Almanac, Vol. 46, No. 13, November 23/30, 1999

| FRONT PAGE | CONTENTS | JOB-OPS | CRIMESTATS | COUNCIL: State of the University, Part One (Rodin) | TALK ABOUT TEACHING ARCHIVE | BETWEEN ISSUES | DECEMBER at PENN | DECEMBER EXTRAS! | CALENDAR INDEX  | DEADLINES


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Once Upon a Mattress; A modernization of the Princess and the Pea, presented by the Penn Players. Performances December 2-4 at the Iron Gate Theatre. See  On Stage


ACADEMIC CALENDAR

10 Fall Term Classes end.

11 Reading Days begin. Through December 14.

15 Final Examinations begin. Through December 22.

22 Fall semester ends.


CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY

19 Sunday, Fun Day, Live on Stage!: "A Christmas Carol"; two shows: 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; $10/includes museum admission; info: (215) 563-3501; Harrison Auditorium, University
Museum (Museum; American Theater Arts for Youth Inc.).

EXHIBITS

Admission donations and hours

Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library: free, Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Burrison Gallery, Faculty Club, Inn at Penn: free; Mon.-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Esther Klein Gallery, 3600 Market: free, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Eugene Ormandy Exhibition Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fox Art Gallery, Logan Hall: free; Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Institute of Contemporary Art: $3, $2/students, artists, seniors, free/members, children under 12, with PENNCard, and on Sundays 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Morris Arboretum: $6, $5/seniors, $4/students, free with PENNCard, children under 6; Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

University Museum: $5, $2.50/seniors and students w/ID, free/members, with PENNCard, children under 6; Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Upcoming

1 Monica Rozin and Ann Marie Palita: Photographs; Rozin uses her camera to reveal new imagery in commonplace objects and vistas; Palika captures the natural world and hopes to encourage viewers to support the preservation of vanishing species and habitats with her photos. Opening reception December 2, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Burrison Art Gallery, Faculty Club. Through December 24.

Now

Patricia Moss-Vreeland: Memory-Connections Matter; this exciting interactive art exhibit enables visitors to wander through a metaphoric "brain" that illuminates the relationship between memory, learning and creativity, and offers viewers of all ages an opportunity to embellish the site using these innate processes; Esther Klein Gallery. Through January 31.

Eugene Ormandy: A Centennial Celebration; Kamin Gallery, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Through December 31.

Odunde African American Festival: Twenty Years on South Street; 30 black and white photographs by Thomas B. Morton; 1st floor, Sharpe Gallery, University Museum. Through January 2, 2000 (Museum; Philadelphia Folklore Project).

David Graham: All-American Boy; color photographic genres capture popular culture: Land of the Free, a series of American portraits; America, At Last, the quirky side of American life; and, Ay, Cuba!, from a 1997 trip with journalist Andre Codresçu; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through January 16.

Nancy Davidson: Breathless; sculptures made from large, colorful weather balloons adorned and bound with corsets, rope, fishnet and silver lamé; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through January 16.

An American Apocalypse: Images of the End of the Millennium Watch Archive; Rosenwald Gallery, 6th floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Through January 17.

Treasures from Uzbekistan: The Great Silk Road; first loan of objects from museums all over Uzbekistan, dating from the Bronze Age to the present century; includes textiles, tiles, ceramics, architectural elements, and rare manuscripts; guest curated by Fredrik Hiebert of The University Museum, in cooperation with the Philadelphia Museum of Art; Arthur Ross Gallery. Through February 13.

Pomo Indian Basket Weavers: Their Baskets and the Art Market; 120 examples of turn-of-the-century Native American basketry created by more than 40 weavers; exhibit incorporates text, video and large-scale photographs; 2nd floor, Dietrich Gallery, University Museum. Through October 1, 2000. See Conferences .

Ongoing

Ancient Greek World; Canaan and Ancient Israel; Living in Balance: Universe of the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo and Apache; Ancient Mesopotamia: Royal Tombs of Ur; The Egyptian Mummy: Secrets and Science; Raven's Journey: World of Alaska's Native People; Buddhism: History and Diversity of a Great Tradition; University Museum.

Healing Plants: Medicine Across Time and Cultures; Works by Harry Gordon; Morris Arboretum.

