■ Reading of ‘War Letters’ marks Veterans’ Day, page 4 Inside ■ Men’s soccer extends unbeaten streak to 10 games, page 6 Vol.XVIII, No. 10 November 1, 2002 for the Amherst campus of the University of

News Briefs Research Massachusetts Review center wins radio program debuts “MR2,” a new, one-hour ra- $12m grant dio program produced by , Elizabeth Luciano takes to the airwaves on Fri- NEWS OFFICE STAFF day, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. on The Materials Research Sci- WMUA, 91.1 FM. Featuring interviews with ence and Engineering Center artists, writers, artisans, (MRSEC), which conducts re- scholars and notable person- search in fields ranging from alities, each program will nanoscopic devices to bioma- have two half-hour segments. terials, has received a six-year, The debut program will in- $12.24 million grant from the Na- clude interviews with poet tional Science Foundation (NSF). and English professor Dara MRSEC is the only center of Wier and Hans Teensma, cre- this type in the nation dedicated ative director of Disney and solely to the study of polymers. Family Fun magazines, both The University was one of 12 in- based in Northampton. stitutions chosen from a field of Launch of EMS 100 contenders during this fund- system planned ing cycle, according to Thomas P. Russell, director of the center. Campus administrators The grant represents a 33-percent and state and federal envi- increase in federal funding for the ronmental officials will kick off a pilot project designed to center. better protect the environ- “The awarding of such a con- ment on Monday, Nov. 4 at siderable grant, especially consid- noon in 1633-34 Lederle ering the intense competition for Graduate Research Center. external support, underscores the UMass is one of five New quality of the research that’s con- England schools selected to ducted at the University. We ap- participate in the EPA-spon- preciate the NSF’s investment in sored pilot program to our people and their research ef- voluntarily implement an forts,” said Chancellor John Environmental Management Lombardi. System (EMS). Lederle was chosen for The center began as the Mate- the pilot because the large rials Research Laboratory in 1974, volume of research con- and evolved into MRSEC in 1994, ducted there is representa- with a $7 million grant from the tive of the type of research NSF. It is located in the Silvio O. that occurs on campus. Conte National Center for Poly- “The tools and methods mer Research. Scientists from dis- developed at Lederle in the Stan Sherer photo ciplines including polymer sci- pilot program can then be Taking over ence and engineering, chemical easily transferred to other engineering, chemistry, physics, areas of the campus,” says A creeping plant envelops files at the Biological Sciences Library in Morrill Science Cen- and plant biology are among Donald Robinson, director of ter. Environmental Health and those conducting research at the Safety. center, Russell said. Several environmentally “MRSEC at UMass exemplifies friendly practices are already the interdisciplinary nature of re- in place at Lederle, including Unions target trustees on contract funds search today,” said Frederick W. a centralized stockroom for Daniel J. Fitzgibbons arrive. The unions have been Byron Jr., interim vice chancellor the receipt of chemicals, and CHRONICLE STAFF Bulger favors pressing President William M. for Research. “I am particularly an extensive program of Bulger and the trustees to press grateful for the exceptional leader- waste recycling, he said. The presidents of two campus ‘full funding’ unions will again raise the issue legislators to take up the contract ship which Tom Russell has pro- of unfunded contracts when the board. Johnson is a clerical staffer issue. The unions are also appeal- vided since he became MRSEC Scholar discusses director.” ‘Blacks and Jews’ Board of Trustees meets at the in the English Department and ing for a special legislative ses- next Wednesday. Story is a History professor. sion to consider funding for the “I am enormously proud of the Professor Laurence Tho- Ron Story, president of the Mas- Campus unions, whose con- collective bargaining agreements. faculty, staff, and students, who mas of Syracuse University sachusetts Society of Professors, tract funding was vetoed by Act- During a trustee committee have continued to make MRSEC will speak on “Blacks and and Donna Johnson, president of ing Gov. Jane Swift earlier this meeting in Boston last week, Bul- one of the most outstandingly Jews: The Question of Group successful research centers in our Autonomy and Narrative the University Staff Association, year, are planning to demonstrate ger addressed the issue. SEE , PAGE 3 Identity” on Thursday, Nov. 7 are scheduled to address the outside the arena as the trustees SEE PACTS, PAGE 3 GRANT at 4 p.m. in 301 Herter Hall. An African-American and Sephardic Jew, Thomas is a Five College Library Depository opens for business this week professor of philosophy and political science at Syra- This Friday, the first of ap- for the Strategic Air Command in cupied by lesser-used materials. sponsible for organizing, manag- cuse, where he also is a proximately 500,000 volumes will the Northeast. Amherst College is On hand to supervise the first ing and furnishing services of the member of the Judaic stud- begin moving from the Five Col- leasing about 10,000 square feet phase of the transfer of selected shelving facility. ies program. lege campus libraries to a unique, of its property to the Five College materials will be the new project Spoolstra earned a master’s of In his lecture, Thomas will off-site storage facility owned by Librarians Council to house the manager, David G. Spoolstra. library and information science explore the role narrative Amherst College. Five College Library Depository Spoolstra, who was selected last year at Simmons College. identity and group autonomy Known locally as “the bunker,” (FCLD). by the council following a na- Prior to accepting the Five Col- play in African-American and the facility near the Notch on The storehouse is expected to tional search, is based at Amherst lege post, he worked in a corpo- Jewish communities, drawing Route 116 in South Amherst for- ease pressure on campus libraries College, reporting to its librarian, rate library as an information spe- on parts of his own life for il- merly served as the headquarters by freeing up shelf space now oc- Willis Bridegam. Spoolstra is re- SEE , PAGE 3 lustration. STOREHOUSE 2 November 1, 2002 The Campus Chronicle Letters Grounds staff gearing up for winter’s worst Winter is here again (although it’s a little earlier than usual)! Snow removal is one of Grounds Management’s major responsibili- ties during the winter. Our employees work long hours in harsh conditions to ensure the safety of the campus community. Physi- cal Plant Grounds Management and Aca- demic Custodial employees –– who do the lion’s share of snow plowing and shoveling –– and other Physical Plant workers, Hous- ing Services employees, and many others, all respond quickly and efficiently to clean the campus of snow and ice. They clear miles of roadways and side- walks, and shovel and sand thousands of steps. They work nights and 16-hour shifts; many of our employees don’t see their families for days during serious storms. We clear snow from most walkways on campus, but some are what we term “three- season walkways” –– stone, gravel, or nar- row walks provided to the campus commu- nity for their convenience during the spring, summer, and fall. These walkways aren’t cleared in the winter. We will continue to experiment with an innovative, environmentally safe de-icing agent called Ice Ban Magic (now called Ice B’Gone). The main ingredient in Ice B’Gone is Ice Ban, a byproduct of distilling plants in the Midwest, which manufacture beer, other alcoholic beverages, and ethanol. It consists mainly of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and sugar, and is also used as a cattle Stan Sherer photo feed substitute that looks and smells like Yarde work molasses. Ice B’Gone, the product UMass Christy Patrick (right), graduate assistant director, sophomore Andrew Harris (center), and senior Douglas Devanney Amherst is using, is a mixture of Ice Ban prepare to hang Art professor Richard Yarde’s 69-inch by 180-inch watercolor, “Coming and Going: the Walking and magnesium chloride. Blues,” in the Herter Gallery. Yarde’s exhibition, “Recent Works on Paper,” is on view through Dec. 1. The opening Snow removal is a significant and many reception is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 4-6 p.m. times a thankless responsibility. It’s easy to second-guess us; we’re not perfect. But it’s a complex task I believe we handle