Calendar

A listing of UBC-related or UBC-sponsored events occurring on campus and off campus within the Lower Mainland from March 9 through March 22, 1997.

UBC Reports welcomes calendar submissions from members of the UBC community.

March 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Notices


Sunday, Mar. 9

Green College Fine Arts Speaker Series

Envisioning History's Greatest Garden In 3-D Computer Graphics. David Botta, Artist. Green College, 5:30pm. Call 822-6067.

Green College Performing Arts Group

An Evening Of Classical Persian Music. Amir Kushkani and company. Green College piano lounge, 8pm. Call 822-6067.


Monday, Mar. 10

Biotechnology Seminar

Plant Lipids: Redirecting Metabolism For Fun And Profit. Vic C. Knauf, Calgene Inc. IRC#6, 12:30-1:30. Refreshments before seminar. Call 822-4838.

President's Advisory Committee on Lectures

Ethnicity And Nationalism In Contemporary Europe. Richard Swartz, author and East Central European journalist. Buchanan penthouse, 12:30-2:30pm. Call 822-6403.

Faculty Development Seminar

Helping The Harassed - Practical Skills For Third Parties. Margaretha Hoek. David Lam basement, Faculty Development Seminar room (use outside entrance behind Trekkers,) 2:30-5pm. For registration call 822-9149.

President's Advisory Committee on Lectures

The Suicide Experiment: Hervé Guibert's AIDS Video `La Pudeur ou l'Impudeur'. Ross Chambers, U of Michigan. Green College, 3:30pm. Call 822-6067/822-4004.

Library Opening

Walter C. Koerner Library. Koerner Library Plaza (outside), 3:30-4:15pm. Call 822-3310.

Mechanical Engineering Seminar

A Reconfigurable Computer Control System For Machines And Processors. Yusuf Altintas, Mechanical Engineering. CEME 1204, 3:30-4:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-3904.

Physics and Astronomy: Astronomy Seminar

Galaxy Chemical Enrichment By Starbursts. Jean-Rene Roy, Laval U. Hennings 318, 4pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Call 822-2802.

Modern European Studies Colloquium

The European Union And The Environment - Centralization And Fragmentation. Jutta Brunnee, Law. Buchanan Penthouse, 3:30-5pm. Call 822-5969.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Discussion Group Seminar

Molecular Mechanisms Of Self/Nonself Recognition In Fungi. Louise Glass, Botany. IRC#4, 3:45pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Call 822-3341.

Centre for Applied Ethics Colloquium

Rational Cooperation, Intention And Reconsideration. Joe Mintoff, U of Newcastle. Angus 307, 4-6pm. Call 822-5139.

Mechanical Engineering Lecture

An Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism. Prof. Alvin Plantinga, U of Notre Dame. Scarfe 100, 4pm. Call 822-3112.

Zoology Comparative Physiology Seminar

Axon Guidance By Diffusible Attractants And Repellants. Marc Tessier Lavigne, UCSF. BioSciences 2449, 4:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-2131.

Resident Speaker Series

Law School Admissions In Canada: The Politics Of Decision Making. Dawna Tong, Sociology. Green College, 5:30pm. Call 822-6067.

The Brenda and David McLean Lectures in Canadian Studies

Giddy Limits: Canadian Studies And Other Metaphors. William H. New, English. Green College, 7:30pm. Call 822-6067.


Tuesday, Mar. 11

Symposium

The Role Of The Great Library In The Life Of The University. President David Strangway; Prof. John Gilbert, Chair, Senate Library Committee; Dean Shirley Neuman, Arts. Main Library Ridington Room, 12-1:20pm. Refreshments. Call 822-4430.

Lecture

Humanism And Civil Rights. Kay Stockholder, B.C. Civil Liberties Association. Buchanan D-205, 12:30pm. Call 221-8114.

Cecil and Ida Green Visiting Professor Seminar

The Taste Of A Man (1997). Slavenka Drakulic, Croatian journalist/author. Buchanan A-102, 12:30pm. Call 822-5675.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar

Post Pharm. D. Programs In Canada: Results Of 1996 National Survey. Prof. P. Jewesson, Pharmaceutical Sciences. IRC#3, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-4645.

Botany/Biodiversity Research Seminar

Modelling Growth Patterns In Foraging Clonal Plants. Clive Welham, Botany. BioSciences 2000, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-2133.

