Calendar
Events scheduled for Monday, March 14 (after 5 p.m.) through Monday, March 28 (before 5 p.m.)
MEMORIAL ART GALLERY EVENTS
Memorial Art Gallery--x5-3081; http://mag.rochester.edu
March 19, 20, 26, 27--Wendell Castle Video. View Tom Muir Wilson's award-winning film on The Music Stand, the 1964 work that brought Castle his first national acclaim. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition Wendell Castle in Rochester. Green Room, 3 p.m.
March 20--Paper Trail Lecture. Nancy Lenker Topolski discusses her work. Gallery visit follows. Auditorium, 2 p.m.
March 24--Art à la Carte. Assemblyman Joseph Morelle (D-Irondequoit) discusses "The Art of the Public Deal." (Rescheduled from November 2004.) Tickets required. To register, call 473-7720, ext. 3072, or email mmccarthy@ mag.rochester.edu. Lecture, noon; lunch, 1 p.m.; and tour, 2 p.m.
March 24--Artist Lecture. "Behind the Scenes: Sex, Drama, and Fashion in the Floating World." David Pollack, professor of Japanese, speaks about the colorful urban culture of the Edo period (16001868). Offered in conjunction with the exhibition Japanese Prints from the Floating World. Free with gallery admission. Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
March 27--Paper Trail Lecture. Friends of the late Lowell Williams share memories of the artist, whose work is included in Paper Trail. Gallery visit follows. Auditorium, 2 p.m.
ONGOING EXHIBITS AND TOURS
Medical Center
March 17 to May 27--The Children of Belfast. Images by local photographer Joe Territo. Opening reception will be held March 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Call x5-3361 for library hours or more details. Edward G. Miner Library.
Memorial Art Gallery
Gallery Highlights Tour--Free with admission. Meet at the admission desk. March 17, 24; 6:30 p.m.
Exhibition Tour--Free with admission. This tour highlights The Paper Sculpture Show and Paper Trail. March 18, 20, 25, 27; 2 p.m.
Through March 27--The Paper Sculpture Show. This exhibition features designs by 26 artists that visitors can help create and display during the show.
Through March 27--Paper Trail. Features recent works by artists whose primary medium is paper. The 2-D and 3-D works are by Jozef Bajus, Judith Olson Gregory, Kumi Korf, Scott McCarney, Raphaela McCormack, Martha Schermerhorn, Nancy Lenker Topolski, and the late Lowell Williams.
Through May 8--Japanese Prints from the Floating World. Explores the ukiyo-e, or "floating world picture," print movement in Edo (now Tokyo). Offered in honor of President Jackson.
Through 2005--Wendell Castle in Rochester. Features furniture and sculpture along with preliminary drawings and photos of some of Castle's corporate and public commissions.
River Campus
Through March 15--Beowulfiana: Modern Adaptations of Beowulf. An exhibition of novels, comic books, films, and other items based on the Old English epic poem Beowulf. Robbins Library, Rush Rhees Library.
Through March 15--Gilbert and Sullivan: From London to America. Features photographs, programs, letters, and other materials of original productions that traveled from London to New York and other major American cities. Rare Books and Special Collections, Rush Rhees Library.
Through March 25--Quilts for a New Millennium. Showcases quilts by artist Carol Taylor. Hartnett Gallery, Wilson Commons.
Through March 25--(En)Gendered: Identity, Gender, and Art. Juried exhibition features the work of eight University students who deal with the issues of gender and identity in their art. Sponsored by the Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender and Women's Studies. For more information, call x5-8318. Gallery at the Art & Music Library in Rush Rhees Library.
Through July 12--George Eastman and His University: How the Relationship Grew. Celebrates the 150th anniversary of Eastman's birth and centers on his relationship with University President Rush Rhees. Great Hall, Rush Rhees Library.
FILMS
Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies--x3-5345 or www.rochester.edu/College/AAS for informtion.
March 23--Africa Video and Film Series: Pieces d'Identites. Morey 314, 5 p.m.
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.
March 17--Iron-Jawed Angels. 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m.
March 18--Vera Drake. 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., midnight.
March 19--Finding Neverland. 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.
March 24--Imelda. 8 p.m., 10 p.m.
March 25--Closer. 7 p.m., 9 p.m., 11 p.m.
March 26--Bridget Jones Diary: The Edge of Reason. 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., midnight.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
CPR Classes--Offered by the Office for Educational Resources (OER) from January through June. Registration required. All classes held in the OER Department (2-7500 area of the Medical Center). To register, call x5-7666.
March 15, 22--Basic Life Support Original Class. 1 to 4 p.m.
March 17--Basic Life Support Refresher Course. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Highland Hospital Family Classes--Call 473-2229 for details on fees and registration. www.stronghealth.com/services/womenshealth/resources.cfm
Through March--Childbirth Classes. See Web site for class schedules.
