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A Pilobolus
Premiere Performance in Philadelphia
From
May 16-18, audiences have the chance to see Pilobolus Dance
Theatreperform a new work commissioned for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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ACADEMIC
CALENDAR
3 Final
Exams End.
11 Alumni
Day.
12 Baccalaureate.
13 Commencement.
20 12-Week
Evening Session Classes Begin.
27 Memorial
Day. No Classes.
CHILDREN'S
ACTIVITIES
1 18th
Annual Philadelphia International Children's Festival; $10/first
show; $6/same number of tickets bought for each additional show.
Through May 5. See below (Penn Presents).
4 David
Rogers' Big Bugs: Make a Butterfly;
all ages; learn how to attract these enchanting creatures to your
garden; make a butterfly finger puppet; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Morris
Arboretum (Arboretum).
CONFERENCES
3 Symposium
on Excellence in Teaching; in honor of the retirement of Prof.
Harold Bershady; Victor Lidz, Allegheny University of the Health
Services; James Primosch, music; Robin Wagner-Pacifici, Swarthmore
College; Fay Ajzenberg-Selove, physics; Thomas Childers, history;
James Abbott, Rowan State University; Cary Mazer, English; Emerita
Renee Fox, sociology; 10 a.m.; Terrace Rm., Logan Hall. Info.:
emorawsk@sas.upenn.edu
(Sociology)
16 15th
Annual Poster Session on Aging; David Schlessinger, National
Institute on Aging; David Casarett, Institute on Aging; Brad Johnson,
pathology & laboratory medicine; and Ann Slaughter, Dental
Medicine; 1-6 p.m.; Houston Hall (Institute on Aging).
17 128th
Anniversary Meeting; Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study and Corneal
Thickness and IOP;
Michael Kass, Washington University School of Medicine; Turning
an Eye Blind: Mishaps in Medical Practice, Parts I and II; Jonathan
Trobe, University of Michigan; Assessment of Orbital Disorders
Using Ultrasound and Ultrasound in Ocular Trauma; Sandra Byrne,
Mars Hill College; Scheie Eye Institute Auditorium, lower level.
Through May 18 (Ophthalmology).
24 Center
for AIDS Research: 4th Annual Retreat and Poster Session;
Scott Hammer, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center; Gary Nabel,
NIH; Jean Boyer, medicine; Steve Gluckman, medicine; John Jemmott,
communications; Carl June, medicine; Dennis Kolson, medicine;
David Metzger, medicine; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; auditorium, BRB II/III.
Registration: www.med.upenn.edu/aids/retreat
(Center for AIDS Research).
EXHIBITS
Admission
Donations and Hours
- Charles
Addams Fine Arts Gallery:
free, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 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.
- Graduate
Student Center: 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.; open: Wed.-Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.,
11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.icaphila.org
- Kamin
Gallery, 1st fl, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. See http://events.library.upenn.edu/cgi-bin/calendar.cgi.
- Kroiz Gallery,
Lower Level, Fisher Fine Arts Library: free,
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Meyerson
Gallery: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m
- Rosenwald
Gallery, 6th fl, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. See http://events.library.upenn.edu/cgi-bin/calendar.cgi.
- University
Museum: $5, $2.50/seniors & students w/ID, free/members,
PENNCard, children under 6; Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.,
Sunday (free), 1-5 p.m.
Upcoming
2 Photographic
Explorations: A Century of Images in Archaeology and Anthropology
from the University of Pennsylvania Museum;
exhibition provides a visual journey through the archaeological
and ethnographic landscape covered by the Museum's 110 years of
research around the world; 50 black-and-white photographs from
the expedition images in the Museum's Archives, including images
from famous expeditions. 1st fl., Sharpe Gallery, University Museum.
See Special Events. Through December.
3 All
GSFA Awards Show;
Meyerson Hall Gallery. Through May 13.
6 Undergraduate
Architecture Senior Exhibition; Upper
Gallery, Meyerson Hall. Through May 13 (Architecture).
6
Penn
Printmakers Folio Exhibition; student exhibit; Burrison Art
Gallery. Through May 31.
10 Fine
Arts Senior Graduation Show;
Charles Addams Gallery. Through May 12.
11 Annual
Senior Art Show Opening Reception; 4
p.m.; Kelly Writers House.
11
ICA
Presents: Charles Ledray, Sculpture 1989-2002; comprehensive
exhibition of recent works will feature approximately 30 pieces
created since 1989; sculpture notable for its range of scale and
wide variety of materials (bone, fabric, and porcelain); preview
reception: May 10, 6-8 p.m.; ICA. Through July 14..
