NEWS INDEX Archives 2005 November

Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 17 through Dec. 4

11/10/05

lectures
17 Thursday
“Improving the System for Protecting Human Subjects: Counteracting IRB “Mission Creep,” The Illinois White Paper.” Steven Breckler, American Psychological Association; C.K. Gunsalus, UI; and members of the steering committee for the Human Subject Policy Conference. 3 p.m. College of Law auditorium. Center for Advanced Study; Law; Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
“From Troy to Baghdad: Can the U.S. Military Learn From Homer’s Epics?” Jonathan Shay, Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Boston. 4 p.m. 407 Levis Faculty Center. Classics.

1 Thursday
“Market-Embodied Labor: The Profitable Femininities of China’s Globalized Service Workplaces.” Eileen Otis, Stony Brook University. 4 p.m. 223 Gregory Hall. East Asian Languages and Cultures.
“Thomas Mann, Beethoven und das Geheimnis von Opus 111.” William Kinderman, UI. 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall. Germanic Languages and Literatures.

2 Friday
“Wine and the Vine: The Archaeological and Chemical Hunt for the Origins of Viniculture.” Patrick McGovern, UI. 7:30 p.m. Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum. Allan C. Campbell Family Distinguished Speaker Series/Spurlock Museum.

3 Saturday
Saturday Physics Honors Program. “Quantum Mechanics: Stranger Than We Can Imagine?” Michael Weissman, UI. 10:15 a.m. 141 Loomis Lab. Physics.

colloquia
17 Thursday
“Perceptions of Political Corruption in Latin American Democracies.” Damarys Canache, UI. Noon. 101 International Studies Building. Latin American and Caribbean Studies.

22 Tuesday
“Global Challenges in Health Care Policy and Practice.” Bob Rich, UI. 3:30 p.m. 101 International Studies Building. Center for Global Studies.

28 Monday
“Sex in the Yao Lab: Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms for Embryonic Development of Sex Organs.” Humphrey Yao, UI. Noon. 100 Large Animal Clinic auditorium. Translational Biomedical Research/Veterinary Medicine.
“Food and Nutrition Board: Impact on Science and Policy.” Linda Meyers, UI. 4 p.m. 180 Bevier Hall. Nutritional Sciences.
“Kenneth Burke, Mysticism and the Body.” Debbie Hawhee, UI. 8 p.m. Third floor, Levis Faculty Center. Criticism and Interpretive Theory.

29 Tuesday
“Action Research in Conservation of ‘Living’ Heritage Sites in India.” Amita Sinha, UI. Noon. 325 Temple Buell Hall. South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
“Making of the Body: Cultural History of Underwear in Soviet Russia (1917-1980s).” Olga Gurova, UI. Noon. 101 International Studies Building. Russian, East European and Eurasian Center.

30 Wednesday
“Cell-Growth Regulation/Tumor Biology/Reproductive Biology.” Romana Nowak, UI. 4 p.m. 2506 VMBSB. Veterinary Pathobiology.

1 Thursday
“The Iconography and Theology of Guadalupe in Two Late Eighteenth Century Paintings in Santa Fe, New Mexico.” Bernard Cesarone, UI. Noon. 101 International Studies Building. Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
“The Influence of Training in Metacognitve Strategies on Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Conceptions of Nature of Science.” Fouad Abd-El-Khalick, UI. Noon. 242 Education Building. Bureau of Educational Research.
“Azerbaijan: Legacies of the Past and Trials of the Post-Soviet Independence in a Muslim Country.” Tadeuz Swietochowski, Monmouth University. 4 p.m.
101 International Studies Building. Russian, East European and Eurasian Center.

theater
1 Thursday
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. 6:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Krannert Center. Admission charge. Krannert Center Student Association.

2 Friday
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. 6:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Krannert Center. Admission charge. Krannert Center Student Association.

