Lectures

International Studies Forum
April 25 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Anderson Auditorium, Scripps Hall
Elizabeth Drexler, assistant professor of anthropology at Michigan State University, will present "From Violation to Violence: Separatism and Terrorism in Indonesia." Contact: Jennifer Cochran at (740) 593-1842 or cochraj1@ohio.edu.

Admiring Proteins: Art and Metaphor in Molecular Biophysics
April 28 at 8 p.m.
235 Morton Hall
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Jane S. Richardson, James B. Duke Professor of Biochemistry, Duke University, will be giving a public lecture, "Admiring Proteins: Art and Metaphor in Molecular Biophysics." Contact: Douglas C. Baxter at (740) 593-4354 or baxter@ohio.edu.

International Studies Forum
May 2 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Anderson Auditorium, Scripps Hall
Ronald Palmer, former U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia and Professor Emeritus of International Affairs at George Washington University, presents "Personal and Professional Rewards of a Foreign Service Career." Contact: Jennifer Cochran at (740) 593-1842 or cochraj1@ohio.edu.

Events

Old English Reading Group
Mondays during spring quarter, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Ellis Hall 113
Associate Professor Marsha Dutton from the English Department will be leading an informal Old English reading group. Anyone interested -- faculty, staff, undergraduates -- is welcome to participate. There's no need for any history or knowledge of Old English Dutton said, "We'll do it inductively, and it will be fun." Contact her for more information at (740) 597-2752 or dutton@ohio.edu.

Friends of the Libraries Readathon
April 23 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Galbreath Chapel
Come join with many campus and community members who will be reading from their favorite pieces of prose, poetry and stories. This annual event, now in its 6th year, celebrates the place of reading in our society and the part libraries play in our reading. A two-day extravaganza that also benefits the Friends of the Libraries Scholarship Fund. Contact: George Bain at (740) 593-2713 or bain@ohio.edu.

Gallery Talk
April 24 at 6 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art, Lin Hall, The Ridges
"Face to Face: the Photography of Lloyd Moore" features a startling and straightforward collection of large format color and black-and-white photographs. Photographer Lloyd Moore and guest curator Grlic Rajko will present a special gallery talk and personal walk-through the exhibition. Contact: the museum at (740) 593-1304.

30th Athens International Film and Video Festival
April 25-May 1
Athena Cinema and the Ridges Auditorium
Various showtimes. For more information please visit www.AthensFest.org on the Web. Contact: Ruth Bradley at (740) 593-1330 or bradley@ohio.edu.

Earth Day Celebration
April 26 from noon to 5 p.m.
Scripps Amphitheater
This celebration will host a variety of musicians, speakers, hands-on activities and sustainable alternatives towards an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Contact: Sarah Conley at sc220099@ohio.edu.

Healing the Natural Way
April 25-27
Hopewood Farm (37000 Chase Run Rd., Albany)
A weekend of yoga, meditation and breath work interspersed with hiking, camping and botanical appreciation. Learn the basics of plant identification and application, wildcrafting and preparation of tasty wild cuisine. On-site camping is available. Contact: Hopewood Farm at (740) 698-3422 or hopewood@hotmail.com. Cost: $175.

Collaboration Celebration
April 25
Starbrick Clay (21 W. Columbus St., Nelsonville)
Starbrick's co-op potters are working together to produce exciting one-of-a-kind works of art. Pieces will be shared back and forth between artists until someone cries "enough." These collaborations promise to be the premier event of the season. Contact: Ann Judy at (740) 753-1011 or starbrick@frognet.net.

Retirement Reception
April 30 from 2 to 4 p.m.
1804 Lounge, Baker University Center
The Office of the Vice President for Finance cordially invites you to a retirement reception to honor Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller Robert A. Courtney for over 26 years of service at Ohio University. Contact: Jane Quivey at (740) 593-4074 or Jane_Quivey@vpf.finance.ohiou.edu.