11
Space
1026: Scratch off the Serial;
site-specific installation; graphic & diverse work of 18 Philadelphians;
inspired by graffiti, fantasy and adolescent notebook art, folk
art, cartoons, extreme sports, and media-generated imagery; preview
reception: projet MOBILIVRE-
BOOKMOBILE
will preview its 2002 tour of artist books and zines, May 10,
6-8 p.m.; ICA. Through July 14.
11
Off the
Wall: Current Work by Robinson Fredenthal; known for monumental
public sculpture, such as "Black Forest"; 1000+ geometric
models on display; opening reception: 5-7 p.m.; RSVP: (215) 898-8323.
Kroiz Gallery, Lower Level, Fisher Fine Arts Library. Through
September 30 (Architectural Archives).
15 Exhibition
by Shigeo Kuroki; visiting artist, Fine Arts; opening reception:
5-7 p.m. Charles Addams Gallery.
16 Recent
Paintings by T.L. Solien;
University of Wisconsin, Madison; contemporary figurative paintings;
opening reception: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Esther M. Klein Art Gallery.
Through June 29 (Klein Gallery; The Print Center).
Now
Borges:
The Time Machine/ La Maquina del Tiempo;
Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. Through May 17.
You
go first; wall painting by Arturo Herrera; ramp corridor connecting
the 1st & 2nd floors; ICA.
Modern
Mongolia: Reclaiming Genghis Khan; cultural treasures from
the National Museum of Mongolian History. 2nd fl., Dietrich Gallery,
University Museum. Through June 1.
Leaving
A Mark: Nineteenth-Century Prints from the Arthur Ross Foundation
and the Philadelphia Museum of Art; print media of Cézanne,
Delacroix, Gaugin, Manet, and Pissarro. Woodblock prints, etchings,
& lithographs; Arthur Ross Gallery; Through June 9.
David Rogers'
Big Bugs Lands; giant wood insect sculpture by sculptor David
Rogers; Morris Arboretum; Through June 30.
Agents
Wanted: Subscription Publishing in America; Rosenwald Gallery,
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. Through August 9.
From the
Ground Up: Approaches to Architecture and Landscape Design; 100
master drawings and models including works by: Loius I. Kahn,
Isamu Noguchi, Laurie Olin, Wesley Wei, Venturi Scott Brown &
Assoc.; Kroiz Gallery, Lower Level, Fisher Fine Arts Library.
Through September 30 (Architectural Archives).
Closely
Observed; Andrea Baldeck, fine art photographer; a selection
of botanical imagery; Upper Gallery, Widener Visitor Center, Morris
Arboretum. Through October 20.
Ongoing
Ancient
Greek World; Canaan & Ancient Israel; Living in Balance: Universe
of the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo & Apache; Ancient Mesopotamia: Royal
Tombs of Ur; The Egyptian Mummy: Secrets & Science; Raven's
Journey: World of Alaska's Native People; Buddhism: History &
Diversity of a Great Tradition; University Museum.
Healing
Plants: Medicine Across Time and Cultures; Morris Arboretum.
University
Museum Gallery Tours
Meet at the
main entrance; 1:30 p.m. Free w/ Museum admission donation. Info.:
www.upenn.edu/museum/
.
4 Ancient
Egypt.
5 American
Southwest.
FILMS
International
Cult Film Series
Five
popular cult films, one show each night, 8 p.m.; International
House. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis
starting one hour before the show. See
www.ihousephilly.org.
22 Peeping
Tom
23 Viva
la Muerte
24 Beyond
the Valley of the Dolls
25 La
Brassiere
26 Love
Affair, or, The Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator
FITNESS
/ LEARNING
Jazzercize;
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).
1 National
Anxiety Disorders Screening Day; 9
a.m.-5 p.m.; suite 670, 3535 Market St. (Mood & Anxiety Disorders).
2 Penn
Knitters Club;
noon-1;30 p.m.; The ARCH. Also May 15, suite 1B South,
3624 Market (Penn Knitters).
30 Single
Parents Assn. Meeting; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; GIC (Single Parents
Assn.).
EHRS
Training Seminars
Auditorium,
BRB II/III. See www.ehrs.upenn.edu.
16 Intro.
to Laboratory Safety at Penn (Chemical Hygiene Training);
9:30 a.m.
16
Intro.
to Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; 11 a.m.
23 Laboratory
Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens--Annual Update; 9:30 a.m.
