Calendar of events - Oct. 30 to Nov. 6
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter · October 30, 2003
Lectures
Thursday, Oct. 30
4 p.m. Golgi Protein Sorting by ARF-Like GTPASES is a lecture in the Cell and Developmental Biology Department. This week's lecture by Dr. Chris Burd of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will be held in the Mudd Auditorium Room 100.
4 p.m. Vernacularization and Social Theory is a lecture by Dr. Sheldon Pollok of the Sanskrit and Indic Studies Department of the University of Chicago and will be held in the Greenhouse Room 113.
5 p.m. Modeling the Cell's Sense of Direction is a lecture in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. This week's lecture by Professor Pablo A. Iglesias will take place in Whitehead Hall Room 304.
6 p.m. The Legacies of the Comfort Women of World War II is a lecture by speaker Dr. Bonnie Oh tonight in the Glass Pavilion in Levering Hall. This event is sponsored by The Inter-Asian Council. For more information visit http://www.jhu.edu/iac or e-mail iac@jhu.edu.
7 p.m. JHU-ACLU presents "A Forum on the Patriot Act and Its Impact on Student Life". Under the Patriot Act, passed nearly two years ago by Congress as part of the "war on terrorism", the government was given expanded new powers at the expense of civil liberties. Come hear Patrice Webb, a Field Team Organizer for the National ACLU Post 9-11 Project, talk about how this dangerous new legislation affects you both as a Hopkins student and as a citizen. The event will be held in Mattin 162. If you have any questions, please contact Claire Edington at Cedington6984@aol.com or Emilie Adams at flipflop809@hotmail.com.
Friday, Oct. 31
11 a.m. Eddies, Waves, and Friction: Understanding the Mean Circulation in a Barotropic Ocean Model is a presentation by Dr. Baylor Fox-Kemper of Princeton University and will be held in Ames Room 234.
Monday, Nov. 3
4 p.m. Molecule Mechanisms Controlling Entrance into S-Phace in budding yeast: A symptoms biology approach is a lecture by Dr. Lilia Alberghina of the University of Milan and will be held in Mudd Hall Room 100.
5:30 p.m. Literary Production in the Ancient Near East and the Books of the Hebrew Bible is a lecture by Karel van der Toorn, professor of Ancient Religions at the University of Amsterdam and will be held in Merganthaler 111.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
4 p.m. Retroviral Sequences in the Human Genome: Computer-Based Characterization and Studies on RNA Expression is a lecture by Dr. Jonas Bloomberg, professor of Clinical Virology in the department of Medical Sciences at Uppsala University, will be held in Mudd Hall room 100.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
12 p.m. The Wednesday Noon Series will feature Toe Tappin', a performance by Cuttin' Grass, bluegrass with guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass, in the Glass Pavilion in Levering Hall.
Thursday, Nov. 6
3 p.m. Intersonic Fault Ruptures and the Story of the Square Root of Two Times the S-Wave Speed is a lecture by A. J. Rosakis of the California Institutive of Technology and will be held in Hodson Hall Room 210.
4 p.m. The Fifth Annual Alan J. Goldman Lecture: Differential Variation Inequalities is a lecture by Jong-Shi Pang of the department of Mathematical Sciences at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and will be held in Whitehead Hall room 304.
Visual Art Events
Baltimore Album Quilts at the Baltimore Museum of Art will take a look at Baltimore's unique contribution to the art of quiltmaking. Created between 1845 and 1855, these masterpieces of needlework on display include 20 elaborate quilts in which hand-sewn squares are treated like the personal pages of an autograph album. This exhibit will run through May 5, 2004.
Walters Art Museum presents the following exhibits: Classical Drama Rediscovered: The No Prints of Tsukioka Kogyo, prints by Tsukioka Kogyo depicting the No theater, through Oct; Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900): Master Woodblock Printer of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), prints by Toyohara Kunickika depicting the popular Kabuki theater, through Jan. 11; Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art from The British Museum, an exhibition including approximately 150 works from The British Museum of Egyptian art arranged chronologically, through Jan. 18; Tools and Models of Ancient Egyptian Artists, through March 28; Secret Signs: Egyptian Writing, through Dec. 14; Crafting Time: Images of the Past, Present, and Future in the Middle Ages, through Nov. 16.
