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Calendar of events

October 10-16, 2005

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Monday, October 10

Arts

4:30 p.m. Visual arts illustrated lecture. Bradley McCallum and Jacqueline Tarry, conceptual artists, talking about their work. 219, 185 Nassau St.

Lectures

12:30 p.m. Integrative information, computer and application sciences seminar. “Computational Methods for Optimizing Interparticle Interactions Using Inverse Methods.” Makael Reichtsman. 302 Computer Science Building.
4 p.m. Lewis-Sigler Institute seminar series on “Quantitative and Computational Biology.” “Maximum Entropy Models for Biological Networks.” William Bialek. 101 Icahn Lab.
4:15 p.m. Industrial relations/labor economics seminar. “An Evaluation of Merger Simulations.” Matthew Weinberg. 200 Fisher.
4:30 p.m. Center for Human Values lecture. “What We Together Do: Questions About Collective Responsibility.” Derek Parfit, Oxford University. 1 Robertson.
4:30 p.m. Classics lecture. “Sophocles’ Jebb: An Edition and Its Maker.” Christopher Stray, University of Wales. 10 East Pyne.
4:30 p.m. Institute for the Transregional Study of the Contemporary Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia lecture. “Between Gaza and the West Bank.” Orly Lubin, Tel Aviv University, and Issam Nassar, Bradley University. 2 Robertson.
4:30 p.m. Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions/politics lecture series on “America’s Founding and Future.” “American Ideals and National Memory.” Bruce Cole, National Endowment for the Humanities. 104 Computer Science.
4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School lecture. “Other Than Collateral Damage: The Effect of War on Women and Children (Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa).” Janine DiGiovanni, Times of London and Vanity Fair. 16 Robertson.

Notices

1 to 5 p.m. Office of the Dean of the College study abroad fair. Multipurpose Room, Frist Campus Center.
4:30 p.m. Council of the Princeton University Community meeting. 101 Friend.
7 p.m. University Store book reading and signing. Peter Lawson-Johnston, author of “Growing Up Guggenheim.” University Store.

Tuesday, October 11

Arts

F 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. August Wilson: “Gem of the Ocean.” Matthews Theatre.
F 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Christopher Durang: “Miss Witherspoon.” Berlind Theatre.

Lectures

Noon. Population research/demography seminar. “Biodemography: Progress, Puzzles and Math.” Kenneth Wachter, University of California-Berkeley. 300 Wallace.
12:15 p.m. Latin American studies lecture. “Ausencia o Diferencia? Identidades y Movimientos Étnicos en el Perú, en Contraste con Ecuador y Bolivia.” Carlos Degregori, Instituto de Estudios Peruanos. 107, 58 Prospect Ave.
12:30 p.m. Princeton Environmental Institute seminar. “Preventing the Biological Contamination of Mars.” Christopher Chyba. 10 Guyot.
4 p.m. Chemistry seminar. “Microreactors, Encapsulated Catalysts and Mechanisms: New Tools and Techniques for Polymer and Small Molecule Synthesis.” Tyler McQuade, Cornell University. DuPont Seminar Room, 324 Frick.
4 p.m. Lewis-Sigler Institute seminar series on “Quantitative and Computational Biology.” Nir Yakoby. 101 Icahn Lab.
4:30 p.m. Law and public affairs/Woodrow Wilson School lecture. “The European Union: Market or Democracy? Thoughts on Europe’s Constitutional Crisis.” Jutta Limbach, Goethe-Institut. 103 Chancellor Green.
4:30 p.m. Mathematics algebraic geometry seminar. “Higher Cohomology of Divisors on a Projective Variety.” Tommaso de Fernex, Institute for Advanced Study. 322 Fine.
4:30 p.m. Mathematics mathematical physics seminar. “Quantum Diffusion of the Random Schrodinger Evolution.” Laszlo Erdos, University of Munich. 343 Jadwin.
4:30 p.m. Operations research and financial engineering seminar. “Portfolios From Sorts.” Robert Almgren, Bank of America Securities. E219 Engineering Quadrangle.
4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School/Graduate Career Services lecture. “Hope in Central Africa.” Anthony Gambino, international development expert. 16 Robertson.
G 6 p.m. International Center bridging cultures dinner discussion. “Beyond the Mountain: Religion and the Integration of Haitian Immigrants.” Margarita Mooney. 204B Wilcox.
6 p.m. Pace Center/Alumni Council/Career Services panel. “Making a Living in Social Change: Scholarship, Service and Action.” Elizabeth Duffy, Christoph Geiseler, Caitlin Halligan, George Hawkins and Jennifer Hirsch, alumni. Prospect House.