English
Language Programs
Online,
Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced courses available. All
courses 6-8:30 p.m. in Bennett Hall. Deadline: April 30. Registration:
$15/ academic year, non-refundable. Costs/info.: (215) 898-8681.
Human
Resources
Info./registration:
www.hr.upenn.edu.
Financial
Training
(Department
of Finance).
6 BEN
Buys-Requisition Only Refresher;
2-4 p.m.; 409 Franklin Bldg.
9 BEN
Balances-GL Inquiry and Reporting Refresher;
2-4 p.m.; 409 Franklin Bldg.
16 Sponsored
Programs: Project Management (Part 2);
Research Services & Financial Training Staff; 10 a.m.-noon;
location TBA.
23 Sponsored
Programs: Award Acceptance and Account Set-up;
Research Services & Financial Training Staff; 10 a.m.-noon;
location TBA.
24 BEN
Buys-Purchase Order Manager Refresher;
2-4 p.m.; 409 Franklin Bldg.
2 Resolving
Conflicts with Teens;
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; basement level, G16, Irvine Auditorium.
6 Video
Presentation: Healthy Eating for the Whole Family; noon-12:45
p.m.; rm. 103, Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall.
Learning
and Education
Suite
1B South, 3624 Market St., unless otherwise noted.
6 New
Staff Orientation;
newly hired staff members will be automatically pre-registered
and will receive prior notification; 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Also
May 20.
8 Procard;
overview
of University's procurement credit card program; Pat Baxter &
Carol Brandt; 9:30-11 a.m.; 421A, 3401 Walnut St. Also May
15.
9 AMA's
Negotiating to Win;
Joe Reed, American Management Association; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $50.
Also May 10.
14 Brown
Bag Matinee: Change and Leadership Featuring Tom Peters;
videotaped presentation rescheduled from September; noon -1:30
p.m.
21 Professional
Development Program;
9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $50. Also May 22.
22 Satellite
Broadcast: Coaching for Leadership with Marshall Goldsmith, leadership
consultant; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Class of 1962 Auditorium,
John Morgan bldg.
8 Fish
Writing Group; 7-8
p.m.
8
Manuck!Manuck!;
a group that shares and discusses fiction written by its
members; 7:30 p.m.; rm. 209. Also May 22.
10 Suppose
an Eyes; A
poetry working group; 3:30 p.m.; rm. 209.
2 Sunset
Garden Walk; stroll
the grounds in the beauty of a spring evening; 6:30-8:30 p.m.;
$15; $13.50/members.
4 Make
a Butterfly;
learn how to attract butterflies into the garden; 1-3 p.m.
5 Magical
Migrating Monarchs;
focus on unique habits of monarch butterflies; $10; $8/members.
7 Culinary
Herb Primer; three session class to learn to grow and use
culinary herbs; 10 a.m.-noon; $93; $75/members. Also May 14
& 21.
16
Healing
Plants for Women's Health; learn
how to enhance lifestyle with Chinese herbology; $22; $20/members.
18 Family
Birding Class; stroll along Wissahickon Creek; bring binoculars
and meet at intersection of Bells Mills & Forbidden drive;
$10; $8/members.
18
Bees, Bees and More Bees Demonstration; watching bees inside
a live observatory beehive; 1-2:30 p.m.;
18
Incredible Insects; learn about the habitats insects require
and the role they play in the ecosystem; 1-3 p.m.; $10; $8/members.
Retirement
Education Seminars
Ben
Franklin Rm.(218), Houston Hall.
TIAA-CREF
7 New
Faculty & Staff; overview of the University's Tax-Deferred
Retirement Plan (TDR); 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
7
The
New Tax Law and Your Retirement Plans: Economic Growth and Tax
Relief and Reconciliation Act 2001; topics: major changes
affecting retirement and education savings products; increased
contribution limits; catch-up provisions for late savers; pension
portability; tuition finance savings plans; and Education IRAs;
1:30-2:30 p.m.
14
Developing an Investment Strategy; key issues to consider
when developing an investment strategy; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
14
Retirement
Distribution Flexibilities; guidance on selecting the most
suitable retirement distributions using a needs-based approach;
1:30-2:30 p.m.
8 The
Budget and Debt Management Workshop; topics: establishing
a budget; assessing your financial worth; using and controlling
credit; managing debt; saving & spending wisely; 11:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m.
8Investments:
The Basics; topics: understanding mutual funds; identifying
goals and assessing your risk tolerance; setting asset allocation
targets and staying on track; creating an investment plan; 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.
