2:10 P.M. "The Metastable Antiprotonic Helium Atomcule and the Deeply Bound Pionic Atom/Nucleus-Miraculously Long-lived Hadronic Atoms," by T. Yamazaki, JSPS. Dept. of Physics Colloquia. 428 Pupin.

4:00 P.M. "Symbols of Resistance and Self-Affirmation in Rastafari," by Ennis Edmonds, assistant professor of sociology. Institute for Research in African-American Studies. Alice Stetten Lounge, 6th Floor, IAB.

Mon., Apr. 21

3:00 P.M. "Influence of Mathematical Models in Finance on Institutional Practice," by Robert C. Merton, Harvard. Applied Mathematics Edgar Lorch Memorial Lecture. Sponsored by CU Chapter of SIGMA XI. Teatro, Casa Italiana.

Tues., Apr. 22

12:15 P.M. "Torture in Egypt," by Laila Hussien Mustafa, El Nadim Center for the Management and Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence. Institute of African Studies, Center for Study of Human Rights and Middle East Institute. 1118 International Affairs Building (IAB).

2:30 P.M. "Finding Out Who's There: Mammalian Faunal Inventory in French Guiana," by Nancy Simmons, American Museum of Natural History. Center for Environmental Research and Conservation. 1016 Schermerhorn.

Wed., Apr. 23

Noon. "Cantonese Opera and Cantonese Identity," by Daniel Ferguson, professor of music. East Asian Institute Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 918 IAB.

Noon. "Role of Ku Protein in Growth, DNA Repair and Lymphocyte," by Andre Nussenzweig, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dept. of Biology Colloquia. 700 Fairchild.

12:30 P.M. "Bordering Ourselves: Questions of Identity," by Meena Alexander, Hunter College. Southern Asian Institute Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 1134 IAB.

4:00 P.M. "An Evolutionary Model of Technology Diffusion," by Tatsua Tanaka, International Univ. of Japan. Center for the Social Sciences Institutions, Agents and Social Dynamics Workshops. 801 IAB.

4:00 P.M. "What Became of Alberti? The Making of Renaissance in Historiography," by Anthony Grafton, Meyer Schapiro Visiting Professor of Art History and Archaeology. Dept. of art history and archaeology. 501 Schermerhorn.

6:30 P.M. "On the Ground," by Steven Holl, associate professor of architecture. Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Wood Auditorium, Avery.

Russian History Remembered Set of matryoshka dolls of Russian leaders. Part of exhibit: The Harriman Institute--Fifty Years, 1946-1996. Collection includes documents and photos. Mon.-Fri., 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Through May 5. Low Rotunda.

Thurs., Apr. 24

Noon. "China Discovers America: The Life and Times of Yung Win, First Chinese Graduate of a Major American University," by Timothy Kao, Gateway Community Technical College. East Asian Institute C. Martin Wilbur Lecture Series. 918 IAB.

6:00 P.M. "The Future of Guatemala." Speakers include Julio Martini, ambassador to U.N. from Guatemala. Amnesty International and Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies Panel Discussion Series. Lenfest Café, Greene.

6:00 P.M. "Titan's Sacred and Profane Love," by John Shearman, Harvard. Dept. of Art History and Archaeology Howard Hibbard Forums. 501 Schermerhorn.

6:00 P.M. "What Law Students of Color Should Know," by activist Yuri Kochiyama. Asian-Pacific American and South Asian Law Students Associations. Lounge, Greene.

6:30 P.M. "Cultural Politics and Art Restoration: Who's Guarding the Guardians?" by James Beck, professor of art history. GSAS Dean's Distinguished Lectures. Tickets: $10. Reservations: 870-3416. University Club (1 W. 54th St. at 5th Ave.)

8:00 P.M. "Aberrations of Spectacle and Event in Native Son," by author Jonathan Elmer. Dept. of Germanic languages. Deutsches Haus.

Fri., Apr. 25

Noon. "History in Three Keys: The Boxer Uprising of 1898-1900 as Event, Experience and Myth," by Paul A. Cohen, Wellesley College. East Asian Institute Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 918 IAB.

1:00 P.M. "Food, Droughts and Security in Zimbabwe and Mozambique," by Machizenyika Muparanga, ambassador to U.N. from Zimbabwe. Institute of African Studies Diplomatic Forums. Lindsay Rogers Room, 7th Floor, IAB.

3:10 P.M. "Characterization of Plasma Torches for Spraying and Vapo-Deposition," by Joachim Heberlein, Univ. of Minnesota. Dept. of Applied Physics Plasma Physics Colloquia. 214 Mudd.

3:30 P.M. "Molecular Exchange at the Lipid Vesicle Surfaces," by David Needham, Duke. Polymer and Interface Science Seminar Series. 209 Havemeyer.

