NEWS INDEX Archives 2004 November

Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 18 through Dec. 5

11/11/04

lectures
20 Saturday
“Technique and Representation in the Work of African-American Artists.” Lowery Stokes Sims, Studio Museum, Harlem, N.Y. 3 p.m. Krannert Art Museum. Center for Advanced Study, Art and Design, Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities and Afro-American Studies.

30 Tuesday
“The X Prize: Advancing Private Space Exploration.” Gregg Maryniak, Ansari X Prize Foundation. 6 p.m. Foellinger Auditorium. Illinois Space Society.

4 Saturday
Saturday Physics. “The Crystals That Nature Cannot Make.” Jim Eckstein, UI. 10:15-11:30 a.m. 141 Loomis Lab. Saturday Physics Honors Program.

5 Sunday
“In Search of ‘Older Women,’ Sex and Gender in the Late Paleolithic.” Olga Soffer, UI. 3 p.m. 62 Krannert Art Museum. Archaeological Institute of America and Classics.

colloquia
18 Thursday
“Community Colleges and America’s Future.” Norton Grubb, University of California, Berkeley. Noon. 242 Education Building. Bureau of Educational Research.

22 Monday
“The Place of Public Education in a Global Era.” John Willinsky, University of British Columbia. Noon. 242 Education Building. Bureau of Educational Research.

29 Monday
“Model Checking Software With VeriSoft.” Patrice Godefroid, Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, Lisle, Ill. 4 p.m. 1404 Siebel Center. Computer Science.
“Androgyny and Ethics in Postmodern Gothic: The Crow and Fight Club.” Lauren Goodlad and Lilya Kaganovsky, UI. 7:30 p.m. Levis Faculty Center. Criticism and Interpretive Theory.

30 Tuesday
“Modern in Form, Socialist in Content: Housing and Material Culture Under Khrushchev.” Christine Varga-Harris, UI. Noon. 101 International Studies Building. Russian, East European and Eurasian Center.
“Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Using Dynamic Laser Heating.” Josh Ballard, UI. Noon. 3369 Beckman Institute. Imaging Technology Group/Beckman Institute.
“Magnetic Field Conversion of Carbon Nanotubes Between Metallic and Semiconducting States.” Alexey Bezryadin, UI. 4 p.m. 1005 Beckman Institute. Nanoscale Science and Technology.

1 Wednesday
“Genetic and Genomic Approaches to Understand Cilia in Algae and Humans.” Susan Dutcher, Washington University School of Medicine. Noon. B102 Chemical and Life Sciences Lab. Cell and Structural Biology.
“Modulation of Muscle Gene Expression by Reduced Activity.” Kimberly Huey, UI. 4 p.m. 150 Animal Sciences Lab. Nutritional Sciences.

2 Thursday
“Learning From Longitudinal Case Studies of Teacher Education Graduates: Implications for Higher Education.” Renee Clift, UI. Noon. 242 Education Building. Bureau of Educational Research.
“Language and the Future of (Eastern) Europe.” Susan Gal, University of Chicago. 4 p.m. 101 International Studies Building. Russian, East European and Eurasian Center.

music
18 Thursday
Doctor of Musical Arts Recital. Steve Prescott, clarinet. 3 p.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.
Senior Recital. Ari Vilhjalmsson, violin. 3:30 p.m. Memorial Room, Smith Hall.
UI Steel Band and World Percussion Ensemble. Ricardo Flores, director. 7:30 p.m. Krannert Center, Colwell Playhouse. Soca, calypso, Cuban rhumbas and African djembe music are included on this program of new pieces and favorites. Admission charge. School of Music.
Ivo Pogorelich, piano. 7:30 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. Pogorelich performs Beethoven sonatas, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin selections, and Liszt etudes. Admission charge. Concert Prep: 6:45 p.m. Studio Theater, Krannert Center. Ivo Pogorelich, piano, and Katherine Syer, speaker.
Illini Women and University Chorus. Michelle LeLoup and David Sawatzky, conductors. 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.
Doctor of Musical Arts Project Recital. Faith Holley, trumpet. 7:30 p.m. Music Building auditorium.

19 Friday
Doctor of Musical Arts Recital. Will Campbell, saxophone. 4:30 p.m. Music Building auditorium.
Doctor of Musical Arts Project Recital. Faith Holley, trumpet. 7:30 p.m. Music Building auditorium.

20 Saturday
Master of Music Recital, pt. 1. Cyrus Pireh, composition. 7:30 p.m. Music Building auditorium.

21 Sunday
Master of Music Recital, pt. 2. Cyrus Pireh, composition. 5 p.m. Music Building auditorium.

30 Tuesday
UI Jazz Combos. 7:30 p.m. Colwell Playhouse, Krannert Center. Hear five different combos – led by Chip McNeill, Ron Bridgewater, Dana Hall, Chip Stephens and Glenn Wilson – for an evening of jazz. School of Music.
Enescu Ensemble. Sherban Lupu, conductor and violin. 7:30 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. An evening of music for small string ensemble. Admission charge. School of Music.

2 Thursday
Tania Libertad. 7:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Krannert Center. One of Latin America’s most established singing stars, Libertad performs in this theater’s club-style setting. Admission charge.
Steven Curtis Chapman. “All Things New Tour.” 7:30 p.m. Assembly Hall. With special guests Casting Crowns and Chris Tomlin. Admission charge.