Notices

7 p.m. University Store book reading and signing. Peter and Renata Singer, editors of “The Moral of the Story: An Anthology of Ethics Through Literature.” University Store.

Sports

7 p.m. Men’s water polo vs. Bucknell University. DeNunzio Pool.

 

Wednesday, October 12

Arts

12:30 p.m. Chapel music organ concert. Ansgar Wallenhorst, St Peter and Paul, Ratingen, Germany. Chapel.
7 p.m. German film series on “Fritz Lang — The Weimar Films.” “Dr. Mabuse, Der Spieler.” 10 East Pyne.
F 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Christopher Durang: “Miss Witherspoon.” Berlind Theatre.
F 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. August Wilson: “Gem of the Ocean.” Matthews Theatre.
8 p.m. Committee on Palestine comedy performance. “Stand Up for Palestine!” Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon Zayid, Palestinian American comedians. Cafe Vivian, Frist.

Lectures

G Noon. Information technology seminar. “Internet2 and Next Generation Network Applications in Higher Education.” George Laskaris, NJEdge. Multipurpose Room B, Frist.
Noon. Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials graduate seminar. “Modeling in Nanoscale Mechanics: A Balancing Act Between Engineering and Science.” Boris Yakobson, Rice University. Auditorium, Bowen.
12:30 p.m. Molecular biology lecture. “Molecular Control of Nociceptive/Pain Sensory Neuron Development.” Qiufu Ma, Harvard University. 3 Thomas Lab.
2 p.m. Mathematics statistical mechanics seminar. “Quantum Dynamics of Many-Body Systems With a Singular Mean-Field Interaction.” Laszlo Erdos, University of Munich. 343 Jadwin.
2:50 p.m. Bendheim Center for Finance/Civitas Foundation seminar. Tano Santos, Columbia University. 103 Bendheim Center.
4 p.m. Chemical engineering seminar. “Fundamental and Practical Challenges in Deconstructing Celiac Sprue.” Chaitan Khosla, Stanford University. A224 Engineering Quadrangle. Social gathering at 3:30 p.m., A214 Engineering Quadrangle.
4 p.m. Chemistry seminar. “Directed Assembly of Metal-Cyanide Cluster Magnets.” Jeffrey Long, University of California-Berkeley. DuPont Seminar Room, 324 Frick.
4 p.m. Computer science lecture. “The Protein Data Bank: Structure and Function.” Helen Berman, Rutgers University. 105 Computer Science Building.
4:15 p.m. Princeton plasma physics colloquium. “X-Ray Emission From Thunderstorms and Lightning Produced by Runaway Air Breakdown.” Joseph Dwyer, Florida Institute of Technology. Gottlieb Auditorium, PPPL, Forrestal.
4:30 p.m. Electrical engineering/computer engineering seminar. “Transactional Coherence and Consistency: Architectural Support for Practical Parallel Programming.” Christos Kozyrakis, Stanford University. B205 Engineering Quadrangle.
6 p.m. School of Architecture lecture. “Then Then, Now Now, New New: Digging Hadrian and BASE Beijing.” Mary-Ann Ray, StudioWorks Architects, Los Angeles, and Beijing Architecture Studio Experience. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.

