Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 16, December 19, 2000

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January @ Penn

=more pictures to see!

The Flying Karamazov Brothers team up with MIT technical specialists in creating special effects to illustrate the story of our planet and the laws of nature that govern it. The result is L'Universe-a production that will tickle both the brain and the funny bone. See On Stage.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

11 Registration for undergraduate transfer students. Also January 12.

15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

16 Spring semester classes begin.

26 Add period ends.

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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

2 Story Hour: Cat in the Hat, Madeline, Clifford the Big Red Dog; and other favorites; 11 a.m.; Penn Bookstore; info.: (215) 898-5965. Also January 9, 16, 23 & 30 (Penn Bookstore).

6 A Tisket, a Tasket, a Pomo Indian Basket; learn about Pomo Indians and their basket weaving; 10 a.m.- noon; Museum; $5, pre-registration required: (215) 898-4015 (Museum).

20 Wizard of Oz; American Theater Arts for Youth, Inc.; 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.; Harrison Auditorium, Museum; $10, $8/Museum members. Tickets: (215) 563-3501 (Museum).

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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.-Sat., 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.; open: Wed.-Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; tours available by appointment.

Meyerson Gallery: Mon.-Fri., 9-5 p.m.; free.

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.

Kamin Gallery, 1st fl., Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center; free, for hours of operation, see http://events.library.upenn.edu/cgi-bin/calendar.cgi.

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., Sunday (free), 1-5 p.m.

Upcoming

2 Bruce Montgomery: Paintings & Watercolors; retired director of Penn's Glee Club shows watercolors of coastal Maine, and other works; opening reception: January 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Burrison Gallery, Faculty Club. Through January 31.

15 Undergraduate Fine Arts Major/Minor Exhibition; Meyerson Gallery. Through January 28.

18 Ala H. Bashir Painting & Sculpture; works of Iraqi Surrealist/abstract artist Ala H. Bashir; Esther M. Klein Gallery. Through February 28.

29 Master of Fine Arts First Year Exhibition; Meyerson Gallery. Through February 11.

Now

New Media/New Faces/New Directions; work by recent and established GSFA faculty members; Arthur Ross Gallery. Through January 12.

Greetings from Afar: Gifts to the Library from Around the World on the Occasion of Its 250th Anniversary; Kamin Gallery, 1st fl., Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Through January 12.

Lisa Yuskavage; Philadelphia artist's unsettling and provocative paintings; ICA. Through February 4.

Hella Jongerius and Jurgen Bey; Dutch designers' "Droog" products made from recycled mass-produced objects; ICA. Through February 4.

Mei Ling Hom: Silkworm Grind; installation focusing on Asian women's experiences; ICA. Through February 4.

Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie; 6th fl., Rosenwald Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Through February 5.

Pomo Indian Basket Weavers: Their Baskets and the Art Market; text, video and photos of 120 turn-of-the-century Native American baskets; 2nd fl., Dietrich Gallery, University Museum. Through February 25.

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; Morris Arboretum.

University Museum Tours

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

6 Highlights

7 China

13 Ancient Egypt

14 American Southwest

20 Canaan and Ancient Israel

21 The Classical World

28 Africa

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FILM

17 CANCELLED!!!! Snatch (2000); starring Brad Pitt; 8 p.m.; International House. Free passes can be picked up in rm. 200, Houston Hall (SPEC Film Society).

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MEETINGS

18 WXPN Policy Board; 4 p.m. Info.: (215) 898-0628.

22 A-3 General Assembly; noon-1 p.m.; location TBA. Info.: (215) 898-1788.

24 University Council; 4-6 p.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall. Call (215) 898-7005.

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MUSIC

5 The Foundation; local music of global proportions, from hip-hop to jazz; 8 p.m.; The Rotunda. Also January 12, 19 &26 (VPUL's The Foundation).

19 Ud Music of the Near East; Richard Hagopian and Ensemble perform Armenian music; 8 p.m.; International House; $20. Tickets: (215) 569-9700 (International Music Series).

Penn Presents

Discount tickets available w/ Penn ID. Info.: (215) 898-3900 or www.PennPresents.org.

26 Moscow Chamber Orchestra; led by Constantine Orbelian; 8 p.m.; Irvine Auditorium; $29, $24, $15.

27 Mingus Big Band; jazz music of the late Charles Mingus; 8 p.m.; Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center; $25, $20, $15.

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ON STAGE

Penn Presents

Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Info.: (215) 898-3900 or www.PennPresents.org. Discount tickets are available with Penn ID.

10 The Flying Karamazov Brothers; a blend of juggling high-flying tricks and high-tech effects; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $30, $25; matinee tickets: $30, $25, $20. Also January 11, 7:30 p.m.; January 12, 8 p.m.; January 13, 2 & 8 p.m.; January 14, 3 p.m.

