C A L E N D A R   O F   E V E N T S

November 17-23, 2003

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Monday, November 17

Arts

7 p.m. Near Eastern studies Central Asian film. Mairam Yusupova: "The Time of Yellow Grass." 2 Robertson.

F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Musica Antiqua Köln. McCarter Theatre.

Lectures

1:30 to 4:30, and 7:30 to 10:20 p.m. Visual arts introduction to enameling workshop. Katharine Wood, enamel artist. Sculpture Shop, 185 Nassau St.

4 p.m. Applied and computational mathematics colloquium. "Biological Molecular Algorithms: A Mathematician's Perspective on Molecular Biology." Barry Merriman, University of California-Los Angeles. 214 Fine.

G 8 p.m. John Marshall Harlan '20 Lecture in Constitutional Adjudication. "A Legacy of Respect: The Constitutional Jurisprudence of the Second Justice John Marshall Harlan." Sandra Day O'Connor, U.S. Supreme Court. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

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Tuesday, November 18  

Arts

7:30 p.m. Near Eastern studies Arabic film series. Tahani Rached: "Four Women of Egypt." 1 Robertson.

8 p.m. Akwaaba/history/global issues documentary. "Africa in the 21st Century." 2 Robertson.

Lectures

Noon. Population research/demography seminar. "Do Social Interactions Affect Individual HIV/AIDS Attitudes and Prevention Strategies in Rural Malawi?" Patrick Gerland. 300 Wallace.

12:15 p.m. Latin American studies lecture. "Crises in the Andes: Historical and Structural Underpinnings of Contemporary Upheavals." Eric Hershberg. 107, 58 Prospect Ave.

12:20 p.m. Princeton Environmental Institute seminar. "Blowing in the Wind: Long-Distance Dispersal of Seeds With Wings, Sails and Parachutes." Henry Horn. 10 Guyot.

12:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School/law and public affairs lecture. "The Legacy of Justice Harlan: A Conversation With His Clerks." Five former U.S. Supreme Court law clerks. 16 Robertson.

4:30 p.m. English/Center for the Study of Religion/African American studies lecture. "East of the Sun (West of the Moon): Islam, the Ahmadis and African America." Moustafa Bayoumi, City University of New York-Brooklyn College. 40 McCosh.

4:30 p.m. Mathematics algebraic geometry seminar. "The Orbifold Chow Ring of Toric Deligne-Memford Stacks." Linda Chen, Columbia University. 322 Fine.

4:30 p.m. Mathematics mathematical physics seminar. "Lieb-Thirring Inequalities and Absolutely Continuous Spectrum of Schroedinger Operators." Ari Laptev, Technical University, Stockholm. A06 Jadwin.

4:30 p.m. Medieval studies lecture. "Memory Lost, Memory Regained: Jewish Historiographic Tradition in the Byzantine Empire." Johannes Niehoff, German National Research Foundation. West Room, Firestone Library.

4:30 p.m. Operations research and financial engineering seminar. "Risk and Career Choice." Stephen Shore, University of Pennsylvania. E219 Engineering Quadrangle.

4:30 p.m. Visual arts lecture. Joe Gibbons, filmmaker, talking about his work. Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.

4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School lecture. "The Legal Boundaries of Unauthorized Disclosure." Kevin Baine, Williams and Connolly. 16 Robertson.

8 p.m. University Public Lectures. "Who Are the Leaders of the Iraqi Shi'ites?" Roy Mottahedeh, Harvard University. Helm Auditorium, McCosh 50.

Notices

7 p.m. University Store book reading and signing. Paul Krugman, author of "The Great Unraveling." University Store.

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Wednesday, November 19

Arts

12:30 p.m. Chapel music organ concert. Charles Sunquist, Princeton High School. Chapel.

8 p.m. Industrial relations labor film series. "Harlan County, USA." 16 Robertson.

F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Cassandra Wilson, jazz vocalist. McCarter Theatre.

Lectures

G Noon. Information technology lecture. "Text, Audio and Video Reserves." Lorie Cerbone, Paula Mathews and Marianne Crusius. Multipurpose Room B, Frist.

G Noon. McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning lecture. "Hot Topics in Teaching: Religious Beliefs in the Classroom." Leigh Schmidt and Elliot Ratzman. 328 Frist.

Noon. Molecular biology lecture. "Biological Circuits With Small RNA Switches." Susan Gottesman, National Institutes of Health. 3 Thomas Lab.

Noon. Visual arts illustrated lecture. Denzil Hurley, abstract painter, talking about his work. 219, 185 Nassau St.

12:30 p.m. Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions/politics lecture. "School Choice and Educational Freedom: Locke v. Davey." Joseph Viteritti, City University of New York-Hunter College. East Room, Bobst.