10 Investments:
Beyond the Basics;
topics: defining investment strategies, setting sub-asset allocation
targets, selecting active and passive investments, evaluating
mutual funds; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
10
Retirement
Distribution Options; for ages 50 and over who are planning
to retire; topics: distribution options, tax and beneficiary
planning, and post-retirement investment options; 1:30-2:30
p.m.
MEETINGS
22 A-3
General Assembly Meeting; noon; Bishop White Room, 2nd fl.,
Houston Hall.
28
PPSA Election Meeting; guest speaker: John Fry, Executive
Vice President; noon; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall.
MUSIC
5 Tempest;
a high energy band merging Irish jigs, Norwegian music, Scottish
ballads; 7:30 p.m.; St. Mary's Church; $18; $15/advance. Also May 22, 8 p.m., Philadelphia Cathedral (Cherry
Tree Music Co. Op.).
18
Spoken Hand, Spoken Word; Spoken
Hand Percussion Orchestra, with local poets; 8 p.m., International
House; $20 (I-House; Children's Services, Inc.).
25 Benefit
Concert for the Global Village; Jessye
Norman, singer; music of Franz Schubert, Richard Strauss, &
Duke Ellington; 8 p.m.; Philadelphia Cathedral; tickets/ info.:
(215) 386-0234 or (610) 580-6240 (The Global Village; Citizens
Bank).
30
Strike
Up the Band--36th Street Jazz is Back!;
outdoor concerts by Apeggio Jazz and Music Ensemble; 5 -7 p.m.;
36th Street Plaza. Thursdays through August 29, except July
4 (Business Development).
ON
STAGE
16 Pilobolus
Dance Theatre; performances include: Monkey and The White
Bone, Symbiosis, and The Brass Ring; 7:30 p.m.; Zellerbach
Theatre, Annenberg Center; tickets/ info.: (215) 898-3900 or www.PENNpresents.org.
Also May 17, 8 p.m.; and May 18, 2 & 8 p.m. (Dance
Affiliates; PENNpresents).
1 Mimi
Schwartz; author
of Thoughts from a Queen-sized Bed; 7 p.m.
2 Deirdre
O'Connor and Lisa Borders; poet
O'Connor and fiction writer Borders read & discuss works;
6 p.m.
4 David
Dodd Lee and Sean Thomas Dougherty; readings
presented as part of Laughing Hermit Reading Series; 4 p.m.
9 CAPA
Student Reading; hosted
by Lorene Cary; 4 p.m.
12 Live
at the Writers House; spoken
word & music radio show; 11 p.m.; WXPN.
Penn
Bookstore
7 Thom
Nickles;
author of Gay and Lesbian Philadelphia; 7 p.m.
8 Kenneth
Jedding; author of Real Life Notes: Reflection and Strategies
for Life After Graduation; noon.
9 Marcus
Stevens;
author of The Curve of the World; noon
16 George
Thomas; author of William L. Price, Arts and Crafts to
Modern Design; 7 p.m.
SPECIAL
EVENTS
3 Penn
Faculty and Staff Celebration of UPM's New Mainwaring Wing and
Stoner Courtyard Garden;
a lunch-time party; celebration includes: calypso music from the
Steel Kings; complimentary cookies and lemonade; opportunity
to chat with the building and landscape architects and builders;
tour part of the new collections wing. University Museum. 11:30
a.m.-2 p.m. See Exhibits
(Museum).
4 Free
Public Celebration and Open House of UPM's New Mainwaring Wing
and Stoner Courtyard Garden;
festivities include live music by the Women's Sekere Ensemble
on May 4 and the Steel Kings on May 5. University Museum.
2-4 p.m. See Exhibits.
Also May 5 (Museum).
9 Let
the Doors Be Opened; reopening
of the Philadelphia Cathedral; Charles Bennison, Episcopal Bishop
of PA; Roy Almquist, Bishop of Southeastern PA, Synod of the Lutheran
Church.
9
Bacchanalia
Garden Party; honor Bacchus, the Roman God of Wine; Stoner
Garden, Museum; $30/door; $25/advance; 10/members; info: (215)
898-5093 (Young Friends of UPenn Museum).
SPORTS
4 Baseball
vs. Columbia; noon;
Murphy Field.
12 Men's
Crew--Burk Cup; 9
a.m.; Schuylkill River.
TALKS
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HIV
Budding and Assembly; Wes Sundquist, University of Utah;
noon; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Penn Center for AIDS Research,
Microbiology).
-
The
Social Situation of Black Workers in Organizations; Elijah
Anderson, sociology; noon; Fireside Rm., ARCH (African-American
Resource Center).