Lectures in Modern Chemistry

Mass-Selected Clusters, Cluster-Assembled Materials And Nanostructures. Prof. Martin Moskovits, U of Toronto. Chemistry B-250 (south wing), 1pm. Refreshments, 12:40pm. Call 822-3266.

Biomedical Research Seminar

Understanding How An Enzyme Works Using Total Chemical Synthesis And Mass Spectrometry. Michael Fitzgerald, Scripps Research Institute. BioMed Research Centre seminar room, 3-4pm. Call 822-7810.

Statistics Seminar

Inference For Complex Computer Codes With Different Levels Of Complexity. Prof. A. O'Hagan, Mathematics, Nottingham U. CSCI 301, 4-5:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-0570.

Lecture

Pluralism: A Defense Of Religious Exclusivism. Prof. Alvin Plantinga, U of Notre Dame. Scarfe 100, 4pm. Call 822-3112.

Medical Genetics Seminar

Towards A Function For The Human And Murine PLA2-Like Gene. Paul Kowalski, Ph.D student. Sequencing BssHII Sites On Human Chromosome 8. Leah Debella, MSc candidate. Wesbrook 201, 4:30-5:30pm. Refreshments, 4pm. Call 822-5312.

Green College Speaker Series

Time And Being. Steven Savitt, Philosophy. Green College, 5:30pm. Reception in Graham House 4:45-5:30pm. Call 822-6067.

The Brenda and David McLean Lectures in Canadian Studies

The Edge Of Everything: Canadian Culture And The Border Field. William H. New, English. Green College, 7:30pm. Call 822-6067.

Child Care Meeting

To Discuss New Child Care Programs. Child Study Centre, 2881 Acadia Road, activity room, 7:45pm. Please RSVP to 822-5343.


Wednesday, Mar. 12

Orthopedics Grand Rounds

Dr. Peter O'Brien, Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedics. Vancouver Hospital/HSC Eye Care Centre Auditorium, 7am. Call 875-4646.

Creative Writing Masters' Series

Poets. Zoe Landale, Jane Munro. Buchanan E-474, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-2712.

President's Advisory Committee on Lectures

Richard Swartz, author and journalist. Buchanan penthouse, 12:30-2:30pm. Call 822-6403.

Noon Hour Concert

Ross Taggart Trio, jazz. Music Recital Hall, 12:30pm. $3. Call 822-5574.

Obstetrics Research Division Seminar

Experimental Progress In Xenotransplantation. Dr. Joseph Tai, Pathology. BC Women's Hospital/Health Centre 2-N35, 2pm. Call 875-3108

Lecture

Is Belief In God Rational? Prof. Alvin Plantinga, U of Notre Dame. Scarfe 100, 4pm. Call 822-3112.

Ecology/Biodiversity Research Seminar

Spatial And Temporal Scales Of Community Responses To Disturbance. Bill Neill, Zoology, Family/Nutritional Sciences 60, 4:30pm. Refreshments in Hut B-8, 4:10pm. Call 822-3957.

Respiratory Research Seminar

Update: Developments In Leukotriene Antagonist Research. Dr. Ian Rodger, Mcmaster U. Vancouver Hospital/HSC, 2775 Heather St. 3rd floor conference room, 5-6pm. Call 875-5653.

Cultural and Media Studies Interdisciplinary Group

Fear And The News Media. Prof. David Altheide, Arizona State U. Green College, 5:30pm. Call 822-6067.

Students of the Committee on International Health Seminar

The State Of Child And Family Health Worldwide. Dr. Michael Seear, Mather 112, 5:30pm. Call 224-3787.

Networking Skills

Networking Skills For Recent Graduates And Students. Blair Grabinsky, Career Services. Cecil Green Park House main floor, 7-9pm. $2. Light refreshments/cash bar. Call 822-8917.

The Brenda and David McLean Lecture

The Centre Of Somewhere Else: The Pig War And English 91. William H. New, English. Green College, 7:30pm. Call 822-6067.

Theatre

Molière's Shorts. Three One-Act Plays By Molière. Frederic Wood Theatre, 8pm. Tickets $8-$14. Refreshments. 2 for 1 preview March 12. Continues to March 22. Call 822-2678.

Cecil and Ida Green Visiting Professor/Special Vancouver Institute Lecture

Words And Bullets: A Writer And The War. Slavenka Drakulic, Journalist. IRC#2, 8:15pm. Call 822-5675.


