June 10, Monday

BIOCHEMISTRY SEMINAR
"Common Themes of RNA Recognition by the Human Double-Stranded RNA-Activated Protein Kinase, PKR and the Tetrahymena Ribozyme." Phil Bevilacqua, chemistry and biochemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder. Noon. 130 Anatomy & Physiology Bldg. Free. 727-3843.

June 11, Tuesday

BLOOD DRIVE
Noon-5 p.m. White Hall lobby. 727-9355.

June 14, Friday

MOLECULAR THERAPEUTICS OF CANCER SEMINAR
"From Yeast to Humans: A New Pathway for the Repair of Carcinogenics DNA Damage." Paul Doetsch, biochemistry. 4 p.m. F. Phinizy Calhoun Auditorium, Room BT-400, Tunnel level, Bldg. B, 1327 Clifton Road, Emory Clinic. Free. 778-3992.

June 15, Saturday

EMORY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SEMINAR
"Driving Home a Good Deal," a seminar on how to purchase, lease or sell a vehicle. 10 a.m.-noon. Credit Union lobby. 1237 Clairmont Road. Free. Call 329-6415, ext. 304, for seating reservations.

June 16, Sunday

UNIVERSITY WORSHIP
11:15 a.m. Cannon Chapel. 727-6226.

June 19, Wednesday

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS & BODY COMPOSITION SCREENINGS
Free blood pressure checks and body composition screenings for faculty, staff and students. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 317 Glenn Bldg., 69 Butler Street, Grady campus. 727-9355.

VEGETARIAN LECTURE
"Health and Environmental Effects of Vegetarianism." Erica Franck, School of Medicine. Emory Hospital Auditorium. 7 p.m. Free. 525-5603.

June 20, Thursday

BIOCHEMISTRY SEMINAR
"HIV Reverse Transcriptase Structure, Polymerization Mechanism and Drug Design." Edward Arnold, chemistry, Rutgers University. 4 p.m. 130 Anatomy & Physiology Bldg. Free. 727-3843.

Ongoing

Through Sept. 15

SCHATTEN GALLERY EXHIBITION
"Women of Courage: An Exhibition of Photographs by Judith Sedwick" features more than 60 color photographs of black women ranging in age from 49 to 99. The images portray leaders in their communities who were interviewed for the Black Women Oral History Project, conducted from 1976-81. Main level, Woodruff Library. 8 a.m. to midnight, Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; noon-midnight Sunday. Free. 727-6868.

June 17-21

MUSEUM CULTURE CAMP
A week-long exploration of art and sport around the world. Children will explore the galleries of the museum and learn about the relationship between art and sport in many cultures as well as participate in a wide variety of art making activities, sports and games from five different civilizations. Suggested ages 8-12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $100 members; $120 non-members. For registration forms, call 727-4280.

June 17-21

MUSEUM TEACHERS' WORKSHOP
"Crossroads of Ancient Culture" is designed to introduce teachers to four ancient civilizations in the Carlos Museum's collection and demonstrate how to use the museum as an important resource for the classroom. Tours by museum curators, films, workshops and an introduction to the museum's new multimedia project on the permanent collection. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $100 members; $125 non-members. 727-2363.

June 18-20

1996 SUMMER WRITERS FESTIVAL
Includes writers Fred Chappell, Jim Grimsley, Xuefei Jin (Ha Jin), Judson Mitcham and Shay Youngblood in a series of public events. An 8 p.m. reading on June 18 features Chappell; a 4 p.m. panel discussion on "Becoming a Writer" June 19 includes Chappell, Grimsley, Jin and Youngblood. An 8 p.m. reading on June 19 features Jin and Mitcham; and an 8 p.m. reading on June 20 includes Grimsley and Youngblood. All events are free and open to the public. 206 White Hall. 727-4683.

June 23-28

ALUMNI UNIVERSITY
"The Revolution of the Mind Continues: Global Games" is the theme of this year's Alumni University, a program to recreate the college experience for alumni and their children. 727-5632.

To submit an entry for the campus calendar, send a brief written description of the event to: Matt Montgomery, Emory Report, News and Information, fax to 727-0646, or e-mail to mmontgo@ unix.cc.emory.edu three weeks before the publication date. Dates, times and locations may change without advance notice.


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