PERFORMANCE - University Symphony Orchestra with conductor Michael Haber, Guzzetta Recital
Hall, 8 p.m.
October 31, 2003
LECTURE - “Lessons Learned in Six Decades of Teaching — and Researching Teaching and Learning,” presented by Wilbert J. “Bill” McKeachie, a professor emeritus of psychology and director emeritus of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at the University of Michigan, Student Union, Ballroom D, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Institute for Teaching and Learning. Lunch will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to noon for those who R.S.V.P. by Oct. 29.
LECTURE - “Polymer Brushes: Surface Immobilization of Polymers,” presented by Bill Brittain, UA professor of polymer science, Polymer Engineering Academic Center, Aggarwal Lecture Hall, 2–3:30 p.m.Part of the Department of Polymer Engineering Fall 2003 Seminar Series.
LECTURE - “New Urbanism: The Remapping of Main Street USA,” presented by Richard Levitz, project coordinator at Crocker Park LLC in Westlake. Part of the Department of Geography and Planning Fall Colloquium Series, College of Arts & Sciences building, Room 407, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCE - Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert with Rob Richards, Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., 8 p.m., $9 and $11.
November 2, 2003
ATHLETICS - Women’s Soccer Zips vs. Youngstown, Jackson Field, 1 p.m., $3.
November 3, 2003
LECTURE - “Student E-Portfolios: Promoting and Documenting Learning and Reflection,” presenters are John Savery and Sufian Forawi, UA assistant professors of education, Zook Hall 335, noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Institute for Teaching and Learning. Lunch will be provided for those who R.S.V.P. by Oct. 31.
LECTURE - “Old Age is Not for Sissies” with Art Linkletter, part of the UA Forum Series, sponsored by Summa Health System, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 7:30 p.m., $4 for faculty and staff with UA I.D.
PERFORMANCE - Faculty Recital with George Pope, flute, Guzzetta Recital Hall,
8 p.m.
LECTURE - “Online Tutoring: One-on-One Instruction Anytime, Anywhere,” presenters are Litsa Varonis, multimedia specialist; Dwight Bishop, manager of designer and development services; and Holly Harris Bane, director of strategic initiatives, Office of the Provost; Leigh Hall 414, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Institute for Teaching and Learning. Lunch will be provided for those who R.S.V.P. by Nov. 3.
PERFORMANCE - Symphonic Band Chamber Winds with Robert Jorgensen, conductor, Guzzetta Recital Hall, 8 p.m.
November 6, 2003
MEETING - Faculty Senate, Buckingham Center 201, 3 p.m.
PERFORMANCES - Fall Dance Concert, presented by The University of Akron Dance Company Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets are $6 and $9. Also Nov. 7 and 8
at 8 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.
PERFORMANCE - Guitar Ensemble with Stephen Aron, conductor, Guzzetta Recital
Hall, 8 p.m.
November 7, 2003
LECTURE - “Structured Latex Particles: The Roles of Reaction Kinetics on Polymer Diffusion and Phase Separation,” presented by Donald Sunberg, director of the materials science program at the University of New Hampshire, Polymer Engineering Academic Center, Aggarwal Lecture Hall, 2–3:30 p.m. Part of the Department of Polymer Engineering Fall 2003 Seminar Series.
LECTURE - “Bi-national Perceptions and the Christ of the Andes Statue,” presented by Craig Campbell, Department of Geography, Youngstown State University. Part of the Department of Geography and Planning Fall Colloquium Series, College of Arts & Sciences building, Room 407, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
ATHLETICS - Women’s Volleyball Zips vs. Western Michigan, JAR, 7 p.m., $3.
PERFORMANCES - Ohio Ballet, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 8 p.m.,
$5-$40. Also Nov. 8 at 2 and 8 p.m.
November 8, 2003
ATHLETICS - Women’s Basketball Zips vs. Findley in exhibition game, JAR,
3 p.m., $3.
LECTURE - “Improving Testing and Grading: More Learning Gain, Less Teacher Strain!”, presented by Thomas Angelo, director of the Institute for Teaching and Learning, Leigh Hall 414, noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the institute. Lunch will be provided for those who R.S.V.P. by
5 p.m. on Nov. 7.