Thursday, Mar. 13

Koerner Library Tours

Koerner Library 3rd floor lobby, every half hour between 10am-12noon and 2-4pm. Also March 14, 15. Call 822-3858.

Arts One/Science One Seminar

Feminism, Pornography And The Criminal Code (Or Just How Democratic Can We Be?) Prof. Emerita Kay Stockholder. IRC#6, 12:30-1:20pm. Call 822-9876.

Biotechnology Seminar

Origins And Functions Of The Chlamydial Inclusion In Host Cells. Dr. Ted Hackstadt, Rocky Mountain Laboratory. IRC#1, 12:30pm. Refreshments before seminar. Call 822-2210.

Anthropology and Sociology Seminar

Bread N' Butter: Gendering Processes In White Collar And Professional Occupations. Gillian Creese, Fiona Kay. ANSO 205, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-6683.

Earth/Ocean Sciences Seminar

Ocean/Atmosphere Variability And Biogeochemical Cycles: Stable Isotope Geochemistry Of Marine Deposits. Steve Calvert. GeoSciences 330A, 12:30pm. Call 822-3466/822-2267.

Botany Seminar

Flavonoids As Indicators Of Evolution In The Hawaiian Flora. Ji Yong Yang, MSc candidate. BioSciences 2000, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-2133.

Multimedia Seminar

Web-based Law Course And Pharmacy CAI Modules. Christine Boyle and Marilyn MacCrimmon, Law. Simon Albon, Pharmaceutical Sciences. Media Services Telecentre, 1-2pm. Call 822-1851.

Arts One/Science One Seminar

Philosophical Dimensions Of The Problem Of Unintended Consequences. Led by Joe Naylor, Lecturer, Arts One Program. IRC#6, 1:30-2:15pm. Call 822-9876.

Wood Science Seminar

Paper And The Electronic Age: Evolution Or Revolution? Joe Wright, PAPRICAN. MacLeod 214, 1:30pm. Call 822-1833.

Physics Colloquium

Biological Motors. San Xiang, Radiology. Hebb theatre, 4pm. Refreshments, 3:45pm. Call 822-3853.

CICSR Distinguished Lecture Series

Interactive Simulation And Physically Based Animation. Prof. Andrew Witkin, Carnegie Mellon U. CICSR/CS 208, 4-5:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-6894.

Genetics Graduate Program Seminar

The Role Of CD45 And Its Phosphatase Activity In T Cell Signalling Events. Pauline Johnson, Microbiology. Wesbrook 201, 4:30pm. Refreshments, 4:15pm. Call 822-8764.

World History Speaker Series Seminar

The World System Perspective In The Construction Of Economic History. Prof. Janet Lippman Abu-Lughod, New School for Social Research. Buchanan Tower 1206/07, 4:30-6pm. Call 822-2561.

Law and Society Seminar

Governing Pregnancy: The Social Fetus As Textual Assemblage. Lorna Weir, York U. Green College, 5pm. Call 822-6067.

Poetic Persuasions

Readings Of Original, Creative Works. Green College, 8pm. Call 822-6067.


Friday, Mar. 14

Health Care and Epidemiology Rounds

Economic Impact Of HIV/AIDS. Dr. Robin Hanvelt. Mather 253, 9-10am. Call 822-2772.

A Celebration of Courage

Performance Presentations And Poetry Readings Promoting Cultural Partnerships Between Women In Honour Of International Women's Day. International House, 1783 West Mall, 12-3pm. Registration, call 822-2415.

World History Speaker Series Lecture

Global History: The World System In The Thirteenth Century. Prof. Janet Lippman Abu-Lughod, New School for Social Research. Buchanan A-202, 12:20-1:30pm. Call 822-2561.

Cecil and Ida Green Visiting Professor

Individual Guilt And Collective Responsibility: Ordinary People And The War. Slavenka Drakulic, Croatian journalist/author. Buchanan A-104, 12:30pm. Call 822-5675.

Occupational Hygiene Program Seminar

Developing An Emergency Response Program. Heather Lyle, Emergency Planner, City of Vancouver. Vancouver Hospital/HSC Koerner pavilion G-279. 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-9595.

Run/Walk

Koerner Library Run/Walk. Run starts at SUB; Walk starts at Main Library, 12:40pm. Call 822-3310.

