Calendar of Events, Week of December 2, 1996

Monday, December 2

VASCULAR BIOLOGY SEMINAR

"Studies on Peroxidized Fatty Acid Uptake by Cells and on Macrophage Scavenger Receptors." Sampath Parthasarathy, medicine. 9 a.m. Conference Room, Woodruff Memorial Bldg., third floor. Free. 727-8386.

RELIGION LECTURE

"Islam and Post-Modernism." Hasan Hanafi, Cairo University and Ebrahim Moosa, University of Cape Town. 3 p.m. 102 White Hall. Free. 727-7566.

ANTHROPOLOGY LECTURE

"Vygotsky and Piaget: Two Approaches to the Study of Mind." Jerome Bruner, law, New York University. 4 p.m. 303 Geosciences Bldg. Free. 727-7518.

Tuesday, December 3

MUSEUM FOOD FOR THOUGHT LECTURE

"Piranesi and the Antiquities of Rome." Margaret Shufeldt, art history. Noon. Reception Hall, Carlos Museum. Free. 727-4282.

REES BROWN BAG LECTURE

"The Complexities of Building a Children's Medical Center for the Trans-Caucasus Region." Alfred Brann, Jr, medicine. Noon. 362 Dobbs Center. Free. 727-6582.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES LECTURE

"Human Rights for the Kurd in Iraq." James Jennings, president, Conscience International, a humanitarian relief agency, and Entifadh Oanbar, Kurd, worked in Guam and the U.S. to assist Kurdish refugees in coming to the U.S. 6 p.m. 207 White Hall. Free. 727-6959 or 596-0460.

REES FILM

"Calendar"(Canadian/German, 1992), directed by Aton Egoyan. Depicts the story of a photographer and his wife who travel to Armenia to photograph historical monuments for a calendar. 7:30 p.m. 205 White Hall. In English and Armenian with English subtitles. Free. 727-6582.

GERMAN STUDIES FILM

"The Promise," directed by Margaretha von Trotta. In German with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. 101 White Hall. Free. 727-6439.

MUSIC AT EMORY

The Candler Choraliers, directed by Marian Dolan, will present "A Rose in Winter:What Child is This?" featuring Candler's The Voices of Imani. 7:30 p.m. Cannon Chapel. Free. 727-5607.

MUSIC AT EMORY

The Emory Percussion Ensemble, directed by Michael Celbulski, will feature works by Mancini, Harrison, Reich, Bliss, Thomas and Faini. 8:15 p.m. Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road. Free. 727-5050.

Wednesday, December 4

CANCER CENTER LECTURE

"Complete Collection of Human Genes: Application for Medical and Scientific Discovery." 4 p.m. Williams Auditorium, 128 Anatomy & Physiology Bldg. Free. 727-5195.

INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES LECTURE

"An Anthropologist's Nemesis: National Annihilation in Liberia." Warren d'Azevedo, anthropology, University of Nevada. 6 p.m. 104 Social Sciences Bldg. Free. 727-6847.

LINGUISTICS LECTURE

"Next Year's Words," explores the usage of the English language in other countries and illustrates how Pidgin English, patois and other dialects have altered and enriched the English language. 7:30 p.m. 103 White Hall. Free. 727-7904.

Thursday, December 5

PHILOSOPHY COLLOQUIUM

"Unity and Difference: Reflections on Cosmopolitan Right." Tom McCarthy, philosophy, Northwestern University. 4:15 p.m. 112 White Hall. Free. 727-0104.

OXFORD PERFORMANCE

The Oxford Chorale will perform. 8 p.m. Oxford College Chapel. $3 general admission. (770) 784-8888.

Friday, December 6

UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Join faculty, staff and students in observing the end of the year and the commencing of a variety of cultural and religious holidays. 4-5:30 p.m. Faculty Dining Room, Dobbs Center. Free. 727-6754.

