* = Event takes place in a building that is accessbile to the physically challenged.
FRIDAY 30
Exhibition Sally Mann: Still Time. A selection of sixty-five photographs presents the development of Sally Mann's widely acclaimed visual language. Focusing on subjects from her children to the landscape of Virginia's lush Shenandoah Valley, the artist's photographs use a number of elements, including the dense richness of the local landscape and climate, a Southern iconography, and penetration of the subject's personality and narrative exploration, as well as qualities of light, tonal control, and elegance of composition. Continues through 5/30. Art Museum.
Student Art Exhibit Students from all studio art classes will show their work. Continues through Sunday, 5/2. Drawing Studio, 211 Central Services Building, 9 am-6 pm.
Exit Interviews for seniors with student loans. Mandatory for all graduating seniors with student loans. Sessions take about twenty minutes and begin on the hour. 202 and 215 *Blanchard Campus Center, 9 am.
Pangynaskeia Picnic *Skinner Green (rain location: luncheon centers), 11:30 am.
FP SAW Workshop 212 *Blanchard Campus Center, noon.
Lunch Meeting SPS (Society of Physics Students). Dining room, *MacGregor Hall, noon.
Table de Francais Dejeunons ensemble dans une ambiance detendue. Venez nombreux! Private dining room, Abbey Hall, noon.
Lunch followed by Jumma prayer. RSVP required; call x2054 or email eliot-rsvp by 10 am on Thursday, 4/29. Eliot House, noon.
Field Day for Big Sister/Little Sister pairs. Sponsored by class of '00. *Skinner Green, 2 pm.
Workshop Making The Most of Your Summer Internship. *Career Development Center, 3:30 pm.
Senior Recital Jennifer Busch '99 performs original works and music by Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss on French horn. Pratt Auditorium, 4 pm.
Interfaith Service of Blessing and Sending For seniors, with leadership from the multi-faith council. *Pageant Green (rain location: *Chapin Auditorium), 4 pm.
Shabbat Service followed by Kosher dinner. RSVP required, call x2054 or email eliot-rsvp by 10 am on Thursday, 4/29. Eliot House lounge, 5 pm.
Lecture "Women: An Intimate Geography." Author Natalie Angiers will share her perspective and insights regarding her recent book. New York room, *Mary Woolley Hall, 7:30 pm.
Meeting Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Eliot House, 7:45 pm.
Spring Jam with the V8s Come see some darn good a cappella. Free admission. *Blanchard Campus Center, 8 pm.
Shared Student Recital Come hear a variety of music performed by student instrumentalists and vocalists. Pratt Auditorium, 8 pm.
Film The Princess Bride. The classic story of love, fighting, magic and adventure. Directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes and Robin Wright. Admission $2. *Gamble Auditorium, 7:00 and 9:30 pm.
SATURDAY 1
Student Art Exhibit See Friday, 4/30.
Conference Fifty-Second Annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference. Registration begins at 8:45 am. *Reese Building, 9:15 am-3:00 pm.
Tag Sale Come buy all the stuff your cool senior friends can't take with them! Seniors wanting to sell items should bring a blanket if they wish to keep their things off the ground. *Skinner Green, 11 am.
Film The Iceman Cometh. Part of the course Religion 246. *Gamble Auditorium, 1 pm.
Student Recital "First of May." Soprano Heather Allison '99 accompanied by Mark Gionfriddo, piano, with guest artists including Fran Blanchard '99, French horn. Both contemporary and classical works will be featured to honor the different meanings of MAYDAY: "blooming everything" to social protest movements. Pratt Auditorium, 7 pm.
Rockabilly Sock Hop Rock the night away with the Raging Teens and Cash, two rockabilly bands from the Boston area. Sponsored by WMHC. Admission $4 general, $3 with college ID. *Blanchard Campus Center, 8 pm.
Film See Friday, 4/30.
MHACASA Party Admission $2. *Betty Shabazz House, 11 pm.
SUNDAY 2
Student Art Exhibit See Friday, 4/30. Ends today.
Catholic Mass Followed by brunch in South Rocky private dining room. Abbey Chapel, 11 am.
Benefit Show MHC's Student Organization for Animal Rights (SOAR) is putting on a benefit show for the Dakin Animal Shelter, featuring local punk and hardcore bands. Admission $3. *Blanchard Campus Center, 2:30 pm.
Ecumenical Worship Service led by Council of Deacons. Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 4 pm.
Physics Study Night Help with physics homework available, chocolate served. 110 *Shattuck Hall, 7 pm.
Meeting College Democrats. Women in Politics room, *Williston Library, 7:30 pm.