-
Chromatin
Dynamics and the Regulation of Transcription by RNA Polymerase
II; James Kadonaga, University of California, San Diego;
4 p.m.; Grossman Auditorium, Wistar Institute (Wistar).
-
Time's
Potential: The Past, Present and Future of Aging; Jeffrey
Kallberg, music; Christine Poggi, history of art; Susan Stewart,
English; John Trojanowski, Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases;
Neville Strumpf, Nursing; and Rosemary Stevens, history &
sociology of science 4-6 p.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston
Hall (Penn Humanities Forum).
-
Photodynamic
Therapy for Exudative AMD: a Practical Perspective;
Jason Slakter, Columbia University; 7:45 a.m.; auditorium, lower
level, Scheie Eye Institute [SEI] (Ophthalmology).
-
Anecortave
Acetate for Exudative AMD: Results of a Clinical Trial and Application
of a Digital Angiography Reading Center; Jason Slakter,
Columbia University; noon; Thayer Conference Rm., 5th fl., SEI
(Ophthalmology).
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Lipid
Rafts and Scaffold Proteins in T Cell Activation; Brian
Seed, Harvard Medical School; noon; Class of '62 Lecture Hall,
John Morgan Bldg.; (Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics
[BMB] Graduate Student Seminar Series).
-
The
Role of Covalent Modifications of Histones and Factors in Gene
Regulation; Shelly Berger, molecular genetics; 4 p.m.; Grossman
Auditorium, Wistar Institute (Wistar).
Monday,
May 6
-
Mechanical
Analysis of Single Motor Molecules; Edgar Meyhofer, College
of Engineering University of Michigan; 2 p.m.; rm. 251, BRB
II/III (Pennsylvania Muscle Institute)
-
Understanding
the Energy Landscape Associated with Transthyretin Amyloid Diseases
and Manipulating it to Prevent Amyloidosis; Jeffrey
Kelly, Scripps Research Institute; 4 p.m.; Class of '62 Lecture
Hall, John Morgan Bldg. (BMB Grad. Student Seminar Series).
-
Mechanotranscriptional
Coupling of the Cytoprotective Protein Filamin A; Christopher
McCulloch, University of Toronto; noon, 2nd fl. conference rm.,
Vagelos Research Labs (IME).
-
3rd
Annual Raffensperger Symposium; gastrointestinal case presentations;
1:25 -6 p.m.; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Center for Molecular
Studies in Digestive and Liver Disease).
-
Histone
Acetyltransferasas from Structure to Mechanism; Ronen Marmorstein,
structural biology; 4 p.m.; Grossman Auditorium, Wistar Institute
(Wistar).
-
T-Cells,
Immuno-surveillance, and Skin Disease; Thomas Kupper, Harvard
Medical School; 10 a.m.; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Center for
AIDS Research).
-
TBA;
Arnauld Nicogossian, NASA; noon; suite 320, 3401 Market
St. (Center for Bioethics).
-
22nd
Annual Molly & Sidney Zubrow Award Program--Stemming the
Tide: Ethical Issues in Cloning and Stem Cell Research;
recipient and speaker: Arthur Caplan, bioethics; 5 p.m.; Zubrow
Auditorium, PA Hospital. Reception: 6 p.m., Great Court, 1st
fl., Pine Bldg. Info.: (215) 829-5167 (Pennsylvania Hospital).
-
The
Physician-pharmaceutical Industry Relationship; Robert Goodman,
University College of Physicians and Surgeons; noon; suite 320,
3401 Market St. (Center for Bioethics).
-
Novel
DNA Vaccines for Colon and Lung Adenocarcinoma; Ralph Reisfeld,
The Scripps Research Institute; 4 p.m.; Grossman Auditorium,
Wistar Institute (Wistar).
-
What
You See is What You Get?
It Ain't Necessarily So; Morton
Smith, Washington University; 8-9 a.m.; auditorium, lower level,
SEI (Ophthalmology Louis Karp Lecture).
-
SH3
Domain Proteomics and Automation of Yeast Genetics; Charles
Boone, Department of Medical Research, University of Toronto;
2 p.m.; rm. 251, BRB II/III (Pennsylvania Muscle Institute).
-
Cell
Regulation by the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System; Mark Hochstrasser,
Yale University School of Medicine; 4 p.m.; Class of 62
Lecture Hall, John Morgan Bldg. (BMB Grad. Student Seminar).