ICA Tours and Talks

9 New Horizons; behind-the-scenes program for senior citizens featuring the David Graham: All American Boy and Nancy Davidson: Breathless exhibits; 10:30 a.m.

16 Artists in Dialogue; slide presentations and discussions with Nancy Davidson and David Graham; 6 p.m.

University Museum Tours

Meet at the main entrance; 1:30 p.m. Free with Museum admission donation. Info: www.upenn.edu/museum/.

4 Canaan and Ancient Israel

5 Raven's Journey

11 Southwest and Pomo Indian

12 China

18 Ancient Egypt

19 Classical World


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FILM

2 The Stone Carvers (Marjorie Hunt & Paul Wagner, 1985), The Grand Generation (Marjorie Hunt, Paul Wagner & Steve Zeitlin, 1993); Graduate Student Film Seminar Series; 4-6 p.m.; Class of '55 Conference Room (Room 241), Van Pelt Library (Center for Folklore and Ethnography).

International House

Free; Italia Cinema and Cinecitta' Holding; Info:(215) 895-6542.

1 Authors of New Italian Cinema: A Film Festival;

2 Il Protagonisti; 7 p.m.;

3 Un Amore; 7 p.m.;

4 Il Tempo Dell'Amore; 3 p.m.;

5 Radiofreccia; 7 p.m.;


MEETINGS

6 PPSA Board; noon-1:30 p.m.; for location, e-mail ppsa-request@pobox.upenn.edu/ Also December 20.

8 University Council Open Forum; 4-6 p.m.; McClelland Hall, Quad; PENNCard required; persons who wish to speak must inform the Office of the Secretary by calling (215) 898-7005 by December 1.


MUSIC

3 University of Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society; Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden; 8 p.m.; Irvine Auditorium; $5, free to students with PENNCard (Music).

4 Ancient Voices; Christmas music from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance; 2:30 p.m.; Amado Recital Hall, Irvine Auditorium; $8; $4 seniors and students with ID; free to students with PENNCard; for a full listing of the concert program see www.sas.upenn.edu/music/avoxF99prog.html (Music).

10 University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble; includes music by Alfred Reed, Holst, and Gordon Jacob, along with a performance of the Star Wars Trilogy; 8 p.m.; Irvine Auditorium; $5, free to Penn Students with PENNCard (Music).

16 Carols in Color; 8-10:30 p.m.; Iron Gate Theatre, T Stage. Through December 19 (Music).

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Above: The Carol Stein Amado Recital Hall, housed in Irvine Auditorium, has a 120 seat capacity. The Amado Recital Hall is named for the late wife of Ralph Amado the Vice Provost for Research. The Hall opened in late September, and currently provides performing space for Music Department groups. On December 4 there will be two music department concerts, Ancient Voices; Christmas music from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance; 2:30 p.m.; Penn Baroque & Recorder Ensembles and Madrigal Singers; chamber works by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi; 8 p.m. (See Music).


ON STAGE

Penn Performing Arts

Info: (215) 898-2312 or dolphin.upenn.edu/~pac (Performing Arts Council).

2 Once Upon a Mattress; a musical performed by the Penn Singers; 8 p.m.; Iron Gate Theater; $5/$6 with PENNCard, $8 without PENNCard; . Through December 4.

3 Penny Loafers Fall Show; 8-11 p.m.; Dunlop Auditorium, Stemmler Hall (Student Performing Arts).

10 The Colored Mueseum; a play by George C. Wolfe; performed by the African American Arts Alliance; 8-11 p.m.;Harold Prince Theater, Annenberg Center. Through December 11.


READINGS / SIGNINGS

2 David Graham; signing and discussing his new book Land of the Free: What Makes Americans Different; 5:30 p.m.; second floor, ICA (ICA). See Exhibits.

Kelly Writers House

3805 Locust Walk. Info: call (215) 573-WRIT or e-mail wh@english.upenn.edu.

2 Reading and Talk; Carla Harryman, writer; 4:30 p.m.

4 Reading: Llujeta Lleshanaku, poet; 8 p.m.

7 Webcast Discussion; Ron Silliman, Bob Perelman, Jena Osman, Brian Kim Stefans, poets; 7:30 p.m.

9 The Play is the Thing; a monthly reading and thinking group; 7 p.m.

11 Collaboration with Highwire Gallery; webcast performance by and discussion with poet Edwin Torres; 4 p.m.

18 Laughing Hermit Reading Series; David Acosta and B.J. Ward, poets; 2-3 p.m.


SPECIAL EVENTS

1 World AIDS Day: 6th Annual Convocation; 5:30 p.m.; fourth floor, Ivy Room, Penn Tower Building (Immunodeficiency Program).

