January 30, 2003

• He knows the drill
  Dental School Dean Raymond Fonseca has shepherded the school through a period of growth and transformation, culminating in the completion of the Schattner Center in its 125th anniversary year.

• Bernstein, Sontag, Anderson to visit
• Masch joins cabinet
• BEN Buys, and West Philly benefits

• Research: Teacher shortage? What teacher shortage?
• Faculty Feature: My lunch with Ponzy: Culinary chemistry
• Staff Q&A: Pamela Caudill sweetens up her staff with hand-pressed chocolates, home-baked cookies and personalized gifts

• Ask Benny: Empty shuttles aren't on joyrides
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• Witnesses for peace
• Bring your tech literacy up to speed
• A professional approach to public health
• Out and About: Close encoutners with art
  

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• Celebrate King's legacy
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PERFORMANCES | LECTURES | EVENTS

Jan. 30-Feb. 12

Thursday, Jan. 30

THE ACADEMIC SISTERHOOD: A Penn Women’s Center discussion examines ways black women in academe can empower themselves. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Women’s Center, 3643 Locust Walk.

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT REVOLUTION: “In the Wilderness of Thinking,” by Peter Gilgen of Cornell, looks at the importance of Kant’s notion of “the sign of history” in relation to the idea of the foundation of a new university and a new society through revolution. 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info for all Writers House events: dept.english.upenn.edu/~wh or 215-573-WRIT.

“DANCING THE DREAM”: Rev. Donna Jones of Cookman United Methodist Church and Rev. Susan Teegen-Case of the Metropolitan Christian Council explore the intersection of art, faith, and Martin Luther King’s vision. HUP Chaplain Ramona Cecile (“Staff Q&A,” Current, Nov. 9, 2000) responds in dance. 7 p.m. at the Greenfield Intercultural Center, 3708 Chestnut St.

“MUFFLED DRUMS”: James Andrew Brown performs with the Lone Wolf Recital Corps as part of Terry Adkins’ exhibit on W.E.B. DuBois, “Darkwater: Recital in Four Dominions.” 7 p.m. at the Arthur Ross Gallery, 210 S. 34th St.

JERUSALEM SYMPHONY: The oldest symphony orchestra in what is now Israel performs Dvorák’s “New World” symphony and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. 7:30 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St. Tickets $40, $35 and $30; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates available. Tickets/info for all Penn Presents events: www.pennpresents.org or 215-898-3900.

Friday, Jan. 31

JAZZ FOR KING: Community Relations Director Glenn Bryan’s band “Friends” and DuBois College House Dean Trish Williams deliver a musical and poetic salute to Martin Luther King. 6 to 8 p.m. in the DuBois College House multipurpose room, 3900 Walnut St.

CHINESE NEW YEAR: International House welcomes the Year of the Sheep with crafts, music and dance, plus traditional foods from local restaurants. 6 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St.; film screening at 8 p.m. (see “Film” below) follows. Admission $8 for entire event, $3 for food only.

OCCUPIED TERRITORY: Documentary filmmakers Marty Rosenbluth and Riad Bahhur screen their videos “Jerusalem: An Occupation Set in Stone?” and “People and the Land” and discuss human rights issues relating to occupation. 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

“THE EMPEROR’S SHADOW”: This lavish, tumultuous tale focuses on the lives of two boyhood friends in early dyanstic China (ca. 200 B.C.) 8 p.m. at International House. Admission for film $6, students/seniors/International House members $5.

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn opens its Ivy home season against Dartmouth. 7 p.m. at the Palestra, 33rd St. below Walnut. Tickets/info: www.pennathletics.com or 215-898-6151.

Saturday, Feb. 1

INTO AFRICA: For Black History Month, the University of Pennsylvania Museum introduces children 8 to 12 to the artistic and musical traditions of Africa, complete with a mask-making workshop. 10 a.m. to noon at the Museum, 3260 South St. Materials fee $5. Pre-registration required: 215-898-4016.

MEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Richmond. 5 p.m. at Levy Tennis Pavilion, 3120 Walnut St. (behind Class of 1923 Rink).

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Harvard. 7 p.m. at the Palestra.

SHE-ROCK: Vitamin D Productions presents an evening of female-fronted rock, featuring Mia Johnson, Tara Lynn and L.P. 8 p.m. at the Rotunda, 4012 Walnut St. Info for all Rotunda events: www.foundationarts.org or 215-573-3234.