Performance Waramba: L'Ensemble Koteba D'Abidjan. Part of MIFA Spring Festival. From the Ivory Coast, Koteba performances are epic, lyrical and bawdy, set to African drumming with contemporary instrumentation. Koteba practices physical theatre as the consummate performers weave a tapestry of music, color and dramatic spectacle before an ever-captivated audience. Admission $28.50, $17.50 general; $6.00 with college ID. *Chapin Auditorium, 8 pm.
Student Composition Recital Come hear new music written by student composers. Pratt Auditorium, 8 pm.
Performance Flor de Mayo, an event to enhance creativity in the Five College area. A Latino review from MHC sponsored by VIDA. Submissions to the magazine will be read and performed. *Blanchard Campus Center, 9 pm.
MONDAY 3
Recovery Lunch Meeting for women who are in recovery or concerned about their use of alcohol or other drugs. This luncheon will be an opportunity to develop a network of support and resources for participants. This meeting is confidential, free and open to all MHC students. Pizza and soda will be provided. 202 *Blanchard Campus Center, 12:15 pm.
Department Picnic With faculty, staff, and students of Skinner Hall. Students must sign up in their major/minor department office. *Skinner Green, 11:30 am.
Department Picnic For faculty, staff, and students of geology, math, statistics, and computer science. Students must sign up in their department office by Monday, 4/26. *Pageant Green, noon.
Department Picnic For faculty, staff, and students of biological sciences. *Skinner Green, 4:30 pm.
Mindfulness Meditation Session for new and experienced meditators. All are welcome. Join us in this path of self-discovery and connecting with the joy of a spiritual journey. For more information, contact Susan Burggraf at x2841 or email sburggra. Eliot House, 4:30 pm.
Table de Francais. Venez dener, parler, vous amuser dans une ambiance francophone. Tout le monde est invite. Dining room, Ham Hall, 5:30 pm.
Deutscher Tisch (German Table) Join us for a fun time! Wir freven uns auf Dich! Dining room, *MacGregor Hall, 5:30 pm.
Japanese Language Table For those interested in Japan and its culture. Private dining room, South Rocky Hall, 5:30 pm.
Shared Student Recital Come hear a variety of music performed by student instrumentalists and vocalists. Pratt Auditorium, 8 pm.
Glee Club Auditions Cathy Melhorn will be hearing auditions by appointment (call x2018 or email cmelhorn) beginning today and continuing through May 6. Open to sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students, community, faculty, and staff women.
TUESDAY 4
Chinese Language Table Come to learn more about Chinese language and culture. All levels of speakers welcomed. Private dining room, Abbey Hall, noon.
Meeting Adult Daughters Group. The Drug and Alcohol Awareness Project is offering a confidential support group for those affected by a family member's use of alcohol or other drugs. Please contact Susan McCarthy at x2616 or email smccarth to make an appointment prior to coming to the group. 1 Safford Hall, 4:15 pm.
Strawberries and Champagne To celebrate the class of '99's last day of classes and to welcome the newest members of the Alumnae Association. Don't forget your ID! *Pageant Green, (rain location: library atrium), 4:30 pm.
Sigma Xi Banquet *Willits-Hallowell Center, 5 pm.
Circle of Stones A women's spirituality group. Join us as we break open our stories through ritual, song, and prayer. Facilitated by Anita Magovern. Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 6:30 pm.
Meeting MassPIRG. *Blanchard Campus Center, 7 pm.
Athletics Awards Ceremony *Gamble Auditorium, 7 pm.
Workshop Making The Most of Your Summer Internship. *Career Development Center, 7 pm.
End of Semester Dance Bash Come join the Mount Holyoke Klezmer Ensemble for an evening of Eastern European music and dance. Pratt Auditorium, 8 pm.
Glee Club Auditions See Monday, 5/3.
WEDNESDAY 5
Workshop Making The Most of Your Internship. *Career Development Center, 10 am.
SAW Workshop Writing Final Exams. 212 *Blanchard Campus Center, 11 am.
Meeting Remillard Insurance. A representative will be on campus for pre-scheduled appointments only. Please call Human Resources at x2503 to schedule an appointment. Do not forget to bring copies of your current insurance policies to the meeting. 215 *Blanchard Campus Center, 11 am.
Office Hour with President Joanne Creighton. *Mary Lyon Hall, 11 am.
Circle of Silence for faculty and staff. Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 12:30 pm.
Stimson Room Tea Sponsored by LITS. Stimson Room, *Williston Library, 4 pm.
Rosary Prayer Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary, 5 pm.
Glee Club Auditions See Monday, 5/3.
THURSDAY 6
Employee Benefits Fair Vendors of benefits on campus for the day. *Blanchard Campus Center, 10:30 am.
Workshop Making the Most of Your Summer Internship. *Career Development Center, 3:30 pm.
Glee Club Auditions See Monday, 5/3.
FRIDAY 7
TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions Call Nilka at x2503 to set up an appointment. *Blanchard Campus Center, 9 am-4:30 pm.