with the utmost professionalism and responsibility. Donations sought for annual Fill-A-Bus drive Plowing miles of sidewalks and roadways is a challenging task. With snow flying, it’s During the week of Nov 4-7, the annual CSL Office at 5-2015. ing serves as a resource to the entire cam- often difficult for our plow operators to see Fill-A-Bus drive for the Amherst Survival In order to encourage participation, or- pus community. Each year, it sponsors pedestrians. So for your own safety, please Center will be held daily from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ganizers will be separating the residence community service fairs, one-day service keep a safe distance from plows to allow in front of the Student Union. Sponsored life donations and Greek Affairs donations. events, the Fill-A-Bus and the Chancellor’s our staff plenty of room to clear snow and by the Office of Community Service Learn- Donations will be tallied to see which Community Service Awards. It also pro- ice. ing at Commonwealth College, the group has donated more. vides resources and opportunities for stu- Snow removal will take a little longer this campaign’s goal is to fill an entire PVTA The Survival Center provides food and dents and faculty interested in community year due to staff cutbacks, so please be pa- bus (donated by UMass Transit) with non- clothing to needy families and individuals service and service-learning programs on tient. The next time you step out in to the perishable food items, new toys, household free of charge as well as a hot meal at noon campus. During the 1998-99 academic year, harsh winter of New England –– and after and other non-food items (such as toiletries weekdays and emergency boxes of food for more than 1,200 UMass students spent all, we do live in New England –– remember and paper products) and clothing. All col- families in need. Additionally, the center more than 150,000 hours contributing to lo- we are doing all we can to ensure your lected donations will be delivered to the provides encouragement, information and cal communities through CSL programs, safety. Amherst Survival Center on Nov 8. referrals to social services, counseling, and Residence Life and Registered Student Or- Thank you for your understanding and Students can help by organizing to col- assistance programs. ganization initiatives, and Community Ser- patience again this winter. lect donations in dorms, Registered Stu- The Office of Community Service Learn- vice Learning courses. LARRY SNYDER dent Organizations and other locations on acting assistant director, campus. Faculty, staff, and students are in- Grounds Management, vited to participate by organizing donation Physical Plant drives or dropping off individual dona- Telephone Fax tions. 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Open letters will not be pub- pus media outlets and online reference of the week preceding publication. ate credit is given. lished. sources. The Campus Chronicle November 1, 2002 3 NSF award strengthens Adrion talks research on polymers about NSF GRANT trates on three major areas of in- grant process FROM PAGE 1 terdisciplinary research. One fo- Sarah R. Buchholz college and on our campus,” said cuses on processing polymers CHRONICLE STAFF Leon Osterweil, interim dean of using highly compressed carbon the College of Natural Sciences dioxide gas, rather than environ- Faculty, staff and students in- and Mathematics. “It is thus both mentally hazardous solvents. An- terested in learning about how gratifying and fitting to learn that other produces materials with the National Science Foundation the National Science Foundation very specific surface qualities, chooses funding recipients can concurs, endorsing the efforts of such as adhesion or water repel- hear about it from an insider Wed- MRSEC and its people with this lence. The third investigates the nesday, Nov. 13 when Computer very substantial vote of confi- assembly of polymers in aqueous Science professor Rick Adrion solutions, which is critical in the Sarah R. Buchholz photo dence.” Tangled web will offer a talk. Polymers are having signifi- production of biomaterials. The Adrion, who served as director cant impact in areas such as center will also foster two “seed A cyclist peddles across a spidery pattern of sealed of the NSF’s computer science di- nanotechnology and biotechnol- projects,” providing support for cracks in the area between the Lincoln Campus Center vision from 2000-2002, is sched- and the parking garage. ogy, Russell explained: “We’re emerging areas in polymer re- uled to speak about “Funding studying novel ways of combin- search. One will look at the use of Your Research from the National ing polymer synthesis and pro- synthetic chemistry to reinforce Science Foundation” in 101 Lin- cessing, in order to tailor materi- polymers that are organic/inor- coln Campus Center from 2-4 p.m. als so that they have specific ganic blends; the other will con- Five Colleges organize While full-time at NSF, he was properties and functions. Those sider polymeric materials that are responsible for a $125 million properties can range from media essentially networks, a topic that architecture conference budget. Adrion continues to work underpins fields ranging from for the NSF on a quarter-time ap- rubber recycling to drug delivery. Internationally renowned ar- society, the complex ways exist- pointment as a senior advisor to Education is an integral com- chitects, architectural historians ing buildings serve as historical the head of the computer science ponent of MRSEC, Russell said. and scholars from a wide range of documents and how fundamental and engineering directorate. The center has established out- disciplines will participate next issues of shelter are internalized. “Of the federally sponsored re- reach programs with Mount month in a Five Colleges-spon- The conference will open with search dollars coming into cam- Holyoke, Smith and Harvey sored conference focused on ana- a keynote address by architect pus, NSF currently funds 43 per- Mudd colleges, and Howard Uni- lyzing the built environment and Rafael Viñoly on Thursday, Nov. cent — $29 million in 2002 — so versity. These agreements are its implications for human activi- 7 at 4:15 p.m. in Fayerweather they are an important sponsor,” aimed at promoting women and ties. Hall, Amherst College. Assistant said Margaret Burggren, associ- minorities who are pursuing ca- Scheduled for Nov. 7-9, “Ar- professor of Art Max Page will ate director of Research Affairs. reers in science, Russell said. “As chitecture Unbound” is the key- moderate the talk, which is en- “The NSF has changed a lot director of the center, I take edu- stone of a yearlong planning ef- titled “Fill the Void With Beauty.” over the last 20 years, even over cation very seriously. If we’re not fort aimed at developing a new Sessions continue on Nov. 8 the last five years,” Adrion said. inspiring the next generation of model of architectural education. with an all-day series of work- “I’m going to try to offer some in- scientists, and actively including The conference and the curricular shops on the teaching of the built sight into how it has changed and MRSEC director Thomas P. people from all communities, sci- planning project are being led by environment. how to find opportunities and to Russell entific progress simply isn’t go- a group of faculty, including The day concludes with two improve one’s chances [of receiv- ing to be made at the rate it’s Karen Koehler, Five College asso- public lectures. At 4:45 p.m. in storage to water repellency. What ing funding].” needed.” In addition, other out- ciate and lecturer in the art de- Fayerweather Hall at Amherst, this center brings to the table is a The NSF has shifted its style reach efforts bring undergradu- partment at Smith College, and Barry Bergdoll of Columbia Uni- tremendous strength in polymer significantly, said Adrion, no ates, high school students, and Ray Kinoshita, associate profes- versity will discuss “McKim, science, and the expertise to use longer focusing on sub-disci- middle- and high-school science sor of Art. Both are serving as Mead and White: Reinventing the that strength in addressing key plines in traditional academic cat- teachers into the lab. UMass project coordinators. American Campus for a New Cen- problems in science and technol- egories, but expending 50 percent graduate students also visit grade According to Kinoshita, the tury.” Moderating the talk will be ogy across the spectrum.” of its recourses on multi-disciplin- schools and high schools to con- undergraduate program she and Pulitzer Prize-winning architec- Russell notes that the center ary initiatives, called “priority ar- duct workshops introducing K-12 her colleagues are working to