18 The Variety Show Featuring Michael Moschen; combines dance with aerial work, juggling, illusion, live music, and visual arts; 7:30 p.m.; $33, $31, $29; matinee tickets: $30, $28, $26. Also January 19, 8 p.m. and January 20, 2 & 8 p.m.

31 Mummenschanz; Swiss mime troupe performs Next; 7:30 p.m.; $35, $30, $25; matinee tickets: $30, $25, $20. Also February 1, 7:30 p.m.; February 2, 8 p.m.; February 3, 2 & 8 p.m.; February 4, 3 p.m.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

1 Pajama Party Brunch; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; White Dog Café. Info./RSVP: (215) 386-9224 (UCD; White Dog Café).

17 Wednesdays with Morrie; free van ride to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for Wednesday night events. PENNCard required. See www.upenn.edu/resliv/chas/programs/van.html for route; 5-9 p.m. Info.: (215) 898-5551. Also January 24 & 31.

18 Go West, 3rd Thursdays: Meet Over a Different Menu; 2-for-1 dinner specials; see www.UCityphila.com or 1-888-GOWEST-7 for participating restaurants (UCD).

27 Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Snake; arts and crafts, cooking, martial and healing arts demonstrations, Lion Dance and Firecracker parade; free with admission; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; University Museum (Museum).

MLK Day Events

Info.: (215) 898-0104 or aarc@pobox.upenn.edu.

15 MLK Day Breakfast; Rev. Bernard James addresses Keeping the Dream Alive in the New Millennium; free; 9 a.m.; multipurpose rm., Du Bois House.

18 Interfaith Program; keynote by Rev. Dr. Leah Gatson Fitchue; presentation of MLK, Jr. Community Involvement Awards; time TBA; Class of '49 Auditorium, Houston Hall (Chaplain; Penn Student Interfaith Council; Penn Religious Communities Council).

19 Jazz for King I; Al Aguilera Latin Jazz Quartet; 6-8 p.m.; ARCH (La Casa, CAPS, MLK 2001 Planning Committee).

22 America's Health Profile: Making Our Communities Visible; Jacqueline Lucas, National Center for Health Statistics; 11 a.m.; rm. 105, Williams Hall (Health Education).

23 Grand Opening of UMOJA; remarks by Judith Rodin; 4-6 p.m.; ARCH (UMOJA, VPUL).

26 Jazz for King II; Glenn Bryan's band Friends; 6-8 p.m.; multipurpose rm., Du Bois House (AARC, Du Bois, PWC).

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SPORTS

Tickets for basketball games: $18/side court & lower end court; $12/upper end court; $6/seniors & children; $6 w/ PENNCard. Info/tickets: (215) 898-6151 or www.pennathletics.com.

7 Wrestling vs. Michigan; 1 p.m.

10 (M) Basketball vs. Drexel; 7 p.m.

12 (M) Basketball vs. Columbia; 7 p.m.

13 (M) Basketball vs. Cornell; 7 p.m.; $3 special discounted tickets for faculty/staff and family and friends; complimentary parking, sodas and pretzels. Must present PENN ID when purchasing tickets in advance or at the door. (See this week's issue).

14 (W) Squash vs. Trinity; 11:30 a.m.

17 (M) Squash vs. Navy; 6 p.m.

20 (W) Swimming vs. Navy; noon.

21 (M&W) Swimming vs. Brown; noon.

23 (W) Basketball vs. Drexel; 7 p.m.

24 (M) Basketball vs. Lehigh; 7 p.m.

27 (W) Swimming vs. Yale 10 a.m.

Intramural and Club Sports

For information on Intramural and Club Sports, visit www.upenn.edu/recreation or call (215) 898-6100.

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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).

8 Strictly Speaking Toastmasters' Meeting; non-profit educational organization helping in members' speaking, listening and leadership skills; open to the public; 6 p.m.; Penn Bookstore. Also January 22 (Toastmasters International).

11 New Horizons; "behind-the scenes" tour of ICA galleries; for senior citizens; 10:30 a.m.; ICA (ICA).

18 PPSA Brown Bag Lunch; learn from success stories of others; Jeanne Arnold, director of African American Resource Center; noon-1 p.m.; Golkin Rm., Houston Hall. Info.: ppsa@pobox. upenn.edu or www.upenn.edu/ppsa (PPSA).

25 Edwin R. Keedy Cup Competition; law students argue constitutionality of drug tests on pregnant women at a Charleston hospital; 4 p.m.; Harrison Auditorium, Museum (Law School).

30 Workshop for Nonfiction Writers; 5:30-7 p.m.; rm. 202, Kelly Writers House. Info.: (215) 573-WRIT or www.english.upenn.edu/~wh/ (Kelly Writers House).

