Into the heart of darkness Nursing Professor Ann Burgess, whose research has probed the darkest recesses of crime, has recently won an international honor and the nod to help create a national resource center for rape victims. From Walnut Street to Wall Street Student spotlight: Undergrad digs dinosaur bones Staff Q&A:Yoga instructor Joan White serves as an inspiration for scores of West Philly residents Research: Plants to eat toxic waste Bigwig writers to share life and work Human testing review committee formed Internet access to change Snapshots: The survivors come out to study Santa's helpers Students hear tales of e-venture For What It's Worth: Street's legacy depends on bold moves Y2ZZZZZ: The Bug is a no-show Event Listings A King-size commemoration Editor's Pick What's on WXPN Readers' Best News Briefs Bookquick Quoted Recently Awards & Honors Appointments Campus Buzz

Jan. 20-Feb. 2, 2000 What's On PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS A King-size commemoration Notes from all over While his roots are firmly planted in the jazz tradition, alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett has drawn on all types of music both in his training and in his playing, and the result is a virtuoso style that expands the boundaries of the music. Garrett will perform at the Annenberg Center Jan. 22 as part of the University of Pennsylvania Presents series. See Saturday, Jan. 22. Thursday, Jan. 20 * denotes “Go West! 3rd Thursday” feature events READINGS A LITERARY FEAST: Come warm your mind with readings by two West Philly residents, Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Karen Quinones Miller (reading from her new novel “Satin Doll”) and poet/bookstore owner Shawn Walker (reading from her book “The Purchase of a Day”). 5 to 9 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info for all Writers House events: visit www.english.upenn.edu/~wh or call 215-573-WRIT. * Friday, Jan. 21 TALKS WHAT WE KNOW AND WHEN WE KNOW IT: Elizabeth Spelke, professor of brain and cognitive science at MIT, speaks on “Core Knowledge and Cognitive Development.” 1 p.m. in Room G17, Logan Hall, 249 S. 36th St. Saturday, Jan. 22 SPORTS FENCING: The Penn Multi-meet, with Haverford, Rutgers and Duke. 11 a.m. in Weightman Gym, 33rd and Spruce streets. SWIMMING: Penn meets Navy. Men at noon, women at 3:30 p.m. at Sheerr Pool, Gimbel Gym, 37th and Walnut streets. READINGS TWO AREA POETS: Nathalie Anderson, director of Swarthmore College’s creative writing program, and South Jersey resident and Camden County College instructor Barb Daniels read from their work. 2 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. MUSIC KENNY GARRETT: The acclaimed alto saxophonist brings his wide-ranging jazz rooted in the hard-bop tradition to the Annenberg Center. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $15, $20 and $25; discounts for seniors, students, groups and Penn faculty, staff and alumni available. Tickets/info for all University of Pennsylvania Presents events: visit www.annenbergcenter.org or call 215-898-3900. Monday, Jan. 24 SPORTS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Lafayette. 7 p.m. at the Palestra. PERFORMANCE LIVE AT THE WRITERS HOUSE: The January edition of the WXPN performance showcase tapes tonight at 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. Tuesday, Jan. 25 TALKS THE MAYA RE-EXAMINED: University of Pennsylvania Museum Director Jeremy Sabloff speaks on “New Views of the Ancient Maya.” 7 p.m. at La Casa Latina, 3700 Chestnut St. FILM TRUE STORIES: A three-day festival showcases the work of acclaimed documentary filmmaker Errol Morris. Tonight: a special advance screening of his latest work, “Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr.,” along with “Stairway to Heaven” (1998), about a slaughterhouse designer who finds her humanity by working with cattle. 7:30 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Admission free tonight only. Info: visit www.libertynet.org/ ihouse/nfvp or call 215-895-6542. Through Jan. 27. SPORTS MEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Drexel. 