Uno de Mayo
May 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Konneker Alumni Center
Join the Southeast Ohio Alumni Chapter for its kick-off First Thursday Gathering, Uno de Mayo (in celebration of Cinco de Mayo). Staff, faculty and community alumni are invited to come out and enjoy Mexican food, drinks, music and the opportunity to meet new people. The Southeast Ohio Alumni Chapter has planned fun-filled events for the first Thursday of each upcoming month. Contact: Jen Heisey at heisey@ohio.edu or Tiffany Boles at boles@ohio.edu. Cost: $5 ($3 if you bring a friend).

Retirement Reception
May 2 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
112 Copeland Hall
Please join the Marketing Department and the College of Business as they celebrate the careers of Executive MBA Program Director Kahandas Nandola and Associate Professor of Marketing Timothy Hartman. The reception is open to all members of the University community. Contact: Catherine N. Axinn at (740) 593-2084 or axinn@ohiou.edu.

Moms Weekend
May 2-4
The annual event in honor of all moms returns! See www.ohio.edu/familyweekend/moms/ for a complete schedule of planned events. Contact: Student Activities at (740) 593-4025 or studentactivities@ohio.edu.

Dairy Barn Garden Show and Jewelry Show
May 3-4 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Dairy Barn
Come visit the Dairy Barn and enjoy the live plants, spring flowers, garden tools and art, landscape designs, as well as handcrafted, unique bracelets, earrings, necklaces and more. Garden Vendors and Jewelry Artists will be on site. Contact: Rachel Binegar at (740) 592-4981 or rachel@dairybarn.org.

Spring Literary Festival
May 7-9
Irvine Auditorium
The 18th annual Spring Literary Festival features readings and lectures by fiction writers Ann Hood and Howard Norma, poet Usef Komunyakaa, film critic Molly Haskell and singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III. More information is available at www.english.ohiou.edu/litfest/. Contact: Jean Cunningham at (740) 593-4181 or cunningh@ohio.edu.

Performances

"Evita"
April 30-May 17
Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, Kantner Hall
"Evita" by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice features a rich score that includes the internationally acclaimed hit "Don't Cry for Me, Argentina." The story of Evita, told entirely through song and dance, follows the life of Argentina's infamous Eva Peron. Contact: Maureen Wagner at (740) 593-9355 or wagnerm@ohio.edu; for reservations call (740) 593-4800. Tickets: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors.

OhioBrass
April 24 at 8 p.m.
St. Paul's Catholic Church, 38 N. College Street
Members of the faculty brass quintet-in-residence include John Schlabach, trumpet; Kyle Norris, trumpet; C. Scott Smith, horn; Christopher Hayes, trombone; and Jason Smith, tuba. Contact: Meryl Mantione at (740) 593-4244 or mantione@ohio.edu.

"Little Women"
April 25-27
Stuart's Opera House, 34 Public Square, Nelsonville
Follow the four March sisters as they learn about life, love and the importance of family during a turbulent time in American History. Contact: Stuart's Opera House at (740) 753-1924. Tickets: in advance: adults $8, children 12 and under $4; at the door: adults $9, children 12 and under $5.

Orchestra Concert
April 29 at 8 p.m.
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Andrew George, conductor. Contact: Meryl Mantione at (740) 593-4244 or mantione@ohio.edu.

Performance Artist Claudia Stevens
May 1 at 8 p.m.
The Front Room Campus Coffeehouse, Baker University Center ground floor
Adopting the persona of an elderly concentration camp survivor who performed as a musician at Auschwitz, pianist, singer and actor Claudia Stevens uses music and personal accounts to depict the struggle and moral dilemma of camp inmates who survived by prostituting their art. Co-sponsored by Hillel and SAC. Contact: Jon Wilkof at jw324401@ohio.edu.

Training

Microsoft Powerpoint XP: Introduction
May 6 from 10 a.m. until noon
Computer Services Center, Room 114
In this seminar, learn to create an effective slide show presentation, how to add lists, create tables, and insert eye-catching clip art. Prerequisites: mouse and typing skills. Contact: Linda Lawson at (740) 593-9433 or compseminars@ohio.edu.