Cable Channel 21 in Santa Barbara carries UCTV transmissions
of UCSB programs. In addition, the programs below can
be seen on Dish Network satellite (channel 9412) as well
as on the Internet or “video-on-demand” at
<www.uctv.tv>.
For a complete program schedule, visit <www.uctv.tv/schedule>.
March 23, 9 p.m.: “Technology Management
Program: Nanotechnology: Where are the Winners?”
UCSB’s Technology Management Program presents a
panel on the nature of nanotechnology and how it is perceived
by the scientists and companies involved in this area
as well as the investment community.
March 24, 10 p.m.: “Gen-Xers and
How They Are Changing American Religion” is the
topic of Wade Clark Roof, director of the Walter H. Capps
Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life
at UCSB. Born between 1962-1982, Gen-Xers grew up with
computers, video games, and MTV. Who are they and what
are their values, beliefs, and worldviews? Roof, a professor
of religious studies, explores how are they changing American
notions of spirituality.
March 30, 9 p.m.: “Technology Management
Program: Making Technology Start-ups Work” is attorney
Michael Pfau theme as he discusses the key need of a technology
start-up company—picking the right people who have
the ability to work together and the ability to understand
exactly what it is that they intend to market; 10
p.m.: “A Conversation with Westmont College
Professors Nancey Murphy and Jeffrey Schloss” centers
on current debates about intelligent design, emergent
research on science and religion, the environment, and
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Part of an exhibition
on “Fantasy Islands: Landscaping Long Beach’s Oil
Platforms,” this artist’s faithful rendering of
the disguised oil derricks will remain on display
at the University Art Museum until April 30.
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Among the works
highlighting the Santa Barbara Channel Islands now
on display in the Ventura County Museum of Art and
History is this painting of “Inspiration Point,
Anacapa Island” by UCSB staff artist Kate Yarbrough.
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New York Times columnist Peter Steinfels will deliver the free Martin E. Marty Lecture on Religion in American Life.
The Town Forum topic is "The United States and the Middle East: Sources of Antagonism, Prospects for Reconciliation?" with a presentation by Salim Yaqub, associate professor of history. His specialty is U.S. involvement in the Middle East since 1945. Call Community Relations (x4388) for more information and reservations.
The last meeting of the Swing and Ballroom Dance Club for the quarter starts with a pizza and video period for members. Prospective members welcome; dance practice follows.
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Historian Salim Yaqub talks about antagonism and reconciliation in the Middle East on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at a Town Forum.
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Reiki master/teacher Birgitta Hansson will give a free demonstration of the healing technique known as Reiki (pronounced ray-key), a Japanese word for universal life force energy. This ancient healing method, which functions on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels, will be taught so that Wellness Workshop participants take away pointers for self-healing. Call x7323 to RSVP.
University of Kansas historian Luis Corteguera discusses "Desperately Seeking the King: Pardon Tales from Early Modern Spain."
The Coastal Housing Partnership offers UCSB employees free seminars on how to buy homes in a given area. Call 969-1025 to register and to get the meeting's location, or go online <http://coastalhousing.org/employees_education.htm>.
Final day to return registration and release forms, which are available online <www.housing.ucsb.edu/children/default.html>, for the free half-day mix of food, fun, and educational activities for employees' children, aged 5 to 14.
"The Resurgence of Shi'i Islam: Religion, Politics, and Society in Times of War" is the theme of the 8th Annual Middle East Studies Conference. It begins with teacher-focused workshop on how to teach about Shi'ite Islam and a recent report from the field in Iran, followed by panels on Shi'ism politics, religious practices, politics, and history in various countries. Professor Juan Cole, an Islamic expert from the University of Michigan, will address the conference. For more information, contact the Center for Middle East Studies (x4245) or visit its Web site <www.cmes.ucsb.edu>.
UCSB hosts Loyola Marymount in a doubleheader. The second game starts at 2 p.m., same location.
UCSB hosts Dartmouth.
UCSB hosts the traditional women's alumni game.
UCSB hosts Santa Clara.
UCSB hosts Harvard University.
UCSB hosts Pacific University.
UCSB hosts Pacific University.
UCSB hosts UC Davis.
UCSB hosts the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate
Tournament, which continues on April 4.
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EXHIBITIONS
The association's members present mixed media works in watercolors, graphite, collage, and primacolor pencil.
Historic drawings and illustrations from the UAM's Architecture & Design Collection explore the mid-1960s landscaping and design of oil drilling platforms off Long Beach.
(Note: The UAM will be closed from March 25 to April 4 for installation of a new exhibit.)
Dutch Master Jacob van Ruisdael's "The Gnarled Oak" recently underwent treatment by conservator Scott M. Haskins.
UCSB staff artist Kate Yarbrough's
work is among that of 27 artists and photographers selected
to help highlight the Channel Islands National Park and
marine sanctuary's 25th anniversary in an exhibition titled
"Island Passages: Artists Celebrate the Channel Islands."
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