Almanac, Vol. 46, No. 15, December 14, 1999

| FRONT PAGE | CONTENTS | JOB-OPS | CRIMESTATS | Holiday Shopping 1999, Part Two | Y2K Update: "We Will Have Succeeded" (Beck) | TALK ABOUT TEACHING ARCHIVE | BETWEEN ISSUES | JANUARY at PENN | JANUARY EXTRAS! | CALENDAR INDEX  | DEADLINES


January @ Penn

=more pictures to see!

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*Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium*

Woman in full wedding regalia with child, photograph ca. 1860, Registan Museum, Samarkand. Part of Treasures from Uzbekistan at The Arthur Ross Gallery, through February 13. See Exhibits.


ACADEMIC CALENDAR

13 Registration for Undergraduate Transfer Students. Also January 14.

17 Spring Semester Classes begin.

28 Add Period ends.


CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY

8 Move Over King Tut: Make Room for Queen Pu'Abi; children ages 8-12 discover treasures from the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur and create their own ancient-style jewelry; 10 a.m.-noon; University Museum; pre-registration required: (215) 898-4015 (Museum).

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

10 Tremain Smith and Cynthia Brantley: Paintings-Drawings; both artists, graduates of Penn, trained at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; abstract works. Opening reception: January 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Burrison Art Gallery. Through January 28.

13 Founders' Collection; highlights from the earliest colection of books in Penn's Library. Included will be gifts from Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Penn, and King Louis XVI of France. Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Info: (800) 390-1829 or friends@pobox.upenn.edu. Through March 10.

Now

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 (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 André Codresçu; ICA. Through January 16.

Nancy Davidson: Breathless; sculptures made from large, colorful weather balloons adorned and bound with corsets, rope, fishnet and silver lamé; ICA. 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.

Patricia Moss-Vreeland: Memory-Connections Matter; interactive exhibit where visitors may wander through a metaphoric "brain" that illuminates the relationship between memory, learning and creativity; Esther Klein Gallery. Through January 31.

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; 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.

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.

University Museum Tours

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

8 Ancient Egypt

9 Canaan and Ancient Israel

15 Africa

16 Archaeology

29 Mesoamerica

30 Raven's Journey


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FILM

12 Open Video Call; second in a series of non-curated events to highlight local video and film artists; 20 artists may show up to six minutes of video; sign-ups begin at 6 p.m., screenings begin a 6:30 p.m.; exterior wall and interior of the ICA; info: (215) 898-5911 or www.upenn.edu/ica (Institute of Contemporary Art).

27 Chronique d'un Été (Chronicle of a Summer); Jean Rouch & Edgar Morin, 1960; 4-6 p.m.; Class of '55 Conference Room, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center (Center for Folklore & Ethnography Graduate Student Film Seminar).


MEETINGS

10 PPSA Board; noon-1:30 p.m.; 214 Harnwell House.

19 University Council; 4-6 p.m.; McClelland Hall, Quad; PENNCard required. Observers must register in advance: (215) 898-7005.


MUSIC

29 The History of Hip Hop: Rennie Harris Puremovement; follow hip hop from its roots in Africa to its current global presence; historical footage and live performance; 8 p.m.; $20; $18/ I-House members, students, seniors & children under 12; Hopkinson Hall, International House. Info: (215) 895-6537 (International House).

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The Women's Sekere Ensemble with traditional Nigerian instruments. See  Special Events


ON STAGE

Dance Celebration/Next Move

Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Info./Tickets: (215) 898-3900.

13 Pittsburgh Ballet Theater; works by some of this century's most celebrated choreographers; 7:30 p.m. Also January 14, 8 p.m.; and January 15, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

27 Fill The Woods With Light: The Parsons Dance Company; premiere performance of this piece with live music by the Phil Woods Little Big Band; 7:30 p.m. Also January 28, 8 p.m.; and January 29, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

15 Celebration of African Cultures; includes arts & crafts, African dance lessons, storytelling, music, and other performances; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; University Museum; free with Museum admission (Museum).

20 Go West for Third Thursdays: A Winter Feast: Food for the Muse; author readings; creative expression; magnetic poetry contest; 5-8 p.m.; Kelly Writers House. Info: (215) 573-WRIT or www. gowest.org (UCD).