5 Peace Around the World; multicultural holiday celebration featuring choral music, international games and puzzles, juggling, magic, face painting, origami lessons and a mummer's strut; 1:30-4:30 p.m.; University Museum (University Museum).

8 Faculty Club Tree Lighting and Holiday Dinner Buffet; 5-8 p.m.; Faculty Club, 3611 Walnut Street (Faculty Club).

9 Faculty Club Annual Open House; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Faculty Club, 3611 Walnut Street (Faculty Club).

16 Winterfest: Go West for Third Thursdays; fashion show on ice, curling demonstration, free skating and skate rental; 5:30-8 p.m.; Class of 1923 Ice Rink; Info: (888) GOWEST-7 or www.gowest.org (University City District).


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SPORTS

Tickets for football games $10, $5 seniors/children, free with PENNCard: call ticket office (215) 898-6151. See www.upenn.edu/athletics

3 M. Basketball vs. Army; 7 p.m.

4 W. Squash vs. Yale; 12:30 p.m.

5 M. Squash vs. Brown; 11:30 a.m.

8 W. Basketball vs. St. Joseph's; 6 p.m.

10 W. Swimming vs. Columbia; 6 p.m.

11 M. Swimming vs. Columbia; 2 p.m.

Intramural and Club Sports

Visit www.upenn.edu/recreation or call (215) 898-6100 for info.

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FITNESS/LEARNING

Computer Classes for Penn Faculty, Staff and Students; Sansom Place West: 3650 Chestnut Street 2nd floor; registration required for all hands-on class: (215) 573-3102; for information on class descriptions and prerequisites e-mail to learnit@pobox.upenn.edu or visit www.upenn.edu/computing/isc/ttg.

Jazzercise: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday; Newman Center; first class free; $3.50/class; $2.50/students; Carolyn Hamilton, (215) 662-3293 (days) or (610) 446-1983 (evenings).

1 ISC Public Forum on Changes to Penn Modem Pool; moderated by Jim O'Donnell, Vice Provost Information Systems & Computing; 3 p.m.; room 200, College Hall. (ISC).

2 Open Observatory Night; 7-8 p.m.; roof, DRL, weather permitting; info (215) 898-5995 (Physics & Astronomy).

4 Plants for the Winter Garden; slide presentation and a walk through the gardens; 1-3 p.m.; $18 members, $20 non-members. Info: (215) 247-5777 (Morris Arboretum).

6 Campus Development Open Forum; forum concerning issues of access, transportation, service and campus environment; 6-9 p.m.; College Hall, Room 200; Info; 3-8428 or kho@pobox.upenn.edu. Also December 13; 3-5 p.m.; College Hall, Room 200.(Office of the University Architect, Olin Partnership)

8 Dealing With Holiday Stress; a QOWL emotional well-being workshop from PENN-Friends; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Terrace Room, Logan Hall (Human Resources).

16 Parenting Styles that Work with Teens; a QOWL life balance workshop with experts from Ceridian Performance Partners; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Terrace Room, Logan Hall (Human Resources).

Community Housing

Info: call Bernadette Ramsey, (215) 573-9725; only faxed or mailed RSVP's accepted, to The Office of Community Housing, 4046 Walnut Street, fax: (215) 573-2173.

8 Community Housing 101; info. about the Guaranteed Mortgage Program; 8-9 a.m. & 1-2 p.m.; Office of Off-Campus Living, 4046 Walnut. Also December 16, noon-1 p.m. & 1-2 p.m.; room 720, Franklin Building.

9 Title Insurance and Settlement; what it means to have an executed search for a clear title, how to prepare for the closing, and more; noon-1 p.m.; room 720, Franklin Building.

14 Homeowner's Insurance; info about different types of insurance and what is needed for proper coverage of an investment; noon-1 p.m. & 1-2 p.m.; Office of Off Campus Living, 4046 Walnut St.

Wharton SBDC

Registration: by phone at (215) 898-4861, or by fax at (215) 898-1063.

