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The Johns Hopkins News-Letter · October 23, 2003
Lectures
Thursday, Oct. 23
4 p.m. Feasible Lagrange-Newton Interior-Point Algorithms for Indefinite Quadratic Programming and Non-Convex Nonlinear Programming is a lecture in the Mathematical Sciences Department's Seminar Series. This week's lecture, by Andre Tits of the University of Maryland, will take place in Whitehead Hall Room 304. Refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m.
7 p.m. Islamic Constitutionalism in a New Iraqi Federation is a lecture that will be given by Dr. Imad Ahmed, President of the Minaret Freedom Institute, today in Hodson 316. This event is for the Muslim Student Association's First Islamic Awareness Day. For more information visit http://www.jhu.edu/~jhuma or e-mail jhuma@jhu.edu.
8 p.m. Pulitzer Prize-Winner Robert A. Caro will deliver the George Huntington Williams Memorial Lecture tonight in Shriver Hall Auditorium. Caro's lecture on "Power and Politics" will focus on the impact of personality and power on American politics. For more information, call (410)-516-7157.
8 p.m. Greek Speak II is an information session sponsored by the Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council tonight in the AMR Multipurpose Room. Come learn more about Greek Life on campus. This event is geared towards freshmen whom are interested in rushing in the spring. For more information, contact Ning Chan, the Panhellenic President, at ning.chan@jhu.edu or Ahmad Khalil, the Interfraternity Council President, at akhalil1@jhu.edu.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
7 p.m. Emerging Global Infections: AIDS, SARS, EBOLA is a lecture that will be presented by Donald S. Burke, M.D., Professor in the Department of Immunology and Center for Immunization Research at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Students must show their ID at the door to receive free admission. This event will take place this evening in the Shaffer 3 Auditorium.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
12 p.m. Wednesday Noon Series at Shriver will be presenting a slide presentation, Celebrating the Chesapeake and a panel discussion about saving an endangered habitat today in the Shriver Hall Auditorium. The speakers will include University Press authors David W. Harp, Tom Horton, Marion Warren, and Mame Warren.
7 p.m. "Open a Vein" - Halloween Poetry Reading and Reception will feature poets from the Hopkins Master of Arts in Writing Program today in Mattin Center Room 162. For more information contact Traci Elder at telder@jhu.edu or call (443)-858-4028.
Visual Art Events
Thursday, Oct. 23
6:30 p.m. Angellfall Studios hosts a weekly College Night every Thursday night. Come check out the exhibits and enjoy the 30 percent discount on beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks and food. The studio at 2936 Remington Ave. is open until 11 p.m. For more information visit http://angelfallstudios.com.
Performing Arts Events
Misalliance is playing at Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. through Nov. 2. Showtimes are Sundays 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays 8 p.m., Wednesdays 8 p.m., Fridays 8 p.m., and Saturdays 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Call (410)-332-0033 for more information.
Othello is playing as a part of the Baltimore Shakespeare Festival through Oct. 26 at 3900 Roland Ave. Performances are Sundays 5 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 a.m., Fridays 8 p.m., and Saturdays 8 p.m. Tickets are $12-$20. Call (877)-639-3728 for more information.
Romeo and Juliet is playing at 45 W. Preston St. (across from the Meyerhoff). This is a nonverbal adaptation of the Shakespeare classic is presented by Bond Street Theatre and will run until Oct. 26. Showtimes are Thursday through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Admission is $11 with a student ID. For more information call (410)-752-8558 or visit them online at http://www.theatreproject.org.
Sly Fox is playing through Oct. 25 at the Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul St. Shows are Sundays 2 p.m., Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 8 p.m. for more information call (410)-752-1225.
Thornton Wilder's Our Town, starring John Astin and several Hopkins students, is playing at the Merrick Barn on campus. The production is a collaboration between Theatre Hopkins and the Hopkins Studio Players. The play will move after this weekend to the Merrick Barn. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, $14 senior citizens, and $5 student rush seats. For more information, call (410)-516-7159.