Thursday, Oct. 30
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.
Saturday, Nov. 1
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Baltimore Museum of Art will present A Grand Legacy: Five Centuries of European Art, their collection of 15th- through 19th-century European masterpieces that have been reinstalled in its newly renovated galleries.
Sunday, Nov. 2
4 p.m.-8 p.m. The Fells Point Art Loop will have musical entertainment in the square and open houses at several art galleries featuring refreshments, music, and the works by some of the area's most talented artists.
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.
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.
Closer is a play put on this weekend on campus by the Barnstormers. For more information about the event, see the Featured Events Box on page B10.
A Shot in the Dark is a play presented by the Johns Hopkins University Dunbar Baldwin Hughes Theatre Company this weekend. For more information about the production, see the Featured Events Box on page B10.
A Night with Dame Edna is a live comedic performance taking place at the Morris A. Mechanir Theatre through Nov. 2. Performances are held nightly at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with an additional afternoon matinee on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets range in price from $20 to $53 and may be purchased online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or by calling the theater at (410)-481-SEAT.
Chicago the musical is being performed at the Lyric Opera House through Nov. 2. Tickets for the shows can be purchased online at http://www.tickets.com or through Ticketmaster outlets in Baltimore. For more information about Chicago or other productions at the Lyric, call (410)-685-5086 or check out http://www.lyricoperahouse.com.
Friday, Oct. 31
8 p.m. Fantastic: A Tribute to Elton John features John impersonator Even Stephen as part of the Guest Artist Series. It will be in the Shriver Hall Auditorium.
Saturday, Nov. 1
8 p.m. "Amanda's Line" by Kathleen Barber is the story of five women working in the fashion industry. Ms. Barber's work was a finalist in the 2002 Baltimore Playwrights Festival. It will be presented at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Admission is $5 for students.
Sunday, Nov. 2
2 p.m. Dance Baltimore!, the first in a series of dance performances that interpret exhibitions at the museum will present Haunting Visions of Poe: Illustrations by Manet, Matisse & Gauguin, with Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Pit and the Pendulum." Call (410)-396-6310 for more information.
Films
Friday, Oct. 31
1 p.m. Bulletproof Monk will be showing today in the Arellano Theatre in Levering.
Saturday, Nov. 1
7 p.m. The Pianist, The Recruit, and Bulletproof Monk will all be showing tonight in E-Level in Levering Hall.
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.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
1 p.m. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind will be showing today in Arellano Theatre in Levering.
Workshops
Thursday, Oct. 30
5 p.m. Sophmore Class Pre-Health Information Meeting will take place today in Mergenthaler 111. Come find out what you need to do this year to be prepared to apply for medical school next year. This event is sponsored by Preprofecional Advising. For more information call (410)-516-6744.
Monday, Nov. 3
6 p.m. Jr./Sr. Pre-Health Information Meeting- Required for all '04-'05 Applicants will take place today in the Hodson Hall Auditorium. Come find out about what you need to do and what is expected of you in the application procedure. This event is sponsored by the Office of Preprofessional Advising.
6 p.m. Argentine Tango Workshop- come learn how to tango with the Ballroom Dance Club in Levering tonight. Maximiliano Gonzalez from Argentina will be teaching lessons beginning today and running every Monday evening for six weeks. The entire session costs $45/person or $80/couple. To sign up, or if you have any questions, e-mail jhbdc@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
4 p.m. Applying to Graduate School -- The Basics is a workshop sponsored by the Career Center that will take place today in Mattin Center Room 162. Basic questions on the application procedure will be answered by current graduate students. For more information call (410)-516-8056 or visit http://www.jhu.edu/~careers.
5 p.m. Naval Surface Warfare Center Presentation will take place in the Career Center on the 3rd floor of Garland Hall. This is a pre-interview session. For more information e-mail recruit@jhu.edu or visit http://www.jhu.edu/~careers.
