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Michael Padilla, 277-1816

November 5, 2001

UNM Video and Photo Opportunities for Nov. 5-11

The following is a list of events and activities occurring at the University of New Mexico during Nov. 4-11.

Monday, Nov. 5
Forum/Debate: “Equity and Efficiency in the Era of Globalization: An Analysis of Free Trade Proposals and the Economic Policies of the IMF, World Bank and Other Multi-Lateral Institutions,” 7-9 p.m., Dane Smith Hall, room 123, 277-8872.

Tuesday, Nov. 6
Executive Speaker Series: “The History of Informatics in Northern New Mexico,” by Dr. Roger Jones, scientist turned entrepreneur, 6:30 p.m., Anderson Schools of Management, room 1017, 277-6264.

Tuesday - Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 and 8
Main Campus Flu Shot Clinics: For all students, staff and faculty, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. on Nov. 6 and 7 at Anderson School of Management and 4-6 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Student Residence Center, 277-3136.

Wednesday, Nov. 7
African American High School Student Day: Area high school students will learn about attending UNM, 8 a.m. - noon, Johnson Center, 277-5645.

Research Spotlight: “Reaching for Tribal Survival,” by Joe Suina and Lois Meyer. Pueblo teachers from New Mexico and indigenous teachers from Mexico share their stories, noon - 1:30 p.m., COE Simpson Room, 277-2231.

Performance: “The Vienna Choir Boys,” part of the 2001-02 Ovation Series, 7:30 p.m., Popejoy Hall.

Performance: Student recital with John Sandlin, guitar, 8 p.m., Keller Hall, 277-2131.

Wednesday - Saturday, Nov. 7 - 10
Words Afire: UNM’s New Play Festival: “Bonfires: Mama’s Boy; Tale and Blood Hot Days,” short plays by Jason Nious, Jason Witter and Jessie Brown, 7:30 p.m., Theatre X, 277-2441.

Thursday, Nov. 8
Lunchtime Concert: UNM Percussion Ensemble, noon, The Cathedral Church of St. John, 318 Silver SW, 247-1581.

Book Signing: “Quantum Change: When Epiphanies and Sudden Insights Transform Ordinary Lives,” by UNM Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Dr. William Miller, 7:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble Book Store, Coronado Center, 277-2384.

Friday, Nov. 9
Center for the Southwest Lecture: Maria Montoya, associate professor of History at the University of Michigan will discuss the Josefina Montoya doll being marketed by the American Girl Company and the myth she perpetuates about women, property, and pre-American conquest in New Mexico, 3 p.m., Anthropology room 163, 277-7688.

Performance: Guest artists Pasquale Rucco and Douglas James, 7:30 p.m., Keller Hall, 277-2131.

Weems ArtFest Opening Night: “An Art Affair with Bo Derek,” with an appearance by the actress and an exhibit of her photography, an art auction of works by 18 prestigious artists, music, proceeds to benefit the Children’s Hospital of New Mexico, 293-6133 or 277-4553.

Friday - Sunday, Nov. 9 - 11
Performance: “Ragtime,” part of the 2001-2002 Ovation Series, 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10, 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 and 11, and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, Popejoy Hall.

Words Afire: UNM’s New Play Festival: “Wild Fires: Boy From Ohio; Soak From the Bottom and Kitty, Chatty, Kitty,” short plays by Curtis Childs, Riti Sachdeva and David Landry, 7:30 p.m., Riverside Theatre, 116 Washington SE, 254-8393.

Saturday, Nov. 10
Irish Renaissance Performance: The McTeggart Irish Dancers will perform Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, and ceilidh steps, 2 p.m., Maxwell Museum, 277- 2415.

Performance: Student Chamber Concert, 3 p.m., Keller Hall, 277-2131.

Landscape Speaker: “The Eloquent Stillness of Stone: The Role of Rock in the Japanese ‘Dry Landscape’ Garden,” sponsored by the Department of Philosophy, 7 p.m., Humanities 108 (Franklin Dickey Memorial Theater,) 277-2405.

Performance: Denise Reig-Turner, bassoon, with guest artists Keith Lemmons, clarinet; Falko Steinbach, piano; Nicolle Maniaci, violin; Christine Rancier, viola; and Carla Lehmeier-Tatum, cello. 7:30 p.m., Keller Hall, 277-2131.

Karate Tournament: Takaimine Karate, Johnson Center, 294-6302 or 294-7557.

Sunday, Nov. 11
Performance: Voice recital by Andrea Clayton, free, noon, Keller Hall, 277-2131.

Performance: UNM Chamber Orchestra featuring Bulgarian guest conductor Nikolay Lalov, 7:30 p.m., Keller Hall, 277-2131.

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