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ALLEY-OOP--The women's basketball team is No. 1 in the nation, according to the latest poll issued by D3Hoops.com for Division III--a first in school history. The undefeated women, along with the men's team, which is listed third nationally, competed as number one seeds in the JPMorgan Chase Tournament that wrapped up January 17 in the Palestra. (For game results, visit www.rochester.edu/athletics.) Both teams will face Washington University in home games on January 30, with the women tipping off at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m. Above, Erika Smith '04 drives up the court in a game against the University of Scranton. Smith was named a WBCA/Kodak First Team All-American and the Eastern College Athletic Conference Upstate New York Player of the Year in 2003. She recently joined the 1,000 point club with 1,020 points and is fourth on the University's all-time career scoring list.

Events scheduled for Monday, January 19 (after 5 p.m.), through Monday, February 2 (before 5 p.m.)

MEMORIAL ART GALLERY EVENTS

Memorial Art Gallery--x5-3081; http://mag.rochester.edu

January 22, 29--Preschool Workshop. Children can enjoy an art project, story reading, and gallery tour, all with a unified theme. For ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with adult. Registration fee required. For reservations, call 473-7720, ext. 3056. Creative Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

January 30, 31--Palate to Palette: Carnival in Venice. An evening featuring a cooking demonstration with Johanna Heise, a gourmet dinner prepared by Cutler's Restaurant, and an art history lecture by Lucy Durkin. Reservations and admission fee required. For reservations, call 473-7720, ext. 3056. M&T Bank Ballroom, 6 p.m.

ONGOING EXHIBITS AND TOURS

Memorial Art Gallery

Gallery Highlights Tour--Free with admission. Meet at the admission desk. January 22, 29, 6:30 p.m.; January 23, 25, 30, February 1, 2 p.m.

Through March 14--Fields and Falls: Images of Rochester. This exhibition includes images that depict Rochester's agricultural resources and waterways.

Through 2004--Protected for Eternity: The Coffins of Pa-debehu-Aset. This exhibition showcases the lavishly decorated inner coffin of an Egyptian official of the fourth century B.C.E. and other ancient artifacts.

River Campus

Through February 25--Tom Carpenter: This Happy. Opening reception and artist's talk, January 23, 5 p.m. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons.

Through February 27--Frozen in Time: Herman LeRoy Fairchild's Photographic Record of Rochester's Geologic Past. The exhibition examines Herman LeRoy Fairchild's achievements as a glacial geologist through his writings, maps, and photographs. Department of Rare Book and Special Collections, Rush Rhees Library.

Medical Center

Through January 31--Medical Student Photography Project. This exhibition features photographs by School of Medicine and Dentistry students. Edward G. Miner Library.

FILMS

University Cinema Group--All films are shown in the Hoyt Hall Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Tickets available in advance at the Common Market, Wilson Commons.

January 23--American Splendor. 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.

January 24--Lost In Translation. 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.

January 30--Intolerable Cruelty. 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.

January 31--Matchstick Men. 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 11:30 p.m.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CPR Classes--Classes are offered by the Office for Educational Resources (OER) from January through June. Registration fee required. All classes held in the OER Department (2-7500 area of the Medical Center). To register, call x5-7666.

January 20, 27--Basic Life Support Original Course, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

January 21--Basic Life Support Refresher Course, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

February 2--Basic Life Support Refresher Course,1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Medical Center Fitness and Wellness Center--Call x5-2437 for information.

January 21, 28--Meditation Interest Group. This group is nondenominational and no prior experience is necessary. Free and open to the public. For more details, e-mail Paul Puri at paul_puri@urmc.rochester.edu. Spa Room. 5:30 p.m.

January 22, 29--Traditional Hatha Yoga. Free to members of the center or $5 per class for nonmembers; walk-ins welcome. Medical Center, G-5680, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Highland Hospital Family Classes--Call 473-2229 to register. For more details, visit www.stronghealth.com/services/womenshealth/resources.cfm.

Through January--Childbirth Classes. Classes focus on the process of labor, birth, and postpartum. Attend one class per week as part of a four-week session. Fee: $75/couple. Registration required. Monday through Friday, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1 to 3 p.m. To view class schedules, visit www.stronghealth.com/ services/womenshealth/Classes/schedule.cfm.

January 17--Infant and Child CPR. Training for parents, grandparents, and child care providers taught by certified American Red Cross instructors. Fee: $40/person. Registration required. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

January 19, 26--Infant Care and Safety: Classes Two and Three. Expectant parents learn the basics of preparing the home and family for a new baby. Fee: $50/couple for three-week mini-series. Registration required. 7 to 9 p.m.

January 20, 24, 27, 31--Exercising for Childbirth. A nonaerobic exercise class that helps stretch and tone the muscles used in labor and birth. Fee required. Registration and health care provider permission required. January 20, 27: 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.; January 24, 31: 9 to 10 a.m.

January 21--Breastfeeding. Expectant parents learn the basics of breastfeeding in this class taught by certified lactation consultants. Fee: $35/mom and support person. Registration required. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

MUSIC

Eastman School of Music--24-hour Music Line x4-1100, www.rochester.edu/Eastman. Events are free unless otherwise noted.

January 19--Eastman Brass. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

January 23--Eastman Wind Ensemble. Jim Pugh, trombone. Mark Scatterday, conductor. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

January 24--Morning Chamber Music. Kilbourn Hall, 11 a.m.

January 24--Eastman Virtuosi. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

January 25--Faculty Artist Series. Zvi Zeitlin, violin, with Barry Snyder, piano, and the Amernet String Quartet. Tickets required (free with University ID). Kilbourn Hall, 3 p.m.

