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In the Galleries

Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m-4 p.m.; and Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. University Gallery:

Through Dec. 15: "Contemporary Art from Slovakia," works from the Faculty of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design of Bratislava, Slovakia. Reception: 4-6 p.m., Oct. 26.

Jan. 22-Feb. 9: Open.

Feb. 19-March 16: Untitled.

March 26-April 13: Textures of Memory -- Poetics of Cloth.

April 18-April 2001: Montclair Craft Guild.

Gallery One:

Through Dec. 2: Fiber work by Laura Fox.

Lectures/Workshops

Art Forum. 2 p.m., Calcia Hall, Room 135. For information about the following artists, go to www.montclair.edu/pages/finearts/artforum.html.

Nov. 9: Farhad Zamani
Nov. 16 and 30:TBA
Dec. 7: Fred Fleisher
Dec. 14: Lilly Wei

Tea and Talk. 3:30 p.m. (unless noted otherwise), Global Education Center, 22 Normal Ave. Space is limited. Call 4185 to reserve a seat.

Nov. 8: "Contemporary Asian Art: Reflections of Chinese Cultural Identity Conflicts" by Chien-hui Kao, art critic and curator.

Nov. 16: "Hungary and the European Union: The Impact on the Social and Economic Structures" by Murakozy Lazio, director of the Institute of Economics and Business Administration, Debrecen University, Hungary.

Nov. 28: "Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: A Journey Through China and Central Asia" by Milton Seegmiller of Linguistics.

Nov. 9: "Surfing the WebÑHow To" by MSU Web Manager Cindy Meneghin. Noon-1:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Nov. 14: "A Performer's Life Beyond the Solo Recital: Two Versatile Pianists from Holland Tell their Story." Featuring Gert Jan van der Weerd and Nelleke Geesink, music professors at the Constantijn Huygens Conservatory in Zwolle, Holland. 3 p.m., McEachern Recital Hall. Sponsored by the Global Education Center and the Music Department.

Nov. 15: "Hitting Your Mark: Setting Goals and Achieving Them" by Sonia Lora, director of Hispanic Counseling at the Women's Rights Information Center in Englewood. 12:30-1:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Nov. 16: "Multicultural Issues in Substance Abuse and Dependence" by Manual Guantez of Counseling, Human Development and Educational Leadership. 5-7 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Sponsored by the Addiction Studies Program.

Dec. 6: "Taking the Anxiety out of Taking Tests." Learn how to manage anxiety and stress before and during tests. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Dec. 7: "Gambling and Other Process Addictions" by William Pursley, former clinical director. 5-7 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Sponsored by the Addiction Studies Program.

Theater

For more information about the following performances, call the Box Office at 5112.

Nov. 9-12, 16-18; "Fiddler on the Roof." A student production of the original New York stage production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. 8 p.m. Nov. 9-11, 16-18; 2 p.m. Nov. 12; 1 p.m. Nov. 17, Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $10; $7 faculty, staff, alumni, senior citizens; $5 students.

Dec. 6-10: "The Ghost Sonata." A rare opportunity to see aStrindberg masterpiece. 8 p.m. Dec. 6-9; 1 p.m. Dec. 8, Studio Theatre. Tickets: $10; $7 faculty, staff, alumni, senior citizens; $5 students. Dec. 10 and 13: "Street Scene." Kurt Weill's fusion of opera and the American musical with book by Elmer Rice and lyrics by Langston Hughes. Staged by Jeffrey Gall, "Street Scene" is a collaboration with the Music Department featuring gifted students and professional singers, accompanied by the MSU Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15. Faculty, staff, students and alumni receive a $2.50 per ticket discount.

Dec. 10 and 13: "Street Scene." Kurt Weill's fusion of opera and the American musical with book by Elmer Rice and lyrics by Langston Hughes. Staged by Jeffrey Gall, "Street Scene" is a collaboration with the Music Department featuring gifted students and professional singers, accompanied by the MSU Symphony Orchestra. 3 p.m. Dec. 10 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15. Faculty, staff, students and alumni receive a $2.50 per ticket discount.

Music

For more information about the following events, call the Music Department at 4296 or browse the Department's Web site at www.montclair.edu/pages/music.html.

Noon Recitals. McEachern Recital Hall.
Nov. 8: Student recital: piano and voice
Nov. 15: Student recital: guitar
Nov. 22: Student recital: brass
Nov. 29: Student recital: woodwinds
Dec: 6: Student recital: percussion
Dec. 13: Student recital: chamber ensembles

Evening concerts/workshops. 8 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, unless otherwise indicated.
Nov. 29: MSU Choir and Chamber Singers, James Imhoff, director.
Dec. 3: Annual Crawford Concert: MSU Concert Band. Mary Ann Craig, director. Time TBA.
Dec. 14: Clarinet Night. David Singer, coordinator. McEachern Recital Hall.
Dec. 15: Christmas from Dublin. Celebrate the holidays with a genuine Irish Christmas starring the Original Three Irish Tenors. Also featuring Jacqueline Whelan, one of Ireland's most recognized sopranos, comedian Jimmy Kennedy, and a host of Irish dancers and musicians. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25. Faculty, staff, students and alumni receive a $2.50 per ticket discount. Call the Box Office.