de- tural critic Blair Kamin of the Chi- has evolved greatly since its in- eas.” This impacts how one can students to polymers. sign for the Five Colleges will of- cago Tribune. ception: “There’s no question be competitive for grants, he said. MRSEC works hand-in-hand fer a “highly interdisciplinary James O’Gorman of Wellesley that MRSEC must address cur- Adrion has witnessed the evo- with a sister program, the Center model for architectural studies” College discusses his most recent rent, key issues of science and lution of the NSF over the last for UMass and Industry Research that builds on collaboration book, “Landscape, People, and technology that will impact soci- quarter-century, having worked on Polymers (CUMIRP). The two across disciplines and across the Architecture of the New England ety. This is a fundamental crite- there twice before, in the ’70s and associations work to transfer consortium. It is being designed Tobacco Fields” at 7 p.m. in Gam- rion for such centers.” ’80s, as well as recently. technology “from the workbench to complement a new master’s de- ble Auditorium, Mount Holyoke The center’s research concen- “There is a lot of coordination to industry,” said Russell. gree program in Architecture in College. across departments [now],” he the Art Department. The conference concludes said. “These priority areas are dif- Bulger: Improved economy “This conference,” said Nov. 9 with a symposium on ferent than the regular programs. Koehler, “furnishes a timely and “Building and Thinking,” from 9 I’ll talk about how to get a fair re- will allow contract funding useful forum in which to raise and a.m. to noon in Gamble Audito- view.” Some types of proposals discuss some key questions rium at Mount Holyoke. have a 90 percent chance of being PACTS advocate for that. I have support- about the role of architecture to- Alice Friedman will give the funded, he said, while others are FROM PAGE 1 ed this cause in the past and will day from the perspective of the conference’s closing address at 5 highly competitive, so it is impor- profession as well as the liberal p.m. in Graham Hall, Brown Fine “I understand that our union- continue to do so in the future.” tant to know where the money is arts.” Scheduled participants, she Arts Center, Smith College. Her ized employees are disappointed Bulger’s comments came just and what it takes to qualify for it. noted, “include some of the most talk is entitled “New (and Old) Di- by the fact that the Common- days after the Graduate Employee Burggren said the talk will be innovative and influential figures rections in Architectural History.” wealth, given the existence of a Organization voted no confidence important for young faculty work- in the field today.” Attendance is free but pre-reg- national and regional economic in Bulger. The University Staff ing in areas funded by NSF, as Conference participants will istration is required by Nov. 4. To crisis, has been unable to appro- Association previously adopted a well as those in mid-career who consider other questions and is- register, contact Anita Licis priate the money needed to fund no-confidence resolution. want an accurate picture of how sues, including the role and im- ([email protected]). the various contracts,” said The trustees will meet Nov. 6 the NSF is changing. pact of the built environment on Bulger. “ I have previously at 9:15 a.m. in the Massachusetts sought the full funding of those Room of the Mullins Center. Cam- contracts and that remains my po- pus-related agenda items include Transfers to library depository set to begin sition today. the appointment of a distinguish- STOREHOUSE “The University values the ed professor, an appointment with duced to a half-time manager and Five College researchers for cop- FROM PAGE 1 services provided by its employ- tenure and an award of tenure. 1.5 full-time equivalent staff. ies of materials housed at the de- ees. Without our faculty, staff and On Tuesday, the board will cialist. As project manager, Spoolstra pository. To aid in the delivery of administrators, excellence at the meet as a Committee of the Whole During the next three years, will evaluate the physical condi- materials, FCLD will be added to University of Massachusetts would at 4 p.m. in the Massachusetts when the major portion of trans- tion of materials and develop and the route currently used for inter- be a goal rather than a reality. Room. Grace Fey, who chairs the fers are expected, FCLD staffing administer an effective preserva- library loans. “I am confident that the Com- board, and Bulger are scheduled will consist of Spoolstra and two tion and duplicate distribution FCLD also will provide space monwealth –– when its fiscal pic- to make reports. A presentation full-time support staff. In subse- program. He will also develop a for researchers who wish to con- ture brightens –– will be able to on “The Importance of Research quent years, as the level of trans- process for responding promptly sult original materials on site. reward our employees, and I will at UMass Amherst” will follow. fers diminishes, staff will be re- and accurately to requests from 4 November 1, 2002 The Campus Chronicle ‘War Letters’ reading honors veterans Grain& Chaff Sarah R. Buchholz ible courage, denounce tyrants, or reveal the humanity of CHRONICLE STAFF a once-hated enemy, these letters provide pure and eye- Polymer prize A dramatic reading of selections from the best seller opening insights into the realities, sacrifices and emotional Helmut Strey, assistant professor of Polymer Science “War Letters” will include writing from a former University costs of war, as they highlight the remarkable challenges and Engineering, has been selected to employee during the performance Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. faced by the men and women who must endure it,” said receive the John H. Dillon Medal by The readings, part of the Veterans Education Project’s 20th Rob Wilson, director of the Veterans Education Project. “It the American Physical Society for anniversary Veterans Day Event, will be performed in the …will be a very engaging and very moving learning experi- contributing significantly to the un- Flavin Family Auditorium, 137 Isenberg School of Man- ence, regardless of one’s political perspective or gender, derstanding of the physics of biopoly- agement. [and] the audience…will have an opportunity for lively mers and polyelectrolytes. Writing by the late Leo Lessard, a University employee dialogue during [the] discussion.” The medal is awarded annually to for 22 years who Three veterans whose letters appear in the book will be one person for “outstanding accom- served as a custo- on hand to share personal stories related to the letters. plishment and unusual promise in re- dian at the School of Fritz Schnaittacher, who fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s, re- search in polymer physics,” according Management and turned as a soldier during World War II and participated in to the society. The medal will be awarded to Strey at the who ran the curtain the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. George society’s meeting in Austin, Texas in March. at Bowker Audito- Williams served in the U.S. Army Infantry in the Iron Tri- The award consists of $2,000, up to $1,000 allowance rium, is among the angle region during the Vietnam War. And Angela Atchi- for travel to the meeting, a bronze medal and a certificate. letters to be read. son, ’85, who was in ROTC while at the University, worked The medal was established in 1983 by the American Lessard’s daughter, in chemical/biological weapons protection for the U.S. Physical Society and the Division of Polymer Physics. Be- Theater typist Army during Desert Storm. ginning in 1997, sponsorship was assumed by Elsevier Denise Wagner, will The volume’s editor, Andrew Carroll, will provide com- Science, Oxford, UK, publishers of the journal Polymer. be among the read- mentary on the readings and will be available for book ers. signing at a reception following the readings. Spanning con- Other readers include students Chad Cabaniol and De- To sir with love flicts from the Revo- von McArdle and Emmy-nominated screenwriter Daniel Leo Lessard lutionary War Giat, who wrote the HBO film “Path to War.” A discussion through recent mili- will follow the readings and commentary. tary efforts in Bosnia, the letters reveal the feelings and ex- The event is sponsored by the Theater and History de- periences of men and women engaged in war. partments and the Isenberg School of Management. The “Whether they deal with everyday happenings, profess readings are free, and a donation is requested of reception devotion to spouses, mourn lost comrades, display incred- attendees. For more information, call 253-4947.