Journeys of the Imagination Interchurch Center presents the photo/collages of artist Carol Rosen in the Corridor Gallery beginning Mon., Apr. 21, in an exhibit titled "Uncertain Voyages." The work may be viewed Mon.-Fri., 9:00-5:00 P.M. Free admission. Barry Schwabsky of The New York Times says of Rosen's work "Rather than any literary journal, they [Rosen's images] record a mind's peregrination through a world in which it's not at home." A reception will be held on Wed., Apr. 23, in Riverside Lobby at 4:00 P.M. Through May 16.

Sat., Apr. 26

10:00 A.M. "Combating Racism in the Next Millennium: at Work, at School, at Church." Speakers include Derrick Bell, NYU. National Bar Association. Registration: 854-5511. Case Lounge, 7th Floor, Greene.

Mon., Apr. 28

4:00 P.M. "Computational Lava Lamps: The Physics of Magma Migration (and Other Deformable Porous Media)," by Marc Spiegelman, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (L-DEO). Applied Mathematics Colloquia. 214 Mudd.

Tues., Apr. 29

Noon. "Waiting for Uyguristan: Reflections on Indigeneity and Independence in China," by Dru C. Gladney, East-West Center. East Asian Institute Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 918 IAB.

12:15 P.M. "Africa in 1997: Between Failure and Opportunity," by Thomas Lasner, adjunct professor of international affairs. Institute of African Studies. 1118 IAB.

Wed., Apr. 30

Noon. "Localized Receptor Mediated Signaling Events in Mast-cells," by Tobias Meyer, Duke. Dept. of Biology Colloquia. 700 Fairchild.

4:00 P.M. "Historical Fragments and Social Constructions in Northern Zambia: A Personal Journey," by George C. Blond, professor of anthropology, TC. Institute of African Studies. 962 Schermerhorn Extension.

4:00 P.M. "Self-Induced Instabilities in Teen Births: The Effects of Public Policy," by Patti Hamilton, Texas Women's Univ. Center for Social Sciences Institutions, Agents and Social Dynamics Workshops. 801 IAB.

5:30 P.M. "The Environment and Development: Strange Bedfellows?" Speakers include Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Hudson Riverkeeping Fund. Reuters Forum. Registration: 854-6840. Lecture Hall, Journalism.

Thurs., May 1

Noon. "Evaluating the Party Decline Thesis: The Case of Japan," by Junko Kato, Univ. of Tokyo. East Asian Institute Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. 918 IAB.

4:30 P.M. "Molecular Recognition in Organic and Biological Chemistry: A Synthetic Organic Approach to Controlling Cell Signalling," by Andrew Hamilton, Univ. of Pittsburgh. Dept. of Chemistry Colloquia. 309 Havemeyer.

Fri., Apr. 18

Noon. Staged Reading and Discussion of The Dream, play by Stig Dalager. Swedish program of dept. of Germanic languages. Deutsches Haus.

1:00 P.M. "A Proposal to Revise Tenure Review Procedures." Open hearing. University Senate Faculty Affairs Committee. Information: 854-6836. 501 Schermerhorn.

9:00 P.M. Live Acoustic Music, with Deadline Poet, Wendy Beckerman and Petronella. Postcrypt Coffeehouse, St. Paul's Chapel.

Fri.-Sat., Apr. 18-19

8:00 P.M. Varsity Show, directed by Joe Delafield, CC '98. Tickets: $10; $5 with CUID. Box office: 854-7799. Miller Theatre.

Sat., Apr. 19

9:00 P.M. Live Acoustic Music, with Lind Nawn, Edie Carey, Basya. Postcrypt Coffeehouse, St. Paul's Chapel.

Sun., Apr. 20

8:00 P.M. Contemporary German Cabaret, with singer/comedian Pamela Kunkel. German, French and English songs. Free admission. Deutsches Haus.

Tues., Apr. 22

8:00 P.M. Red Kiss, film by Vera Belmont. With Charlotte Valandrey and Lambert Wilson. Maison Française. Tickets: $2 general public, $1 students/seniors/Maison Française members. Buell.

Wed., Apr. 23

12:15 P.M. Voice Recital, with soprano Annalise Eberhardt. Works by Ives, Wolf and Canteloube. I.I. Rabi Concerts. Faculty House.

Fri., Apr. 25

1:15 P.M. University Senate Meeting. Admission with CUID. Information: 854-2023. Davis Auditorium, Schapiro Center.

Sat., Apr. 26

10:00 A.M. Spring Fair. With food, rummage sale and music. Broadway Presbyterian Church Nursery School. 114th St. between Broadway and Riverside.

Tues., Apr. 29

5:30 P.M. 5th Annual Benefit Concert, with College of P&S Musicians' Guild. Head Start. Suggested student donation: $3. Information: 305-6227. Miller Theatre.

