Fri., Apr. 4

12:30 P.M. "The American Desert: Genre, Gender and Myth," by Alessandra Ponte, Princeton. School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation "Imagining America" Series. 114 Avery.

2:10 P.M. "Alfred's Nobel Will: Initial Difficulties and Risk of Early Collapse of His Prize Project," by Gosta Ekspong, Univ. of Stockholm. Dept. of Physics Colloquia. 428 Pupin.

4:00 P.M. "Electroweak Physics with Neutrinos: CCFR and NuTev," by Kevin McFarland, FERMILAB. Dept. of Physics Particle Seminars. 831 Pupin.

Mon., Apr. 7

4:00 P.M. "Economic Barriers to Women's Advancement." Panel discussion. Discussants include Betsy Myers, special assistant to President Clinton; Marcia Ann Gillespie, editor-in-chief, Ms. Magazine; Sheila Kamerman, Compton Foundation Centenial Professor, School of Social Work, and Marianne Ferber, University of Illinois. Women in Public and International Affairs. Registration information: 854-8690. 1501 IAB.

8:00 P.M. "Painting with the Enemy," by Michéle Cone, art historian. Maison Française. Buell.

8:00 P.M. "Richard Wagner, Judaism in Music," by George Steiner, Cambridge. Center for Israel and Jewish Studies Sylvia and Joseph Radov Lectures. Altschul Auditorium, International Affairs Building (IAB).

Tues., Apr. 8

Noon. "Sino-American Defense Relations in the Coming Decade," by Karl W. Eikenberry, Office of Secretary of Defense. East Asian Institute Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 918 IAB.

12:15 P.M. "Gender, Space and Disease in Colonial and Post-colonial Zimbabwe," by Lynette Jackson, assistant professor of history. Institute of African Studies Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 1118 IAB.

2:10 P.M. "The Large Hadron Collider Project at CERN," by Christopher Llewellyn-Smith, professor of physics. Dept. of Physics Colloquia. 428 Pupin.

2:30 P.M. "What Really Kills People," by Sylvie LeBlanq, assistant professor, School of Public Health. CERC Seminars. 1016 Schermerhorn Extension.

Wed., Apr. 9

4:00 P.M. "His Lost City: Alberti the Antiquary," by Anthony Grafton, Meyer Schapiro Visiting Professor of Art History and Archaeology. Dept. of art history and archaeology. 501 Schermerhorn.

4:00 P.M. "Inventions and Their Protection: Case Histories from the Worldwide Semi-conductor Industry," by Paul Richman, Standard Microsystems Co. Dept. of Electrical Engineering Armstrong Memorial Lectures. Davis Auditorium, Schapiro Engineering Building.

4:10 P.M. "Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Research and Medicine," by Dorothy Adams, assistant professor of radiology. Dept. of Applied Physics Medical Physics Seminars. 214 Mudd.

6:30 P.M. "F. Holland Day, Wilhelm Von Gloeden, Oscar Wilde: L'art pour L'art and the Emergence of a Homosexual Species," by author Allen Ellenzweig. Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian Faculty and Staff (GABLES). Deutsches Haus.

8:00 P.M. "Leon Bloy, On the Jew," by George Steiner, Cambridge. Center for Israel and Jewish Studies Sylvia and Joseph Radov Lectures. Altschul Auditorium, IAB.

Noted Pianist Takes Stage at Miller Angela Hewitt Pianist Angela Hewitt returns to the Kathryn Bache Miller Theatre as the final artist in the Essential Keyboard series Thurs., Apr. 10, at 8:00 P.M. Hailed by critics for her subtlety of touch, musical insights and effortless technique, the Canadian musician won first prize in the 1985 Toronto International Bach Piano Competition and has subsequently toured throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, Mexico, China and the former Soviet Union. Her Miller recital will include works by Olivier Messiaen and Bach. Tickets: $15 general public, $7 students/seniors. Reservations: 854-7799.

Thurs., Apr. 10

Noon. "Women in Early Jewish Music," by Rebecca Lesses, Mellon Fellow in Religion. Society of Fellows in the Humanities Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. Heyman Center, East Campus.

4:10 P.M. "The Modality of Freedom," by Christopher Peacocke, Oxford. Dept. of philosophy. 716 Philosophy.