November 12, 2003
ATHLETICS - Women’s Basketball Zips vs. Ashland in exhibition game, JAR,
7 p.m., $3.
ATHLETICS - Women’s Swimming Zips vs. St. Francis; Ocasek Natatorium,
7:30 p.m.
November 13, 2003
LECTURE - “Student Evaluation of Teaching: Stubborn Myths, Research Findings, Practical Remedies,” presented by Thomas Angelo, director of the Institute for Teaching and Learning, Leigh Hall 414, noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the institute. Lunch will be provided for those who R.S.V.P."
by 5 p.m. on Nov. 11.
ATHLETICS - New Music Ensemble with Dan McCarthy, director, Guzzetta Recital Hall,
8 p.m.
November 14, 2003
LECTURE - Modeling the Behavior of Stimuli-Responsive Films and Coatings,” presented by Anna Balazs, professor of chemical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, Polymer Engineering Academic Center, Aggarwal Lecture Hall, 2–3:30 p.m. Part of the Department of Polymer Engineering Fall 2003 Seminar Series.
LECTURE - “Nature and Ecological Sustainability Amidst Urban Sprawl in Ohio,” presented by Tom Klak, Department of Geography, Miami University. Part of the Department of Geography and Planning Fall Colloquium Series, College of Arts & Sciences building, Room 407, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCES - Dance Masters Cleveland Repertory Company, Daum Theatre in Kolbe Hall 8 p.m., $6 and $12. Proceeds benefit dance scholarships. Also Nov. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m.
November 15, 2003
ATHLETICS - Football Zips vs. Ohio University, Rubber Bowl, noon,
$9 for faculty staff.
ATHLETICS - Women’s Swimming Zips vs. Clarion/Duquesne/Wright State, Ocasek Natatorium noon. Also, Zips vs. Kenyon,
5:30 p.m.
ATHLETICS - Nissan Presents Warren Miller’s “Journey,” Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., 6:30 p.m., $11.
PERFORMANCE - Akron Symphony Orchestra, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 8 p.m., $14 and $35.
November 16, 2003
PERFORMANCE - “Sounds of Americana” with Solaris Woodwind Quintet and Baritone Todd Ranney, part of the Kulas Concert Series, Guzzetta Recital Hall, 3 p.m., $3-$10.
November 17, 2003
LECTURE - “Access 101 — Removing Barriers to Learning,” presenters are Sally Gamauf, director of the Office of Accessibility and members of her staff, Leigh Hall 414, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Institute for Teaching and Learning. Lunch provided for those who R.S.V.P. by Nov. 14.
LECTURE - “A (White-Middle-Class)Feminist Perspective on Homelessness and Violence: How to Shift the Center to Tell a More Complete Story,” presented by Kathryn Feltey, UA associate professor of sociology, College of Arts & Sciences building, noon to 1 p.m. Part of the Women’s Studies Brown Bag Lecture Series.
November 21, 2003
LECTURE - “Polyurethanes in Coatings — Versatility in Chemistry and Application,” presented by Thomas Faecke, coatings research at Bayer Polymers, LLC, Polymer Engineering Academic Center, Aggarwal Lecture Hall, 2–3:30 p.m. Part of the Department of Polymer Engineering Fall 2003 Seminar Series.
LECTURE - “Rethinking the African State: A New Conceptualization on Sub-Saharan Africa,” presented by Calvin Masilel, Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Part of the Department of Geography and Planning Fall Colloquium Series, College of Arts & Sciences building, Room 407, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCES - “Menotti and More,” Fall Opera Production with Alfred Anderson, director, Guzzetta Recital Hall, 8 p.m., $3 and $5. Also Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCE - Concert Choir/Chamber Choir with Samuel Gordon, conductor, Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, 2095 West Market St.,
8 p.m.
November 25, 2003
PERFORMANCE - Percussion Ensemble with Larry Snider, director, Guzzetta Recital Hall,
8 p.m.
PERFORMANCES - “Riverdance,” E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 7:30 p.m., $30-$60. Also Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 28 and 29, 2 and 8 p.m.; and Nov. 30, 2 and 7 p.m.
November 26, 2003
PERFORMANCE - Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combos with Jack Schantz, conductor, Guzzetta Recital
Hall, 8 p.m.
November 27, 2003
HOLIDAY - Thanksgiving, University closed. Also Nov. 28.