Thursday, October 13

Arts

7 p.m. Near Eastern studies film. Nabil al-Maleh: “The Extras.” 100 Jones.
F 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Christopher Durang: “Miss Witherspoon.” Berlind Theatre.
F 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. August Wilson: “Gem of the Ocean.” Matthews Theatre.
F 8 p.m. Theatre Intime play. Greg Allen: “30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.” Theater, Murray-Dodge.

Lectures

G Noon. International Center bridging cultures student panel. “Knowing America and Americans.” West Room, Murray-Dodge.
2 p.m. Geophysical fluid dynamics seminar. “A Global Convection Circulation Paradigm for the Annular Mode and Implications for Climate Predictions.” Ming Cai, Florida State University. 209 GFDL, Forrestal.
4:30 p.m. Davis Center for Historical Studies lecture. “Russian Space Science.” Asif Siddiqi, Fordham University. 211 Dickinson.
4:30 p.m. Physics colloquium. “Atomic Magnetometers for Precision Measurements and Applications.” Michael Romalis. A10 Jadwin.
7:30 p.m. Center for the Study of Religion lecture. “The Catholic Church in the Pontificate of Benedict XVI: A Global View.” George Weigel, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington, D.C. Helm Auditorium, McCosh 50.
8 p.m. Psychology/Jones lecture. “The Norm of Self-Interest.” Dale Miller, Stanford University. 101 Friend.

Notices

All day. German conference, first of four days. “Friedrich Schiller and the Path to Modernity.” For information, visit german.princeton.edu.
F Noon. Athletics Princeton Varsity Club lunch. Head coaches Roger Hughes, Kristen Holmes-Winn, Luis Nicolao and Eric Stein. Class of 1956 Lounge, Princeton Stadium (take elevator located behind section 9 to third floor).
7 p.m. University Store book reading and signing. Danian Hu, author of “China and Albert Einstein.” University Store.

Friday, October 14

Arts

12:30 p.m. Art Museum gallery talk. “Spotlight on a Recent Acquisition: Il Baciccio’s ‘The Triumph of the Name of Jesus.’” Laura Giles. Art Museum.
4:30 p.m. Irish studies illustrated lecture. Alice Maher and Dermot Seymour, visual artists, talking about their work. Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.
F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Christopher Durang: “Miss Witherspoon.” Berlind Theatre.
F 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. August Wilson: “Gem of the Ocean.” Matthews Theatre.
8 p.m. Music/Composers Ensemble at Princeton concert. Betsey Biggs, Andrew Lee, David Little, Scott Smallwood, John Supko, Alan Tormey and Paul Lansky. Taplin Auditorium, Fine.
F 8 p.m. Theatre Intime play. Greg Allen: “30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.” Theater, Murray-Dodge.
F 9 p.m. Chapel music silent film with organ accompaniment. “Phantom of the Opera.” Chapel.

Lectures

G 11:30 a.m. Computer science lecture. “A Conversation with Bill Gates.” Richardson Auditorium, Alexander. Advance tickets required.
2:30 p.m. Mechanical and aerospace engineering seminar. “Threshold for Irreversibility in Sheared Suspensions.” Jerry Gollub, Haverford College. 222 Bowen. Social gathering follows, J223 Engineering Quadrangle.
4 p.m. Philosophy seminar. “The History of Our Attachments to Substance.” Robert Pasnau, University of Colorado. 4 McCosh.
4 p.m. Psychology/Jones lecture. “Misperceiving Group Consensus.” Dale Miller, Stanford University. 0-S-6 Green.

Notices

All day. German conference, second of four days. “Friedrich Schiller and the Path to Modernity.” For information, visit german.princeton.edu.
1 to 6 p.m. French and Italian conference in honor of François Rigolot, first of two days. 105 Chancellor Green.
FG 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Prospect Wine Dinner. Prospect House.