2:15 p.m. Mathematics discrete mathematics seminar. "Group Algebras, Expanders and Codes." Avi Wigderson, Institute for Advanced Study and Hebrew University. 322 Fine.

3 p.m. Mathematics seminar. "Geometry, Representation Theory and Moduli." A. Iqbal, Harvard University. 214 Fine.

4:15 p.m. Industrial relations seminar on labor economics. "The Effect of the 'New Unionism' on Employer Outcomes: Evidence From a Regression Discontinuity Design." John DiNardo, University of Michigan. 200 Fisher.

4:15 p.m. International economics seminar. "Inflation Targeting and Debt." Francesco Giavazzi, Bocconi University. 103, 26 Prospect Ave.

4:15 p.m. Princeton plasma physics colloquium. "Fusion Research Using Dynamic Hohlraum Radiation-Driven Capsule Implosions." J.E. Bailey, Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque. Gottlieb Auditorium, PPPL, Forrestal.

4:30 p.m. Center for Human Values/Tanner lecture, first of two. "The Two Terrible Toms, Or Homo Homini Lupus." Frans de Waal, Emory University. Helm Auditorium, McCosh 50.

4:30 p.m. East Asian studies lecture. "Selling the American Way: The Singer Sewing Machine Co. in Japan." Andrew Gordon, Harvard University. 202 Jones.

4:30 p.m. Ecology and evolutionary biology lecture. "Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function: Using Theory to Understand Experiments." Michel Loreau, Ecole Normale Superieure, Paris. 10 Guyot.

4:30 p.m. Germanic languages and literatures lecture. "Pathos auf Dauer gestellt: Rhetorik und Emblematik des Turms." Manred Schneider, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. 205 East Pyne.

4:30 p.m. Judaic/Latin American studies lecture. "Argentine Space, Jewish Memory: Memorials to the Blown Apart and Disappeared in Buenos Aires." Edna Aizenberg, Marymount Manhattan College. 1 Robertson.

4:30 p.m. Mathematics colloquium. Chris Skinner, University of Michigan. 314 Fine.

4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School/Center for the Study of Religion lecture. "Contra 9/11: A Journalist Reflects on Religious Peacemaking as a News Story." Gustav Niebuhr. 16 Robertson.

6 p.m. School of Architecture lecture. "Changing the Earth and Other Considerations." Emmet Gowin. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.

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Thursday, November 20

Arts

7 p.m. Fields Center performance. Bina Sharif: "Afghan Woman." Dodds Auditorium, Robertson. Discussion follows.

8 p.m. Taiwanese Graduate Students Association/Taiwanese American Students Association Taiwanese film festival. Kuo-Fu Chen: "The Personals." 28 McCosh.

8 p.m. Germanic languages and literatures film. Caroline Link: "Jenseits der Stille." Theater, Rockefeller and Mathey College.

F 8 p.m. Princeton Shakespeare Company play. William Shakespeare: "Titus Andronicus." Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

F 8 p.m. Theater and dance play. Charles Mee: "Big Love." Berlind Theatre.

9 p.m. Near Eastern studies Iranian film series. Mohammad Katfi: "Aynak-e dudi." 113 Jones.

Lectures

2 p.m. Mathematics ergodic theory and statistical mechanics seminar. "Dyadic Models for the Equations of Fluid Motion." Natasa Pavlovic. 224 Fine.

3:30 p.m. Mathematics joint analysis seminar. "Compactness of Solutions to the Yamabe Problem." Yanyan Li, Rutgers University. 224 Fine.

4 p.m. Chemistry seminar. "From Molecular to Systems Re-Engineering." Bruce Tidor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. DuPont Seminar Room, 324 Frick.

4:30 p.m. Center for Human Values/Tanner lecture, last of two. "On Anthropodenial, or When a Kiss Is Not a Kiss." Frans de Waal, Emory University. Helm Auditorium, McCosh 50.

4:30 p.m. Mathematics topology seminar. "Parageometric Auto-morphisms of Free Groups (Joint Work with Michael Handel)." Lee Mosher, Rutgers University-Newark. 314 Fine.

4:30 p.m. Physics colloquium. "The Next 20 Years in Particle Physics." Hitoshi Murayama, University of California-Berkeley. A02 McDonnell.

4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School lecture. "Afghanistan and Iraq: Humanitarianism at Gunpoint." Nancy Lindborg, Mercy Corps. 16 Robertson.

5:30 p.m. Sigma Xi/Science and Technology Society l ecture. "Can We Fly Very, Very Fast?: Hypersonic Vehicles." Seymour M. Bogdonoff. 10 Guyout.