3 Friday
Interval Series. Kennedy’s Kitchen. Noon. Lobby, Krannert Center. A multi-generational band from South Bend, Indiana, this group serves up a casual mix of lively jigs, pub songs and traditional tunes.
Kenny Rogers Christmas Show. 7:30 p.m. Assembly Hall. Kenny Rogers and Friends celebrate the season featuring Rebecca Lynn Howard and Billy Dean. Admission charge.
Faculty Recital. Timothy Ehlen, piano. 7:30 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. The program will include works by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and Brahms. Admission charge.
Tania Libertad. 7:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Krannert Center. Admission charge.

4 Saturday
Tania Libertad. 7:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Krannert Center. Admission charge.

5 Sunday
Carol Concert. 3 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. Short groupings of seasonal pieces interspersed with traditional carols and holiday songs. Admission charge.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. 4 p.m. Lobby, Krannert Center. Music, a visit from Santa and an opportunity to select a gift recipient from the Giving Tree. Krannert Center Student Association.

dance
2 Thursday
“The Nutcracker.” 7:30 p.m. Tryon Festival Theater, Krannert Center. The Champaign Urbana Ballet, in cooperation with Sinfonia da Camera and Krannert Center presents this annual family classic with music by Tchaikovsky. Admission charge.

3 Friday
“The Nutcracker.” 7:30 p.m. Tryon Festival Theater, Krannert Center. Admission charge.

4 Saturday
“The Nutcracker.” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tryon Festival Theater, Krannert Center. Admission charge.

5 Sunday
“The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. Tryon Festival Theater, Krannert Center. Admission charge.

sports
(to confirm times, go to www.fightingillini.com)
19 Friday
Men’s Basketball. UI vs. Delaware State. 7 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

20 Saturday
Women’s Basketball. UI vs. University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. 7 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

21 Sunday
Men’s Basketball. UI vs. Florida A&M. 3 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

24 Wednesday
Men’s Basketball. UI vs. Oakland University. 7 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

26 Friday
Volleyball. UI vs. University of Minnesota. 7 p.m. Huff Hall. Admission charge.

27 Saturday
Volleyball. UI vs. University of Iowa. 7 p.m. Huff Hall. Admission charge.

1 Wednesday
Men’s Basketball. UI vs. Wake Forest University. 6 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

et cetera
19 Friday
“Across the Sky.” 7-8 p.m. Staerkel Planetarium, Parkland College. Astronomy and stories blend as led by David Leake, Staerkel Planetarium; Kim Sheahan, Spurlock Museum; and Kim Petzing of Allerton Park. Call 351-2568 for reservations. Allerton Park and Conference Center.

20 Saturday
“Winter in the Woods.” Artists at Allerton, Gift Shop Sale, Children’s Crafts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Conference Center Open House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Lunch at Allerton House. 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Convention Center; Carriage Rides. Noon-4 p.m. Visitor’s Center; Nature Hike. 2-3:30 p.m. Visitor’s Center; Dinner at Allerton House. 5:30 p.m. Convention Center; Luminary Hike and Stargazing. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Visitor’s Center, Allerton Park. More info and to make reservations for meals: www.allerton.uiuc.edu. Allerton Park and Conference Center.

21 Sunday
“Winter in the Woods.” Artists at Allerton, Gift Shop Sale, Children’s Crafts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Allerton Park; Conference Center Open House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Allerton Park; Sunday Brunch at Allerton House. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Convention Center; Carriage Rides. Noon-4 p.m. Visitor’s Center; Nature Hike. 2-3:30 p.m. Visitor’s Center, Allerton Park. More info and to make reservations for brunch: www.allerton.uiuc.edu. Allerton Park and Conference Center.
Family Cosmic Bowling. 2-5 p.m. Rec Room, Illini Union. Illini Union.

23 Tuesday
Nature ABCs and 123s. “T is for Turkey.” 10-11 a.m. Visitor’s Center, Allerton Park. Ages 2-5. More info: www.allerton.uiuc.edu. Admission charge. Allerton Park and Conference Center.

24 Wednesday
“Around the World Wednesdays.” 9 a.m.-noon. Rowe Learning Center, Spurlock Museum. For children and parents. More info, call 265-0474. Donations. Spurlock Museum.
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4 Saturday
Krannert Art Museum Family Festival. 10 a.m.-noon. Activities and live music in the galleries. Krannert Art Museum.
Book signing: Doug Wilson “Trading Spaces.” 1 p.m. Authors corner, second floor, Illini Union Bookstore. Illini Union Bookstore.

5 Sunday
Latin American Celebration. 2-4 p.m. Spurlock Museum. Activities include dance demonstrations and tours. Refreshments will be provided. For more info, visit www.spurlock.uiuc.edu. Spurlock Museum.

exhibits
“Dia de Muertos”
Latin American display case.
“Commemorating John Philip Sousa’s Contributions to America’s Music Heritage”
Through Nov. 30.
Main hall display cases, Library.
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A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico”
Through Dec. 30.
Five galleries featuring the cultures of the world.
Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
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“Bill Traylor, William Edmondson and the Modernist Impulse”
“Before Recognition: Experiments in Art and Science at the Threshold of Perception”
Through Jan. 2.
Featured Works XIX. “Of Books and Tales: Salvador Dali and the World of Imagination.”
Through Feb. 13.
“Opulent Display: Textiles of Gold From South East Asia”
Through March 27.
Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday;
2-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the museum is free; a donation of $3 is suggested.
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“Roger Blakley: New Works”
“Harold Boyd: Tributes”
Through Nov. 20.
I space, 230 W. Superior St., Chicago. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
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@art gallery. Online exhibit of the UI School of Art and Design. .
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•This calendar is excerpted from the Nov. 18 issue of Inside Illinois, the faculty-staff newspaper at the UI.