Southampton College

Currents
February - March, 1996

For more information call the Public Relations Office at (516) 287-8313, or write to this office at finalbor@aurora.liunet.edu.

* Events
* Ongoing Activities
* A Celebration of African Culture and Heritage
* Current Topics in Environmental Science
* Sports

Love is on the air at WPBX, 88.3 FM, Long Island's Public Radio. Valentines can send their sentiments and support public radio by purchasing on-air love pronouncements which will be aired on February 14. Individual greetings will cost $25 for 25 words and senders can opt for any programming slot between 9 am and 1 am. Sentiments can be original or scripted by the radio staff. The deadline is February 12. Phone (516) 287-8830.

WPBX is seeking volunteers in all areas of radio work. No matter what your experience, the staff is committed to increasing community involvement. A free introductory volunteer training seminar will begin at the end of February. Call Tony Dec or Rob Herbst at 287-8297.

Events

* Through February 28
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Three Faces of Indonesia, photographs by Co Rentmeester.
Reception: Friday, February 1, 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
Gallery talk: 5 pm, Avram Family Gallery.
Open noon - 5 pm weekdays and by appointment.
287-8427

* Thursday, February 8
LUCUMI PANEL DISCUSSION
Lucumi is a centuries old religion with roots in Africa and the Caribbean. African drums performance presented between sessions.
Business Center Lecture Hall.
Free.
Time TBA.
287-8251

* Wednesday, February 7, 6:30 pm
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Long Island's South Shore Bay Fisheries, by Bill M. Wise of the SUNY Stony Brook Marine Science Research Center.
Ocean View Lounge.
Free.
287-8400

* Saturday, February 10, 7:30 pm
BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE
Souljahs, a traditional reggae band will play in tribute to the reggae king. Sponsored by the Caribbean Students Association as part of the African Heritage celebrations.
Fine Arts Theatre.
Tickets $10.
287-8251

* Monday, February 12
PARALEGAL COURSE
This American Bar Association approved course will be offered in both evening and day courses.
Through August 28.
Call 287-8316.

* Wednesday, February 14, 6:30 pm
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Sandra Shumway, Marine Science Professor at Southampton Graduate Campus, will discuss Toxic Algal Blooms and their Impact on Shellfish. Ocean View Lounge.
Free.
287-8400.

* Thursday, February 15, 8:30 pm
OPEN POETRY NIGHT
An open mike for student poets. The public is welcomed at the Center for Cultural and Racial Diversity.
287-8251.

* Saturdays, February 17 & 24 9:30 am
NAVIGATING THE INTERNET
Learn how to navigate through the maze of worldwide computer networks. Basic computer skills will help but are not necessary.
Internet II March 2.
Call the School of Continuing Studies, 287-8316.

* Saturday, February 17, 6 pm
COTTON CLUB EXCURSION
A bus trip to the legendary Cotton Club in New York for dinner and a show with jazz vocalist Ann Sinclair.
Tickets $20 for students, $25 general admission, or $45 for couples. Includes bus fare, dinner, and performance.
Reservations through Spectrum of Unity, 287-8251.

* Monday, February 19, 8:30 pm
LEONARD JEFFRIES
Leonard Jeffries, professor and chairman of Black Studies at City College of New York will discuss The Levels of Exodus.
Fine Arts Theatre.
Free.
287-8251.

* Wednesday, February 21, 6:30 pm
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Richard D'Amico, Marine Resource Specialist with the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, on The Long Island Sound Study.
Ocean View Lounge
Free.
287-8400.

* Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 pm
ARCHITECTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Architect Randolf Croxton of Croxton Collaborative Architects, New York, on Sustainability: Reconciling the Built and Natural Environments.
Ocean View Lounge.
Free.
287-8400.

* Thursday, February 29, 7 pm
THE BELL CURVE
Harold E. Dent, a psychology professor at Hampton University and a Shinnecock native, on theories proposed in the book published in 1994.
Business Center Lecture Hall.
Free
287-8251.

* Saturday, March 2, 7 pm
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM SCHOOL ENSEMBLE
Students from the world renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem will perform in the Fine Arts Theatre.
Tickets at the door: $5 students, $10 general admission.
287-8251

* Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 pm
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Hugh McGuinness, a Friends World Program professor at Southampton Graduate Campus, will discuss the Need for Organic Farming on Long Island.
Ocean View Lounge.
Free.
287-8400.

* Thursday, March 7, 6:30 pm
MARINE SCIENCE LECTURE
Dr. Allan Cembella from the National Research Council of Canada will discuss paralytic shellfish poisons and toxin transfer in marine trophic webs. A John P. McGrath Lecture. Business Center Lecture Hall.
Free.
287-8407.

* Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 pm
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Matt Giles of the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, N.Y. will discuss Remediation of Contaminated Soils.
Ocean View Lounge.
Free.
287-8400

* Wednesday, March 20
STEINBECK LECTURE
Author and journalist Shana Alexander, the John Steinbeck visiting author, will visit classes, meet with students for three days, and deliver the Steinbeck Lecture. Location and time TBA.

* March 3 - 30
ART EXHIBIT
Drawings and Prints by Ward Davenny in the Fine Arts Gallery. Opening Reception: Thursday, March 14, 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Gallery Talk by the artist at 5 pm.
Open noon - 5 pm weekdays and by appointment.
287-8427.

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Ongoing Activities

CENTER FOR CREATIVE RETIREMENT
The Center for Creative Retirement welcomes retired individuals interested in the world of ideas and interaction with those of similar interests. Study and discussion groups touch on a broad spectrum of current social issues and trips to museums, galleries, theatres, and sites of historic and ecological interest have been arranged. For information on membership, phone (516) 287-8315.
SUMMER CATALOGS
The On-line Summer Catalog is now available. Printed Summer Catalogs with course descriptions and registration material will be available on campus in late February and early March. Call the Summer Office at 287-8349 or write to caglioti@sand.liunet.edu.
CONTINUING STUDIES
A complete listings of Spring courses offered through the School of Continuing Studies at Southampton College are available by calling 287-8316. Listings include courses related to Real Estate, insurance computers, health services, horticulture, English and foreign languages, writing, music, self-improvement, and special interests.
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A Celebration of African Culture and Heritage

Sponsored by the Center for Cultural and Racial Diversity, 287-8251.
February 8
Lucumi Panel Discussion
February 10
Bob Marley Tribute
February 15
Open Poetry Night
February 17
Cotton Club Excursion
February 19
Leonard Jeffries Lecture
February 29
The Bell Curve Lecture
March 2
Dance Theatre of Harlem School Ensemble
* The Dance Theatre of Harlem School Ensemble at Southampton College
Fine Arts Theatre
Saturday, March 2 at 7 pm
Tickets at the door: $5 students, $10 general admission
Call 287-8251

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Current Topics in Environmental Science

Hosted by Southampton Professor Dr. Scott Carlin, in the Ocean View Lounge on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. All lectures are free and open to the public.
Feb. 7 Long Island's South Shore Bay Fisheries
Bill M. Wise of the SUNY Sony Brook Marine Science Research Center
Feb. 14 Toxic Algal Blooms and their Impact on Shellfish
Sandra Shumway, Marine Science Professor, Southampton Graduate Campus
Feb. 21 The Long Island Sound Study
Richard D'Amico, Marine Resource Specialist, NY State DEC
Feb. 28 Sustainability: Reconciling the Built and Natural Environments.
Architect Randolf Croxton of Croxton Collaborative Architects, New York
March 6 The Need for Organic Farming on Long Island
Hugh McGuinness, Friends World Program, Southampton Graduate Campus
March 13 Robert Moses, Jones Beach, and Ecology
Marc Fasanella, Southampton Graduate Campus Fine Arts Professor
March 20 Remediation of Contaminated Soils Matt Giles of the Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, N.Y.
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Sports
Home Games

Women's Basketball
  • February 13 vs Adelphi 7 pm
  • February 20 vs Mercy 7 pm
  • February 24 vs Pace 5 pm
Men's Basketball
  • February 3 vs Queens 7:30 pm
  • February 14 vs Adelphi 7 pm
  • February 19 vs Mercy 7 pm
  • February 24 vs Pace 7:30 pm
Men's Volleyball
  • February 1 vs Concordia 7:30pm
  • February 10 vs Princeton 7:30 pm
  • February 11 vs Vassar 3 pm
  • February 23 vs Rutgers-Newark 5:30 pm
  • March 1 vs NYU 7:30 pm
  • March 4 vs Ball State 7 pm
  • March 6 vs Queens 7 pm
  • March 15 Windmill Classic, TBA
  • March 16 Windmill Classic, TBA
Men's Tennis
  • March 20 vs St. Joseph's 3 pm
Men's Softball
  • March 1 vs Bryant 2 pm
  • March 21 vs C.W. Post 3 pm
Men's LaCrosse
  • March 16 vs Pace 1 pm
  • March 20 vs Dowling 3 pm
  • March 23 vs New Hampshire 4 pm

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