Friday, Oct. 24
7 p.m. Ritmo Unido - OLE Dance Show will be tonight in the Shriver Hall Auditorium. Come celebrate Latino Heritage Month as you watch professional performances from a Mambo group, a Tango group, and a Ballet Folklorico group. There will also be Hopkins student groups performing. For more information, visit http://www.jhu.edu/~ole or e-mail ole@jhu.edu.
Films
Saturday, Oct. 25
7 p.m. Animation Club invites you to see some of the greatest new and classic animation films to come out of Japan today in Shaffer 3. For more information contact Oliver Oberg at ollie@jhu.edu or visit http://www.jhu.edu/~anime.
7 p.m. Men in Black 2, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and Old School will all be showing tonight in E-Level. So grab your friends and come see free screenings of these three great films.
Workshops
Thursday, Oct. 23
6 p.m. Graphics and Desktop Publishing Workshop will take place today in the Digital Media Center. This workshop has an enrollment limit of 10. For more information, visit http://digitalmedia.jhu.edu.
Monday, Oct. 27
5 p.m. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Information Session will be held today in the Great Hall in Levering until 7 p.m. Paul T. White, Assistant Dean of Admissions, James L. Weiss, M.D., Associate Dean of Admissions, and Michael J. Cudahy, Professor of Cardiology, will all be present to discuss the admissions process and more about the school of medicine.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
4 p.m. Creating Your Job Search Plan is a workshop taking place in the Sherwood Room in Levering today by the Career Center. This course will help you find the techniques to find a job. For more information call (410)-516-8056 or visit http://www.jhu.edu/~careers.
Religious and Spiritual Events
Thursday, Oct. 23
6:00 p.m. Newman Night is a free dinner and fun activity provided by The Catholic Community at Hopkins every Thursday night. The Newman House is located at 2941 N. Charles St. For more information check out their Web site at http://www.catholic.jhu.edu.
9:00 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Meetings will take place in the Interfaith Center Library with Dr. Larry Egbert.
Friday, Oct. 24
1:15 p.m. Jumu'a Prayers are held weekly in the Upper Level of the Interfaith Center. For more information on these Islamic prayers, visit http://www.jhu.edu/~jhumso.
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Services will be held tonight. Orthodox services will take place in the K, while Conservative and Reform services will take place in the Interfaith Center. Services will be followed by dinner at the Interfaith Center. For more information, e-mail jsa@jhu.edu.
Saturday, Oct. 25
9:30 a.m. Shabbat Services will be held this morning in the K, followed by lunch. For more information, e-mail jsa@jhu.edu.
Sunday, Oct. 26
11 a.m. Catholic Mass lead by Rev. Tom Ryan takes place each Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Interfaith Center. For more information visit http://www.catholic.jhu.edu.
11 a.m. Aarthi is held every Sunday in the Lower Level of the Interfaith Center. For more information contact the Hindu Student Council at hsc@jhu.edu.
1 p.m. Stepping Stones Services are held weekly in the Interfaith Center at 1 p.m. on Sundays.
6 p.m. Taize Service: JHU Campus Ministries invites you to attend their monthly Taize Service at the Interfaith Center. The Taize Service is a non-denominational, contemplative Christian service of prayer, chanting and silent meditation. For more information contact Assistant Chaplain Kathy Schnurr at (410)-261-1890 or e-mail kschnurr@jhu.edu.
8 p.m. College Contemporary Worship Service is held each Sunday night at the University Baptist Church, located at 3501 N. Charles St.
Festivals and Holiday Celebrations
Saturday, Oct. 25
Free Egyptian Family Festival will take place today in the Walters Art Museum and will consist of modern day musicians and storytellers performing their talents that are inspired by Egyptian Art. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information call (410)-547-9000.