January 26--Ossia. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

January 27--Faculty Artist Series. Steven Doane, cello, with Barry Snyder, piano. Tickets required (free with University ID). Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.

January 28--Eastman Wind Orchestra. Mark Scatterday and Cindi Johnston-Turner, conductors. Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.

January 30--Eastman Philharmonia. Neil Varon, conductor. Eastman Theatre, 8 p.m.

River Campus

February 1--Elena Letnanova on Piano. Concert cosponsored by the College Music Department and the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies. Lower Strong Auditorium, 3 p.m.

RELIGION

River Campus Interfaith Chapel--x5-4321; www.rochester.edu/chapel/services.html

Roman Catholic Mass

January 25, February 1, River Level, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.

January 20, 27, Sanctuary, 5:15 p.m.

January 21, 28, Friel Lounge, 10 p.m.

Jewish Services

Conservative: January 23, 30, River Level, 5:15 p.m.; January 24, 31, Commons Room, 10:30 a.m.

Orthodox: January 23, 30, Conference Room, 5:15 p.m.; January 24, 31, River Level, 10 a.m.

Reform: January 23, 30, Commons Room, 5:15 p.m.

Muslim Services--All prayers will be held in Meditation Room 220 unless otherwise specified.

Daily Prayers: Fajr, 5 a.m. (Commons Room); Thuhr, 1:30 p.m.; Asr, 5:30 p.m.; Magrib, sunset; Isha, 10 p.m.; Jumma, Friday only, 1:15 p.m. (Commons Room).

Protestant Services

University Christian Fellowship: January 25, February 1, Sanctuary, 3 p.m.

Protestant Community Chapel: January 25, February 1, Sanctuary, 5 p.m.

Sikh Services

Rahiras: January 21, 28, Meditation Room, 7 p.m.

Hindu Study Group

January 25, February 1, Meditation Room, 11 a.m.

Sangha

January 19, 26, Commons Room, 8 p.m.

Agape

January 21, 28, Conference Room, 9 p.m.

SPORTS

Athletics and Recreation--www.rochester.edu/athletics

Basketball (Men's)--Washington University, January 30, 8 p.m.; Chicago, February 1, 1 p.m.

Basketball (Women's)-- Washington University, January 30, 6 p.m.; Chicago, February 1, 3 p.m.

Swimming and Diving--SUNY Fredonia and Mercyhurst College, January 25, 1 p.m.; William Smith (women only), January 29, 7 p.m.

RIVER CAMPUS LECTURES

January 21--Department of Physics and Astronomy Colloquium. Professor Emil Wolf presents "Young's Interference Experiment Two Hundred Years Later." Tea: Bausch & Lomb lobby, 3:30 p.m.; talk: Bausch & Lomb 109, 3:45 p.m. (www.pas.rochester.edu)

January 22--Department of Biology Donut Talks. Eric Schirmer of the Scripps Research Institute presents "Opening the Nuclear Envelope: Proteomics and Architecture at the Rim." Hutchison Hall 473, noon. For information, call x5-3837.

January 23--Department of Physics and Astronomy Graduate Research Seminar. Mark Feldman presents his current research. Bausch & Lomb 208, noon. (www.pas.rochester.edu)

January 23--Skalny Luncheon Seminar. Barbara Tepa Lupack presents "Reassessing Jerzy Kosinski: From 'Painted Bird' to Tainted Word." Sponsored by the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies. Lunch provided. RSVP by January 20, x5-9898. Gamble Room, Rush Rhees Library, noon.

January 23--The New Civil Rights Agenda. Christopher Edley Jr. presents the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address. For information, call x5-0651. Strong Auditorium, 6 p.m.

January 26--Department of Biology Donut Talks. Mark Johnson of the University of Chicago presents "Pollen Tube Genetics: Growth, Guidance, and Polarity Determination of a Single Plant Cell." Hutchison Hall 473, noon. For information, call x5-3837.

January 29--Department of Biology Donut Talks. Jukka Jernvall of the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki (Finland) presents "Nature Read in Tooth: from Ecological to Molecular Interactions." Hutchison Hall 473, noon. For information, call x5-3837.

January 29--Neilly Series: Robert Bakos. The associate professor of neurosurgery presents "Dead German Composers and How They Got That Way," a discussion of the medical histories of some of the best-known composers and how their medical conditions affected their creativity and contributed to their deaths. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 5 p.m.

February 2--Department of Biology Donut Talks. Tudorita Tumbar of the Laboratory of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development at Rockefeller University presents "Characterization of the Hair Follicle Stem Cell Niche." Hutchison Hall 473, noon. For information, call x5-3837.

MISCELLENY

January 19--Martin Luther King Jr. Education Series. Education and racism are the topic of this panel discussion. Sponsored by the Warner School. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

January 21--Wilson Commons Wednesdays. Mediterranean food and music. Also featuring vendors and coupon give-aways. Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with live music and lunch from 11:30 to 1:30.

January 30--Science and Technology Seminar Series. Michael Sahin, retired from Zerox Corporation presents "A Brief History of Iran." Sponsored by the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. LLE Coliseum, noon.

ACTIVITY CONNECTION

Discounts for activities are available to all University staff and faculty. Specific discounts also are extended to students (call for details). All tickets are available at the hospital Cashier's Office and the Customer Service Center in the Susan B. Anthony Hall on the River Campus. The Eastman School of Music carries movie theater tickets only. For more information, check the University Activity Connection flyer or call x5-7942. The current discount list can be accessed at www.rochester.edu/working/services/auxops/ActivitiesProg1.htm.

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