Currents
Fall, 1999

For more information call the Public Relations Office at (516) 287-8313, or write to this office at jfinalbo@sand.liunet.edu. Information about College events is also broadcast on WPBX 88.3 FM, Long Island's Public Radio.

Through September 17
MASTER ART WORKSHOP EXHIBITION
Works of Lynda Benglis, Richmond Burton, Mary Heilmann, Bryan Hunt,Donald Lipski, Michael Rosch, Esteban Vicente and others. Avram Gallery open weekdays, noon to 5 PM, and by appointment. (516) 287-8234

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:30 AM
CREATIVE RETIREMENT
Open house with highlights of innovative courses, field trips, and activities offered to the East End's retired men and women by the Center for Creative Retirement at Southampton Graduate Campus. Wood Hall Student Lounge. Refreshments. (516) 287-8315

Thursday, September 9
FALL SEMESTER STARTS
Enrollment Services (516) 287-8200

Saturday, September 11, 5 PM
UNISPACE III PEACE AND COMMERCE IN SPACE
Ambassador Edward F. Finch, Jr. on UNISPACE III, for the World
Affairs Council. Duke Lecture Hall.
$5 non-members. (516) 728-0823

September 15 & 16 , 7 PM
AUDITIONS
Southampton Players production of A Midsummer Night's Dream for performances Nov. 11-14 and 18-20. (516) 287-8088

Tuesday, September 21, 9 PM
PASSION AND PROPERTY
IN THE HAMPTONS
Steve S. Gaines, author of the bestseller
Philistines at the Hedgerow: Passion and Property in the Hamptons. Honors Lecture series. Free. Duke Lecture Hall (516) 287-8420

September 21 - October 15
ALUMNI ART EXHIBIT
The Robert Munford Alumni Invitational Show. Lorna Liebert and Darlene Charneco. Reception Wednesday Sept 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Avram Gallery open weekdays, noon to 5 PM, and by appointment. (516) 287-8234

Wednesday, September 22, 7 PM
WRITERS TALK
David Bouchier, essayist, humorist, radio commentator, New York Times columnist
(Out of Order) author of Resident Alien.
Duke Lecture Hall. Free (516) 287-8424

Thursday, September 23, 6:30 PM
NEW ZEALAND'S FIORDLAND UNDERWATER
Nature photographer Dr. Paddy O'Ryan, on New Zealand's unique marine
ecosystem. McGrath-sponsored Marine Science lecture series. Duke
Lecture Hall. Free. (516) 287-8407

Sept 23 - October 21, 2 PM
AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE
Explore the theories of short story, jazz and music in American theater from its infancy to the present. School of Continuing Studies, Southampton Lecture Series. (516) 287-8316

Wednesday, September 29, 7 PM
WRITERS TALK
Joan Peternel, poet, short story writer, editor of Whelk's Walk Review, author of Nintotem (stories) and Howl and Hosanna (poems and commentary). Duke Lecture Hall. Free
(516) 287-8424

Sunday, October 3
SEAmester
The 130-foot schooner, Harvey Gamage, leaves Boston Harbor for its nine-week learning cruise to the Caribbean. SEAmester information (516) 287-8317

Wednesday, October 6, 9 PM
COMMUNITY ACTIVISM AND
THE ENVIRONMENT
Carolyn Zenk, environmental lawyer with Group for the South Fork. Honors Lecture series. Free. Duke Lecture Hall.
(516) 287-8420

Wednesday, October 13, 7 PM
WRITERS TALK
Vincent Clemente - poet, critic, author of John Ciardi: Measure of the Man, Watergaw, Along the Thames. Duke Lecture Hall. Free (516) 287-8424

October 20 - November 30
IRON WORKS
Willi Cole sculptures and prints. Reception Thursday, Oct, 21, 4:30-6:30 PM. Avram Gallery open weekdays, noon to 5 PM, and
by appointment. (516) 287-8234

Wednesday, October 20, 7 PM
WRITERS TALK
Norbert Krapf, poet critic, translator, 16 books including Blue-Eyed Grass. Duke Lecture Hall. Free. (516) 287-8424

Saturday, October 23
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE
Campus tours, question and answer sessions with faculty and staff. 10 AM -3 PM. Reservations suggested (516) 287-8200
or 8101.

Wednesday, October 27, 7 PM
WRITERS TALK
Peter Matthiessen, novelist, nature writer, distinguished author of Killing Mister Watson, Men's Lives, The Snow Leopard. Duke Lecture Hall. Free. (516) 287-8424

Thursday, October 28, 6:30 PM
ANTARCTIC FISHERIES
British biologist Dr. Paul Rodhouse, on Antarctic fisheries and squid biology. McGrath-sponsored Marine Science lecture series. Duke Lecture Hall. Free.
(516) 287-8407

Saturday, October 30, 7 PM
THE LEGEND OF MILAREPA
TIBETAN PAGEANT
Benefit for Drepung Gomang Monastery. Performances of song, dances, and religious rituals by Tibetan monks. Avram Theater. (914) 830-7477

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New this Fall for Continuing Studies

• Certified Financial Planning Program
• Distance Learning
• Life Skills for International Students
• Foreign Language Institute

Classes in computer, health, horticulture, and other special interests also available. Call for the catalogue and information on registration (516) 287-8316.

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Southampton Graduate Campus sports: Home Games
WOMEN'S TENNIS
Sept.
16	Queens	4 PM
19	NJIT	1 PM
21	Adelphi	4 PM
23	Dowling	4 PM
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Sept.
17	Colonial Classic	TBA
18	Colonial Classic	TBA
Oct.
2	Adelphi	1 PM
13	NJIT	7 PM
15	Windmill Classic	TBA
16	Windmill Classic	TBA
18	Dowling	7 PM
20	Concordia	7 PM
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Sept.
12	Bloomsburg	1 PM
26	Kutztown	1 PM
30	Pace	4 PM
Oct.
2	Queens	2 PM
5	NYIT	4 PM
11	R. Wesleyan	2 PM
20	Adelphi	3 PM
23	St. Rose	2 PM
26	Lock Haven	3 PM
MEN'S SOCCER
Sept.
11	Franklin Pierce	1 PM
18	ESU	1 PM
29	Caldwell	4 PM
Oct.
2	Mercy	12 PM
6	Concordia	4 PM
9	Lock Haven	2 PM
19	New Haven	3 PM
27	NJIT	3 PM

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Writers Talk
Fall 1999 Lecture Series
Sponsored by the Masters of Fine Arts Program in English and Writing

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Scheduled speakers include:

• David Bouchier
• Peter Matthiessen
• Vincent Clemente
• Dava Sobel
• Joan Peternel
• Helen Rattray
• Norbert Krapf
• Edward Field

All talks are free and will be held at 7 PM in the Duke Lecture Hall. (516) 287-8424

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