COLLOQUIA

Tues., Oct. 29, 4 p.m. "New Music in Renaissance France," a Musicology colloquium with Jeanice Brooks, University of Southampton, UK. Sponsored by Peabody Conservatory of Music. 114 Leakin. Peabody

Tues., Oct. 29, 4 p.m. "Supernova, Dark Energy and Accelerating Universe, What's Next?" a Physics and Astronomy colloquium with Saul Perlmutter, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory; Schafler Auditorium, Bloomberg Center. HW

Tues., Oct. 29, 4:15 p.m. "Solvation at Surfaces: Profiling Interfacial Solvent Polarity with Molecular Rulers," a Chemistry colloquium with Robert Walker, University of Maryland; 233 Remsen. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, 3 p.m. "The Treatment of Pneumonia with Antiserum, 1892-1942: Lessons Regarding the Evolution and Implementation of the Modern Specific?" a History of Science, Medicine and Technology colloquium with Scott Podolsky, Harvard Medical School; Seminar Room, 3rd floor, Welch Medical Library. EB

Thurs., Oct. 31, 3:45 p.m. "On the Origins of Perceived Sameness in Shape," a Cognitive Science colloquium wth Linda Smith, Indiana University, Bloomington; 134A Krieger. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, 4 p.m. "Ferromagnetism in Magnetically Doped Semiconductors," a Physics and Astronomy colloquium with Allan MacDonald, University of Texas, Austin; Schafler Auditorium, Bloomberg Center. HW

DISCUSSION
GROUPS

Tues., Oct. 29, 7 p.m. "Literature and Religion in the 20th Century" with Rochelle Tobias. Part of "Faculty Conversations," a series of discussions between faculty and undergraduates on topical issues; AMR1 Multipurpose Room. HW

Wed., Oct. 30, noon. Black Student Union and Inter-Asian Council discussion luncheon. Sponsored by OLE. Great Hall, Levering. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, 1 p.m. JHMI Mac User Group/Welch Library demonstration and user group meeting, featuring a presentation by Apple of new OS and hardware. Mountcastle Auditorium, PCTB. EB

Mon., Nov. 4, 5 to 7 p.m. Prehealth junior/senior informational meeting, required for all Prehealth students applying in the 2003-2004 cycle. Mudd Hall Auditorium. HW

FILM/
VIDEO

Mon., Oct. 28, 5 p.m. "Gangster Films," Gun Crazy; and 8 p.m. "French New Wave," Jules et Jim (Jules and Jim).

Tues., Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. "Hollywood Iconography," Letter from an Unknown Woman and Notorious and 7 p.m. "Intro to Study of Film," Citizen Kane.

Wed., Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. "Gangster Films," The Big Heat.

Thurs., Oct. 31, 7 p.m. "Characters," Five Easy Pieces; Large AV Room, MSE Library.

Fri., Nov. 1, 4 p.m. "Early Films," The Four Devils and The Abyss.

Sun., Nov. 3, 6 p.m. "Characters," The Graduate and 7 p.m. "Intro to Study of Film," Maltese Falcon; Large AV Room, MSE Library.

Mon., Nov. 4, 5 p.m. "Gangster Films," The Big Combo and 8 p.m. "French New Wave," Ma Nuit chez Maude (My Night at Maud's).

LECTURES

OPEN
HOUSES

Open House for the Whiting School's Part-Time Programs in Engineering and Applied Science graduate and undergraduate degree programs. 1-800-JHU-ENGR.

Thurs., Oct. 31, noon to 1:30 p.m. Washington D.C. Center, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.

Fri., Nov. 1, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Montgomery County Campus, 9601 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Md.

MUSIC

Tues., Oct. 29, 8 p.m. Recital by pianist Richard Goode, performing Byrd's Selections from Lady Nevell's Book; Brahms' Seven Fantasias for Piano, op. 116; Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30 in E, op. 109; Debussy's La Soiree dans Grenade and Three Etudes; and Chopin's Four Mazurkas, Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat and Ballade No. 4 in F, op. 52. $22, $11 for senior citizens and $8 for students with ID. 410-659-8100, ext. 2. Friedberg Hall. Peabody

Wed., Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Computer Music Consort presents Elizabeth McNutt; Griswold Hall. Peabody

SEMINARS

Tues., Oct. 29, noon. "Ankyrins: Molecular Keys to the Cellular Code for Directing Ion Channels to Sites of Physiological Function," a Biological Chemistry seminar with Vann Bennett, Duke University School of Medicine; 612 Physiology. EB

Tues., Oct. 29, 12:15 p.m. "Malaria Control in Africa: Broad Strategies and Specific Complexities," an International Health seminar with Matthew Lynch; W3030 BSPH. EB

Tues., Oct. 29, 12:15 p.m. "Project Assistance in the Context of a Sector-Wide Approach: The DISH II Experience in Uganda," a Center for Communication Programs seminar with Souleymane Barry, DISH II Project; International Room, BSPH. EB

Tues., Oct. 29, 2 p.m. "Access to Antiviral Treatment for HIV and HCV Infected Drug Users," a thesis defense seminar with Anita Loughlin; W2030 BSPH. EB

Tues., Oct. 29, 4 p.m. "Ensembles of Effective Field Theories," an Algebraic and Complex Geometry seminar with Michael Douglas, Rutgers University; 308 Krieger. HW

