

Notices

11 a.m. Chapel service. Deborah Blanks. Chapel.

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Center for Jewish Life 10th anniversary gathering. 70 Washington Road.

Sports

10 a.m. Men's outdoor track/IC4A. Weaver Track Stadium.

10 a.m. Women's outdoor track/ECAC Championships. Weaver Track Stadium.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

12:15 p.m. Mondays, West Room, Murray-Dodge; and 9:30 a.m. Sundays, G2 Dickinson. Membership not required to attend.

Chapel Music for Meditation

10 to 11 p.m. Thursdays, through May 22. Chapel.

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Art Museum

Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Public tours, Saturdays, 2 p.m.

•"The Arts of Asia: Works in the Permanent Collection." Through June.

•"The Art of Structural Design: A Swiss Legacy." Through June 15.

•"The Arts of Asia: Works in the Permanent Collection." Through June.

•"Books From the Sky: A Work by Xu Bing." Through May 18.

•"Edward Ranney Photographs: The John Elliott Collection." Through June 7.

•"In Pursuit of the Past: Provenance Research at the Princeton University Art Museum." Through Aug. 10.

•"The New Vulgarians: New York Pop." Through July 13.

•"Shuffling the Deck: The Collection Reconsidered." Through June 29.

Firestone Library

Exhibition Gallery and Milberg Gallery for the Graphic Arts (second floor): Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

•"Brave New World: 20th-Century Books From the Cotsen Children's Library." Through Oct. 26.

Gest Oriental Library

Jones Hall. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 2 to 11 p.m.

•"Encounters: Sugamo Prison, 1945-52: The American Occupation of Japan and Memories of the Asia-Pacific War." Through June 4.

Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library

Wiess Lounge, Olden Street. Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday until 8 p.m. Closed weekends.

•"Celebrating the Classes of 1943, 1953, 1963, 1978 and 1983."

Visual Arts Program

Lucas Gallery, 185 Nassau St. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed weekends.

•Exhibition of student work. May 13 through June 3. Opening reception, May 13, 6 to 8 p.m.

Woodrow Wilson School

Bernstein Gallery, lower level, Robertson Hall. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

•"Ricanstructions: A Selection of Works by Juan Sanchez." Through June 7.

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Art Museum

Hours: 258-3788; http://www.princetonartmuseum.org

Athletic Ticket Office

Tickets and information: 258-3538.

Dillon Gymnasium

Hours: 258-4466.

Employee Assistance Program

G07 McCosh Health Center. Information and appointments: 258-1875, Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Employee Health

G6B McCosh Health Center. Appointments: 258-5035, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. After-hours emergencies: 258-3134.

Employment Opportunities

Employment Hotline: 258-6130; http://jobs.princeton.edu/openjobs

Frist Campus Center

Welcome Desk: 258-1766. mailto:fristqna@princeton.edu

Library

Hours: 258-3181; http://libweb.princeton.edu

McCarter Theatre Box Office

Reservations: 258-2787, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. http://www.mccarter.org

Orange Key Guide Service

Frist Campus Center Welcome Desk. Tours Monday-Saturday at 10 and 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.; Sunday at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Information and tours: 258-1766.

Prospect Association

Reservations: 258-3686.

Richardson Auditorium

Reservations: 258-5000, Monday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; and two hours before events requiring tickets. http://www.princeton.edu/richaud

Theater and Dance

Reservations: 258-3676; http://www.princeton.edu/~visarts/the.html

Theatre Intime

Reservations: 258-4950; http://www.theatre-intime.org

Tiger Sportsline

Current sports highlights and upcoming athletic events: 258-3545.