English Language Programs

All classes are for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration fee if registered by the Friday before class begins. Info.: (215) 898-8681.

24 TOEFL Preparation; Mondays & Wednesdays; 6-8:30 p.m.; $335. Through February 26.

25 Speaking and Listening; Tuesdays & Thursdays; 6-8:30 p.m.; $335. Through February 27.

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READINGS/SIGNINGS

Kelly Writers House

3805 Locust Walk. Info.: (215) 573-WRIT, wh@english.upenn.edu or www.english.upenn.edu/~wh/.

20 The Laughing Hermit Reading Series; Geraldine Connolly and Elaine Terranova; 4 p.m.

21 Live at the Writers House; a one-hour spoken-word and music radio show; 11 p.m.

24 Speakeasy: Poetry, Prose, & Anything Goes; open mic performance; 8 p.m.

25 Reading and Signing; Kathryn Hellerstein, co-editor of Jewish American Literature, David Ruderman, author of Jewish Enlightenment in an English Key: Anglo-Jewry 's Construction of Modern Jewish Thought; 5:30 p.m.

Penn Bookstore

3601 Walnut St. All events free & open to the public. Info.: (215) 898-5965.

10 PPSA Book Club; reads Pat Croce's I Feel Great and You Will Too!; noon. 2nd fl. Music Department.

24 Life is What You Make It, Darlin'; reading and signing by Marlene Taylor, Penn graduate; noon.

25 The Death of Vishnu; signing and discussion by Manil Suri; noon.

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TALKS

5 Rats: Biology, Care, Handling, Identification and Nomenclature; James Geistfeld and Jeffrey Lohmiller, Taconic, NY; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, HUP (University Veterinarian).

9 Growth Factors in Arterial Injury and Repair; Volkhard Lindner, Maine Medical Center Research Inst.; noon; 2nd fl. conference rm., Vagelos Research Labs (IME).

10 The Role of Mitochondria in the Development of Type II Diabetes in the Growth Retarded Rat; Rebecca Simmons, CHOP; noon; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Center for Research on Reproduction & Women's Health).

12 Rats: Bacterial, Mycotic, Neoplastic and Metabolic; William Feeney, Merck Research Laboratories; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, HUP (University Veterinarian).

17 The Niemann-Pick C1 Protein: From Multidrug Resistance to Cholesterol Homeostasis; Yiannis Ioannou, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; noon; rm. 251, BRB II/III (Center for Research on Reproduction & Women's Health).

18 Greening of the Green: The Army and the Desert Tortoise; James Spotila, Drexel Univ.; 12:15-1:45 p.m.; auditorium, Wistar Institute (Inst. for Environmental Studies).

19 Rats: Viral and Parasitic; Stuart Leland, IHGT; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, HUP (University Veterinarian).

22 Beiting: Tang Provincial Architecture in the Qoco Uyghur Provinces; Nancy Steinhardt, East Asian Studies; noon; rm. 543, Williams Hall (CEAS East Asian Humanities Colloquium).

23 Macromolecular Assembly and Properties of Red Cell Spectrin: a Major Membrane Scaffold Protein; David Speicher, Wistar; noon; 2nd fl. conference rm., Vagelos Research Labs (IME).

24 TBA; Arthur Buchberg, microbiology & immunology; noon; rm. 251, BRB II/III (Center for Research on Reproduction & Women's Health).

25 Extreme Biodiversity: Species Richness at Deep-Sea Hot Spots (Hydrothermal Vents); Cindy Lee Van Dover, College of William & Mary; 12:15-1:45 p.m.; auditorium, Wistar Institute (Institute for Environmental Studies).

26 Navigating the NIH Granting Process-Opportunities in Comparative Medicine; John Strandberg, Bethesda; 10 a.m.-noon; Medical Alumni Hall, HUP (University Veterinarian).

29 The Cartography of Suspicion: After the Riot, Bombay, 1992-93; Rhadika Subra-maniam, New York; 4-5:30 p.m.; Golkin Rm., Houston Hall (Folklore & Folklife; SARS; Women's Studies; Anthropology).

31 Bicarbonate-regulated Adenylyl Cyclase; Jochen Buck, Cornell Univ.; noon; rm. 251, BRB II/III (CRRWH).


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This January 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 February At Penn calendar. Deadlines can be found on-line at www.upenn.edu/almanac/calendar/caldead.html.

 


Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 16, December 19, 2000

| FRONT PAGE | CONTENTS | JOB-OPS | CRIMESTATS | FROM THE PRESIDENT: Response to Committee for Manufacturer Responsibility) | PENNs WAY 2001: Week 7 | TALK ABOUT TEACHING ARCHIVE | BETWEEN ISSUES | JANUARY at PENN | JANUARY EXTRAS! | CALENDAR INDEX  | DEADLINES