March 15--Infant Care and Safety. Classes two and three, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
March 16--Breastfeeding. Basics of breastfeeding taught by certified lactation consultants. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
March 19--Infant and Child CPR. Training for parents, grandparents, and child care providers taught by certified American Red Cross instructors. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 19--Childbirth Refresher. This three-hour "express" class is for expectant parents who have attended childbirth classes within the past five years. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Medical Center Fitness and Wellness Center--Call x5-2437 for information.
March 15, 22--Hatha Yoga. Medical Center, G-5680, 5:20 to 6:30 p.m.
March 14, 17, 21, 24--Karate: Goshin Jutsu. Medical Center, G-5680, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
March 17, 24--Swing Dance. Medical Center, G-5680, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Strong Beginnings Classes--Call x5-0096 for information and x5-4058 to register.
Through March--Prepared Childbirth Classes. Lund Room (3-3211/3-3213), 7 to 9 p.m.
March 19--Sibling Class. Children learn about becoming a big sister or brother. For children ages 3 to 10. Lund Room (3-3211/3-3213), 10 to 11:30 a.m. (part 1)/11:30 a.m. to noon (part 2).
March 20--Prenatal Newborn Care Class. Outlines newborn appearance, behaviors, and reflexes. Also covers bathing, diapering, taking a temperature, cord care, safety equipment, and when to call the doctor. Free. Conference Room A&B (2-1318/2-1322), 1 to 2:30 p.m.
March 20--Orientation Class and Walking Tour. Learn what to expect during a hospital stay and take a walking tour of obstetrics services. Meet at information desk in main lobby, 3 to 4 p.m.
March 26--Exploring Breastfeeding. Information about health benefits, techniques, feeding cues, and common problems. Conference Room A&B (2-1318/2-1322), 1 to 3 p.m.
MUSIC
Eastman School of Music--24-hour Music Line x4-1100. Events are free unless otherwise noted. www.rochester.edu/Eastman
March 14--Guest Recital. Moritz Eggert, piano. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
March 15--Kilbourn Concert Series. Aulos Ensemble with Julianne Baird, soprano. Tickets required. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
March 16--Eastman Horn Choir. Peter Kurau, director. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
March 18--Eastman Wind Orchestra and Eastman Wind Ensemble. Mark Davis Scatterday and Martin Seggelke, conductors. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
March 20--Fruhling Posaunen 2005. Trombone choirs of the Eastman School, Ithaca College, and Penn State University. Kilbourn Hall, 3 p.m.
March 21--Eastman School Symphony Orchestra. Neil Varon, conductor. Hillary Schefter, harp. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
March 23--Eastman New Jazz Ensemble. Dave Rivello, director. John Hollenbeck, guest percussionist. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
March 24--Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra. Neil Varon, conductor. Gina Guhl, clarinet. Kilbourn Hall, 8 p.m.
March 26--Morning Chamber Music. Elinor Freer and Rose Grace, piano; Lynn Blakeslee, violin; Phillip Ying, viola; David Ying and Rosemary Elliott, cello; Jon Manasse, clarinet. Kilbourn Hall, 11 a.m.
River Campus
March 18--Improvisation Concert by the Millennium Collective. The ensemble is composed of musicians who have backgrounds in jazz, rock, and classical music. The performance includes original compositions as well as free improvisation. Interfaith Chapel, 8 p.m.
RELIGION
River Campus Interfaith Chapel--x5-4321; www.rochester.edu/chapel/services.html
Roman Catholic Mass
March 15, 22--Sanctuary, 5:15 p.m.
March 16, 23--Friel Lounge, 10 p.m.
March 20, 27--River Level, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.
Jewish Services
March 18, 25--Conservative, River Level, 5:15 p.m.; Orthodox, Conference Room, 5:15 p.m.; Reform, Commons Room, 5:15 p.m.
March 19, 26--Conservative, Commons Room, 10:30 a.m.; Orthodox, River Level, 10 a.m.
Muslim Services
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). All prayers held in Meditation Room 220 unless otherwise specified.
Protestant Services
March 20, 27--University Christian Fellowship, Sanctuary, 3 p.m.
March 20, 27--Protestant Community Chapel, Sanctuary, 5 p.m.
SPORTS
Athletics and Recreation--www.rochester.edu/athletics
Baseball--Ithaca, March 26, 1 p.m.
Lacrosse (Women's)--Cortland, March 17, 4 p.m. Brockport, March 22, 4 p.m. St. Lawrence, March 25, 4 p.m. Clarkson, March 26, 1 p.m.
Tennis (Men's)--Hobart, March 22, 5 p.m.
LECTURES AND READINGS
March 15--Physics and Astronomy Seminar. Amit Lath of Rutgers University, "New Physics Searches at CDF in Tau Final States." Bausch & Lomb 372, 3:30 p.m.
March 15--Neilly Series: Kim Vincente. Canadian innovator and engineer discusses how technology can work for people. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 5 p.m.