SOUTHERN FOLK ADVENT

"Southern Folk Advent" with renowned preacher Fred Craddock, music director Steven Darsey and Handsaw Brothers Bluegrass band, who use folk hymns from Sacred Harp tunebook to weave a service of mountain stories and brief folk style sermons. 7:30 p.m. Allen Memorial Church, Oxford College. Free. 525-4722.

OXFORD PERFORMANCE

The Oxford Chorale will perform. 8 p.m. Oxford College Chapel. $3
general admission. (770) 784-8888.

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

The service consists of scripture lessons read in conjunction with the performance of international carols. 8:15 p.m. Glenn Memorial Auditorium. $10 general admission. 727-5050.

Saturday, December 7

KINDERMUSIK SPRING REGISTRATION

KINDERMUSIK will hold open house and registration for 1997 classes. This series of music classes for children ages 18 months to 5 years features a unique program of music, learning and enjoyment that nurtures the total development of the child. Through movement, listening, singing and creating with rhythm instruments, KINDERMUSIK provides a firm foundation to experience and explore music. 9-10:30 a.m. Glenn School for Young Children, 1660 N. Decatur Road. 727-5208.

MUSEUM CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP

Participants will tour the exhibition and see photographs that document the history of Rome from antiquity to the present. 10 a.m. Tate room, Carlos Museum. $5 per child for museum members, $7 per child for non-members. Pre-registration required. 727-4280.

SOUTHERN FOLK ADVENT

"Southern Folk Advent" with renowned preacher Fred Craddock, music director Steven Darsey and Handsaw Brothers Bluegrass band, who use folk hymns from Sacred Harp tunebook to weave a service of mountain stories and brief folk style sermons. 10:30 a.m. Allen Memorial Church, Oxford College. Free. 525-4722.

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

The service consists of scripture lessons read in conjunction with the performance of international carols. 5 and 8:15 p.m. Glenn Memorial Auditorium. $10 general admission. 727-5050.

Sunday, December 8

UNIVERSITY WORSHIP

"Moravian Love Feast." Gary Hauk, secretary of the University, speaking. 11:15 a.m. Cannon Chapel. 727-6226. Through Dec. 19 GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSION GROUP MEETING Group meets every Thursday to discuss international issues and to meet with emerging world leaders invited to the United States by the U.S. Information Agency. 7:30 p.m. 212 Bishops Hall. Free. 727-6562. Through Dec. 31 SCHATTEN GALLERY EXHIBITION "Visions of the Virgin Mary: A Photodocumentary of the Apparition Site at Conyers, Georgia" features the black and white photography of Victor Balaban, graduate student, who used the images as part of his dissertation research. Hours: 8 a.m.-midnight, Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; noon-midnight Sunday. Free. 727-6868. Through Jan. 5, 1997 CARLOS MUSEUM EXHIBITION "The Paris Salon: Drawings and Sculptures from Atlanta Collections." The exhibit features works on the human figure, figure compositions, military subjects and portraiture, particularly studies and other preparatory works by Ingres and Delacroix. Also featured are drawings from the Curtis O. Baer Collection and the Schlossberg Collection of European drawings and sculptures. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Free. 727-4282. Through Jan. 20, 1997 CARLOS MUSEUM EXHIBITION "Steven Brooke: Views of Rome" includes timeless images of Rome by the photographer. His modern photography appropriates the spirit of Roman architecture spanning thousands of years from ancient to Christian to modern. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Free. 727-2251. Through Jan. 27, 1997 EVENING AT EMORY REGISTRATION Registration for the winter quarter of Evening at Emory, non-credit community education classes. Classes range from self-help to personal finance, from writing to sailing and from travel opportunities to Spanish language courses. For information or to register, call 727-6000. Dec. 2-6 HOLIDAY MALL The "Holiday Mall" will offer a variety of gifts for the holiday season with lots of new gifts items and massages by the minute to ease the stress of shopping. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Coca Cola Commons, Dobbs Center. 727-5354. To submit an entry for the campus calendar, send a brief written description of the event to: On Campus, Emory Report, News and Information, fax to 727-0646, or e-mail to emoryreport@emory.edu three weeks before the publication date. Dates, times and locations may change without advance notice.

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