Baltimore Dog Festival and Howl-a-Ween Fancy Dress Dog Competition- Come out with your dog, or come alone, to The Can Company to see this costume competition. There will be doggie vendors, doggie bag specials and more. There is a fee for registration if you wish to enter your dog in the competition. The festival will take place from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m., with the judging of the competition taking place at 3 p.m. For more information, call (410)-558-CANC.
Miscellaneous Events
Flu Vaccinations will take place at the following times in Conference Room A in Levering Hall: Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and then 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. and then 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. For more information, call Occupational Health Services at (410)-516-0450. There is no fee for the flu vaccination.
Thursday, Oct. 23
5 p.m. Phi Mu Open House- Come visit the home of the sisters of the Phi Mu sorority at 3506 Greenway today until 7 p.m. For more information e-mail jhupinklady@hotmail.com.
5:30 p.m. Tristan Davies' Book Release and Reception for his first collection of short stories, Cake, which has just been released by the Johns Hopkins University Press. Today's reception will take place in the Mudd Hall Auditorium. Tristan Davies is a Senior Lecturer in the Writing Seminars Department.
7 p.m. Friends with Theta- Come watch Friends tonight with the sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta at 202 East University.
8 p.m. Latin Dance- Come salsa, cha-cha and merengue tonight until 10:30 p.m. in the Great Hall in Levering. This event is sponsored by the JHU Ballroom Dance Association. Don't miss your chance to see the Great Hall adorned with Latin decorations. No experience is necessary. For more information e-mail jhuballroom@yahoo.com.
9 p.m. Ben & Jerry's Study Break! Come get some ice cream with Hillel and the Jewish Students Association while watching the comedy of Jerry Seinfeld. For more information, e-mail jsa@jhu.edu.
Friday, Oct. 24
5 p.m. The National Aquarium in Baltimore offers a discounted admission of $5 every Friday after 5 p.m. For more information call (410)-567-3845.
6 p.m. Interest Group of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad Doughnut Sale will take place today in Shriver's Lobby right before the Ritmo Unido Show. Come support the group and get some yummy doughnuts at the same time!
8 p.m. The Maryland Space Grant Observatory located in Bloomberg Center, offers you a free chance to look at the solar system with their telescopes. Weather permitting of course. Call (410)-516-6525 for weather updates and observing conditions before you hike up to Bloomberg.
8 p.m. E-Live Club Night featuring DJ J. Holla from Redwood Trust. There will be new drink specials. Stop by E-Level in Levering instead of venturing off campus to go clubbing.
10 p.m. Coffee Grounds takes place every Friday night in the Mattin Center where Silk Road is. Come out for the free Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee and stay for the fun evening activity.
Saturday, Oct. 25
1 p.m. Pumpkin Carving- Come out and carve a pumpkin on the beach in front of MSE Library today with the sisters of Phi Mu and the brothers of AEPi. For more information e-mail jhupinklady@hotmail.com.
7 p.m. Fuljihari is a party tonight hosted by the Indian Graduate Students Association to celebrate Diwali. There will be Puja, Antakshari and Indian Food. There are a limited number of tickets for the event, each being sold for $5. For more information e-mail igsa_Hopkins@yahoo.com or visit http://www.geocities.com/igsa_hopkins/Tickets.
Monday, Oct. 27
4:30 p.m. Pharmaceutical Sales/Marketing Information Session will take place today in Mattin Center Room 162. A pharmaceutical rep and training manager will discuss the job qualities, work experience, and GPAs necessary for these positions. All juniors and seniors are welcome. Dress is casual. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
8:30 p.m. Homewood Students Association Meeting will take place on the Blue Couches in the Mattin Center. This meeting of the Student Council Committee is open to everyone and will discuss student issues on campus. For more information, e-mail Patience Boudreaux at lpb1@jhu.edu.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
5 p.m. Biotechnology Career Night takes place tonight in the Mudd Hall Auditorium and will feature expert panelists. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to jhu.aap@hotmail.com.