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October 25, 2002

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October
Friday 25

Plant Sale Talcott Greenhouse, 9 am–4 pm.

Family Weekend Welcome and Registration *Lobby, Mary Woolley Hall, 10 am–9 pm.

Lunch and Jumma Prayer RSVP required; call x2054 or email eliot-rsvp@mtholyoke.edu by 9 am on 10/24. *Eliot House lounge, noon.

Pagan and Wiccan Community Gathering *Mead Hall living room, noon.

Japanese Table For intermediate-level speakers and above. South Rockefeller Hall private dining room, noon.

Office Hours for John Body He will be available for individual appointments to talk about learning disabilities and ADD. Room 1, Safford Hall, 1 pm.

"The Balanchine Legacy" Talk by Merrill Ashley, followed by a master class at 3:30 pm in Kendall. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 1:30 pm.

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

Master Class: "Vision Research: Psychology, Computer Science, and Virtual Reality" By Joseph Cohen, professor of psychology and education, and Claude Fennema, associate professor and chair of computer science. Hooker Auditorium, *Clapp Laboratory, 2 pm.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Sign up at the entrance. Wa-Shin-An, *Eliot House, 3 and 4 pm.

Master Class: "Reforming the Electoral System: The Case for Proportional Representation" Douglas Amy, professor of politics. Room 101, *Dwight Hall, 3:30 pm.

"Knowledge and Technology" Presentation by Library, Information, and Technology Services. Courtyard, *Williston Library, 3:30 pm.

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

"Monet and the Tourist View" Lecture by Robert Herbert, impressionism scholar and Mount Holyoke Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts. Room 101, *Dwight Hall, 5 pm.

Kosher Shabbat Dinner Wilder Hall dining room, 5:30 pm.

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

Volleyball Hall of Fame Tournament *Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, 6 pm.

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

Film Scooby Doo. Admission is $2. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 7 and 9:30 pm.

Dessert Reception Mingle with friends, families, and members of the Mount Holyoke community. Chapin Auditorium, *Mary Woolley Hall, 7:30 pm.

IVCF "Missions" Night *MacGregor Hall living room, 7:45 pm.

Music/Dance Recital Featuring the Mount Holyoke Baroque Ensemble and a dance choreographed by Associate Professor of Dance Rose Marie Flachs. McCulloch Auditorium, *Pratt Hall, 8 pm.

Thomas Cole, A Waking Dream Performances in Rooke Theatre, October 24–26 at
8 pm and October 26 and 27 at 2 pm. Tickets: $5 general admission, $3 students and senior citizens. For reservations, call x2406. *Rooke Theatre, 8 pm.

Something Every Friday—Jazz Vocalist Kim Zombik Chapin Auditorium, *Mary Woolley Hall, 8:30 pm; second set at 9:30 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Open to anyone who would like to share their experiences, strengths, and hope with others. Room 618, *Williston Library, 9 pm.

 

Saturday 26

Nature Walk around Upper Lake Talcott Greenhouse, 7:30 am.

Fall Intercollegiate Horse Show *Equestrian Center, 9 am.

Family Weekend Welcome and Registration *Lobby, Mary Woolley Hall, 8 am–4 pm.

Plant Sale Talcott Greenhouse, 9 am–4 pm.

Tennis—NEWMAC *Kendall, 9 am.

Spectrums of Sexuality Perspectives from a student panel. Warbeke Room, *Pratt Hall, 9 am.

Master Class: "Life in the Age of Biotechnology" Craig Woodward, associate professor of biological sciences. Room 101, *Dwight Hall, 9:30 am.

Hike Mount Holyoke With the Outing Club. An intermediate-level, three-mile hike. Van leaves Mary Woolley Circle at 9:30 am.

Canoeing on Upper Lake With the Outing Club. Canoe house, *Kendall, 10 am–6 pm.

Volleyball Hall of Fame Tournament *Kendall, 10 am.

Weed Summer Research Fellows Presentations Room 305, *Kendade Hall, 10 am.

Recovery Gratitude Meeting Open to anyone who has been affected by another's use of alcohol or drugs. Room 618, *Williston Library, 10 am.