COMECC supports Clarke School for the Deaf

Sandy Soderberg “The professors are wonderful here. They go out of SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE their way to accommodate people with disabilities, even When Erik Betjemann was 3 months old, a case of though they often teach large classes,” he said. spinal meningitis stole his hearing. By 11 months, the He loves the excellent resources, the friendly people Stan Sherer photo smiling toddler of Peter and Doris Betjemann, living and they way the campus is laid out, he says. He likes Lynn Margulis, Distinguished University Professor in then in West Germany, was diagnosed as profoundly “getting his exercise” moving between classes. Geosciences, autographs a copy of her book, “Ac- deaf. It was questionable if he would ever speak. Erik’s favorite spot to study is the Campus Center quiring Genomes: A Theory of the Origins of Species,” Erik’s parents looked across the U.S. for a program Reading Room. for Sir Crispin Tickell, former British ambassador to to help him. What his parents discovered shocked “I am a people person and I like to study with people the United Nations. Tickell visited campus last week them. around me,” he said. Last semester Erik achieved a 4.0 to give a talk on “Environmental and Environmental- “We saw deaf children at the age of five who didn’t grade point average. ism” to a Commonwealth College Biology class. know their names or their colors,” said Doris, now of Outside of school, Erik has many other interests. A Pelham. “That’s when in me the determination started. talented magician who performs at schools, birthday Witch.com That wasn’t going to happen to my son.” parties, community gatherings and local events, he The campus’s Center for Computer-Based Instructional Their search ended when they enrolled Erik in the guesses he knows about 500 tricks. He also is a roller Technology built a Web site for Historic Northampton’s Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton. The 135- coaster enthusiast, having traveled to several cities to new exhibit centering on a witchcraft case that preceded year-old world-renowned school ride some of the biggest roller coasters ever con- the Salem witch trials by more than 20 years. uses its pioneering auditory/oral structed. The exhibit opened last weekend at the historic Parsons approach to teach deaf children Now Erik is giving back to other House. Mary Parsons was the subject of two and possibly how to listen and talk. With the deaf children through an intern- three separate witchcraft-related trials. help of dedicated teachers, Erik ship program by helping young The site was funded by the Massachusetts Foundation thrived. At 12, he chose to un- students with their homework, for the Humanities. It includes histories, timelines, family dergo surgery to received a co- soccer practice and every day ac- trees, and historic documents, images, and maps. A proto- chlear implant to give him better tivities. type version of the site can be viewed online (http:// access to sound. He also has shared his experi- ccbit.cs.umass.edu/parsons/). Erik took advantage of Clarke’s ence and interests with Clarke The site will be expanded to include interactive, stan- numerous extracurricular activi- School, returning repeatedly dur- dards-based curriculum activities developed by local ties. He served as editor-in-chief of the school’s news- ing the last three years to participate in events on cam- teachers. paper and frequently wrote for the Daily Hampshire pus, discussing assistive technology at Clarke’s Main- Gazette’s high school Spotlight section while a middle stream Center conference, performing his magic act at He’s got chemistry school student. After graduating from Clarke in 1993, Clarke’s Family Weekend and taking part in its summer Erik went on to Amherst Regional High School. professional training programs. Now 24, Erik is a student at UMass with an The early education Erik received at the Clarke associate’s degree in computer science from Springfield School helped shape a life of independence. Erik’s fu- Technical Community College. As a senior majoring in ture is bright thanks to a solid education at the Clarke Psychology, he attributes his success to his experi- School and the University. ences and friendships at Clarke School and his sup- The Clarke School is a new participant in the Com- portive family. monwealth of Massachusetts Employees Charitable “I wouldn’t have survived without Clarke School,” Campaign (COMECC). It was recommended to said Erik. “Clarke gave me the opportunity to develop COMECC’s agency listing by Environmental Health and English language skills and practice listening. Other- Safety radiation safety services manager Jim Tocci. wise, I wouldn’t be able to talk with hearing people. University employees may support The Clarke School Clarke School contributed a great deal to my life.” for the Deaf through COMECC contributions, using At UMass, Erik has found support through the Stu- code 685611. To recommend your favorite charity or for dents with Disabilities Support Services where he uses more information, contact Gloria Fox at 7-1101 or by e- Stan Sherer photo assistive devices, such as C-Print, to help him receive mail ([email protected]). Assistant professor of Chemistry Justin Ferman (left) all the information in class. He plans to attend graduate helps University of Wisconsin professor Bassam school in clinical social work to obtain a master’s de- Sandy Soderberg is director of public relations at Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton. Shakhashiri set up for his “Science is Fun” presenta- gree. tion on Oct. 17. The talk was part of the William E. Mahoney Annual Seminar series in the Chemistry Department. The Campus Chronicle November 1, 2002 5 ‘Subjects of Economy’ conference is Nov. 8-9 Drawing upon the insights of Agency into Discourse Theory”; Marxism, overdetermination, Alex Betancourt-Serrano, Depart- poststructuralism and psycho- ment of Political Science, “Be- analysis, scholars from around the tween Freud and Benjamin: The world will meet on campus next Dream of History”; Antonio week to explore the relationship Vazquez-Arroyo, Department of between economics and a host of Political Science, “Adorno, Re- socio-political issues. sponsibility, and the ‘Scene of the Scheduled for Nov. 8-9, the Other’”; Abdul-Karim Mustapha, conference, entitled “Subjects of department of political philoso- Economy,” will focus on the oft- phy, University of Paris Sorbonne, neglected intersection between “Constitution of Flight in the theories of subject and theories of Economy.” economy. The meeting is spon- Session 4: “Re Orient,” Satur- sored by Rethinking Marxism, a day, 1:30- 3:30 p.m., chaired by campus-based journal of econom- David Ruccio. Anjan Chakrabarti, ics, culture and society. department of economics, Cal- All sessions take place in 101 cutta University, Ajit Chaudhury, Lincoln Campus Center and are department of economics, Cal- free and open to the public. The cutta University, and Stephen schedule is as follows: Cullenberg, department of eco- Session 1: “Economic Repre- nomics, University of California, Stan Sherer photo sentations,” Friday, 2-4 p.m., Riverside, “Global Order and the Power trip chaired by Stephen Cullenberg. New Economic Policy in India”; Seniors Han Xo and Chris Callahan use the graphing software Origin to view the exponen- David F. Ruccio department of Maliha Safri Department of Eco- tial decay of voltage across a resistor during Physics 154, “General Physics Lab II,” economics, University of Notre nomics, “Communism: the Ob- taught by professor Kenneth Langley. Dame, “Subjects of Everyday Eco- scene Supplement of Feudalism”; nomics”; Dwight Billings, depart- Kenan Erçel department of eco- ment of sociology, University of nomics, “Orientalization of Exploi- Kentucky Lexington, and Matt tation: A Class Analysis of the Intercollegiate E-Democracy Project to meet McCourt, department of geogra- Anti-Sweatshop Movement”; phy, University of Kentucky Lex- Nessim Watson, department of More than 100 students from can participate and help shape public life and the democratic pro- ington, “Representing Class and communication, Westfield State across the region are expected to civic discourse and the political cess. Economy in Appalachia”; Julie College, “Globalization and the attend the New England confer- process. Founded in 1996, the Intercol- Graham, Department of Geo- Cultural War on Terrorism: The ence of the Intercollegiate E-De- Ed Fouhy, executive director of legiate E-Democracy Project con- sciences, “Politics of Empire/Poli- Value of Arab Stereotypes in the