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October 24, 2003

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October

Friday 24

Walk the Labyrinth Email jmwood@mtholyoke.edu with questions. *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 10 am.

French Table Abbey Hall private dining room, 11:30 am.

Halal Lunch Followed by Jumma Prayer *Eliot House lounge, noon.

ADAC Meeting Room 318, *Blanchard Campus Center, noon.

Japanese Table South Rockefeller Hall private dining room, 12:15 pm.

Contemplative Community Meeting *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 2 pm.

Volleyball Hall of Fame Tournament Gymnasium, *Kendall, 5 and 7 pm.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 6:30 pm.

Author Discussion Lois W. Brown discusses Intertwined Lives: Margaret Mead, Ruth Benedict, and Their Circle. Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 7 pm.

Something Every Friday—Gender-Free Swing Lessons Paradise Dance instructors will teach the basics of swing. Great Room, *Blanchard Campus Center, 8 pm.

Faculty Recital Romantic sonatas performed by Linda Laderach, violin, and Larry Schipull, piano. McCulloch Auditorium, *Pratt Hall, 8 pm.

True Colors Party Great Room, *Blanchard Campus Center, 11 pm.

 

Saturday 25

MHC Leadership and Career Conference MHC alumnae in business, finance, consulting, science and technology, government, politics, communications, publishing, medical science, and the arts will share their experiences with internships and jobs. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 8 pm.

Volleyball Hall of Fame Tournament Gymnasium, *Kendall, 9 and 11 am; 1 and 3 pm.

Shabbat Service *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 10 am.

Soccer vs. MIT. *Kendall, 1 pm.

VariAsians "A Thousand and One Asian Nights" is this year's theme. $10, including the After Party. Chapin Auditorium, *Mary Woolley Hall, 6 pm.

Film Bowling for Columbine. $2. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 7 pm.

Senior Class Pub Night The traditional buck-a-beer event. Private dining room, *Blanchard Campus Center, 8 pm.

Bulgarian Club Party *Betty Shabazz House, 10 pm.

Class of 2004 Party Free for seniors, $2 general admission. *North Mandelle Hall dining room, 10 pm.

VariAsians After Party A five-member group from Boston University will perform. $3. Great Room, *Blanchard Campus Center, 10:30 pm.

 

Sunday 26

Quaker Friends Meeting *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 10 am.

Ecumenical Worship Service *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 11:15 am.

Film See 10/25. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 2 pm.

Unitarian Universalist Community Meeting *Eliot House lounge, 3 pm.

Faculty Recital Dana Muller and Gary Steigerwalt, duo pianists, offer a program of music for two pianos and piano four-hands by Brahms, Haydn, Ravel, and Percy Grainger. McCulloch Auditorium, *Pratt Hall, 4 pm.

Baha'i Community Meeting *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 5 pm.

Global Film Series Rabbit Proof Fence, directed by Phillip Noyce. A discussion follows. Room 101, *Dwight Hall, 7 pm.

Roman Catholic Mass *Abbey Chapel, 6:30 pm.

Planning and Developing Your Web Site Workshop for students. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 109A, *Dwight Hall, 7 pm.

Zazen Meditation Wa-Shin-An, *Eliot House, 9 pm.

 

Monday 27

"Will America Be a Free Speech Zone? U.S. vs. Bursey" *Eliot House lounge, noon.

IFTAR—Breaking the Fast *Eliot House lounge, 4 pm.

"Fighting Fruit Flies and Genetic Studies on Aggression" Lecture by Edward A. Kravitz, Department of Neurobiology, Harvard University Medical School. Refreshments served at 4 pm; lecture at 4:15 pm. Hooker Auditorium, *Clapp Laboratory.

"The Art of Splendor: How Islamic Luxury Goods Captivated Renaissance Italians" Art slide lecture by Rosamond Mack, independent scholar. *Gamble Auditorium, Art Building, 4:30 p.m.

Italian Table *MacGregor Hall dining room, 5:30 pm.

Dreamweaver Templates for Managing Web Sites Workshop for students. Working knowledge of Dreamweaver required. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 109A, *Dwight Hall, 7 pm.

Quad Social Committee Lounge 102, *Shattuck Hall, 7 pm.

Carney, Sandoe, and Associates Information Meeting *CDC workshop room, 7 pm.