Political Science Seminar

Elections To The European Parliament: Do They Have Anything To Do With Europe? Alan Siaroff. Graduate Student Centre 201, 3-4:30pm. Call 822-5456.

Geography Colloquium Series

Environmental Degradation And Urban Development: Issues In The Lower Fraser Basin. Neil Guppy, Sociology; Peter Urmetzer and Don Blake, Political Science. Geography 229, 3:30pm. Call 822-2663.

Linguistics Colloquium

Phonology. Donca Steriade, UCLA. Buchanan Penthouse, 3:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-5594.

Chemical Engineering Weekly Seminar

The Effect Of Oxygen On Synthetic Crude Oil Fouling. Balamurali Navaneetha-Sundaram, MSc candidate. ChemEng 206, 3:30pm. Call 822-3238.

Theoretical Chemistry Seminar

The Interaction Of Two Surfaces In An Electrolyte Solution. F. Otto, Chemistry. Chemistry D-402 (centre block), 4pm. Call 822-3266.


Saturday, Mar. 15

Continuing Studies Workshop

Introduction To The Internet: Level 1. Jonn Martell. David Lam, Microcomputer Lab A, 9am-1pm. $100. Call 822-1420.

Continuing Studies Seminar

Getting Started With Electronic Commerce. William Koty, Continuing Studies. David Lam seminar room, 9:30am-1pm. $100. Call 822-1420.

Green College Performing Arts Group

Piano Recital, Kiyoko Tanaka. Green College, 7pm. Call 822-6067.

The Vancouver Institute

A Pack Of Lies: The Truth About Cigarette Advertising. Prof. Richard Pollay, Commerce and Business Administration. IRC#2, 8:15pm. Call 822-4636.


Sunday, Mar. 16

Green College Fine Arts Speaker Series

David Woolacott, Artist. Green College, 5pm. Call 822-6067.

Green College Performing Arts Group

Reading Of Green College Resident Colleen Subasic's Thesis Play, "A Brief Case Of Crack-Addicted Cockroaches." Green College, 8pm. Call 822-6067.


Monday, Mar. 17

Asian Foods and Folkways

Asian Foods And Folkways at the Carpark in the CK Choi building. Street foods will be sold from 11am-1:30pm in the CK Choi lounge. Performances, lecture and slide presentation on Asian foods, cooking demonstrations, 1:30-2pm. Call 822-2629.

Modern European Studies Colloquium Series

Inter-Cultural Receptivity: The Case Of Polish And Russian Literatures. Bozena Karwowska, Slavic Studies, Hispanic and Italian Studies. Buchanan Penthouse, 3:30-5pm. Call 822-5969.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Discussion Group Seminar

Role Of Second Messengers And Protein Kinases In Activity Dependent Plasticity Of Neurons. John Lisman, Brandeis U. IRC#4, 3:45pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Call 822-0705.

Mechanical Engineering Seminar

Use Of Flexible Logic In Process Control. Clarence de Silva. CEME 1204, 3:30-4:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-3904.

Physics and Astronomy: Astronomy Seminar

Dark Matter Candidates. Kim Griest, U of California-San Diego. Hennings 318, 4pm. Refreshments. Call 822-2802.

Zoology/Comparative Physiology Seminar

Snake Red Blood Cells: From Animal Physiology To ATP Compartmentalisation. Rolf Ingermann, U of Idaho. BioSciences 2449, 4:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-2310.

Resident Speaker Series

The Risk Of Natural Disasters. Andrew Frederiksen, Earth and Ocean Sciences. Green College, 5:30pm. Call 822-6067.

Green College Science and Society Lecture

On Measurement. Theodore Porter, History, UCLA. Green College, 8pm. Call 822-3009.


Tuesday, Mar. 18

Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar

Effects Of Drugs, Substances Of Abuse And Environmental Toxicants On The Developing Fetus. Dr. Harpal S. Buttat, Bureau of Drug Research, Ottawa. IRC#3, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-4645.

Botany Seminar

Studies In The Abstract Properties Of Individuals. I. Emergence In Grass Inflorescences. Jack Maze. BioSciences 2000, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-2133.

Lectures in Modern Chemistry

Single Molecule Reaction Chemistry. Prof. Norm Dovichi, U of Alberta. Chemistry B-250 (south wing), 1pm. Refreshments, 12:40pm. Call 822-3266.

