Lectures

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.

School of Interdisciplinary Arts Lecture
May 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Lindley 110
Harvard University Professor of the History of Art and Architecture Jeffrey Hamburger will speak on "Brother, Bride and Alter Christus: The Virginal Body of John the Evangelist in Medieval Art, Theology and Literature." Contact: Charles Buchanan at (740) 593-1314 or buchanac@ohio.edu.

Contemporary History Institute Speaker Series
May 8 at 4 p.m.
11804 Room, Baker Center
UCLA Professor Emerita of History Joyce Appleby will speak on "Congress and War Declarations: What Does it Mean to Silently Amend the Constitution?" Contact: Kara Dunfee at (740) 593-4362 or dunfeek@ohio.edu.

International Studies Forum
May 9 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Anderson Auditorium, Scripps Hall
Kendra McSweeney, from the Geography Department at the Ohio State University, will speak on "Household Lifecycle, Fertility and Rainforests: Linking Microdemography and Environment in Lowland Latin America." Contact: Jennifer Cochran at (740) 593-1842 or cochraj1@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.

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.

30th Athens International Film and Video Festival
through 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.

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.

Spring Pottery Sale
May 2-4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trisolini front yard
The faculty and students of the School of Art's Ceramics department announce the return of this annual event. Contact: the School of Art at (740) 593-4290.

Moms Weekend
May 2-4
The annual event in honor of all moms returns with a host of activities. There's something for every mom! See www.ohio.edu/familyweekends/moms/ for a complete schedule of planned events. Contact: Student Activities at (740) 593-4025 or studentactivities@ohio.edu.

Native American Jewelry Sale
May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art
Come see the exquisite jewelry on view during this special one-day show and sale. A portion of the proceeds will go towards projects sponsored by the Friends of the Kennedy Museum. Contact: the Kennedy Museum at (740) 593-1304.

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.

Retirement Reception
May 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Ave.
The Ohio University Telecommunications Center cordially invites you to attend a retirement party honoring Director of Educational Telecommunications Marvin Bowman.

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.

Herbs: From the Garden to the Kitchen
May 10 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a morning with the WellWorks Nutrition Education staff as they demonstrate healthful cooking with herbs and provide nutritional information and cooking tips. Phone or in-person registration is required and a $5 fee is due by May 5. All employees and their dependents may register. For program details go to www.ohiou.edu/wellworks. To register or for more information, call (740) 593-2093.

Reflexology
May 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Reflexology is a scientific art based on the idea that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet which correspond to all body parts. Join Julia Poulson, board certified reflexologist, to learn about how the physical act of applying specific pressures using thumb, finger, and hand techniques on your feet can stimulate your body and result in stress reduction and other benefits for the body. All employees and their dependents may register. For program details go to www.ohiou.edu/wellworks. To register or for more information, call (740) 593-2093.

Whitewater Rafting Trip
May 16-18
New River in West Virginia
All students, faculty, staff and friends are welcome. Participants will arrive at New River on Friday night, raft Saturday, then come back to the campground for a night of relaxation and social events. Departure will be on Sunday. Contact: Myke Welch at snowcat@ohio.edu. Cost: about $60 per person.

Judah Jam 2K3: A Praise and Adoration Celebration
May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
An evening of worship and praise, this full-length concert will take you on a journey through the Outer and Inner Courts into the Holy of Holies where you will be encouraged, uplifted and inspired. Tickets available at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Box Office. Contact: De-Anthony King at (740) 593-8008 or DeKayProductions@hotmail.com. Cost: $5.

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.

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.

Royal Lipizzan Stallions
May 6-7 at 6:30 p.m.; May 7 at 10 a.m.
Charles & Daisy Black Equestrian Center
Ohio University-Chillicothe
See the fabulous flying white stallions perform the rare and beautiful 'Airs Above the Ground' mounted, as seen in Walt Disney's "Miracle of the White Stallions." Contact: for advanced tickets call toll free; 1-877-462-6824 or (740) 774-7200. Cost: Children (6-12) $10 in advance, $12 at the gate; Adults $12 in advance, $15 at the gate.

Illusions of the Stars
May 10
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
This event brings to the stage the talents of our nation's finest artist impersonators in an effort to support the Athens AIDS Task Force. Contact: Memorial Auditorium Ticket Office at (740) 593-1780. Cost: $5 student, $15 general admission.

Ana Gasteyer
May 14 at 8 p.m.
Baker University Center Ballroom
Catch this former "Saturday Night Live" comedian and Broadway, TV and film actress. For ticket information, contact the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Box Office. For general information contact: upcevent@ohio.edu or (740) 593-4057. Cost: $3 student, $5 general admission.