Writing a Personal Statement *CDC conference room, 8 pm.

Sexual Health Educators (SHE) Workshop Living room, Brigham Hall, 8 pm.

SHE Workshop Living room, *North Mandelle Hall, 8 pm.

 

Tuesday 28

Faith and the Environment *Eliot House lounge, noon.

Women's Recovery Weekly Meeting Room 318, *Blanchard Campus Center, 12:20 pm.

Staff and Faculty Meditation *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 12:30 pm.

Field Hockey vs. Nichols. *Kendall, 3 pm.

What Do You Want to Do? Achieving Clarity (Part II) *CDC conference room, 4 pm.

Twelve College Exchange Info Session Learn about policies, application procedures, deadlines, and financial aid for fall 2004, spring 2005, or the 2004-2005 academic year. Applications are due December 15, 2003. Forms will be available at this meeting and afterward from the Office of International Affairs, third floor, Mary Lyon Hall. Room 101, *Dwight Hall, 4 pm.

IFTAR—Breaking the Fast *Eliot House lounge, 4 pm.

Buddhist Meditation *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 4:15 pm.

Bastyr Medical School Information Meeting *CDC workshop room, 5 pm.

Spanish Table *MacGregor Hall dining room, 5:30 pm.

Jewish Student Union Meeting Room 213, *Blanchard Campus Center, 5:30 pm.

Peer Education Alliance Room 216, *Blanchard Campus Center, 5:30 pm.

College Republicans Room 226, *Blanchard Campus Center, 6 pm.

Panel Discussion—Occupation of Iraq With professors James Harold, philosophy, and Scott Lasensky, international relations. Room 303, *Kendade Hall, 6 pm.

Introduction to Dreamweaver for Creating Web Pages Workshop for students. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 109A, *Dwight Hall, 7 pm.

Author Reading J. D. Landis reads from The Taking, a novel set in 1930s Massachusetts during the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. Landis will be joined by Heidi Jon Schmidt, who will read from her first novel, The Bride of Catastrophe. Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, South Hadley. 7 pm.

Film Dialogues with Madwomen, a documentary by Allie Light depicting the experiences of seven women (including herself) with schizophrenia, manic-depression, and multiple personality. A discussion follows. Call 413-538-2338 for directions. Room 302, *Reese Building, 7 pm.

Portfolios for Students in the Arts A workshop on creating portfolios. *CDC workshop room, 7 pm.

Japanese Tea Ceremony With Nobue Yamashita. Wa-Shin-An, *Eliot House, 7:30 pm.

Sexual Health Educators (SHE) Workshop *MacGregor Hall living room, 8 pm.

International Relations Movie Night Room 216, *Skinner Hall, 8 pm.

Amnesty International Meeting Room 318, *Blanchard Campus Center, 8 pm.

Sexual Heatlth Educators (SHE) Workshop *South Mandelle Hall living room, 8 pm.

 

Wednesday 29

Interfaith Prayer Lunch Pagan/Wiccan in honor of Samhain. *Eliot House lounge, noon.

Résumé Writing Workshop *CDC workshop room, 12:30 pm.

Psalms Project Photographic Exhibition Gallery Talk Featuring Andrea Ayvazian, dean of religious life, and photographer Ellen Augarten. *Art museum lobby, 4 pm.

"Using Nature's Tools to Design Novel Hybrid Nanostructured Materials" Lecture by Angela Belcher, MIT. Refreshments served at 4 pm; lecture at 4:15 pm. Room L-1, *Cleveland Hall.

IFTAR—Breaking the Fast *Eliot House lounge, 4 pm.

Zazen Meditation With Rev. Issho Fujita. "Courageous effort" will be today's focus. Wa-Shin-An, *Eliot House, 4 pm.

Preparing Images for Presentations and the Web Workshop for students. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 109A, *Dwight Hall, 4:15 pm.

German Table Abbey Hall private dining room, 5:30 pm.

Chinese Table *MacGregor Hall dining room, 5:30 pm.

Internships for First-Years *CDC library, 8 pm.

Sexual Health Educators (SHE) Workshop South Rockefeller Hall living room, 8 pm.

SHE Workshop Safford Hall, 8 pm.

 

Thursday 30

Russian Table Abbey Hall private dining room, noon.