mocracy Project to be held on the Pew Center for the States, will nects classes from across the tics of Place”; Harriet Fraad, psy- Accumulation of Scarce Energy campus Friday, Nov. 15. The deliver the luncheon address. A country for semester-long discus- choanalyst/psychotherapist, and Resources.” project involves students from 1956 UMass Amherst graduate, sions. This fall, students in two Rick Wolff, Department of Eco- Session 5: “Subjects of Devel- across the country who discuss Fouhy was a reporter, producer Writing Program classes are linked nomics, “Subjects of Exploita- opment,” Saturday, 4-6 p.m., social and political issues in and bureau chief for CBS before electronically with their counter- tion.” chaired by Sangeeta Kamat. Internet-based forums. going on to serve as president of parts at Bradley University in Illi- Session 2: “Class, Hegemony, Peter Tamas, Center for Interna- Sponsored by the College of news operations at both ABC and nois, California State University, and the Unconscious,” Friday, tional Education (CIE), “The Im- Humanities and Fine Arts and the CBS. He also was senior news Fitchburg State College, North 4:30-6:30 p.m., chaired by Julie possibility of Participation: Con- English Department, the confer- producer at NBC and executive Dakota State University, Okla- Graham. Ceren Özselçuk, Depart- sequences of Sub/objectification ence will focus on the theme “Ac- producer of the presidential de- homa City University, Trinity Col- ment of Economics, “The through Development”; Chizu tive Citizenship in the 21st Cen- bates in 1988 and 1992. Fouhy lege in Hartford, University of (Non)place of Class in Radical De- Sato, CIE, “Subjects of Structural tury.” was the founder and, for five Rhode Island, University of Wyo- mocracy”; Yahya Madra, Depart- Adjustment Policies”; Gabriela During morning and afternoon years, the executive director of the ming and Worcester State College. ment of Economics, “Sublime Sur- Delgadillo, CIE, “Producing Sub- roundtable discussions, the stu- Pew Center for Civic Journalism, For information about the con- plus of Communism”; Ken Byrne, jects on the Assembly Line: Third dents will examine their experi- whose goals are to develop re- ference, contact Heidi McKee Center for International Educa- World Women Workers.” ences on the multi-class network sponsible ways of reporting the ([email protected]). tion, and Stephen Healy, Depart- Rethinking Marxism is pub- and focus on ways in which they news that re-engage people with ment of Geosciences, “Left Fan- lished by the Association for Eco- tasy Left: Disharmony, Drive, and nomic and Social Analysis the Communal Economic Sub- (AESA), a non-profit educational Stress reduction workshops offered to employees ject”; Anjan Chakrabarti, depart- organization based in the Eco- A five-session stress reduction at the University,” says associate have given them a healthy and ment of economics, Calcutta Uni- nomics Department. Established workshop for faculty and staff is professor of Finance Atul Sheel, positive perspective of life.” versity and Anup Kumar Dhar, de- in 1970, AESA has more than 100 being offered Nov. 1-5 by the Art “I have observed its benefits un- The workshop schedule is as partment of philosophy, Jadavpur members worldwide. of Living Club, a graduate student fold within the local student body follows: University, Calcutta, “The Nodal Conference sponsors are the organization. and campus community. The Art Friday, Nov. 1, 6:30-9 p.m. Possibility of Entry Point: Theoriz- Graduate School, Graduate Stu- Participants will learn about of Living courses on campus have Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ing the End of Capitalism.” dent Senate and the Student Ac- breathing techniques, gentle no doubt contributed effectively Sunday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Session 3: “Subjects of the tivities Cultural Enrichment Fund. yoga, meditation and knowledge and positively towards an im- Monday, Nov. 4, 6:30-9 p.m. Ethico-political,” Saturday 10 a.m.- For more information, visit the for deep relaxation and mental proved quality of life on campus. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6:30-9 p.m. noon, chaired by Yahya Madra. Rethinking Marxism Web site clarity, relief from stress and anxi- The practical techniques taught in All sessions take place in 1033 Zeynep Çaglayan-Gambetti, de- (www.rethinkingmarxism.org) or ety, restoration of normal sleep these courses have successfully Lederle Graduate Research Center. partment of political science and contact Stephen Healy (shealy@ patterns and alleviation of depres- helped participating students, fac- The cost is $150. Information international relations, Bogazici geo.umass.edu) or Yahya Madra sion. ulty and staff eliminate day-to-day and registration are available by University, Istanbul, “Action ([email protected]). “During my three-year old in- stress, improve stamina, mental calling 367-9682 or via e-mail Without a Subject? Reintroducing volvement with the Art of Living clarity and focus, and above all, ([email protected]).

Doctoral exams chusetts.” Preston Green, chr. sertation: “On Multi-Scale Differential James J. Watkins, chr. dietary composition. Prerequisites: Features and their Representations Human Physiology, General Bio- Graduate faculty are invited to at- Yasin I. Magan, Ed.D., Education, for Image Retrieval and Recognition.” New courses chemistry, and Nutritional Biochemis- tend the final oral examination for the Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m., 273 Hills South. Allen R. Hanson, chr. try. The following new course propos- doctoral candidates scheduled as fol- Dissertation: “Famine and Ideology; lows. The Precipitating Factors and Educa- Jean-Paul Vessel, Ph.D., Philosophy, als have been submitted to the Fac- COMDIS 646, “Assessment and tional Implications: The Case of So- Friday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m., 356 Bartlett ulty Senate office for review and ap- Management of Balance Disorders Ethan R. Colton, Ph.D., Philosophy, malia. Robert Miltz, chr. Hall. Dissertation: “Open Questions proval, and are listed here for faculty and Tinnitus,” 3 credits Wednesday, Nov. 6, 4 p.m., 356 and Consequentialist Conditionals: review and comment. Anatomy, physiology, and assess- Bartlett Hall. Dissertation: “Advancing Marcin Morzycki, Ph.D., Linguistics, Central Puzzles in Moorean Moral ment of the vestibular system. Reha- the Counterfactual Analysis of Cau- Friday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m., 116 Herter. Philosophy.” Fred Feldman, chr. NUTR 630, “Nutrition and Chronic bilitation of individuals with vestibular sation.” Phillip Bricker, chr. Dissertation: “Modifier Interpretation Diseases,” 3 credits disorders. Current theories of tinnitus and Functional Structure.” Angelika Bryan D. Vogt, Ph.D., Chemical En- Metabolic roles of dietary compo- mechanisms and contributing factors Darryll McCall, Ed.D., Education, Kratzer, chr. gineering, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m., nents in cardiovascular diseases, to problematic tinnitus. Comprehen- Wednesday, Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m., 21C Chemistry Conference Room, 703A diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, pro- sive assessment of tinnitus and Furcolo Hall. Dissertation: “Principals’ Srinivas S. Ravela, Ph.D., Computer LGRT. Dissertation: “Diblock Copoly- tein-energy malnutrition, anemia, and remediation techniques. Prerequisite: Perceptions of the MCAS: How Public Science, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 3 p.m., mers Swollen with Compressible Flu- cancer. Metabolism of nutrients asso- ComDis 640. Education has Changed in Massa- 303 Computer Science Building. Dis- ids: Fundamentals and Applications.” ciated with each and the influence of 6 ATHLETICS November 1, 2002 The Campus Chronicle 10-game unbeaten streak puts Minutemen in A-10’s top spot Stretching its unbeaten streak to 10 Conference, posting a 7-0-1 record, a GAA games with a 3-1 win over St. Joseph’s last of 0.87 and a save percentage of .811. Sports wrap-up Sunday, the men’s soccer team took sole In the St. Joseph’s game, senior de- possession of first place in the Atlantic 10 fenseman Derek Rhodes tallied his second Conference. goal of the year with a 40-yard blast on a Field hockey (3-16, 3-2 A-10) Key to the victory was goalkeeper Enzo free kick and Yuri Morales found the net Altomare, who stopped six shots and al- with an assist from Ptah Myers for his L vs. Dartmouth 1-0 (OT) lowed only one goal by the Hawks. The se- eighth goal of the season. Senior Jeff Deren W vs. St. Joseph’s 2-1 nior, who