9 Trade Secret Protection in Pennsylvania; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; $45.

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TALKS

1 Spermatogenesis in Mice Lacking Transition Nuclear Proteins in Condensing Spermatids; Marvin Meistrich, University of Texas; noon; Hirst Auditorium, Dulles Building (Center for Research on Reproduction and Women's Health).

2 How Important Are Boreal Peatlands to Past, Present, and Future Global Carbon Cycling?; Kelman Weider, Villanova University; 12:15-1:45 p.m.; Grossman Auditorium, Wistar Institute (Institute for Environmental Studies).

3 Nonhuman Primates: Behavior, Environmental Enrichment and Psychological Well-Being; Kathryn A. Bayne, AAALAC-International; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney Entrance, HUP (Laboratory Animal Medicine Seminar Program).

6 Principles for Active Control of Surfactants; Nicholas L. Abbott, University of Wisconsin; 3:30 p.m.; room 337, Towne Building (Chemical Engineering).

7 Induction and the Initial Development of the Mammalian Olfactory Pathway; Anthony S. LaMantia, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; 11:30 a.m.; Seminar Room, Monell Chemical Senses Center, 3500 Market Street (Monell Chemical Senses Center).

8 Bone Cements and Ceramics with Antibiotics: Rationale, Experimental Improvements, Clinical Results; Professor Langlais, CHU Rennes; noon; McKay Laboratories, 4th floor, Stemmler Bldg. (French Institute for Culture and Technology).

9 Some Structure-Driven Questions About Ion Channel Function; Christopher Miller, Brandeis University; 2 p.m.; Physiology Conference Room, fourth floor, Richards Building (Physiology).

10 Nonhuman Primates: Husbandry, Breeding, Biology and Care; David P. Martin, DuPont Pharmaceutical Company; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney, HUP (Laboratory Animal Medicine Seminar Program).

13 Genetic Approaches to Enhance the Antitumor Functions of T Lymphocytes; Michel Sadelain, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; 4-5 p.m.; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Institute for Human Gene Therapy).

14 Does Superoxide Channel between the Copper Centers of Peptidylglycine Monooxygenase? A Novel Mechanism for Oxygen Activation Based on Core Activity; Ninian J. Blackburn, Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology; noon; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Biochemistry and Biophysics).

15 DNA Methylation in Germ Cells--Setting Epigenetic Patterns for the Next Generation; Jacquetta Trasler, Montreal Children's Hospital Research Institute, McGill University; noon; Hirst Auditorium, Dulles Building (Center for Research on Reproduction and Women's Health).

16 Managing Natural Catastophe Risk in Developing Countries; Paul Freeman, International Institute for Applied Systems Analyses; 12:15-1:45 p.m.; Grossman Auditorium, Wistar Institute (Institute for Environmental Studies; Public Policy and Management).

17 The Power of Information and Technology to Improve Outcomes; Alan Webber, Aetna U.S. Healthcare; noon-1:30 p.m.; 1st floor auditorium, Colonial Penn Center, 3641 Locust Walk (Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics).

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Operation Santa

To Our Friends at Penn:

We have started working on the details for this year's 12th Annual "Operation Santa Claus" for the young and Senior Citizens. This year's party will experience a change in scenery. In the past 10 years the party was hosted, very generously, by the Faculty Club with special appreciation to Ellen Iannarella. Due to the relocation of the Faculty Club, this year's party is being hosted at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and the catering provided by Jack Kramer's Catering. We will again entertain the residents of three West Philadelphia Nursing Homes: The Ralston House, Mercy Douglas, & Stephen Smith Home, as well as The Delta School, a home for mentally and physically challenged children.

Our senior citizen friends and the children will again be treated to a holiday luncheon and gifts from Santa, as well as surprise entertainment, on Tuesday, December 14.

Last year's party was an overwhelming success, again over 800 gifts were donated along with monetary donations to pay for the party expenses. The gifts were distributed to all the guests in attendance, as well as enough to be sent back to those in the homes not well enough to attend. Gifts were sent back to the children at the orphanage who were in school.

We're asking for your help again. We are in need of 600+ gifts and monetary donations to cover the cost of the party. Monetary donations are extremely appreciated. This is used to cover the cost of transportation, equipment rentals, the luncheon, entertainment and additional gifts that are needed.