8:00 P.M. Orchestra Concert, with Columbia University Symphony. Works by Copeland, Brahms and Dvorak. Dept. of music. Free admission. Miller Theatre.

8:00 P.M. My Father's Glory, film by Yves Robert. With Phillippe Caubere and Julian Ciamaca. Maison Française. Tickets: $2 general public, $1 students/seniors/ Maison Française members. Buell.

Wed., Apr. 30

12:15 P.M. Piano Recital, with Suzanne Fremon. Works by Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven. I.I. Rabi Concerts. Faculty House.

8:00 P.M. "Music for Living Room: An Evening of Computer Music." Computer Music Center. Free admission. Miller Theatre.

26 Positions. Works by M.F.A. candidates in visual arts. Begins Wed., Apr. 23. Opening reception 5:00 P.M., Fri., Apr. 25. Wed.-Sat., 1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. Through May 31. School of the Arts. Wallach Gallery, Schermerhorn.

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. Italian Academy for Advanced Studies. Through Apr. 25. Casa Italiana.

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

Reporting in the Twentieth Century: Harrison E. Salisbury, 1908-1993. 9:00 A.M.-4:45 P.M. Tues.-Fri.; noon-7:45 P.M. Mon. Through June 27. Kempner Exhibition Room, Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Scans: X-ray Film Strip. Works by Gabriele Leidloff. Opening reception Wed., Apr. 16, 8:00 P.M. Through May 4. Information: 854-5381. Deutches Haus.

Fri., Apr. 18

11:00 A.M. "Genetic and Molecular Determinants of Salmonella Pathogenesis," by Stanley Falkow, Stanford. Babies Hospital Alumni Association. P&S Amphitheatre 5-7.

Noon. "Solvation Effects on Protein Folding, Binding and Design: Exploring the Electrostatic Balance," by Bruce Tidor, MIT. Dept. of biochemistry and molecular biophysics. 523 Black.

Tues., Apr. 22

4:00 P.M. "Neural Indication: Inducers, Inhibitors and Morphogens," by Paul Wilson, Rockefeller Univ. Dept. of Genetics and Development Seminars. 312 HHSC.

Wed., Apr. 23

4:00 P.M. "Radioscopic and Flouroscopic Quality Control Testing," by Edward Nickoloff, professor, P&S. Dept. of Applied Physics Medical Physics Seminars. Bard Haven Towers, 125 Level B-1, 60 Haven Ave.

Thurs., Apr. 24

9:30 A.M. "Randomized Trials of Intervention: for TB Prevention in the Homeless: Can We Do the Same for Adherence to HIV Care?" by Jacqueline Tulsky, U.C.-San Francisco. HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies. 8th Floor Auditorium, New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI).

4:00 P.M. "Mitosis, Meiosis and Their Relationship to X-chromosome-wide Regulation of Gene Expression in the Nematode C. Elegans," by Barbara Meyer, U.C.-Berkeley. Dept. of biochemistry and molecular biophysics. 301 HHSC.

Fri., Apr. 25

8:00 A.M. "Hepatitis: The Pediatric Perspective," by Joel Adelson, Brown. Dept. of Pediatrics Grand Rounds. McIntosh Conference Room, Babies Hospital South 1-113.

Mon., Apr. 28

Noon. "A Mouse Model for Zellweger Syndrome, a Neuronal Migration Disorder," by Phyllis Faust, assistant professor of pathology. Pathology Seminar Series. Humphreys Auditorium, VC 14-240.

Tues., Apr. 29

Noon. "Regenerative and Remyelinative Therapies in Spinal Cord Injury," by Wise Young, NYU. Dept. of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics Seminars. Rover Conference Room, P&S 11-505.

4:00 P.M. "Signalling Through the EGF Receptor in Drossphilia Oogenesis," by Gertrud Schupbach, Princeton. Dept. of Genetics and Development Seminars. 312 HHSC.

Thurs., May 1

4:00 P.M. "A New Theorem Concerning a Sequential Elimination Procedure." Speakers include Bruce Levin, professor of public health. Biostatistics Seminars. 305 PH-17.

4:30 P.M. "Treatment of Retinal Breaks and Repair of Retinal Detachments," by William E. Benson, Wills Eye Hospital. Dept. of ophthalmology. 7th Floor Auditorium, Harkness Eye Institute.

Fri., Apr. 18

2:00 P.M. Men's Tennis vs. Yale. Baker Field.

Sat., Apr. 19

8:25 A.M. Women's lightweight crew vs. Northeastern, UMass. Harlem River.

Noon. Men's Tennis vs. Brown. Baker Field.

Sat., Apr. 26

Noon. Men's Tennis vs. Penn. Baker Field.