"Knowledge and Technology" Presentation by Library, Information, and Technology Services. Courtyard, *Williston Library, 10 am.

Master Class By Bettina Bergman, associate professor and chair of art. Room 220, *Art Building, 11 am.

"Outstanding Plants for the Winter Garden" A talk by Ellen Shukis, botanic garden director. Talcott Greenhouse, 11 am.

Family/Daughter Choir Rehearsal *Abbey Chapel, 11 am.

Study Abroad Information Session New York Room, *Mary Woolley Hall, 12:45 pm.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Sign up at the entrance. Wa-Shin-An, *Eliot House, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.

Field Hockey vs. MIT. *Kendall, 1 pm.

Faculty Author Book Signing *Odyssey Bookshop, 1 pm.

Campus Open Houses At the Career Development Center; Frances Perkins Program; Weissman Center for Leadership; Speaking, Arguing, and Writing Program; and cultural and community centers. 1–3 pm.

President's Welcome By President Joanne V. Creighton. Presentation of the Mary Lyon awards, followed by a faculty panel. Reception to follow. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 2 pm.

Buddhist Meditation Eliot House lounge, *Eliot House, 2 pm.

Thomas Cole, A Waking Dream See 10/25. *Rooke Theatre, 2 pm.

Family Weekend Concert Featuring the Mount Holyoke Orchestra, Glee Club, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Family/ Daughter Choir. Directed by Catharine Melhorn and Mark Bartley. *Abbey Chapel, 4 pm.

Film Scooby Doo. Admission is $2. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 7 and 9:30 pm.

Showcase Mount Holyoke Enjoy a variety of talents by a selection of MHC's performance and cultural organizations. Chapin Auditorium, *Mary Woolley Hall, 7:30 pm.

Thomas Cole, A Waking Dream See 10/25. *Rooke Theatre, 8 pm.

Haunted House La Unidad presents a haunted Halloween evening at the Eliana Ortega Cultural Center. Scary surprises and candy! Proceeds benefit a local charity. Admission is $3. *Eliana Ortega House, 9 pm.

 

Sunday 27

Van to Saint Johns's Church Leaves Brigham Hall at 7:15 am.

MHC Fun Run Run or walk 3.1 miles or 2.5 miles on paved, dirt, and grass paths through campus. Registration from 7:15–8:15 am. Light refreshments provided. Rain or shine. Begins at Mary Woolley circle, 8:30 am.

Plant Sale Talcott Greenhouse, 9 am.

Tennis—NEWMAC *Kendall, 9 am.

Jewish Student Union Bagel Breakfast *Eliot House, 9:30 am.

Roman Catholic Mass *Abbey Chapel, 9:30 am.

Athletics Tag Sale Streeter Lounge, *Kendall, 10 am–1 pm.

Ecumenical Worship Service *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 11:00 am.

Willits-Hallowell Sunday Brunch Buffet Breakfast and lunch favorites, $10.95. For reservations call x2217. *Willits Hallowell Center, 11:30 am.

Family Weekend Jazz Concert "A Monster Bash!" MHC's jazz ensembles, directed by Mark Gionfriddo, play music by Harold Arlen, Erroll Garner, Quincy Jones, Kurt Weill, and Edgar Winter. McCulloch Auditorium, *Pratt Hall, 1 pm.

Thomas Cole, A Waking Dream *Rooke Theatre, 2 pm.

Unitarian Universalist Gathering *Eliot House lounge, 4 pm.

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

Planning and Developing Your Web Site Workshop for students. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 231, *Williston Library, 7 pm.

Zazen Meditation With Professor Tadanori Yamashita. Wa-Shin-An, *Eliot House, 9 pm.

 

Monday 28

Minchah (Afternoon) Service Rabbi Freitag-Keshet's office, *Eliot House, 12:15 pm.

Cover Letter Workshop *CDC workshop room, 4 pm.

Advanced Topics in Excel Workshop for students. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 231, *Williston Library, 4:15 pm.

Chinese Table *Torrey Hall private dining room, 5 pm.