3 Saturday
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. 6:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Krannert Center. Admission charge. Krannert Center Student Association.

music
17 Thursday
Beckman 12:20 Concert. The Eagle Saxophone Quartet. 12:20 p.m. Beckman Institute atrium. School of Music.
UI Concert Bands IIA and IIB. George Boulden, conductor. 7:30 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. An evening of concert band music. Admission charge.
Studio Recital “An Evening of Songs and Arias.” Jerold Siena, UI. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Room, Smith Hall.
Illini Women and University Chorus. Bethany Green and Elroy Friesen, conductors. 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.

29 Tuesday
UI Steel Band. Ricardo Flores, leader. 7:30 p.m. Colwell Playhouse, Krannert Center. A lively evening of soca, calypso, jazz, pop and world music. Admission charge.

30 Wednesday
Enescu Ensemble. Sherban Lupu, director. 7:30 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. Admission charge.
UI Jazz Band II. Glenn Wilson, baritone saxophone. 7:30 p.m. Colwell Playhouse, Krannert Center. New teaching assistant Wilson received an outstanding soloist award from Downbeat magazine. He is joined by one of the school’s great jazz ensembles. Admission charge.
Doctor of Musical Arts Recital. Jung Eun Lee, piano. 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.
Doctor of Musical Arts Recital. Tzu-shan Lin, violin. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Room, Smith Hall.

1 Thursday
Beckman 12:20 Concert. Graduate String Quartet. 12:20 p.m. Beckman Institute atrium. School of Music.
Oratorio Society and UI Wind Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. An evening of music for large choral ensemble and winds. Admission charge.
UI Jazz Trombone and Jazz Guitar Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Colwell Playhouse, Krannert Center. Two new ensembles within the School of Music offer a distinctive evening of music. Admission charge.

2 Friday
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Hans Graf, conductor. 7:30 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. With Sarah Chang, violin, who performs the Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 of Sibelius. Admission charge. Concert Prep: With Michael Rothe. 6:45 p.m. Tryon Festival Theater, Krannert Center.
Great Operatic Scenes. UI Opera Studio. Jerold Siena, director. 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.

3 Saturday
Music Education Senior Recital. Laura Johnson, organ and oboe. 10 a.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.
UI Saxophone Quartets Recital. 2 p.m. Music Building auditorium.
Great Operatic Scenes. UI Opera Studio. Jerold Siena, director. 3 p.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.
Senior Recital. John Evans, trumpet. 5 p.m. Music Building auditorium.
Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra. Steven Larsen, music director and conductor. 7 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. With the Apollo Chorus, Stephen Alltop, director. Handel’s “Messiah” is the program. Admission charge.
Stefon Harris and Blackout. 7:30 p.m. Tryon Festival Theater, Krannert Center. This young jazz artist has a new band, a new sound and is blazing new trails. Admission charge.
Master of Music Recital. Bomi Lim, piano. 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.
Graduate Recital. Suzanne Crookshank, clarinet. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Room, Smith Hall.
Afterglow: IsWhat! 10 p.m. Lobby, Krannert Center. Enjoy this Cincinnati-based trio of vocals/beatbox, saxophone and bass.

4 Sunday
Doctor of Musical Arts Recital. Jane Boxall, percussion. Noon. Recital Hall, Smith Hall.
Senior and Undergraduate Recital. Michael Lehman and Cody Halberstadt, saxophones. 2 p.m. Music Building auditorium.
Annual Carol Concert. 3 p.m. Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center. This annual event features short groupings of seasonal pieces interspersed with traditional carols and holiday songs. Admission charge.
UI Concert Jazz Band. Chip McNeill, leader. 7:30 p.m. Tyron Festival Theater, Krannert Center. With Stefon Harris, vibraphone. Stefon Harris and Blackout join this School of Music ensemble for an evening of jazz. Admission charge.
Junior Recital. Audrey Jean Good, horn. 7:30 p.m. Music Building auditorium.
Senior Recital. Jenna Daum, flute. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Room, Smith Hall.