-
Focal
Arteriolar Narrowing of Retinal Vessels (FANs) in Glaucoma;
Jody Piltz- Seymour, ophthalmology; 7:45 a.m.; auditorium, lower
level, SEI (Ophthalmology).
-
Alternative
Prime-boost Strategies for HIV Vaccines; Gary Nabel, NIH;
4 p.m.; Grossman Auditorium, Wistar Institute (Wistar).
-
Applying
Data to the Care of Patients with Glaucoma and Diabetes;
Paul Lee, Duke University; 7:45 a.m.; auditorium, lower level,
SEI (Ophthalmology).
-
Variability
in Delivering Eye Care and Measuring the Quality of Eye Care;
Paul Lee, Duke University; noon; Thayer Conf. Rm., 5th fl.,
SEI (Ophthalmology).
The
Philadelphia International
Children's Festival
For
details see www.pennpresents.org.
May
1-5
This
year over a dozen performing artists entertain children
ages 4 and up at six venues. Tickets are $10/first show;
$6 for same number of tickets bought for each additional
show. Call (215) 898-3900 or visit www.pennpresents.org
for more information
Annenberg
Center
Harold
Prince Theatre
Catherine
Wheels: Martha:
tale of a recluse & her relationship with a
goose.
May
1 10 a.m.
May
2 noon.
May
3 10 a.m.
May
4 noon & 4 p.m.
May
5 noon & 4 p.m.
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Travelling
Light Theatre: Walking the Tightrope play
with live music about a six year old child dealing
with the loss of her grandmother.
May
1 noon.
May
2 10 a.m.
May
3 noon.
May
4 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
May
5 2 p.m.
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Space
221
Matthias
Kuchta--Lille Kartofler Figurentheater: Snow White with
life size textile puppets.
May
1 noon.
May
2 10 a.m.
May
3 noon.
May
4 noon & 2 p.m.
May
5 noon & 4 p.m.
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Studio
Theatre
The
Cashore Marionettes:
touching portrayals & scenes from everyday life.
May
1 10 a.m.
May
2 noon.
May
3 10 a.m.
May
4 noon & 2 p.m.
May
5 noon & 2 p.m.
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Zellerbach
Theatre
May
1 Opening
Night; variety
performances; hosted by NBC 10's Renee Chenault-Fattah.
7 p.m.
May
3 "Kids
Corner" with Kathy O'Connell, Live!; WXPN
88.5 FM broadcasts "Kids Corner" live; 7 p.m.
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Smythe
& Saucier: Circo
Comedia:
Smythe, clown & Saucier, juggler, trick cyclist,
acrobat & magician.
May
1 10 a.m.
May
2 noon.
May
3 10 a.m.
May
4 10 a.m. & noon.
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The
Drummers of Brazza:
group from Congo performs traditional songs &
acrobatic dances to contemporary jazz, hip-hop &
rap music.
May
1 noon
May
2 10 a.m.
May
3 noon
May
5 2 p.m.
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Tomás
Kubínek: acrobat
& magician performing tricks & stunts.
May
4 4 p.m.
May
5 noon & 4 p.m.
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International
House
Tom
Chapin:
Grammy nominated folk singer & guitarist.
May
1 10 a.m.
May
2 noon.
May
3 10 a.m.
May
4 noon & 4 p.m.
May
5 noon & 2 p.m.
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Iron
Gate Theatre
Matthew
& Stephen:
play about friendship between two boys & how
they learn to share their fears & hopes.
May
1 10 a.m.
May
2 noon.
May
3 10 a.m.
May
4 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
May
5 2 & 4 p.m.
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Outdoor
Plaza, Annenberg Center
StageWorks:
local artists The Give and Take Jugglers (pictured
here), musical duo Ernie and Neal, storyteller
Cynthia Jones and more; May 1-3, 11 a.m-noon.
May 4, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and May 5, noon-4:30
p.m. Free.
PlayWorks:
professional and international crafters assisting children
in creating paintings, baskets, puppets, instruments &
more; May 1-3, 10 a.m-2 p.m.; and May 4 &
5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free w/ show ticket stub
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ALUMNI
WEEKEND:
CLASSES WITHOUT QUIZZES
The
Penn community is invited to enjoy these timely and relevant
programs designed to feed the intellectual appetite...without
the exams, of course! To register, visit www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend2002/.
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Friday,
May 10
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My Pet Has Changed: Understanding Aging- Related Behavior
Changes in Dogs and Cats; Ilana
R. Reisner, Behavioral Medicine & Behavior Clinic, VHUP;
2- 3 p.m.; Golkin Rm., Houston Hall.