posted a career-high seven saves tied the single-season goals scored mark L vs. Temple 3-2 in a 3-0 win over Temple two days earlier, with his 17th goal of the season. The goal Football (6-2; 4-1 A-10) earned Atlantic 10 Conference co-Player of was assisted by Dan Colwell. the Week honors. The Minutemen are 11-4-1 overall and 7- W vs. James Madison 14-7 Altomare is 10-1-1 on the season and 0-1 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Min- Men’s soccer (11-4-1, 7-0-1 A-10) hasn’t lost since Sept. 6 against Boston utemen are ranked third in the latest Adi- University. For the season, he has a .754 das/ NSCAA New England Regional poll W vs. Temple 3-0 save percentage and a goals against aver- and are 28th in the College Soccer News’ W vs. St. Joseph’s 3-1 age of 1.24. He has four shutouts on the top 30 poll. Courtesy of Media Relations season and his 10 wins ranks tied for fifth UMass continues its quest for an Atlan- Women’s soccer (5-9-0; 4-4-0 A-10) Enzo Altomare: Conference co-Player on the UMass single-season chart. He has tic 10 Conference title this weekend with a of the Week. been especially solid in the Atlantic 10 pair of games in the Washington, D.C. area. W vs. Temple 6-1 The Minutemen face George Washington Hockey (1-2-0; 0-1-0 Big East) Minutemen defeat James Madison, on Friday and Richmond on Sunday. L vs. Nebraska-Omaha 3-2 tune up for home game vs. Delaware Redshirt freshman free safety Shannon honors. Upcoming schedule James rushed 48 yards for a touchdown The Minutemen host the Delaware Blue and UMass held on to beat James Madison Hens (5-4, 3-3 A-10) on Saturday at noon. Home games in bold 14-7 last Saturday in Harrisonburg, Va. Delaware holds a 21-3 lead in the all-time Raunny Rosario also scored for the series, which began in 1958. The Blue Hens Minutemen (6-2, 4-1 Atlantic 10) on a 5- won the first 14 games of the series, but Friday, Nov. 1 yard run in the third quarter. Massachu- the Minutemen have come back to win W. soccer George setts’ Jeff Krohn finished 13-of-22 for 128 three of the last 10. Delaware holds a 10-1 Washington 1 p.m. yards, with two interceptions. lead over UMass for games played in M. soccer George Washington 2 p.m. James’ performance, which also in- Amherst, with a 9-1 record at McGuirk Hockey Providence 7 p.m. cluded six tackles, a pass breakup and a Alumni Stadium. The lone UMass win over fumble recovery late in the fourth quarter, the Blue Hens in Amherst came in 1993, by Saturday, Nov. 2 earned him A-10 Rookie of the Week a score of 43-29. W. cross Atlantic 10 10 a.m. country Championships Pittsburgh Field hockey squad picks up third win M. cross Atlantic 10 10 a.m. The Minutewomen split two contests in senior Sue Jackson and Monaco getting country Championships the Philadelphia area last weekend, losing assists. Pittsburgh Courtesy of Media Relations Erin Lilly Football Delaware noon to Temple and squeaking past St. Joseph’s. On Sunday, UMass fell 3-2 to Temple. Field hockey Rhode Island noon Sophomore Adrianne Monaco had a Ashley Egland had nine saves in goal. M. swimming Brown-URI 1 p.m. goal and an assist as the Minutewomen The loss dropped UMass to 3-16, 3-2 in Providence beat the Hawks 2-1 on Saturday. Senior Sa- the Atlantic 10. The Minutewomen con- Lilly’s 5 goals key W. swimming Brown-URI 1 p.m. rah Bohonowicz scored the other goal for clude the regular season on Saturday Providence the Minutewomen on a penalty corner, with against Rhode Island. Hockey Northeastern 7 p.m. weekend wins

Sunday, Nov. 3 Junior forward Erin Lilly was named the M. soccer Richmond 1 p.m. Atlantic 10 women’s soccer player of the W. soccer Richmond 1 p.m. week on Monday after scoring five goals and adding an assist to help the Minutewo- Thursday, Nov. 7 men to a pair of weekend wins over Temple M. basketball Nike 7 p.m. and Saint Joseph’s. All-Stars (exh) “I am so pleased to see Erin finally have Friday, Nov. 8 a break-out weekend,” said coach Jim W. soccer Atlantic 10 TBA Rudy. “I didn’t think a player of her quality semifinals could be kept out of the net any longer.” Dayton, Ohio In Friday’s 6-1 win over the Owls, Lilly Field hockey Atlantic 10 TBA semifinals scored four goals, including the game-win- Richmond, Va. ner. She tied the school’s single-game goals W. basketball Nor-easter 7:30 p.m. record set by Nancy Feldman against Storm (exh) Cortland in 1980. Her eight points in the game also tied Feldman and Carolyn Micheel for the most in a single-game. Micheel had two goals and four assists in a Athletics game against Keene State in 1985. www.umassathletics.com On Sunday, Lilly assisted on the game- wining goal and scored another as the Athletic Ticket Office Minutewomen shut out Saint Joseph’s, 3-0. Mullins Center, 5-0851 She now leads the team with 15 points on five goals and five assists. The Minutewomen play a pair of games at Rudd Field this weekend to close out the Delaware game regular season. On Friday, George Wash- radio broadcasts ington comes to town for a 2 p.m. game. Then on Sunday, Richmond invades This Saturday’s home football game ver- Amherst for Senior Day, the traditional last sus Delaware can be heard at noon on game for fourth-year players. The Minute- WRNX, 100.9 FM with announcers Bob women trail George Washington by one Stan Sherer photo Behler and Bob Pickett. High hopes win for the fourth and final spot in the At- The game also airs on student-operated Basketball coach Steve Lappas stresses defense during a recent lantic 10 Championship, Nov. 8-10, in Day- station WMUA, 91.1 FM. workout in the Cage. ton, Ohio. The Campus Chronicle Nov. 1, 2002 WEEKLY BULLETIN 7

Nominations open for Outstanding Pre-registration alert issued University Without Walls Asian American Studies hosts Academic Advisor Awards by Pre-Major Advising Services schedules information sessions film, information session Each year, the University recognizes All faculty and advisors are asked to re- The University Without Walls program The Asian American Studies Event Se- Outstanding Academic Advisors on cam- mind undergraduates in their classes and is hosting on-campus information sessions ries will screen the film “Yellow Apparel: pus. This year, two individuals will be hon- departments that pre-registration for spring for prospective students through the end When the Coolie Becomes Cool” on Mon- ored with the prize. One of the two awards 2003 will take place between Nov. 14 and of December. day, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. in 601 Herter Hall. The is reserved for a faculty advisor; the sec- Dec. 3. The sessions will be held Wednesday, film will be followed by discussion and a ond may be given to a faculty member or a With the new SPIRE System, pre-regis- Nov. 13 at 5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 brief information session about the Asian staff member. tration for spring semester courses will be a.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.; and and Asian American Studies Certificate The Nominating Committee for the 2002- confirmed and online. If students have not Thursday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. The information Program. 2003 Outstanding Academic Advisor received their logon information (username sessions are free and open to the public Free pizza will be served. Award invites all students, faculty, staff and password) in the mail by now, they and usually last for about one hour. Any- and alumni to nominate academic advisors should go in person with a photo ID to the one interested in attending may reserve a Franklin County Publications whose practices distinguish them from OIT Help Desk in A107 Lederle. seat by calling the UWW office at 5-1378. Archives indexers lead workshop other advisors. The characteristics of an Pre-Major Advising Services recom- UWW is a degree program designed to Librarian Barbara Stewart and Web ap- outstanding advisor include but are not mends that students make appointments to enable adult students to complete a plication developer Michael Muller will limited to: meet with their advisors early to discuss bachelor’s degree through a combination of present a workshop entitled “Indexing the Building strong relationships with stu- their spring schedules. Registering for traditional course work, independent study, Franklin County Publications Archive In- dents; monitoring students’ progress to- courses at the beginning of their access pe- and credit for prior learning. The program dex: or How to Combine a Love of Old ward academic and career goals; making riod is advised to assure the best course offers solid academic advising services to Newspapers, Local History, Full-Text Index- appropriate