sports
(to confirm times, go to www.fightingillini.com)
18 Friday
Volleyball. Illinois vs. Indiana University. 7 p.m. Huff Hall. Admission charge.
Men’s Basketball. UI vs. South Dakota State. 7 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

19 Saturday
Football. Illinois vs. Northwestern University. 11 a.m. Memorial Stadium. Admission charge.

20 Sunday
Men’s Basketball. UI vs. Texas-Pan American. 4 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

22 Tuesday
Men’s Basketball. UI vs. Texas Southern. 7 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

29 Tuesday
Women’s Basketball. UI vs. Northern Illinois University. 6 p.m. Assembly Hall. Admission charge.

3 Saturday
Women’s Basketball. UI vs. Saint Louis University. 10:30 a.m. United Center, Chicago. Admission charge.
Men’s Basketball. UI vs. Xavier University. 1 p.m. United Center, Chicago. Admission charge.

et cetera
17 Thursday
“Estate Planning: What’s the State of Your Estate?” Jane Brockway, financial services representative. 7 p.m. Hawthorn Suites Conference Center, Champaign. Call 278-7768 for reservations. UIECU.

23 Wednesday
“Around the World Wednesdays.” 9:30 a.m.-noon. Rowe Learning Center, Spurlock Museum. For children and their parents. For more info: www.spurlock.uiuc.edu. Spurlock Museum.

26 Saturday
Winter in the Woods at Allerton Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Allerton Park. Open house, artisan display and sale, craft sale, gift shop sale, children’s craft workshop, garden sculpture and nature hike. 7:30-9 p.m. Nighttime luminary hike and stargazing. Admission charge. See www.allerton.uiuc.edu for complete information and schedule. Allerton Park and Conference Center.

27 Sunday
Winter in the Woods at Allerton Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Allerton Park. Open House, artisan display and sale, craft sale, gift shop sale, children’s craft workshop, garden sculpture and nature hike. Admission charge. See www.allerton.uiuc.edu for complete information and schedule. Allerton Park and Conference Center.

30 Wednesday
“Around the World Wednesdays.” 9:30 a.m.-noon. Rowe Learning Center, Spurlock Museum. For children and their parents. For more info: www.spurlock.uiuc.edu. Spurlock Museum.

3 Saturday
Family Festival. 10 a.m.-noon. Krannert Art Museum. Activities for the whole family plus live music in the galleries.

exhibits
“Belief, Wonder and the Open Secrets of Nature”
Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, 805 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Through Dec. 2.
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“Dueling Transistors: Beginnings of Electronic Music at the University of Illinois”
Marshall Gallery, University Library.
Through Nov. 30.
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“Tales of a Traveler: Life on the Road With John Philip Sousa”
Through Jan. 20.
“Gabriel Come Blow Your Horn: Inventing the Modern Trumpet Valve”
Through Feb. 10.
“Fanfare for an Uncommon Man: Paul Martin Zonn”
Through April 14.
“Would the Real Chief Illiniwek Please Stand Up?”
Through May 19.
“Portraying American Femininity Through Melody and Art”
“The Long Good-Bye”
Ongoing.
Sousa Archives and Center for American Music,
236 Harding Band Building, 1103 S. Sixth St., Champaign.
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“Visions of the Unseen: Picturing Balinese Ceremony and Myth”
Through Feb. 4.
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; Noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
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“Altars for the Dead, Vows of the Living”
“Balance and Power: Performance and Surveillance in Video Art”
“Eye, Form, Symbol: The Jon and Judith Lieberman Collection of Contemporary Sculpture in Glass”
Through Dec. 31.
“Sacra Imago: Devotional Art of the Middle Ages”
“Canvas: An Electronic Gallery”
Ongoing.
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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@art gallery. Online exhibit of the UI School of Art and Design. www.art.uiuc.edu/@art.
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•This calendar is excerpted from the Nov. 17 issue of Inside Illinois, the faculty-staff newspaper at the UI.