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Toward
Health Equity; panel discussion on impact of healthcare
industry on consumers & health profession. 3- 4:30 p.m.;
rm. 351, Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall (Leonard Davis Institute
of Health Economics [LDI]).
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The
Pennsylvania Gazette Centennial: 1902-2002; Editor John
Prendergast and panelists discuss the magazine's first century;
chance to win a Gazette Centennial stainless-steel travel
mug. 3:30-5 p.m.; Kelly Writers House.
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Executive Education: Market-driven Strategies for Today's
Economy; Yoram (Jerry) Wind, marketing, SEI Ctr. for Advanced
Studies in Management; 4 -5:30 p.m.; rm. 351 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich
Hall.
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Penn
and West Philadelphia: Partners for a Renewed Community; Ira
Harkavy, Center for Community Partnerships (CCP), leads discussion;
8:30-10 a.m.; Terrace Room, Logan Hall (CCP).
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Children's Lit: New Versions of Old Tales--A Provocative,
Updated Spin on Classic Fairy Tales; Lawrence Sipe, Education;
all-ages; 9-11 a.m.; rm. 203, Graduate School of Education.
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Wharton
Executive Education Lecture; speaker TBA. 9-11 a.m.;
Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Ctr. Info.: (215) 898-8478.
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Afghanistan:
A Cultural Briefing; Brian J. Spooner, anthropology and
Curator of Near Eastern Ethnology; 9:30-11 a.m.; Nevil Classroom,
2nd fl., University Museum.
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Getting Work: The Changing Dynamics of the Job Market;
Walter Licht, history; Continental breakfast will be served;
9:30-11 a.m.; Ben Franklin Rm., Houston Hall (Career Services).
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How
Law Will Win the War; panel discussion; moderator: Michael
A. Fitts, Law; 9:30-11 a.m.; rm. 240 B, Silverman Hall (Law
School).
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Executive
Education: Leading Up: Learning to Lead a Boss and Building
a Culture of Upward Leadership; Michael Useem, Wharton,
consultant and author of Leading Up: Learning to Lead Your
Boss so You Both Win; 9:30 - 11 a.m.; rm. 351 Steinberg
Hall-Dietrich Hall.
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Penn
Nursing: Moving Forward in the Global Community; Afaf I.
Meleis, Nursing; discussion to follow. 10-11 a.m.; auditorium,
Nursing Education Building.
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Toys
Are Us: The Unique Impact of Bioengineering; Daniel K. Bogen,
bioengineering, PennToys Pogram; and Roger A. Shiffman, Tiger
Electronics; 10-11 a.m.; rm. 100, Heilmeier Hall, Towne Bldg.
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Secrets
of Computer Animation; Joshua Mosley, Animation and Digital
Media. No computer experience necessary, 10 -11:30 a.m.; rm.
106, Addams Hall; RSVP required: (215) 898-2539 or gsfa-alumni@pobox.upenn.edu.
Limited to 20.
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Penn
Black Authors: Readings and Conversation; 10 a.m.-noon;
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Info.:
sjstone@pobox.upenn.edu (Penn Library Alumni &
Friends Book Club; Black Alumni Society of Philadelphia).
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Redefining
Ourselves in a Changed World;
panel discussion for human service professionals; topics: impact
of 9/11 on the social work profession; traditional and non-traditional
resources and the emergence of creative new partnerships. 8:30
a.m.-4 p.m.;
Sheraton
University City Hotel. $115; continuing education credits available.
Info./registration: (215) 898-5518/26 or dmyers@ssw.upenn.edu
(School of Social Work).
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Center
for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF) Open House;
1- 4 p.m. Info.: (215) 746-6488 or e-mail curf@pobox.upenn.edu.
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College
Houses Open House;
3-4:30
p.m.
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GSFA
Open House;
4
-7 p.m.;
The
Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall.
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Young
Alumni Happy Hour;
for classes '92-'02. 5:30-7:30 p.m.; The Palladium.
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Shabbat
Evening; Services, Hillel, 7:45 p.m.; Dinner, Irv's Place,
4051 Irving Street, 8:45; Reservations: (215) 898-7391 or
joanb@pobox.upenn.edu.
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Penn Council of Representatives Meeting; ratify
the slate of new alumni trustees; see presentation of Agenda
for Excellence. 8-9 a.m.; rm. 402, Logan Hall.
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Graduate Student Center Open House; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 3615
Locust Wk.