referrals; knowing and under- selection. all students and provides three foundation ing and the World Wide Web” on Tuesday, standing institutional regulations, policies courses for students to design individual- Nov. 26 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Calipari and procedures. Healthy women wanted ized degree plans and earn college credit Room of the Du Bois Library. The winners of the Outstanding Aca- for Nutrition study for life experience. A humorous look at the process of cre- demic Advisor Awards will receive $3,000. The Nutrition Department is looking for Courses required by the program are ating a full-text index of the Greenfield Ga- The winners will be announced and the healthy postmenopausal women to partici- generally offered on weekday evenings, as zette and Courier, starting in 1870, the work- awards presented in May. pate in a study on the effects of dietary well as during weekday hours, to accommo- shop will include an actual indexing ses- Nominations of faculty and staff who flaxseed consumption on hormone levels in date working adults. There is also a week- sion led by Stewart, who will explain the se- advise undergraduate students should be blood and urine. ends program offered each fall semester lection of index terms, the use of a text edi- submitted to Outstanding Academic Advi- To be eligible, participants must have which enables new students to complete tor and the submission of the selected sor Award Committee, Office of the Pro- undergone a natural menopause, and not the first two required courses by attending terms to the archive. vost, 362 Whitmore Administration Build- have taken any hormones, including estro- classes one weekend a month, using the Muller will then demonstrate the search ing. gen replacement therapy, for the past six Internet to communicate and do research in capabilities of the database, as well as Nominations may be made in writing, by months. Subjects also should be non- between class meetings. other features of the site, including the in- phone (5-2554), or by e-mail (gjones@ smokers with no prior medical history of The next application deadline is April 15 teractive possibilities between site visitors. provost.umass.edu) by Friday, Nov. 15. cancer, diabetes or bowel disease. for fall 2003 admission. Arrangements for Historians and genealogists may be espe- When a nomination is received, the Qualified individuals need to plan on an individual session may be made by call- cially interested in this presentation. nominee’s department head will be notified. participating in the study for four months. ing the UWW office if the dates and times RSVP to Barbara Stewart (stew@library. If the department head supports the nomi- Financial compensation will be provided. given here are inconvenient. umass.edu) or 7-2634 by Nov. 15. nation, a package of materials will be re- Those interested in being part of the study Retirement reception quested for submission to the committee. should contact Sara Sabelawski, R.D., Breast-feeding and Supporting materials are due on or before project manager, at 7-4298 or by e-mail for Norman Aitken bone density study Dec. 20. ([email protected]). A retirement reception for Norman A research project is recruiting women Aitken will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, 4-6 for a study on breast-feeding and bone Retirement reception p.m. at the University Club. Biochemistry and Molecular density. If you are breast-feeding or preg- for Kevin Aiken Aitken joined the Economic Department nant and planning to breast-feed, and want A reception honoring Kevin Aiken, who Pharmacology seminar faculty in 1964. He has served as chair of Daniel J. Leahy, of Johns Hopkins to know more about your bone density, retired in June as director of the Division of the Economics Department, deputy provost contact Karen Pearce at 374-3091 (days), Continuing Education, will be held Thurs- University’s department of biophysics and and most recently as vice provost for In- biophysical chemistry will present a Bio- 367-9742 (evenings), or via e-mail day, Nov. 7, 4-6:30 p.m. in the lobby of the structional Technology. Among the pro- ([email protected]). Alfond Management Center, Isenberg chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology grams developed under his leadership are seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at noon in School. the Lilly Teaching Fellows, Center For Eyeglasses found All members of the University commu- the 8th floor seminar room of the Lazare Teaching, Learning Support Services and A pair of wire-rimmed prescription eye- nity are invited to attend the event and Medical Research Building at the Worces- Commonwealth College. glasses was found Friday in Lot 32. If you thank Aiken for his 22 years of campus ser- ter campus. There will be a cash bar at the reception. believe they are yours, please contact Joan vice. Leahy’s talk is entitled “Crystal Struc- Donations may be made payable to the or Rita at 5-0123 to identify them. tures of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors Norman Aitken Gift Fund and forwarded to Sabbatical leave applications Reveal New Twists in Signal Transduc- Kathy Godek, Provost’s Office, 362 Applications for sabbatical leaves for tion.” Whitmore, by Nov. 1. the 2003-04 academic year are due in de- partment offices by Friday, Nov. 8.

Graduate Research Tower. Refresh- Science Center South. Refreshments at Chemistry seminar, “Bacterial Non- Seminars ments at 3:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. heme Iron Proteins that Combat Oxida- & tive Stress,” Donald M. Kurtz, depart- Colloquia Center for Public Policy and Administra- Science, Technology, Engineering and ment of chemistry, University of Geor- tion colloquium, “Childhood Asthma and Mathematics Education Institute collo- gia; Thursday, Nov. 7, 11:15 a.m., 1634 Environmental Engineering seminar, Family Life: Implications for Health quium, “Teaching to the Whole College Lederle Graduate Research Tower. Re- “UV Disinfection,” Doug Owen, Malcolm Policy,” Sylvia Brandt, Resource Eco- Student: Alternative Teaching Strategies freshments at 10:45 a.m. Pirnie; Friday, Nov. 1, 12:20 p.m., 220 nomics; Monday, Nov. 4, noon-1 p.m., for Computer Science,” William Joel, Marston Hall. 620 Thompson. mathematics and computer science, Judaic and Near Eastern Studies semi- Western State University; nar, “Blacks and Jews: The Question of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology HRTA Distinguished Guest Lecture Se- Tuesday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m., 138 Hasbrouck Group Autonomy and Narrative Identity,” seminar, “Myoglobin in the ries presents John D. Murtha, CHA, Lab. Refreshments at 3:45 p.m. Laurence Thomas, Syracuse University; Hemoglobinless Antarctic Icefishes: vice president and general manager, Thursday, Nov. 7, 4 p.m., 301 Herter Now you see it, now you don’t,” Bruce Royal Sonesta Hotel, Boston; Monday, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Hall. Cosponsored by the Department of Sidell, department of biology, University Nov. 4, 1:25-2:15 p.m., Bowker Audito- seminar, “Flow Control and Multiple- Afro-American Studies, Office of Jew- of Maine; Friday, Nov. 1, 3 p.m., 319 rium, Stockbridge Hall. Loop, Finite Buffer Network Analysis,” ish Affairs and UMass Hillel. Morrill South. Stanley B. Gershwin, associate director Entomology seminar, “Biocontrol in the of MIT laboratory for manufacturing and Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Polymer Science and Engineering semi- Galapagos Islands – Current Activities productivity, department of mechanical seminar, “Towards a Robust Phylogeny nar, “The Modification of Metal Oxide and Long-term Goals,” Charlotte engineering, MIT; Wednesday, Nov. 6, 4 of Eukaryotes,” Andrew Roger, depart- Surfaces with Silane Coupling Agents,” Causton, Darwin Research Station, Ec- p.m., Gunness Student Center, Marcus ment of biochemistry and molecular bi- Carl Tripp, chemistry, University of uador; Monday, Nov. 4, 3:30 p.m., Hall. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m. ology, Dalhousie University; Friday, Nov. Maine Orono; Friday, Nov. 1, 3:35 p.m., Alexander Conference Room, 2nd floor, 8, 3 p.m., 319 Morrill South. A110-111 Conte Polymer Research . Economic Development and Economic Center. History workshop, “Power Inequality, the Polymer Science and Engineering semi- Molecular and Cellular Biology Program Environment, and Human Health: An In- nar, “Responsive Electronic Polymers,” Valley Geometry seminar, “Bounding seminar, “The Role of the Thyroid Axis ternational Analysis,” Mariano Torras, Tim Swager, chemistry, MIT; Friday, Castelnuovo-Mumford regularity using in Energy Balance,” Eduardo A. Nillni, Adelphi University; Wednesday, Nov. 6, Nov. 8, 3:35 p.m., A110-111 Conte approximation,” Jessica Sidman, MSRI; Brown Medical School, Brown Univer- 4 p.m., 9th floor lounge, Thompson Hall. Polymer Research Center. Friday, Nov. 1, 4-5 p.m., 1634 Lederle sity; Tuesday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m., 319 Morrill 8 ARTS & EVENTS November 1, 2002 The Campus Chronicle