26 Foods of the Forest Dinner Buffet; 5-8 p.m.; Faculty Club, Inn at Penn; reservations: (215) 898-4618 (Faculty Club).

Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium

Celebration of the life and legacy of MLK Jr.; theme: "The Importance of King's Philosophy and Action for the 21st Century." Through January 27. Info.: Call African American Resource Center at (215) 898-0104 or visit www.upenn.edu/aarc/.

16 Candlelight Vigil; 5-6:30 p.m.

17 MLK Breakfast; Judith Rodin, president, remarks; panel discussion to follow; 9-11 a.m.

20 Interfaith Program; with Community Service Awards; 5-6:30 p.m.

21 Jazz for King; 5-6:30 p.m.; Terrace Room, Logan Hall.

25 Variety of Workshops; see web or call for details. Through January 27.


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SPORTS

Tickets for basketball games $10, $5 seniors/children, free with PENNCard: call ticket office (215) 898-6151. See www.pennathletics.com

2 W. Basketball vs. Bucknell; 3 p.m.

9 M. Basketball vs. Villanova; noon

10 W. Basketball vs. Lehigh; 7 p.m.

11 M. Basketball vs. Lafayette; 8 p.m.

13 M. Squash vs. Denison; 3 p.m.

15 M. Swimming vs. Army; noon

19 Gymnastics vs. Ursinus; 6 p.m.

22 M. & W. Fencing: Penn Multi Meet; with Haverford, Rutgers, Duke and Johns Hopkins; 11 a.m.

24 W. Basketball vs. Lafayette; 7 p.m.

25 M. Basketball vs. Drexel; 8 p.m.

26 M. Squash vs. Princeton; 5 p.m.

28 W. Basketball vs. Columbia; 7 p.m.

29 M. & W. Fencing vs. Yale/UNC; 1p.m.

31 M. Basketball vs. St. Joseph's; 6:30 p.m.

Intramural and Club Sports

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

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FITNESS/LEARNING

Jazzercise; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday; Newman Center; first class free; $4.50/class, $3.50/students; Carolyn Hamilton, (215) 662-3293 (days) or (610) 446-1983 (evenings).

19 IACUC Orientation to Animal Research Seminar; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Auditorium, BRB II/III; Info: (215) 898-9948 or kedgar@pobox.upenn.edu (Laboratory Animal Resources).

EHRS Training Programs

Info: visit www.ehrs.upenn.edu or call Bob Leonzio, (215) 898-4453 (Environmental Health & Radiation Safety).

5 Introduction to Laboratory Safety at Penn (Chemical Hygiene Training); 9:30 a.m.; Auditorium, BRB II/III.

6 Laboratory Safety--Annual Update; must attend Laboratory Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens--Annual Update; 9:30 a.m.; Auditorium, BRB II/III.

11 Introduction to Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; 9:30 a.m.; Auditorium, BRB II/III.

12 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (In a clinical setting); registration required: (215) 898-4453; 9:30 a.m.; 1412 Blockley Hall.

13 Laboratory Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens--Annual Update; must have previously attended Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; 9:30 a.m.; Auditorium, BRB II/III.

19 Radiation Safety Training--Irradiator Users; 10:30 a.m.; 1412 Blockley Hall

20 Radiation Safety Training--New Worker; 3 p.m.; EHRS conference room.

ISC Technology Training

All classes held at Sansom Place West, 2nd floor. Register: (215) 573-3102. Info: learnit@pobox.upenn.edu.

17 Intermediate PowerPoint 97

19 Intermediate Access 97

21 Intermediate Filemaker Pro 4.0 for Windows 95

25 Introduction to Windows 95

26 Creating a Web Page (Intro.)

27 Introduction to Word 97

31 Introduction to Word 98 for Macintosh

Laboratory Animal Resources

Seminars led by William White, Charles River Laboratories. Registration required by January 7: (215) 898-9948 or kedgar@pobox.upenn.edu.

13 Biocontainment and Bioexclusion in the Operation of Animal Facilities; 10 a.m.

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TALKS

5 Translational Control in Early Development and Beyond; Joel Richter, McGill University; noon; Hirst Auditorium, Dulles Building, HUP (Center for Research on Reproduction & Women's Health).