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24th Annual Alumni Run/Walk; 5,000- meter (3.1 miles)
course through campus; open to all alumni, students, faculty/staff
and their families; 8:15 a.m. Starting line & registration:
37th & Locust Walk; $15 (includes 2002 commemorative t-shirt).
Info.: (215) 898-8331, or www.upenn.edu/recreation/
(MBNA).
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Shabbat
Services; Box lunches are available via Hillel. 9 a.m. Info.:
(215) 898-7391 or joanb@pobox.upenn.edu.
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Admissions
Seminar for Alumni Families; 9-11 a.m.; Amado Recital Hall,
Irvine Auditorium.
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Association
of Alumnae Coffee Hour; Class of '52 women will be honored;
9:30-11 a.m.; Cafe '58, Irvine Auditorium.
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Benjamin Franklin Scholars/ General Honors and University
Scholars Continental Breakfast; 9:30- 11 a.m.; Fireside
Lounge, the ARCH. Info.: (215) 898-7451 or honors@pobox.upenn.edu.
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ENIAC: Virtual Tour and Demonstration; 9:30, 10:30 &
11:30 a.m.; The Moore Building. Seating limited to 40.
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College
Houses Open House; 10-11 a.m.
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Admissions Campus Tour; 11 a.m.-noon; rm. 1, College
Hall.
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Alumni Town Meeting; with President Judith Rodin;
an assessment of Agenda for Excellence; insight into
Penn's next strategic initiative; 11:15-11:45 a.m.; rm. 200,
College Hall.
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Alumni Day Picnic; buffet-style lunch by Feast Your
Eyes; noon-2:30 p.m.; Hamilton Village Plaza, (formerly Superblock),
Locust Walk & 39th & 40th Sts. $20; $17/pre-registered;
$10/Old Guard alumni and guests; Classes of 1997 & 2002;
$5/ ages 3-12.
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Parade of Classes; begins in Hamilton Village at
2:30 p.m. and concludes with a party on College Green.
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Global
Alumni Network Officers Networking Exchange; 3:30-5:30 p.m.;
Sweeten Alumni House. Info.: (215) 573-3718 or
tjordan@ben.dev.upenn.edu
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Carriage House Tours; 3:30- 4:30 p.m.; 39th and
Irving Streets.
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Ivy Day Ceremony; annual presentation of senior awards
and honors; 4:30 p.m.; rm. 200, College Hall.
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Association
of Latino Alumni (ALA) Members; 4:30- 6 p.m.; Bishop White
Rm., Houston Hall.
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Black
Alumni Society (BAS) Members; 4:30- 6 p.m.; Ben Franklin
Rm., Houston Hall.
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Penn
Asian Alumni Network (PAAN) Members; 4:30- 6 p.m.; Golkin
Rm., Houston Hall.
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PENNGALA
Panel Discussion; 4:30- 6 p.m.; Griski Rm., Houston Hall
(PennGALA, [Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Assn.).
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"Taste of Penn" Celebration and Reception;
food and music that celebrate diversity; 6-8:30 p.m.; Memorial
Hall, The ARCH. RSVP: (215) 898-7811 or
jeannw@ben.dev.upenn.edu (PAAN; ALA; BAS; PennGALA).
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Baccalaureate Catholic Mass and Reception; 7 p.m.; St.
Agatha/St. James Church, 38th & Chestnut Sts. Info.: (215)
898-7575.
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Alumni Catholic Memorial Mass and Brunch; reading
aloud of the names of our deceased Penn alumni. Reception will
follow; 10 a.m.; Newman Center.
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Rare Judaica Book Collection Tour; 12:30-2 p.m.;
Center for Advanced Judaic Studies. RSVP: (215) 898-6654 or
jsp-info@ccat.sas.upenn.edu.
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Baccalaureate Ceremony; 50-minute interfaith program;
music, readings, prayers, and a guest speaker. Students with
last names beginning with A-K attend at 1:30 p.m.; last names
beginning with L-Z attend at 3 p.m. Tickets and academic
regalia are not required; 1:30 & 3 p.m.; Irvine Auditorium.
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246th
Commencement;
tickets not required. Rain or shine. Gates: 8:30 a.m. The procession
across campus steps off at 9 a.m., and the ceremony begins at
10:15 a.m. Franklin Field. Info.: (215) 573-GRAD or www.upenn.edu/commencement/.
Suite
211 Nichols House,
3600 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106
(215) 898-5274 or 5275
FAX (215) 898-9137
E-Mail almanac@pobox.upenn.edu
URL: www.upenn.edu/almanac
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 May 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 Summer At Penn calendar.
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