Saturday, October 15

Arts

10 a.m. Art Museum talk for children. “Build a Painting.” William Hogan, docent. Art Museum.
2 p.m. Art Museum/Cotsen Children’s Library family program. “Chariot of the Sun.” Seth Reichgott, actor. Cotsen Children’s Library, Firestone. Registration required, call 258-3043.
F 3 and 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Christopher Durang: “Miss Witherspoon.” Berlind Theatre.
F 3 and 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. August Wilson: “Gem of the Ocean.” Matthews Theatre.
F 8 p.m. Theatre Intime play. Greg Allen: “30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.” Theater, Murray-Dodge.
F 8 p.m. University Jazz Ensemble concert. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.

Notices

All day. German conference, third of four days. “Friedrich Schiller and the Path to Modernity.” For information, visit german.princeton.edu.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. French and Italian conference in honor of François Rigolot, last of two days. 10 East Pyne.

Sports

4 p.m. Women’s soccer vs. Columbia University. Lourie-Love Field.
7:30 p.m. Men’s soccer vs. Columbia University. Lourie-Love Field.

Sunday, October 16

Arts

F 2 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Christopher Durang: “Miss Witherspoon.” Berlind Theatre.
F 2 and 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. August Wilson: “Gem of the Ocean.” Matthews Theatre.
3 p.m. Art Museum gallery talk. “Spotlight on a Recent Acquisition: Il Baciccio’s ‘The Triumph of the Name of Jesus.’” Laura Giles. Art Museum.
3 p.m. Friends of Music concert. Wendy Young, harpsichord, and Nancy Wilson, violin. Music by Bach. Taplin Auditorium, Fine.

Lectures

F 3 p.m. Center for Jewish Life “Kleztravaganza 2!” performance. Klez Dispensers, Klezmocrats and Koleinu. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.
4 p.m. International Center/Middle East Society illustrated lecture. “Current Conditions in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank.” Kathy and Bill Christison, retired CIA analysts. 101 Friend.
7:15 p.m. Near Eastern studies film. Joseph Cedar: “Campfire.” 10 East Pyne.

Notices

All day. German conference, last of four days. “Friedrich Schiller and the Path to Modernity.” For information, visit german.princeton.edu.
11 a.m. Chapel service. Paul Raushenbush. Jazz Ensembles, Anthony D.J. Branker, conductor. Chapel.

Weekly

Alcoholics Anonymous

12:15 p.m. Mondays. East Room, Murray-Dodge.

9:30 a.m. Sundays, basement, Murray-Dodge. Membership not required to attend.

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.

• “Picturesque Imaginings: Defining the Photographic Within 19th-Century European Visual Culture.” Through Oct. 30.

• “The Legacy of Homer: Four Centuries of Art From the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris.” Through Jan. 15.

Firestone Library

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.

Main Gallery:

• “Poets and Mythmakers in Modern Greece.” Through Oct. 23.

Frist Campus Center

• “Photo Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi.” Through Oct. 5.

Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library

Olden St. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“1945: A World United and Divided.” Through Jan. 31.

Women and Gender Studies

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

• “Womenswear” by Marie Sturken. Through Nov. 1.

Et cetera

Art Museum

Hours: 258-3788. www.princetonartmuseum.org.

Athletic Ticket Office

Tickets and information: 258-3538.

Dillon Gymnasium

Hours: 258-4466.

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

jobs.princeton.edu.

Frist Campus Center

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

University Ticketing: www.princeton.edu/utickets/.

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.theatreintime.org.

Tiger Sportsline

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

Yom Kippur Services

Orthodox. Whig Hall. Oct. 12, 6 p.m.; Oct. 13, 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Conservative. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall. Oct. 12, 6 p.m.; Oct. 13, 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Reform. Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St. Oct. 12, 7 p.m.; and Oct. 13, 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.