4:30 P.M. "Lewis Acid- and Palladium-Catalyzed New Reactions of Acetylenes and Enynes," by Yoshinori Yamamotu, Tohoku Univ. Dept. of Chemistry Colloquia. 309 Havemeyer.

Fri., Apr. 11

2:10 P.M. "Ultrafast Computation Using Flux Quatization and Superconductors," by K. Likharev, SUNY-Stony Brook. Dept. of Physics Colloquia. 428 Pupin.

3:10 P.M. "MHD Waves in the Magnetosphere," by Anthony Chan, Rice Univ. Dept. of Applied Physics Plasma Physics Colloquia. 214 Mudd.

4:30 P.M. "New Ventures in Asymmetric Processes, or Following One's Nose," by Philip Magnus, Univ. of Texas. Dept. of Chemistry Colloquia. 309 Havemeyer.

Mon., Apr. 14

4:00 P.M. "Formulation and Some Results with the Spectral Element Ocean Model," by Julia Levin, MIT. Applied Mathematics Colloquia. 214 Mudd.

5:00 P.M. "Poverty, Race and Our Children," by Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund. Whitney M. Young Jr. Lecture Series. 104 Greene.

8:00 P.M. "Narrative Rights," by James Schamus, assistant professor of film. Columbia University Lecture. Low Rotunda.

Tues., Apr. 15

Noon. "Deconstructing the Japanese HIV Scandal: Blood and Bureaucracy in Japan," by Eric Feldman, NYU. East Asian Institute Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 918 IAB.

12:15 P.M. "Combatting AIDS in Togo," by Kangi Amenounve, Togo and Togolese League for Human Rights. Institute on African Studies and Center for Study of Human Rights. 1118 IAB.

6:00 P.M. "The Renaissance and Baroque Dome in Cultural Context," by Joseph Connors, professor of art history and archaeology. Magill Lectures in Science, Technology and the Arts. Davis Auditorium, Schapiro Engineering Building.

Wed., Apr. 16

Noon. "Update on Korea-Japan Relations," by Sei-Hoon Yang, Keio Univ. East Asian Institute Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 918 IAB.

4:10 P.M. "Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer," by Ase Ballangrud, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dept. of Applied Physics Medical Physics Seminars. 214 Mudd.

5:30 P.M. "Urban Development--Urban Neglect?" with Kyu Sik Lee, World Bank, and Wally N'Dow, HABITAT II. Reuters Forum. Registration: 854-6840. Lecture Hall, Journalism.

6:00 P.M. "From Civil War to Civil Rights: The First and Second Reconstructions," by Eric Foner, Dewitt Clinton Professor of History. University Seminars Annual Dinner and Tannenbaum Lectures. Admission: $40. Reservations: 843-2389. Faculty House.

6:30 P.M. "A Science of Thresholds: Spaces of Domesticity," by Georges Teyssot, Princeton. School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Wood Hall, Avery.

A Journalist's Life "Reporting in the Twentieth Century: Harrison E. Salisbury, 1908-1993." Collection of articles, books, letters and photographs. Tues.-Fri., 9:00 A.M.-4:45 P.M., Mon., Noon-7:45 P.M. Through June 27. Information: 854-2231. Kempner Exhibition Room, Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Thurs., Apr. 17

Molecular Dynamics in Systems with Polarizable Force Fields," by Bruce Berne, professor of chemistry. Dept. of Chemistry Colloquia. 309 Havemeyer.

8:00 P.M. "Good News From Transylvania? Prospects for Liberalism in Russia and Eastern Europe," by Michael Scammell, professor, School of the Arts. Lionel Trilling Seminars. Rooms A&B, Greene.

8:00 P.M. "The Origins of Narcissism: Freud and the Culture of Homosexuality," by Whitney Davis, Northwestern. Deutsches Haus and History of Psychiatry Section of Cornell Medical College. Deutsches Haus.

Fri., Apr. 4

2:00 P.M. "Advancing Against the Grain: Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs in Japan." Day-long conference. Free admission. Information: 854-3976. Center on Japanese Economy and Business and Columbia Women in Business. 142 Uris.