Japanese Table For beginners. *North Rockefeller Hall private dining room, 5:30 pm.

Exploring Legal Careers *CDC workshop room, 7 pm.

 

Tuesday 29

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

Women's Recovery Weekly Meeting These meetings, run by and for students, offer support for dealing with concerns about use and recovery. Room 135, *Groves Health Center, 12:20 pm.

Soccer vs. Coast Guard. *Kendall, 2:30 pm.

What Do You Want to Do: Achieving Clarity Part II Call x2080 to sign up. Attendance at all three workshops required. *CDC conference room, 4 pm.

Mindfulness Meditation *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 4:45 pm.

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

Spanish Table *North Mandelle Hall private dining room, 5:30 pm.

Volleyball vs. Springfield. *Kendall, 7 pm.

Introduction to Dreamweaver Workshop for students. Register at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/training. Room 231, *Williston Library, 7 pm.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Sign up at the entrance. Wa-Shin-An, *Eliot House, 7:30 pm.

 

Wednesday 30

Interfaith Prayer Lunch RSVP required; call x2054 or email eliot-rsvp@mtholyoke.edu by 9 am on 10/29. *Eliot House lounge, noon.

Salt Institute for Documentary Studies An off-campus study program in writing, photography, radio, fieldwork, and documentary studies. Room 224, *Clapp Laboratory, noon.

Zazen Meditation With Rev. Issho Fujita. 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 231, *Williston Library, 4:15 pm.

French Table Abbey Hall private dining room, 5 pm.

Friedman School of Nutrition, Science, and Policy *CDC workshop room, 5 pm.

"The Love Canal Twenty-Five Years Later: What Have We Learned?" Lecture by Lois Gibbs, executive director, Center for Health, Environment, and Justice. In 1978, Gibbs learned that her neighborhood was built atop a 20,000-ton nuclear dump. She organized her neighbors and eventually persuaded the government to relocate 833 families. Gamble Auditorium, *Art Building, 7 pm.

Spanish and Italian Movie Series Mediterraneo (1991), by G. Salvatores. In Italian with English subtitles. Room 101, *Dwight Hall, 7 pm.

Pagan/Wiccan Traditions Information Meeting *Eliot House lounge, 7 pm.

Organ Concert "Organ Phantasmagoria," an evening of scary music. *Abbey Chapel, 7 pm.

Author Reading Christina Schwartz reads from her new novel All is Vanity. *Odyssey Bookshop, 7 pm.

Internships For First-Years *CDC workshop room, 7 pm.

 

Thursday 31

Hindu Community Meeting *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 4 pm.

Auditions for The Tin Can People The Tin Can People, directed by Joyce Devlin, is the second of Edward Bond's "War Plays." A physical approach to the text will be employed, including Suzuki actor training. Auditions: 10/31, 7–10 pm; 11/1, 7–10 pm; 11/2, 1–4 pm. Callbacks: 11/3, 7–10 pm. Rehearsals begin 1/6. Performances: 2/13–2/15, 2003.*Rooke Theatre, 7 pm.

"Resistance Is Futile! You Will Be Assimilated: Gender and the Making of Scientists" Lecture by Banu Subramaniam, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. *Five College Women's Studies Research Center, 7:30 pm.

 

November
Friday 1

Walk the Sacred Labyrinth *Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, noon–2 pm.

Halal Lunch Followed by Jumma Prayer RSVP required; call x2054 or email eliot-rsvp@mtholyoke.edu by 9 am on 10/31. *Eliot House lounge, noon.

Japanese Table For intermediate-level speakers and above. South Rockefeller Hall private dining room, noon.

What Do You Want to Do: Achieving Clarity Part II Call x2080 to sign up. Attendance at all three workshops is required. *CDC conference room, 2 pm.

Author Reading Signe Waller will read from Love and Revolution: A Political Memoir: People's History of the Greensboro Massacre, Its Setting and Aftermath. *Odyssey Bookshop, 7 pm.

Auditions for The Tin Can People See 10/31. *Rooke Theatre, 7 pm.

Confronting Borders Poetry Slam *Torrey Hall living room, 8 pm

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