Science and Society Workshop

The Meanings Of Measurement. Theodore Porter, UCLA; Brian Wynne, Lancaster U. Green College, 1-5pm. Call 822-3009.

Earth and Ocean Sciences - Oceanography Seminar

Model (GCM) Simulations Of The Effect Of Prescribed Variations In Sea-Surface Temperatures And Sea-Ice Extent On Atmospheric Variability. Francis Zwiers, Canadian Centre for Climate Modelling and Analysis. BioSciences 1465, 3:30pm. Call 822-1814.

Statistics Seminar

Exact Algorithms For Maximum-Entropy Sampling. Prof. Jon Lee, Mathematics, U of Kentucky. CSCI 301, 4-5:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-0570.

Medical Genetics Seminar

Lipoprotein Lipase: Association With Dyslipidemia And Coronary Artery Disease. Eric Gagne, PhD candidate. Concordance Between Prenatal Diagnosis And Fetal Autopsy Diagnosis. Tod MacPherson, MSc candidate. Wesbrook 201, 4:30-5:30pm. Refreshments at 4pm. Call 822-5312.

Green College Speaker Series

The Future Of The Humanities In Canada. Prof. J.M. Bumsted, U Manitoba. Green College, 5:30pm. Reception, Graham House 4:45-5:30pm. Call 822-6067.

Continuing Studies Seminar

Spies Amongst Us: How To Protect Your Privacy On The Internet. Jack Chakhalian, Science. David Lam Microcomputer Lab B, 6:30-9:30pm. $85. Call 822-1420.

Archaeological Institute Lecture

Ancient Israel And The Sea. Prof. Robert Stieglitz, Rutgers U. MOA, 7:30pm. Call 822-2889.


Wednesday, Mar. 19

Orthopedics Grand Rounds

Congenital Anomalies Of The Cervical Spine And Shoulder Girdle. Dr. Stephen J. Tredwell, Dr. Chris W. Reilly, Dr. Fadi Tarazi, Dr. Joel M. Werier. Vancouver Hospital/HSC Eye Care Centre Auditorium, 7am. Call 875-4646.

Creative Writing Masters' Series

Novelists. Dennis Bolen and Eden Robinson. Buchanan E-474, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-2712.

Noon Hour Concert

Lee Duckles, cello; Silvia Fraser, piano. Music Recital Hall, 12:30pm. $3. Call 822-5574.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Division Seminar (OBST 506)

Hepatocyte Growth Factor/Scatter Factor And The C-Met Receptor In Human Ovarian Cells. Alice Wong. B.C. Women's Hospital/Health Centre 2-N35, 2pm. Call 875-3108.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Seminar

The Structure Of An Enzyme Responsible For Aminoglycoside Antibiotic Resistance. Albert Berghuis, Biochemistry, McMaster U. IRC#4, 3:45pm. Call 822-4900.

Centre for Japanese Research Seminar

Ecological Footprint Analysis Of Japan. Yoshihiko Wada, Community and Regional Planning. CK Choi 120, 12:30-2pm. Call 822-2629.

Ecology/Biodiversity Research Seminar

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay ... Watching The California Sea Lions Come In. Hilary Feldman, Zoology. Family/Nutritional Sciences 60, 4:30pm. Refreshments Hut B-8, 4:10pm. Call 822-3957.

Senate

The Seventh Regular Meeting Of Senate, UBC's Academic Parliament. Curtis 102, 8pm. Call 822-2951.


Thursday, Mar. 20

Board of Governors Meeting

The Open Session Begins at 8am. Fifteen tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on application to the board secretary at least 24 hours before each meeting. OAB Board and Senate room, 6328 Memorial Road. Call 822-2127.

Earth/Ocean Sciences Seminar

Volcanic Debris Flows (lahars): Experience From North And Central America And South-East Asia. Thomas C. Pierson, US Geological Survey. GeoSciences 330-A, 12:30pm. Call 822-3466/822-2267.

Science First! Lecture Series

Molecular Ships-In-Bottles. John Sherman, Chemistry. IRC#6, 12:30-1:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-9876.

Chinese Research/Faculty of Law Seminar

On The Future Of Human Rights And Responsible Government In Hong Kong. Martin Lee, Member, Legislative Council of Hong Kong. CK Choi 120, 12:30-2pm. Call 822-2629.

Noon Hour Concert

UBC Chinese Ensemble. Alan Thrasher, director. Music Recital Hall, 12:30pm. Call 822-3113.