6 p.m. Swing Dance Lessons will take place tonight in the Great Hall in Levering. Come fix your two left feet! For more information e-mail Alan at jhuballroom@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
4 p.m. Creating Your Job Search Plan is a workshop being presented by the Career Center today in Mattin Center Room 162 on getting the job you want. Call (410)-516-8056 or visit http://www.jhu.edu/~careers for more information.
5 p.m. American Management Systems (AMS) Presentation will be given today in Mattin Center Room 160. This is a pre-interview presentation. For more information e-mail recruit@jhu.edu or visit http://www.jhu.edu/~careers.
Religious and Spiritual Events
Thursday, Oct. 30
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, Nov. 31
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.
4:49 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, Nov. 1
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, Nov. 2
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.
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, Nov. 1
8 p.m. Diwali Dhamaaka will take place tonight in the Ralph O Connor Recreation Center. For more information see the Featured Events box on page B10.
Miscellaneous Events
Thursday, Oct. 30
5:30 p.m. Baltimore Chapter of American Institute for Graphic Arts presents Pulp, Ink, & Hops today at Camden Yarks at Oriole Park, 555 Russell St. in the Banquet Room. This is one of the area's best printing and paper shows. Cost is $15 for AIGA members and $25 for non-members. Students can get tickets for $5. For more information visit http://www.aigabaltimore.org.
10 p.m. Halloween Masquerade- Come eat and dance inside Terrace Court Caf?? tonight. Dress in costume, or don't! Prizes will be given for best costume. It's all free and there will be some great music. This event is sponsored by RAB.
Friday, Oct. 31
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.
8 p.m. Casino Night will take place tonight at E-Level in Levering.
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.
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.
Sunday, Nov. 2
9:30 a.m. The annual Lancers' Club Walk for the Homeless will be held. Selected Orioles and Ravens players will also be on hand to walk and lend their support to this special effort. The event will begin from the Garland Hall Parking Lot. For more information, contact Megan Hipps at walk@jhu.edu.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
6 p.m. Relaxation Day! Come relax and take a break at E-Level with free chair massages!
Family Weekend Events
Friday, Oct. 31
Registration will be open in Levering Hall from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Faculty Presentations will be given by two Hopkins professors on topics in their respective areas of expertise in Hodson Hall today at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m.
1 p.m. Taping Baltimore: Biography of a Video and the Class that Made It is a presentation that will be given by Dr. Matthew Crenson of the Department of Political Science. The video that will be presented was made by Crenson's class Baltimore: Race and Place about inner-city residents' use of public transportation. Dr. Crenson will discuss the methodology and research used by his students. This film will be shown in Hodson Hall Room 210.
2 p.m. Parents Association Meeting will take place in the SDS Room in the Mattin Center.
3 p.m. A Period of Adjustment: When Sons and Daughters Take Those Inevitable Steps Toward Independence is a discussion that will take place in the Sherwood Room in Levering Hall.
3 p.m. Treasures and Technology: A Guided Tour of the Sheridan Libraries will give you the opportunity to explore the MSE Library.
8 p.m. Fantastic: A Tribute to Elton John featuring Even Stephen will take place today in Shriver Hall Auditorium. For more information, please see the Featured Event Box on page B10.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Fun and Fitness -- Get fit with your son or daughter today at the Ralph O'Connor Recreation Center any time from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m.
9:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast will take place this morning in the Hodson Hall Lobby until 10 a.m.
10 a.m. Presidential Address on "Undergraduate Life at Johns Hopkins" will be given by President William R. Brody today in the Hodson Hall Auditorium. This is your chance to come out and meet President Brody.
12 p.m. Tailgate Picnic today on the O'Connor Recreation Center Patio prior to the football game. Come enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and veggie burgers. Kosher options will also be available.
4:30 p.m. Performing Arts Student Groups Concert will be performing in Shriver Hall until 6 p.m. Come out and see a variety of performances this afternoon.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Parent/Student Brunch will take place today in Terrace Court Cafe and Wolman Station. Take your parents to brunch with you and let them see how good or bad you think the food here is. Brunch is $7 for non-meal plan participants, and $8 for Kosher. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Terrace Court Cafe will be open from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and Wolman Station will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
-- Compiled by Sarah Rivard, Amber Jenkins, and Anusha Gopalratnam.
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