Sports

7 p.m. Wrestling vs. South Dakota State University. Dillon Gym.

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Friday, November 21

Arts

12:30 p.m. Art Museum gallery talk. "Personalities in Chinese Art." Dora Ching. Art Museum.

4:30 p.m. Creative writing/Althea Ward Clark celebration. "The Life and Work of Poet and Creative Writing Faculty Member Theodore Weiss, 1916-2003: Readings of His Poetry and Remembrances." Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.

F 8 p.m. Princeton Shakespeare Company play. William Shakespeare: "Titus Andronicus." Preceded at 7 p.m. with lecture by Thomas Roche. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

F 8 p.m. Theater and dance play. Charles Mee: "Big Love." Berlind Theatre.

Lectures

Noon. Chemistry seminar. "Where Plants Oxidize Water to Dioxygen: The Structure of the Mn Cluster Determined by X-ray Spectroscopy." Vittal Yachandra, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. 124 Frick.

Noon. Psychology colloquium. "The Language of Vision." Patrick Cavanagh, Harvard University. 0-S-6 Green.

12:15 p.m. Latin American studies/Spanish and Portuguese languages and cultures/African-American studies lecture. "Afro-Aesthetics in Brazil." Patricia Pinho, Amherst College. 107, 58 Prospect Ave.

12:30 p.m. Science and global security biodefense seminar. "Defense Against Biological Weapons: Can Immunization and Secondary Prevention Succeed?" Victor Sidel, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 280 Icahn Lab.

2:30 p.m. Mechanical and aerospace engineering seminar. "Chemically Reacting Flow in Direct-Oxidation, Solid-Oxide, Fuel Cells." Robert Kee, Colorado School of Mines. 222 Bowen. Social gathering follows, J223 Engineering Quadrangle.

Sports

F 7 p.m. Men's ice hockey vs. University of Vermont. Baker Rink.

F 7:30 p.m. Men's basketball vs. Colgate University. Jadwin Gym.

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Saturday, November 22

Arts

10 a.m. Creative writing/Althea Ward Clark films on Theodore Weiss and his poetry. Harvey Edwards: "A Year in the Life of a Poem"; and "Yes, With Lemon." Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.

11 a.m. Art Museum talk for children. "Miss'-ology." Marianne Grey, docent. Art Museum.

F 8 p.m. Princeton Shakespeare Company play. William Shakespeare: "Titus Andronicus." Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

F 8 p.m. Theater and dance play. Charles Mee: "Big Love." Berlind Theatre.

Lectures

9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Art Museum symposium. "Monsters and Mischwesen: The Human Animal in Early Greek Art." Wood Auditorium, McCosh 10.

7:30 p.m. Manna Christian Fellowship lecture. "Belief in Science and Belief in God." Robert Kaita. Murray-Dodge.

Sports

F 7 p.m. Men's ice hockey vs. Dartmouth College. Baker Rink.

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Sunday, November 23

Arts

F 1 and 4:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Tchaikovsky: "The Nutcracker." American Repertory Ballet. McCarter Theatre.

3 p.m. Art Museum gallery talk. "Personalities in Chinese Art." Dora Ching. Art Museum.

F 3 p.m. University Chamber Choir performance. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

Notices

11 a.m. Chapel service. Paul Raushenbush. Chapel.

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Weekly

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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Exhibits

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 Perma-nent Collection." Through Jan. 6.

• "The Centaur's Smile: The Human Animal in Early Greek Art." Through Jan. 18.

• "The Italian Renaissance City: Selections From Princeton University Collections." Through Jan. 11.

• "Stranger Than Fiction: 19th-Century Photographs From the Collection." Through Dec. 8.

• "Recent Acquisitions in Asian Art: 1998-2003." Through Jan. 6.

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.

• "The Life and Times of George F. Kennan: A Centennial Exhibition." Through April 18.

Lobby: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.

• "English Royal Portraits on Seals, Coins and Medals." Through Nov. 30.

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.

• "Jonathan Edwards: The Life of a Master Preacher." Through Feb. 2.

Women and Gender Studies

Lounge, 113 Dickinson Hall. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed weekends.

• "Photo-Pastel show" by Betty Reed. Through Jan. 5.

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Et cetera

Art Museum

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Athletic Ticket Office

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Dillon Gymnasium

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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. <jobs.princeton.edu/openjobs>.

Frist Campus Center

Welcome Desk: 258-1766. <fristqna@princeton.edu>.

Library

Hours: 258-3181. <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. <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. <www.princeton.edu/richaud>.

Theater and Dance

Reservations: 258-3676. <www.princeton.edu/~visarts/the.html>.

Theatre Intime

Reservations: 258-4950. <www.theatre-intime.org>.

Tiger Sportsline

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