Fri.-Fri., Apr. 4-11

"Remaining Awake through Great Revolution: Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Series. Fri., Apr. 4: 1:00 P.M. Opening Convocation. St. Paul's Chapel; 9:00 P.M. Oneg Shabbat. Carman. Sat., Apr. 5: 10:00 A.M. Morningside Park Cleanup. Begins at Sundial. Sun., Apr. 6: 7:30 P.M. Worship. St. Paul's Chapel. Mon., Apr. 7: 4:30 P.M. "Spiritual Activism in the Diaspora." Dodge Room, Earl Hall; 7:30 P.M. "Nonviolence and Resistance." Hartley/Wallach. Tues., Apr. 8: Noon. "The Vision of Doctor King: Where Are We Today?" Orthodox Room, Interchurch; 4:00 P.M. "Civil Rights and the Law." 107 Greene; 8:00 P.M. "Roots and Culture." Gallery, St. Paul's Chapel. Wed., Apr. 9: 4:30 P.M. "Economics and Justice." Faculty Room, Low. Thurs., Apr. 10: 4:30 P.M. "Society--Expressions of Thought and Music." Dodge Room, Earl Hall; 7:30 P.M. "New Voices Speaking to a Great Revolution." Dag Hammarskjold Lounge, IAB. Fri., Apr. 11: Noon. "AIDS and Health Issues." Schiff Room, Earl Hall. Sponsors include University Chaplain Jewelnel Davis. Information: 854-1512.

Fri.-Sat., Apr. 4-5

2:00 P.M.(Fri.), 9:00 A.M. (Sat.) "American Reporting in India and Pakistan, 1947-1997." Two-day conference. Southern Asian Institute. Fee: $25 general public, free for CU students/faculty. Registration: 854-3616. Kellogg Center, IAB.

Tues., Apr. 8

8:00 P.M. Evening of Literature, with Kenzaburo Öe, 1994 Nobel Prize recipient in literature, and translator John Nathan. Tickets: $10 general public, $5 students/seniors. Miller Theatre.

8:00 P.M. The Last Metro, film by François Truffaut. With Catherine Deneuve and Gérard Depardieu. Tickets: $2 general public, $1 students/seniors/Maison Française members. Maison Française. Buell.

Wed., Apr. 9

12:15 P.M. Cello and Piano Recital, with Madeleine and Evelyn Golz. Works by Gluck, Ravel and Franck. I.I. Rabi Concerts. Faculty House.

8:00 P.M. Evening of Central Javanese Music, with Wesleyan Gamelan Ensemble. World Music Series. Tickets: $20/$15 general public, $7 students/seniors. Reservations: 854-7799. Miller Theatre.

Wed.-Thurs., Apr. 9-10

8:00 P.M. Le Bleu des Fonds, play by Joyce Mansour. Translated by Sasha Watson. Reservations: 854-4482. Maison Française. Buell.

Fri., Apr. 11

9:00 A.M. "The Meaning and Construction of Race in South Africa, Brazil and United States." Day-long conference. Institute of African Studies, Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, Institute for Research in African-American Studies, Camoes Center and Council on Foreign Relations. Dag Hammarskjold Lounge, IAB.

9:00 A.M. "Byzantium Through Italian Eyes." Day-long conference. Italian Academy for Advanced Studies. Information and reservations: 854-4437. Teatro, Casa Italiana.

Sat., Apr. 12

8:00 P.M. Piano Recital, by Orli Shaham, CC '97. Tickets: 854-7799. Miller Theatre.

Wed., Apr. 16

10:00 A.M. "Reflections on the Life of Primo Levi." Day-long conference. Italian Academy for Advanced Studies. Information and reservations: 854-4437. Casa Italiana.

12:15 P.M. Clarinet and Piano Recital, with Ikuko Suzuki and Ryo Nakata. Works by Debussy and Brahms. I.I Rabi Concerts. Faculty House.

Thurs., Apr. 17

Noon. Organ Recital, with various student musicians. Works by Bach, Franck and Mendelssohn. Free admission. Chapel Music Program. St. Paul's Chapel.

Enclosures and Openings: Italian Gardens, Portals and Windows. Paintings by Archie Rand, photos by Edmund Purves. Exhibit Mon.-Fri., 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Opening reception Tues., Apr. 8, 6:00 P.M. Italian Academy for Advanced Studies. Casa Italiana.

May Angels Find You: Photographs by Mimi Wlodarczyk. Exhibit 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., Mon.-Fri. Through Apr. 26. Maison Française. Buell.