Public Memorial/Ritual in Honor of Samhain *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 12:15 pm.

Muslim-Jewish Dialogue *Eliot House lounge, 12:15 pm.

What Do You Want to Do? Achieving Clarity (Part I) *CDC conference room, 4 pm.

IFTAR—Breaking the Fast *Eliot House lounge, 4 pm.

"Can the Hanshin Tigers Save Japan: The Present Practices and Future Prospects for Japanese Baseball" Room 305, *Kendade Hall, 4 pm.

Hindu Worship *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 4:15 pm.

PowerPoint for Presentations Workshop for students. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 109A, *Dwight Hall, 4:15 pm.

How to Find Housing for Your Internship *CDC workshop room, 4:30 pm.

German Study Abroad Meeting Room 318, *Blanchard Campus Center, 5 pm.

French Table *MacGregor Hall dining room, 5:30 pm.

Thursday Night Edge Live music. Great Room, *Blanchard Campus Center, 7 pm.

Mississippi Teacher Corps Information Session *CDC conference room, 7 pm.

iMovie Workshop For students. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 109B, Video Resource Center, *Williston Library, 7 pm.

Author Talk and Book Signing Lawrence Fine, professor of religion and chair of Jewish studies, discusses Physician of the Soul, Healer of the Cosmos: Isaac Luria and His Kabbalistic Fellowship. Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 7 pm.

Benefits and Salary Negotiations Workshop *CDC workshop room, 7 pm.

Christian Worship *South Mandelle Hall living room, 7:45 pm.

 

Friday 31

Plant Sale Talcott Greenhouse, 9 am.

Walk the Labyrinth See 10/24.

Family Weekend Welcome and Registration Receive your program, meal tickets, and late-breaking information, Lobby, *Mary Woolley Hall, 10 am.

Alternative Asset Investment Management's Hedge Funds *CDC workshop room, 11 am.

French Table See 10/24.

Japanese Table See 10/24.

Jumma Prayer See 10/24.

Office Hours for John Body Available during Family Weekend to talk about learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. Room 1, Safford Hall, 1 pm.

Contemplative Community Meeting See 10/24.

"Imminent Missions to Mars: Unlocking the Secrets of the Red Planet" Family Weekend master class by associate professor of astronomy and geology Darby Dyar. Room L1, *Cleveland Hall, 2 pm.

"Early History of Mount Holyoke College" Talk by Peter Carini, director of archives and special collections. Room 101, *Dwight Hall, 2 pm.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Performed by Nobue Yamashita, Japanese tea mistress. Register for this Family Weekend event at Mary Woolley Hall. Wa-Shin-An, *Eliot House, 3 and 4 pm.

Imagine a Woman My Age A performance by Joyce Devlin about a mature woman who discovers what she really wants. Suitable for adults. *Rooke Theatre, 3 pm.

"Celibacy and Faith: A View of the Shaker World through Their Art" Family Weekend master class by Jane Crosthwaite, professor of religion. Room L2, *Cleveland Hall, 3:30 pm.

IFTAR—Breaking the Fast *Eliot House lounge, 4 pm.

Family Weekend Trick or Treat See Family Weekend welcome packet for details or meet at Mary Woolley Hall lobby at 4 pm.

Weed Summer Research Fellows and Presentations Room 305, *Kendade Hall, 4 pm.

Families Dancing A Family Weekend program. Dance Studio Theatre, *Kendall, 4:30 pm.

Kabbalat Shabbat Service See 10/24.

Film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. $2. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 7 pm.

 

Friday 31

Family Weekend Dessert Reception President Joanne V. Creighton welcomes families to campus. Sample delectable desserts while mingling with friends and family. Chapin Auditorium, *Mary Woolley Hall, 7:30 pm.

Family Weekend Staged Reading Heiner Mueller's Hamlet Machine, directed by Holger Teschke, visiting professor, theatre arts. *Rooke Theatre, 8 pm.

Something Every Friday—The Villa Jidiots Improv Troupe Great Room, *Blanchard Campus Center, 8:30 pm.

Family Weekend Haunted House Young children are welcome. Proceeds benefit a local charity. $3. *Eliana Ortega House, 9 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Open to anyone who would like to share their experience, strength, and hope. Room 318, *Blanchard Campus Center, 9 pm.

Film The Shining. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 10 pm.

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