Lectures

Contemporary History Institute's Speaker Series
Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.
Brown House Seminar Room
Timothy Naftali, associate professor and director of the Presidential Recordings Project and Kremlin Decision-Making Project, Miller Center, University of Virginia, will speak on "Khrushchev's Cold War." Contact: Kara Dunfee at (740) 593-4362 or dunfeek@ohio.edu.

"Contemporary Native American Journalism and Mass Media"
Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
Baker University Center, 1804 Lounge
Ohio University doctoral student and NPAC advisor Marcelyn Kropp will lecture on her doctoral thesis covering Native American journalism and print media today. Contact: Sarah Conley at (740) 589-4278.

OU-COM Geriatric Education Brown Bag seminar
March 3 from noon to 1 p.m.
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital, room B-9
The spring series of seminars kicks off with Joan Stroh, geriatric social worker at OU-COM, presenting "Suicide in the Elderly." All health care professionals are welcome and invited to bring a brown bag lunch. Contact: the Geriatric Education Center at (740) 593-2258.

Was ist die Berliner Luft, Luft, Luft? (A Youth in Berlin)
March 3 at 7 p.m.
Scripps Hall 111
Frank D. Hirschbach, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, will reflect on growing up in Berlin during the Weimer Republic and in the Nazi era when politics cast a shadow on his life and his family's life. This will be in English. Contact: Vickie Ball-Seiter at soulmate@frognet.net.

Nobody's Serious When They're Seventeen
March 5 at 7 p.m.
Morton Hall 237
AIDS activist Barbara Samson will describe her story of infection at the age of 17 and determination to battle AIDS. Because Samson is French, the Department of Modern Languages will provide a translator. Contact: Yoko Mori, (740) 593-9884 or yoko_chan@hotmail.com. Cost: Free.

Performances

University Band and Concert Band Concert
March 4 at 8 p.m.
Memorial Auditorium
Richard Suk, director. Contact: Meryl Mantione at (740) 593-4244. Cost: Free.

Winter Dance Concert '03
March 6
Kantner Hall, Elizabeth Baker Theater
An evening of dances choreographed by faculty of Ohio University and visiting artists accompanied by contemporary scores and classical music. Contact: Fine Arts ticket office at (740) 593-4800. Tickets: $8 general, $7 children and seniors.

Turtle Island String Quartet and Ying Quartet
March 8 at 8 p.m.
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
This performance is a groundbreaking and dynamic combination of two of the world's best-known string quartets. Blending each of their unique qualities, the Turtle Island/Ying collaboration includes a new octet by David Balakrishnan, commissioned by the Lied Center at the University of Kansas, the Porter Center at Brevard College and Moorhead State University. Contact: Memorial Auditorium ticket office at (740) 593-1780. Tickets: $20 general, $10 student, $18 senior.

Training

Introduction to the ERIC Database
Feb. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.
McCracken Hall, Room 217 (PC Lab)
Are you getting the most out of your searches in ERIC? This workshop will introduce library users to the resources available in ERIC and methods of effective searching. Effective use of the subject list (thesaurus searching) will be covered in detail. Includes hands-on practice. Contact: Andrew Stuart at (740) 593-2698.

Introduction to Genealogy on the Web
Feb. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Alden Library, Room 323
This workshop will help the beginning researcher get started finding their roots tracing your family tree using some of the many Web sites devoted to genealogy. Includes hands-on practice. Prerequisite: Familiarity with using a Web browser. Contact: Andrew Stuart at (740) 593-2698.

Two-Day Seminar on Teaching Writing in the Disciplines
Mar. 7 and Mar. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Baker Center, Room 304
In this seminar faculty will come together to examine what they need to know to teach writing better in their disciplinary settings. The Center for Writing Excellence's Writing Across the Curriculum and the Center for Innovations in Technology for Learning will offer this two-day seminar for faculty. Participants will receive a $150 stipend for attending the two days. Seating is limited to ten participants. RSVP by Feb. 28 to Donetta Bantle at (740) 597-1869.

Events

Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, Feb. 26
from noon until 6 p.m.
Ping Center Lobby
The Red Cross has a goal of 100 units of blood and needs even more. The current blood supply is so short that the Red Cross is importing blood from other regions to meet their needs. In addition, bloodmobiles in the area have recently been cancelled due to the bad weather. Walk-ins are welcome and appreciated. Contact: Campus Recreation at (740) 593-9915.

Free Blood Pressure Screening
Thursdays through Mar. 20
from noon until 1:30 p.m.
Baker Center Lobby
What's your number? Stop by on Thursdays to learn or monitor one of the most important numbers for better health - your blood pressure. It may be the most important five minutes of your workday. Check out the WellWorks Web site for other locations across campus. Contact: Missy Case at (740) 593-2093.

Sibs Weekend
Feb. 28-March 2
The Sibs return to Athens for a weekend of fun. Numerous events are planned around campus. Visit the Web site for more information. Contact: Student Activities at (740) 593-4025 or student.activities@ohio.edu.

Native American Beading Workshop
March 1 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Lindley Cultural Center
Learn to make a traditional Native American style beaded necklace. Open to all ages. Contact: Sarah Conley at (740) 589-4278. Cost: $2.

Second Annual "Spotlight on Learning"
March 6-7
Baker Center
This two-day event will explore the ongoing quest for effective ways to assess learning outcomes, academic quality and institutional effectiveness. Contact: Anita Leach at (740) 593-9877.

'Herstory' Celebration
Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m.
Hocking Colllege Student Center,
3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville
International Women's Day will be commemorated with a celebration of women. Entertainment will include international dance and music performances and awards will honor local women. A suggested donation at the door of two to ten dollars includes appetizers, desserts and beverages. For more information about the "Herstory" Celebration, call (740) 797-9229.