If you would like further information, please feel free to visit Yvonne in Suite 212 Franklin Building or call me at (215) 898-7234 or (215) 898-4210. Those in Physical Plant can contact George Reale.

Below are some gift suggestions. Simply choose something off the list, wrap it, and place a label or tag on the outside marked with what the item is, whether for a man or woman, girl or boy and the size if applicable. Please, if you are planning to participate, contact us & let us know so we can be sure that all the children and senior citizens attending will receive a gift.

There has always been a lot of interest from our staff and friends around campus. We are hoping that you will again be able to help. Please help make this another successful holiday project full of joy and giving for children and elderly.

Please Bring All Gifts and Donations To Yvonne in Suite 212 Franklin Bldg. No later Than Thursday, December 9.

  • Sweatshirts/pants (Mens sz. Lg. & XLg. and Ladies sz. Med. & Lg.)
  • Socks (Mens white and dark and Ladies knee socks & knee highs) Perfume and cologne and dusting powder for ladies
  • Mens t-shirts and undershirts & thermals (Xlg. & Lg)
  • Ladies thermals (sz. Med & Lg)
  • Slippers with back out (slip-ons) ­ not the sock type) ­Mens sz Med. & Lg and Ladies sz. Sm & Med.
  • Mens and Ladies Sweater Vests (all sizes)
  • Trivia games, puzzles, chess, checkers, old card games
  • Children's board games and hand held electronic games
  • Children's outfits, toys, dolls, etc Beanie Babies and Barbie Dolls (especially the holiday, anniversary or millennium barbies)

--Yvonne Oronzio, Operation Santa Claus

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1999 Holiday Hours for University Services and Facilities

Academic Records Closes December 23 at noon. Reopens January 3 at 9 a.m.

Accounts Payable Closes December 23, 12 p.m. Closed December 24-25, 31 and January 1. Open December 27-30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Resume normal hours January 3.

Annenberg Center Box Office Closed: December 23, 6 p.m. thru December 26. Open: December 27 noon-6 p.m., December 28-29 noon-8 p.m. Closed: December 30-January 3. Reopens January 4 at noon.

Arthur Ross Gallery Closed December 20 to January 2. Reopens January 3.

Cashier's Office Closes December 23, 2 p.m. Open: December 27-31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reopens January 3, 9 a.m.

Christian Association Closes December 22, 5 p.m.; Reopens January 10, 8:30 a.m.

Computer Connection Closed December 24-26 & January 1-2. Open December 27-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular hours resume January 3.

Ice Rink, Class of 1923 Closed December 24-25, 31 and January 1. Info: (215) 898-1923. See  Fitness/ Learning for regular public sessions.

College Houses and Academic Services Open December 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed December 24 through January 2. Reopens January 3, 8 a.m.

Escort Service, PennBus, Handivan Closed December 24 through January 3. Reopens January 4. During the winter break, limited transportation will be provided in cooperation with Public Safety by calling (215) 898-4497.

Faculty Club Closed December 24-January 2. Reopens January 3, 8 a.m.

Hillel Open Mon. thru Thurs. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-3p.m. Closed December 31.

ICA Closed December 24-25, 27-28 and January 1. Open December 26 & 30 & January 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; December 29-30, noon-8 p.m. See Exhibits for regular hours. Business Offices closed December 24-January 3.

Jazzercise No class December 23 or 30. Classes held Tues. & Thurs. December 2-22 & December 28. Regular schedule resumes January 4. See   Fitness/ Learning for December schedule.

Kelly Writers House Closes December 22, 5 p.m.; Open January 5-16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Normal hours resume January 17, 9 a.m.

Levy Tennis Pavillion Closed December 25-26 & January 1. Open December 24 & 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., December 27-30, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., January 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Normal hours resume January 3.

Morris Arboretum Open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed December 24 to January 1. Resumes regular hours January 2.

Newman Center Closes December 22, 1 p.m. Reopens January 17, 9 a.m.

Penn Bookstore Open December 24 & 27-31, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed December 25-26 & January 1-2. Regular hours resume January 3.