7 Nonhuman Primates: Non Infectious Diseases; Laura A. Davis, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney Building (Laboratory Animal Medicine).

11 Genomic-Scale Analysis of Gene Expression in Normal and Malignant Lymphocytes Using the Lymphochip Microarray; Louis M. Staudt, National Cancer Institute; noon; 2nd floor conference room, Vagelos Research Labs (IME).

12 Establishment of the Germline During Embryogenesis in C. Elegans; Geraldine Seydoux, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; noon; Hirst Auditorium, Dulles Building, HUP (Center for Research on Reproduction & Women's Health).

14 Nonhuman Primates: Parasitic Diseases; William L. Singleton, Rhone Poulenc Rorer; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney Bldg. (Laboratory Animal Medicine).

17 Gene Delivery to the Retina; William W. Hauswirth, University of Florida; 4-5 p.m.; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Institute for Human Gene Therapy).

18 Regulation of Leptin Production in Human Adipose Tissue; Susan K. Fried, Rutgers University; 11:30 a.m.; seminar room, Monell Chemical Senses Center. Info.: (215) 898-6666 (Monell Chemical Senses Center).

19 Toward a Concept-Oriented Reference Terminology for Healthcare: The Science and the Synergy; Suzanne Bakken, University of California at San Francisco; noon; room 111, NEB (Nursing).

20 Clinician and Organizational Factors Affecting the Quality of HIV Care; Paul Cleary, Harvard Medical School; 3-4 p.m.; Auditorium, BRB II/III (Penn Center for AIDS Research).

21 Nonhuman Primates: Bacterial Diseases; Stuart E. Leland, Institute for Human Gene Therapy; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney Bldg. (Laboratory Animal Medicine).

24 Structure Formation by Adsorption of Colloidal and Nanoscale Particles; Jeffrey J. Gray, University of Texas; 3:30 p.m.; room 336, Towne Bldg. (Chemical Engineering).

25 Support for Bioengineering Research; John T. Watson, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; noon; 2nd floor conference room, Vagelos Research Labs (IME).

26 The Future of Latino Leadership in Philadelphia: A Panel Discussion; Pedro Ramos, Philadelphia School Board; Alba Martinez, Congresso de Latinos Unidos; 7-9 p.m.; La Casa Latina (La Casa Latina; Center for Hispanic Excellence; Center for Community Partnerships).

27 Are Human Beings "By Nature" Bisexual?; Elisabeth Young-Bruehl, author; 5-6 p.m.; room 200, College Hall (Penn Humanities Forum).

28 Occupational Health in Laboratory Animal Research; Christine E. Newcomer, University of North Carolina, School of Medicine; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney Bldg. (Laboratory Animal Medicine).

31 DHFR­Mediated Chemoprotection and in Vivo Selection; R. Scott McIvor, University of Minnesota; 4-5 p.m.; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Institute for Human Gene Therapy).

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

A Winter Feast: Food for the Muse

January 20

This month, Go West! features A Winter Feast: Food for the Muse; author readings; creative expression; magnetic poetry contest; 5-8 p.m.; Kelly Writers House. Visit the web site www.gowest.org for more information. See  Special Events

 

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Suite 211 Nichols House, 3600 Chestnut St.

Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106

(215) 898-5274 or 5275 FAX 898-9137

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 Unless otherwise noted all events are open to the general public as well as to members of the University. For building locations, call (215) 898-5000 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Listing of a phone number normally means tickets, reservations or registration required.

This December calendar is a pull-out for posting. Almanac carries an Update with additions, changes and cancellations if received by Monday noon prior to the week of publication. Members of the University may send notices for the Update or January At Penn calendar.

 


Almanac, Vol. 46, No. 15, December 14, 1999

| FRONT PAGE | CONTENTS | JOB-OPS | CRIMESTATS | Holiday Shopping 1999, Part Two | Y2K Update: "We Will Have Succeeded" (Beck) | TALK ABOUT TEACHING ARCHIVE | BETWEEN ISSUES | JANUARY at PENN | JANUARY EXTRAS! | CALENDAR INDEX  | DEADLINES |