Anthropology/Sociology Colloquium Series

Colonial Texts And Contemporary Contexts: Problems In Interpreting A Settler Memoir. Joanne Fiske. ANSO 205, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-2878.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar

Prophylaxis Of NSAID-Induced Ulcers And H2 Blockers. David Gardner, PharmD candidate. Cunningham 160, 1-2pm. Call 822-4645.

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Panel Discussion: Renaissance Studies At UBC: What Is It? What's It Doing? Daniela Boccasini, Italian Studies, French; Tony Dawson, English; Denis Danielson, English; Stephen Guy-Bray, English; Geral Hobbs, Vancouver School of Theology; Rose Marie San Juan, Fine Arts. Green College, 4:30pm. Call 822-6067.

Genetics Graduate Program Seminar

The Molecular Basis For Substrate Selectivity In Bacterial Pore-Forming Proteins. Robert Hancock, Microbiology. Wesbrook 201, 4:30pm. Refreshments, 4:15pm. Call 822-8764.

Norbert Elias Conference

A Long Life Considered: Norbert Elias And The Theory Of Civilization. Hermann Korte, U Hamburg. Goethe Institut, 944 W. 8th Ave., 7:15pm. Continues: March 21. Green College, 9am-4pm; March 22, Green College, 10am-1pm. Call 822-5157.

Critical Issues in Global Development

Daughters Of Development: Drowning In The Mainstream, or Stuck On The Margins. Mary Lindsay, Consultant. Green College, 8-9:30pm. Call 822-6067/822-8660.


Friday, Mar. 21

Health Care and Epidemiology Rounds

Cost Effectiveness Of Breast Cancer Screening. Dr. Charles Wright, Vancouver Hospital/HSC. Mather 253, 9-10am. Call 822-2772.

Germanic/Interdisciplinary Studies Conference

Practicing Interdisciplinarity: Nurturing Environments For Interdisciplinary Research. Various speakers. Green College, 10am-4:30pm. Continues March 22, MOA theatre, 2-5:30pm. Call 822-4211.

Occupational Hygiene Program Seminar

The UBC Classroom Hearing Accessibility Study. Susan Kennedy, Murray Hodgson, Vancouver Hospital/HSC, Koerner pavilion G-279, 12:30-1:30pm. Call 822-9595.

Political Science Seminar

Party, State, And Political Competition In Canada: The Cartel Model Revisited. Lisa Young. Graduate Student Centre 201, 3-4:30pm. Call 822-5456.

Chemical Engineering Seminar

Measurement Of Ultrasonic Radiation Forces For Particle-Liquid Separations. Steven Woodside, PhD candidate. ChemEng 206, 3:30pm. Call 822-3238.

Linguistics Colloquium

Syllable Contact In Optimality Theory. Stuart Davis, Indiana U. Buchanan Penthouse, 3:30pm. Refreshments. Call 822-5594.

Theoretical Chemistry Seminar

Coupling Of Relaxation And Attachment Of Electrons In CCl4/Inert Gas Mixtures. Ki Leung, Chemistry. Chemistry D-402 (centre block), 4pm. Call 822-3266.


Saturday, Mar. 22

Distinguished Artists Concert

Clark Terry Quintet. Chan Centre, 8pm. Adult, $23. Student/senior, $12. Call 822-5574.

The Vancouver Institute Lecture

Reforming Our Tax And Welfare System. Prof. Richard Blundell, University College, London. IRC#2, 8:15pm. Call 822-4636.


Notices

Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery Exhibition

New Art From Cuba: Utopian Territories. Opens Friday, March 21, 8-10pm. March 22 - May 25. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 12-5pm. 1825 Main Mall. Call 822-2759.

Grad Student Presentation Day

Research on Women and Gender takes place May 8, 9am-5pm. Speakers will be graduate students. Please submit one page abstract and brief biography by March 21. Call 822-9173.

Public Meeting To Discuss New Child Care Program

Advice from the campus community has been sought to assist Child Care Services with the development of programs for space vacated by the Child Study Centre. The public is invited to meet with the Administrator, Child Care Services and the Director, Housing & Conferences, to review feedback and discuss operating options. Time and place: Tuesday, March 11, 7:45pm, in the activity room of the Child Study Centre at 2881 Acadia Road. Please RSVP to 822-5343.