Tues., Oct. 29, 4 p.m. "Planning, Investigation and Design for Historic Building Restoration Projects," a Civil Engineering seminar with Niklas Vigener of Simpson, Gumpertz and Heger Inc.; 110 Maryland. HW

Tues., Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. "Discrete Torsion and the Sigma-Orientation," an Algebraic Topology seminar with Christopher French, University of Illinois, Urbana; 302 Krieger. HW

Tues., Oct. 29, 4:30 p.m. "Learning Energy-Based Models of High-Dimensional Data," a Center for Language and Speech Processing seminar with Geoffrey Hinton, University of Toronto; 101 Shaffer. HW

Wed., Oct. 30, 12:15 p.m. "People as Knowledge Managers," a Center for Communication Programs seminar with Gail Rae; International Room, BSPH. EB

Wed., Oct. 30, 3 p.m. "Analysis of the Partition Function of Random Matrix Theory and Some Problems in Enumerative Geometry" with Ken McLaughlin; 308 Krieger. HW

Wed., Oct. 30, 4:30 p.m. "The Geometry of Fano 3-Folds," an Algebraic and Complex Geometry seminar with Alessio Cort, Cambridge University; 308 Krieger. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, 11 a.m. "Modeling Phase Changes: Fogs, Foams and Pharmaceuticals," a Chemical Engineering seminar with Richard McClurg, University of Minnesota; 110 Maryland. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, noon. "Dynamic Interplay Between O-GlcNAc and O-Phosphate in Signaling, Transcription and Stress Responses," a Cell Biology seminar with Gerald Hart; Suite 2-200, 1830 Bldg. EB

Thurs., Oct. 31, 12:45 p.m. "cAMP/ PKA Signaling and Sensitivity to Alcohol," a Neuroscience seminar with Gary Wand; 811 WBSB. EB

Thurs., Oct. 31, 3 p.m. "Control with Limited Communication," a Mechanical Engineering seminar with Dimitris Hristu, University of Maryland, College Park; 110 Maryland. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, 4 p.m. "A Scenario Generation Algorithm for Multistage Stochastic LPs," a Mathematical Sciences seminar with Survajeet Sen, University of Arizona; 304 Whitehead. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, 4 p.m. "Revisiting Jacob's Ladder: The Effects of Public Policy on Father Involvement in Fragile Families," an Institute for Policy Studies Social Policy seminar with Ronald Mincy, Columbia University. Co-sponsored by Economics and Health Policy and Management. Eisenhower Room, Johns Hopkins Club. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, 4 p.m. "Small Talk: Cell-to-Cell Communication in Bacteria," a Biology seminar with Bonnie Bassler, Princeton University; 100 Mudd. HW

Thurs., Oct. 31, 4 p.m. "Transnationalizing the Public Sphere," an Institute for Global Studies in Culture, Power and History seminar with Nancy Fraser, The New School; 400 Macaulay. HW

Fri., Nov. 1, 11 a.m. "Mapping the Ocean Floor from the International Space Station," an Earth and Planetary Sciences seminar with David Porter; 234 Ames. HW

Mon., Nov. 4, 11 a.m. "Determinants of Cigarette Smoking in Papua, New Guinea," a thesis defense seminar with Paul Freeman; W2029 BSPH. EB

Mon., Nov. 4, 12:15 p.m. "Biology vs. Marriage as Basis for Paternal Investment in Children," a Population and Family Health Sciences seminar with Sandy Hofferth, University of Maryland, College Park; W3030 BSPH. EB

Wed., Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.; Wed., Oct. 30, 7 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.; and Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Flu Vaccination Program for JHU faculty and staff and spouses. Sponsored by Occupational Health Services and Benefits Administration. 410-516-0450. Sherwood Room, Levering. HW

Wed., Oct. 30, noon. Wednesday Noon Series presents "Answering Their Country's Call: Marylanders in World War II," a discussion with Michael H. Rogers, author of the JHU Press book (available for sale and signing). Sponsored by Special Events and Johns Hopkins University Press. Shriver Hall. HW

Wed., Oct. 30, 8 p.m. Odyssey Media Forum--"Conflict in Jenin: A Firsthand Account," a report by anthropologist Tania Fjorte. Commemorates the centennial of the American Anthropological Association. Schafler Auditorium, Bloomberg Center. HW

Fri., Nov. 1, noon. Johns Hopkins Tri-School Halloween Masquerade Party. Renaissance Hotel, Inner Harbor.

Fri., Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. The Capitol Steps perform (see Briefs, p. 2); Shriver Hall Auditorium. HW

Fri., Nov. 1, 8 p.m. MSE Symposium--Changing Times: Who Are We? An Introspective Look at American Identity in the 21st Century. Screening of the film Enemy of the State. Shriver Hall. HW

Sun., Nov. 3, 1 to 2 p.m. Groundbreaking for the Smokler Center for Jewish Life, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building. Event begins at SDS Recital Room, Mattin Center. Related events take place on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2; go to www.jhu.edu and click on JH Calendar of Events. HW

SPORTS

Wed., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Men's Soccer, vs. Gettysburg; Homewood Field. HW

Wed., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Women's Volleyball, vs. McDaniel; Athletic Center. HW

SYMPOSIUMS

THEATER

Fri., Nov. 1, Sat., Nov. 2, and Sun., Nov. 3, 8 p.m. Production of Neil Simon's Rumors. Swirnow Theater, Mattin Center. HW