Fri., Apr. 4

Noon. "NMR Studies of the Regulatory Domains of Src," by Linda Nicholson, Cornell. Dept. of biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. 523 Black.

Mon., Apr. 7

Noon. "Pixels in a Picture: The Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer," by Scott E. Kearn, Johns Hopkins. Dept. of Pathology Seminar Series. Humphreys Auditorium, VC 14-240.

Tues., Apr. 8

Noon. "Regulation of Intracellular Calcium Release Channels," by Barbara E. Ehrlich, Yale. Dept. of physiology and cellular biophysics. Rover Conference Room, P&S 11-505.

4:30 P.M. Life Stage Influence on HIV Infectivity: A Prospective Study of African-American Men," by Ann Brunswick, Sociomedical Sciences. Survey Research Workshops. 5th Floor, Public Health Building.

6:00 P.M. "Journalistic Responsibility and Establishing Public Health Priorities," with Ron Winslow, Wall Street Journal; Ridgely Ochs, Newsday, and Roger Field, New York Post. School of Public Health Student Government Association. 401 Hammer Health Sciences Building.

Wed., Apr. 9

4:00 P.M. "Issues of Clinical Trials in Alzheimers Disease," by Mary Sano, Sergievsky Center. Pathology/Fenoglio Library, PH 15 West.

Thurs., Apr. 10

6:45 A.M. "New Insights to Clinically Relevant Mechanisms of Ischemic Brain Injury (OH NO! Radicals Must Be Kept in Their Place!)" by Laurence Litt, U.C.-San Francisco. Dept. of Anesthesiology Lecture Series. Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Clark Conference Center.

9:30 A.M. "In the Family, In Silence, In Fear: Preadolescents' Experiences in a High Seroprevalence Neighborhood and Preliminary Findings From a Parent Training Intervention," by Beatrice Krauss, Institute for AIDS Research. HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies. 8th Floor Auditorium, NY State Psychiatric Institute(NYSPI).

4:00 P.M. Estimating the Survival Function From Case-Control Family Data," by Emilia Bagiella, dept. of clinical psychiatry. Biostatistics Seminars. Room 305, PH-17.

4:00 P.M. "The Role of Tyrosine Kinases in Calcium Signalling Pathways in the Nervous System," by Sima Lev, Sugen Pharmaceutical Co. Dept. of biochemistry and molecular biophysics. 301 HHSC.

4:30 P.M. "Surgical Correction of Severe Ocular Surface Disease," by George Florakis, assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology. Dept. of ophthalmology. 6th Floor Auditorium, Harkness Eye Institute.

6:00 P.M. Environmental Health Forum. School of Public Health Center for Environmental Health in Northern Manhattan, West Harlem Environmental Action, and Harlem Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Information: 961-1000. 4th Floor, Hammer Health Science Building.

Mon., Apr. 14

Noon. "Interferon Signaling Through Jaks and Stats and Resistance to Infectious Disease," by David E. Levy, NYU. Pathology Seminar Series. Humphreys Auditorium, VC 14-240.

Tues., Apr. 15

Noon. "Pathogenesis in the Central Nervous System Arising from Infection of Selected Targets by a Coronavirus," by Samuel Dales, Rockefeller Univ. Dept. of physiology and cellular biophysics. Rover Conference Room, P&S 11-505.

Wed., Apr. 16

11:30 A.M. "Pediatric Infection-Triggered Auto Immune Neuropsychiatric Disorders," by Jonathan A. Slater, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry in pediatrics. Child Psychiatry Grand Rounds. 8th Floor Auditorium, NYSPI.

Thurs., Apr. 17

9:30 A.M. "On the Edge: A Live Interactive Musical Theatre Performance Covering Adolescent Sexuality and HIV Prevention," with STAR Theatre Group. HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies. 8th Floor Auditorium, NYSPI.

4:00 P.M. "An Adaptive M-Estimation Procedure Based on the Generalized F Distribution Family, With Applications," by Ji Zhang, Merck & Co. Biostatistics Seminars. Amphitheatre 5&7, P&S.

4:30 P.M. "Neuronal Basis of Saccadic Eye Movements," by Robert H. Wurtz, National Institute of Health. Dept. of ophthalmology. 6th Floor Auditorium, Harkness Eye Institute.