Sunday, Feb. 2

“THE MOLLY MAGUIRES”: This 1970 film, written by Walter Bernstein (see “Literary Life”), tells the story of the secret band of miners who fought for their dignity as workers in 1870s Pennsylvania. 7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. Info: whfellows@english. upenn.edu.

SAN JOSE TAIKO: America’s foremost Japanese taiko drummers blend Latin, Brazilian and African rhythms into their Penn Presents performance. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $39, $34, $30 and $26; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates available.

Monday, Feb. 3

HOMELAND SECURITY: U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon, R-Pa., speaks on “Homeland Security and the Role of Government.” 4:30 p.m. in Heilmeier Hall, Towne Building, 220 S. 33rd St.

WRITERS FOR PEACE: WXPN’s “Live at the Writers House” features readings by local writers. 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

JEAN McGARRY: The author of “Gallagher’s Travels” and “Dream Date” reads from her work. 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

JUST SAY THE WORD: Everyone’s welcome at the Kelly Writers House’s “Speakeasy” open-mike performance night. 8 p.m. at the Writers House.

Thursday, Feb. 6

“TITAN”: See “Editor’s Pick” on page 6.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: The Kelly Writers House welcomes two award-winning local novelists, Diane Ayres and Harry Groome (C’63). 7 p.m. at the Writers House.

“BALLET MÉCANIQUE”: Penn Presents Doug Varone and Dancers’ Philadelphia premiere of an original work set to George Antheil’s 1926 film score. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $36, $33 and $31; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates available. Additional performances Feb. 7-8.

Friday, Feb. 7

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Cornell. 7 p.m. at the Palestra.

“BALLET MÉCANIQUE”: See Thursday, Feb. 6. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.

Saturday, Feb. 8

MAYA 101: The University of Pennsylvania Museum offers an all-day crash course on Mayan civilization, interrupted by lunch with Williams Museum Director and Mayan scholar Jeremy A. Sabloff. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Museum. Admission $50, members $40. Info: 215-898-4890.

“BALLET MÉCANIQUE”: See Thursday, Feb. 6. 2 and 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets for 2 p.m. show $33, $30 and $28.

WRESTLING: Penn vs. Harvard. 2 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info: www.pennathletics.com or 215-898-6151.

MEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Richmond. 5 p.m. at Levy Tennis Pavilion.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Columbia. 7 p.m. at the Palestra.

MUSICAL EXCHANGE: Boston-based singer-songwriter Kevin So leads a workshop for Sharing Our Songs. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. Info: Dan Fishback, fishback@sas.upenn.edu.

“SICK CITY SHOWCASE”: A multi-band indie/punk-rock extravaganza includes The Trauma Queens, Overprivileged, Famous in Vegas, Idle Youth and Stendhal. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Rotunda, 4012 Walnut St. Info for all Rotunda events: www.foundationarts.org or 215-573-3234.

Sunday, Feb. 9

HEARTS AND FLOWERS: “My Special Valentine” shows children 7 and up how they too can “say it with flowers” on love’s special day. 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. Course fee $26, members $24. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org or 215-247-5777, ext. 125.

WRESTLING: Penn vs. Brown at 1 p.m., Penn vs. Hofstra at 3 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info: www.pennathletics.com or 215-898-6151.

RED SCARE: The Kelly Writers House presents a double bill of films written by Walter Bernstein (see “Literary Life,” page 1), “Fail-Safe” (1964) and “The Front” (1976). 7 p.m. at the Writers House. Info: whfellows@english.upenn.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

DELICATE DANCE: Princeton historian Natalie Zemon-Davis speaks about “Trickster Tales: A 16th-Century Muslim Between Worlds.” 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 17, Logan Hall, 249 S. 36th St.; reception follows.

STEVE BENSON: The San Francisco poet stops by the Kelly Writers House for some spontaneous verbal construction. 5 p.m. at the Writers House.

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Princeton. 8 p.m. at the Palestra.

Wednesday, Feb. 12

FENCING: Penn vs. Princeton. Time to be announced, at Hutchinson Gym.

LAUNCH PARTY: The editors of Pom2 unleash their third issue on the world, with readings by contributors. 7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

“AMELIE”: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s 2001 film tells the tale of a young waitress in a Paris cafe who turns into a redeemer of others’ lives after returning a lost box of treasures to its rightful owner. 7:30 p.m. at International House. Admission $6, students/seniors/International House members $5.