Dance
Nov. 30-Dec. 3: "Works-a-Foot." Choreography by guest artists, faculty and students. 8 p.m Nov. 30-Dec. 2; 2 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets: $6; students, $5.

Sports

Only home games are listed. For a complete sports schedule, call Athletics at 5234.

Football. Nov. 11: Rowan. 1:30 p.m. Men's and Women's Swimming.


Nov. 11: SUNY-New Paltz. 1 p.m.
Nov. 18: Albright (men). 1 p.m.
Nov. 21: Adelphi. 6 p.m.
Jan. 11: Rowan. 4 p.m.
Jan. 13: ESU (women). 1 p.m. Men's Basketball.
Nov. 25: Richard Stockton. 4 p.m.
Dec. 2: Rowan. 4 p.m.
Dec. 9: Rutgers-Camden. 4 p.m.
Dec. 22: Savannah College. 7 p.m.
Dec. 28-29: Holiday tournament.
Jan. 13: The College of N.J. 4 p.m.
Jan. 24: William Paterson. 8 p.m.
Jan. 31: Rutgers-Newark. 8 p.m.
Feb. 7: Kean. 8 p.m.
Feb. 10: Ramapo. 4 p.m.
Feb. 14: New Jersey City University. 8 p.m.

Women's Basketball.

Nov. 25: Richard Stockton. 2 p.m.
Dec. 2: Rowan. 2 p.m.
Dec. 9: Rutgers-Camden. 2 p.m.
Jan. 13: The College of N.J. 2 p.m.
Jan. 24: William Paterson. 6 p.m.
Jan. 21: Rutgers-Newark. 6 p.m.
Feb. 7: Kean. 6 p.m.
Feb. 10: Ramapo. 2 p.m.
Feb. 14: New Jersey City University. 6 p.m.

Wrestling.

Jan. 4: Wilkes University. 5 p.m.
Jan. 30: Delaware Valley. Time TBA.

ON "CARPE DIEM"
"Carpe Diem" airs at noon on Cablevision Channel 6 and at 9 p.m. on Comcast Channel 57.
Nov. 7: Ciro Scolera, executive director of the Association for Children of New Jersey, describes the organization's role in research and advocacy on children's issues, including health insurance, preventing abuse and neglect and helping poor families. Produced and hosted by Bill Berlin of Political Science; directed by Melissa Butler.

Nov. 14: "Harp and Soul" features blues musicians Bill Sims and Adam Gussow, and members of the New York Blues Society discussing blues music and its significance in American culture and society. Produced and hosted by Melissa Butler; directed by Brian Cox.

ONGOING Mass. Sundays, 11 a.m., Russ Hall, Kops Lounge; 6:30 p.m., Newman Center.

Public Telescope Nights. 8-9 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 14, excluding Nov. 23, in front of Richardson Hall. The moon will be featured Nov. 2, 9 and Dec. 7. See Jupiter and Saturn in November and December. Telescope Night will be canceled if the weather is very cold, windy or cloudy. For more information, call Mary Lou West at 7266.

Yoga. Mondays, 1-2 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

AND MORE Meeting Dates
Board of Trustees: Nov. 30, Feb. 8, April 19, June 14, July 19.
University Senate: Nov. 29, Dec. 20, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 28, April 18, May 9.
AFT Local 1904: Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 2.

Nov. 11: Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. 10:30 a.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Cost: $25, includes brunch and an all-day pass to any MSU athletics event. See story on page 3. For more information, call 746-0417.

Nov. 18: Red Hawk 5k walk/run in the fight against hunger. Registration 7-8 a.m., with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. First 100 registrants get free T-shirts. Registration fee: $7 for MSU students ($6 with two non-perishable food items, $5 with three); $17 others ($16 with two food items, $15 with three). To register, call Steve Smith of Campus Recreation at 7443.

YOGI BERRA MUSEUM Admission to the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center is $4 for adults; $2 for children and students. Programs are free with admission (unless otherwise noted). Hours are Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For information, call 2378.

Nov. 9: A Tribute to Don Zimmer. Baseball luminaries and friends gather to celebrate the beloved Yankee coach. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Museum and All Children's Hospital in Florida. Call for reservations.

Nov. 17: "Winner's Workshop." Rob Gilbert of HPPERLS will offer motivational tips and advice for athletes, coaches and parents who seek the winning edge. 9 a.m.-noon.

Nov. 20: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ben Cramer discusses and signs copies of his new book on Joe DiMaggio, A Hero's Life. 3:30-5:30 p.m.


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