8 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info: visit www.pennathletics.com or call 215-898-6151. Wednesday, Jan. 26 SPORTS SQUASH: Penn vs. Princeton. Men at 5 p.m., women at 7 p.m. at Ringe Squash Courts, 33rd St. between Hutchinson Gym and Franklin Field. TALKS THEORY AND SUBSTANCE: Syracuse University professor Gregg Lambert responds to John Guillory’s article, “(Pre)Professionalism: What Graduate Students Want,” in his talk “John Guillory and that Obscure Object of English Desire.” 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. FILM TRUE STORIES: See Tuesday, Jan. 25. Tonight: “A Brief History of Time” (1991), adapted from Stephen Hawking’s best-seller, at 7 p.m. and “Gates of Heaven” (1978), Errol Morris’ highly-praised debut film about the demise of a pet cemetery, at 8:30 p.m. at International House. Tickets for each screening $6.50, students/seniors/International House members $5.50. PERFORMANCE OPEN MIKE NIGHT: “Poetry, prose and anything goes” at January’s “Speakeasy” open-mike event. 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. Thursday, Jan. 27 TALKS GOING BOTH WAYS?: Award-winning author Elizabeth Young-Breuhl explores the question, “Are Human Beings ‘By Nature’ Bisexual?” 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 200, College Hall, Locust Walk between 34th and 36th streets. READINGS GREGORY DJANIKIAN: The poet and author of “Falling Deeply Into America” reads from his forthcoming book “Years Later.” 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. FILM TRUE STORIES: See Tuesday, Jan. 25. Tonight: “Vernon, Florida” (1981), about the more unusual residents of a small town, at 7 p.m. and “The Thin Blue Line” (1988), Errol Morris’ most acclaimed and controversial film, at 8:30 p.m. at International House. DANCE PARSONS DANCE COMPANY: The dynamic modern dance troupe returns to Philadelphia with the local premiere of “Fill the Woods With Light,” set to music performed live by the Grammy Award-winning Phil Woods Little Big Band. A University of Pennsylvania Presents/Dance Celebration event. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $30; discounts for seniors, students, groups and Penn faculty, staff and alumni available. Additional performances Jan. 28-29. Get your arms around this Who cares if theyÕve got no leaves right now? Kids can still find a lot to love about trees this winter at the Morris Arboretum. Through March, children can visit ÒBark ParkÓ to explore interesting bark specimens and learn how a treeÕs bark protects it from damage. And they can also enter a raffle for prizes by completing the arboretumÕs ÒHow to Love a TreeÓ activity sheet. The Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill, is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. Admission $6, seniors $5, students $4, members/children under 6 free. Info: 215-247-5777. Friday, Jan. 28 SPORTS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn plays Columbia. 7 p.m. at the Palestra. WRESTLING: Penn takes on Cornell. 9 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info: visit www.pennathletics.com or call 215-898-6151. DANCE PARSONS DANCE COMPANY: See Thursday, Jan. 27. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Saturday, Jan. 29 SPORTS FENCING: Penn, Yale and North Carolina meet. 1 p.m. in Weightman Gym. WRESTLING: Penn vs. Columbia. 2 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info: visit www.pennathletics.com or call 215-898-6151. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Against Cornell. 7 p.m. at the Palestra. DANCE PARSONS DANCE COMPANY: See Thursday, Jan. 27. 2 and 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets for 2 p.m. show $27. HIP-HOP HISTORY: See “Editor’s Pick” on page 6. Sunday, Jan. 30 SPORTS SWIMMING: The Quaker women take on Brown. Noon at Sheerr Pool, Gimbel Gym. Monday, Jan. 31 SPORTS MEN’S BASKETBALL: A Big Five contest against St. Joseph’s. 6:30 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info: visit www.pennathletics.com or call 215-898-6151. Tuesday, Feb. 1 READINGS JAMES MORROW: The Penn alum (C’69) reads from his latest work, “The Eternal Footman,” his work in progress “The Last Witchfinder” and talks about the relationship between his studies at Penn and his career as a novelist. 7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.   Tell us what's on! If you have an event that may be of interest to the University of Pennsylvania community, we want to hear about it. 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