March 15--The Plutzik Series: Alan Shapiro. Shapiro is the recipient of the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, the O.B. Hardison Jr. Poetry Prize, and the Los Angeles Times prize for poetry. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 8 p.m.
March 16--Physics and Astronomy Colloquium. Sally Dawson of Brookhaven National Laboratory, "Physics at the LHC." Bausch & Lomb 109, 3:45 p.m.
March 17--Roundtable Discussion. Panelists discuss the award-winning book Africa and the Industrial Revolution in England: A Study in International Trade and Economic Development by Professor of History Joseph Inikori. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 4 p.m.
March 17--Verne Moore Lecture Series: Allen Frantzen. "Voices of History: Chivalry, Violence, and World War I." Sponsored by the Department of History. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 8 p.m.
March 18--Chemistry Department Organic Seminar. Yinghui Liu, "Strained Silacycles in Organic Synthesis: A New Reagent for the Enantioselective Allylation of Aldehydes and Hydrazones." Hutchison Hall 473, 9:30 a.m.
March 18--Physics and Astronomy Graduate Research Seminar. Professor Frank Wolfs, "Physics at RHIC." Bausch & Lomb 208, noon.
March 18--Department of Philosophy Colloquium. Geoffrey Sayre-McCord, professor and chair, Depart ment of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dewey 2-110D, 3:30 p.m.
March 20--Tea Talks: W. Kenneth Cauthen. Sponsored by the River Campus Libraries; for details, call x5-4461. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 2 p.m.
March 21--Department of Biology Donut Talk. Danna Eickbush, "Regulation of R2 Retrotransposition." Hutchison Hall 473, noon to 1 p.m.
March 21--Physics and Astronomy: The Elliott W. Montroll Lecture. 2004 Physics Nobel Prize laureate David Gross of University of California at Santa Barbara, "The Future of Physics." Hoyt Hall, 3:45 p.m.
March 21--Chemistry Department Biophysical Seminar. Silvia Cavagnero of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, "How Do Proteins Fold at Birth? Adventures in Cotranslational Protein Folding." Hutchison Hall 473, 4 p.m.
March 22--Physics and Astronomy High Energy, Nuclear Physics Seminar. G. Zeller of Columbia University, "Neutrino Physics at MiniBooNE." Bausch & Lomb 372, 3:30 p.m.
March 23--Chemistry Department Colloquium. George Bodner of Purdue University, "Problem Solving: The Difference between What We Do and What We Tell Students to Do." Hutchison Hall 473, noon.
March 24--Quilt History, American History, and African-American Identity Politics: The Case of Harriet Powers' Bible Quilts. Talk by Janet Catherine Berlo, professor of art history and visual and cultural studies, sponsored by Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender and Women's Studies. Gamble Room, Rush Rhees Library, noon to 1:30 p.m.
March 24--"American Lottery": Manufacturing Another African Diaspora. Talk by Julliana Makuchi Nfah-Abbenyi, associate professor of English at University of Southern Mississippi. Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American Studies. Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library, 4 p.m.
March 25--Chemistry Department Organic Seminar. Yichen Tang, "Regiospecific Cross Silyl Benzoin Reaction with Umpolung Catalyst." Hutchison Hall 473, 9:30 a.m.
March 28--Physics and Astronomy Ph.D. Defense. Pablo Sebastian Londero, "Studies of the Classical-Quantum Boundary in Computing: Implementation of the Bernstein-Vazirani Algorithm and Decoherence Control in a K2 Two-Quibit." Bausch & Lomb 372, 10 a.m.
March 28--Department of Biology Donut Talk. Lucio Comai, "The Werner Syndrome Protein in the Cellular Pathways That Control Genome Stability." Hutchison Hall 473, noon to 1 p.m.
MISCELLANY
March 15--Warner School Information Session. Learn more about a new scholarship and grant program for area educators and other Warner School programs. Call x5-3950 for details. Havens Lounge, Wilson Commons, 5:30 p.m.
March 16--Wilson Commons Wednesday. Food and entertainment celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
March 17-20--SIMCON Gaming Convention. Four-day event of officially sanctioned tournaments and games. Frederick Douglass Dining Center and Wilson Commons. For registration information and program schedules, visit www.simcon.org.
March 17--Daybreakers Toastmasters Club. Learn about Toastmasters, a public speaking support group. Open to the public; refreshments provided. Seneca Room (1-2604), Strong Memorial Hospital, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
March 22--Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender and Women's Studies 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference. Gamble Room, Rush Rhees Library, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
March 25--An Evening of Contemporary Dance. Features works by Lionel Popkin and Agnès Benoit-Nader. Popkin is an independent choreographer and dancer, and Benoit-Hader has been on the faculty of the Program of Movement and Dance since 2000. Admission charge. Spurrier Dance Studio, 7 p.m.
March 28--Feelin' Groovy: What Do Your Dreams Mean? Fun, Interesting Dream Analysis. Sponsored by the University Counseling Center. Call x5-2361 for more details. Wilson Commons 122, noon to 1 p.m.
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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