Galleries Theater stages

Augusta Savage Gallery Marivaux play 5-5177 in English Mon. & Tues. 1-7 p.m. “Love in Disguise,” the En- Wed.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. glish-language version of Mari- vaux’s 18th-century comedy, “Le “Islamic Art: Peace & Beauty,” Prince Travesti,” will be presented Arabic calligraphy by M.J. Alhabeeb Nov. 7-9 and 12-16 by the Depart- through Nov. 22 ment of Theater. When dramaturg Dan Smith Central Gallery first read the title of Marivaux’s Wheeler House play, he thought he was dealing 5-0680 with a work about a prince in drag Monday-Thursday, 3-6 p.m. (“travesti” means transvestite in Sun., 2-5 p.m. modern French). The meaning of the word in Marivaux’s time, how- “Jeff Slomba: Stilted,” ever, is more akin to “disguise.” through Nov. 7 The soap opera-ish comedy, Reception, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5-7 p.m. which plumbs the depths of the relationship between the sexes Hampden Gallery and its attendant power plays, Southwest Residential Area also deals with mistaken identity 5-0680 of a different kind. And though Mon.-Thurs., noon-6 p.m. there would be no men in dresses Sun., 2-5 p.m. in this production, “I still liked it,” said Smith, whose translation of “Abstraction as Indicator,” the play, using the title “Love in by Rita Edelman, Mary Disguise,” is his MFA thesis. Sherman and Jennifer Tibbets The play has a long history in through Nov. 7 France. Originally produced in INCUBATOR PROJECT: 1724 by the Comedie Italienne in “Claimed Baggage,” Lois Greenfield photo Paris, it has been numerous times sculpture by STOMP returns to the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall for performances on Tuesday, Nov. 5 on the French stage and has been Amy Margaret Corey and Wednesday, Nov. 6, both at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45, $35 and $15 general public; part of the repertory of the Come- $15 for Five College students and age 17 and under. Call the FAC Box Office (5-2511). die Française since 1949. But “Hair Trigger,” while other plays by Marivaux sculpture by have crossed the ocean and the Sally Curcio language barrier to the U.S., this Renaissance Feast planned at University Club month’s production is thought to “The Journey,” be the first in English. by Nora Valdez If, as diarist Samuel Pepys Diners are requested to wear pe- parsnips, creamed leeks, fava through Dec. 8 noted, “a good dinner and feast- riod costumes, but it is not re- beans, sweet potatoes and old Smith happened upon the play ing reconciles everybody,” the quired. world breads, all washed down during his first semester at Herter Gallery crowd at the second annual Re- The buffet menu starts with with fruit wines and ale. Dessert UMass and has been working on 5-0976 naissance Feast at the University cheeses, fruits, nuts and pickled choices are fruit tarts, gingerbread it ever since. He has revised the Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Club on Saturday, Nov. 9 will be eggs, followed by a second and rice pudding. piece numerous times along the Sun. 1-4 p.m. the best of friends by dessert. course of cabbage soup. The third The cost is $35 per person plus way, learning to strike a balance Revelry and games begin at course consists of chickens in tax and a 10 percent gratuity; $10 between translating literally what “Richard Yarde: Paintings” Marivaux is saying and adapting through Dec. 1 6 p.m. (“quaffing and baudiness mousse, stuffed goose, roast per person will be donated to the anytime after breakfast”), with the salmon, stuffed pig shank and leg Renaissance Center. it for a more modern audience. “Connie Fox: Recent “I learned a lot about what Paintings” feast getting underway after 6:30. of lamb. Other dishes include RSVP by calling 5-2551. sounds good on stage as dia- through Dec. 1 logue and I learned to trust myself Student Union Gallery as a translator and playwright,” 5-0792 Pianist David Berkman pays a visit Smith said. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Acclaimed pianist David Berk- especially for Berkman’s inventive Along the way, he found a Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. man comes to campus next week compositions, with critics from valuable collaborator in professor for three days of seminars, work- Jazz Times and Jazziz magazines Ed Golden, who will direct the BFA exhibition by shops and jazz jams, culminating citing the album as one of the play as his farewell production for Elizabeth Rankin the department. Golden became a Nov. 4-8 with a Nov. 7 concert with Jazz En- year’s best. Berkman continued to semble I in Bowker Auditorium at progress on his most recent work, fan of the piece after Smith pre- Opening reception, Nov. 5, vailed upon him to direct a staged 4-6 p.m. 8 p.m. “Communication Theory,” which Considered one of jazz’s most according to him, was founded on reading last year. University Gallery evocative and intelligent song- “constant rhythms and relentless Golden has been with the de- Fine Arts Center writers, Berkman has established patterns of notes.” partment since 1978. Although he 5-3670 an impressive reputation defined Tickets to the Thursday perfor- officially retired last year, he re- Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. by a risk-taking and rhythmically- mance are $12 general public and turned this fall to teach several of Sat. & Sun., 2-5 p.m. driven piano style. $5 for students, children under 18 his popular acting classes and di- David Berkman A native of Cleveland, Ohio, and seniors citizens. Call the Fine rect “Love in Disguise.” Helmut Newton/Garry Berkman began playing piano in playing with the Village Vanguard Arts Center Box Office (5-2511). All shows are at 8 p.m. in the Winogrand: Two Portfolios Curtain Theater. Matinee perfor- Nov. 2 through Dec. 13 grade school, gravitating towards Orchestra. After years of serving The First Light Jazz Residency jazz. After studying at the Berklee as one of jazz’s most sought-after is a collaborative project with mances are scheduled for Nov. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. A talkback with “Private Eyes: Image and School of Music and the Univer- accompanists, Berkman released Lively Arts and the Department of the artists follows the Nov. 8 per- Identity,” sity of Michigan, Berkman gigged “Handmade,” his debut as a Music and Dance Jazz Studies with photos by Barbara Ess around Cleveland for a while be- leader on Palmetto in 1998. Featur- Program. Residential Arts, a pro- formance. and Ann Hamilton, fore moving to New York City in ing performances from a group gram of the FAC, is supported in Tickets are $10 general public video of Derek Jarman’s film 1985, quickly establishing himself that boasted Harrell, saxophonist part by grants from the UMass and $5 for students and senior “Blue,” in bands led by Tom Harrell and Steve Wilson and drummer Brian Arts Council and the Student Af- citizens. Call the Fine Arts Center computer-generated portrait bassist Cecil McBee, while also Blade, “Handmade” was extolled fairs Cultural Enrichment Fund. Box Office (5-2511). sculpture by Karin Sander, video installation by Israeli artist Miri Segal Sarina Jain demonstrates new workout at Masala Dance Party Nov. 2 through Dec. 13 A dance party with Sarina Jain, graphed to a unique mix of music ing on in both the fitness world Tickets are $10 in advance at one of the fitness industry’s rising using Bhangra, traditional lively and in dance clubs. the Fine Arts Center Box Office For more information, visit the stars, will be held Friday, Nov. 8, music from Punjab, India, along Jain will demonstrate her high (5-2511) or $12 at the door. Fine Arts Center’s Web site (www.umass.edu/fac/ 6-10 p.m. in the Lincoln Campus with hip hop and techno music. energy dance moves and then Proceeds benefit the Asian calendar/centerwide). Center Auditorium. Called “one of the hottest new hold an informal class with the au- Dance and Music Program, which Jain has created Masala dance classes around” by Mode dience. An India buffet will follow is presenting the event with the Bhangra, a fun workout choreo- magazine, Jain’s moves are catch- before the dance party begins. Indian Student Association.