Lectures

Contemporary History Institute's Speaker Series
March 13 at 4 p.m.
Brown House Seminar Room
Phillipe Pochet from the European Social Observatory in Brussels, Belgium, and Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the University of Wisconsin for 2002-03, will speak on "Social Pacts in the European Union." Contact: Kara Dunfee at (740) 593-4362.

Jacob Lawrence: A Panel Discussion
March 13 at 6 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, The Ridges
Join panelists Vibert Cambridge, African American Studies; Jennifer McLerran, Kennedy Museum of Art, Thomas Patin, art history; and Robert Peppers, painting for a lively discussion highlighting the life and work of this renowned African-American artist. Held in conjunction with the current exhibition: "Three Series of Prints by Jacob Lawrence." Contact: Kennedy Museum at (740) 593-1304.

International Studies Forum
March 14 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Anderson Auditorium, Scripps Hall
Siti Kusijiarti, assistant professor of social sciences at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina, will present "Indonesia in Transition: Institutional Changes in Rural Areas and Women's Roles." Contact: Jennifer Cochran at (740) 593-1842.

Around the World
April 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Athens Public Library, 30 Home St.
A series of talks on international lands and cultures continues with a presentation on Yemen by Sam Shehab, a master's student in international development studies. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Jennifer Cochran at (740) 593-1842.

Performances

Gregory Hines
March 14 at 8 p.m.
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
One of the world's greatest living tap dancers, Tony-award winner Gregory Hines has enthralled audiences with his adept footwork, fluid rhythm and enviable style of dance. The stage of Memorial Auditorium will be graced with a superstar and a legend in this once-in-a-lifetime performance. Cost: student $15, senior $27, general $30.

Film at 5: "Clando"
March 14 at 5 p.m.
Anderson Auditorium, Scripps Hall
"Clando," directed by Jean-Marie Teno, tells the story of Sobgui, a former computer programmer, whose life has collapsed after his arrest and torture for minor involvement with an anti-government student group. Reduced to driving a clando (gypsy cab) he eagerly accepts the opportunity to go to Germany to buy cabs and find the son of the taxi fleet owner. Together they return to Cameroon with the hopes of taking back their country. Contact: Polly Sandenburgh at (740) 597-2756.

Training

Spring <BR> WebTech Conference
March 27
Baker University Center
Some of the industry's best will give sessions that are sure to enlighten and entertain. Session tracks include design, development and infrastructure. Ben Forta, senior product evangelist for Macromedia, will kick off the event with a key note address. The conference is a day packed full of information and demonstrations, and an opportunity to meet and network with other web technology professionals and gurus. To register and for more information, visit the Southeast Ohio Macromedia User Group (SEOMUG) Web site at www.seomug.org, then follow the links to the online registration. Cost: Free, but seating is limited and registration is required.

Events

Free Blood Pressure Screening
Thursdays through March 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.

Evening of Elegance-Dessert Buffet
March 15 at 8:30 p.m.
Baker University Center Ballroom
A night of sweets, sights and sounds featuring musical performances by School of Music faculty at 7 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. Tickets are available at Hillel, 21 Mill St. Contact: Lori at (740) 592-1173.

Diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings
March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Big Bear parking lot on East State Street
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Community Service Programs will provide diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure screening along with other health information. Contact: OU-COM at (740) 593-2432 or 1-800-844-2654. Cost: Free, but a $5 donation is requested for the cholesterol test.

Art on View/Governor's Youth Art Show
March 22 through April 27
Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
The Dairy Barn
Art on View is a regional juried exhibition that includes artists from Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky. This showcases the best work of artists living and working within a 200-mile radius of Athens. The Governor's Youth Art Show is an opportunity for regional youth artists to display their work for the public. Cost: general $3, seniors $2.50, children under 12 free. Contact: the Dairy Barn at (740) 592-4981 or go to www.dairybarn.org.