Recreation Department: Gimbel and Hutchinson Gymnasia December 11-23: Hutchinson Gym: Mon. thru Fri. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. noon-6 p.m.; Gimbel Gym: Mon. thru Fri. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. noon-6 p.m. Winter Break (December 23 through January 16): Hutchinson: Closed; Gimbel: Closed December 24-26, 31 and January 1-2. Open December 23, 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; December 27-30, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; and January 3-16, Mon. thru Fri., 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. noon-6 p.m.; Ringe Squash Courts: Mon. thru Fri. 7 a.m.-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Sat & Sun. noon-4 p.m. Normal hours resume January 17.

Registrar's Office Closes December 23 at noon. Reopens January 3 at 9 a.m.

Residence Halls: Sansom Place East, Sansom Place West, Harrison College House, Harnwell College House, Hamilton College House and Mayer Hall remain open. All other dormitories close at December 23, noon and reopen January 13, 9 a.m. Housing Services Office closes December 23, 5 p.m. and reopens January 3, 9 a.m.

Student Financial Services Closes December 23, 2 p.m.; Reopens January 3, 9 a.m.

Student Health Closes December 24, 11:30 a.m.. Closed December 25-26 & January 1-2. Open December 27-31, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Regular hours resume January 3.

University Life Computing Services Closes December 23 at noon. Reopens January 3 at 9 a.m.

University Museum Galleries closed Mondays and December 25 and January 1,with other closing hours to be determined. Info. (215) 898-4000.

Van Pelt/Lippincott Libraries and Rosengarten Reserve December 10-21 Extended hours: Van Pelt/Lippincott: Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 a.m.-midnight, Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-midnight; Rosengarten: Mon. thru Thurs. 24 hours, Fri. 8:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m. thru 24 hours. December 22-23, 27-30: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed: December 24-26, December 31, January 1-2. After January 2, open Mon. thru Fri. only. Weekend hours resume January 22. See http://events.library.upenn.edu/cgi-bin/calendar.cgi.



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University City District's Go West! 3rd Thursdays:

Fashions, Skating and More

December 16

Winterfest!

This month, Go West! features a fashion show on ice at the Class of 1923 Ice Rink sponsored by the shops of Sansom Common. In The Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society, Alfred Bendiner captured skaters from earlier this century showing off the fashions of their day. Also featured at December's Third Thursday is free skating and skate rental, a live broadcast by WXPN, a curling demonstration by the Philadelphia Curling Club, and free cocoa and cookies. Visit the web site www.gowest.org for more information. See  Special Events

Corrections

 NO Book Talk on the 2nd :

(A notice of cancellation was received after December AT PENN went to press)

This talk was listed in the print-version of the calendar under "2" in the Talks section...

2 Book Talk: Scenes of Instruction: A Memoir; Michael Awkward, English; 4:30 p.m.; 3808 Walnut St. (Afro-American Studies; Center for the Study of Black Literature and Culture).

 NO Treasures of Chinese Scholar Exhibit:

This exhibit was erroneously listed in the print-version of the calendar under "Now" in the Exhibits section...

Treasures of the Chinese Scholar; selection of "scholar art" from the Ji Zhen Zhai collection: calligraphy, painting and artworks in wood, lacquer, ivory, stone, horn and metal from the Zhou dynasty (1770-0250 BC) through the Quing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD); Changing Gallery, University Museum. Through January 3.

 NO ICA Talk on Chinese Scholar on the 17th:

As erroneously listed in the print-version of the calendar under "ICA tours & talks" in the Exhibits section...

17 Treasures of the Chinese Scholar; step back into the remarkable beauty and tranquillity of the ancient Chinese scholar's studio; University Museum, 4:30-8 p.m. Select second floor galleries open, enter by main entrance. (University Museum).

Holiday Hours for 1999 may not be up-to-date in the print version of the December AT PENN Calendar.

Please see on-line hours for the most accurate listing.

CASHIER'S OFFICE RE-OPENS JANUARY 3 AT 9 AM -- NOT JANUARY 4 (as listed in the print-version of the calendar)

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Suite 211 Nichols House, 3600 Chestnut St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106

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Almanac, Vol. 46, No. 13, November 23/30, 1999

| FRONT PAGE | CONTENTS | JOB-OPS | CRIMESTATS | COUNCIL: State of the University, Part One (Rodin) | TALK ABOUT TEACHING ARCHIVE | BETWEEN ISSUES | DECEMBER at PENN | DECEMBER EXTRAS! | CALENDAR INDEX  | DEADLINES