Symposium 2: New Findings at the Dawn of the 21st Century: Different Perspectives, Different Schools of Thought -- presentations of current faculty research. Moderator: Jane M. Barstow, professor of English and chair of Women's Studies, HCW; "Differences between Mothers' and Fathers' Behavior with Adolescents," Katherine A. Black, assistant professor of psychology, A&S; "Women, Clergymen, and the Demonization of Medicine in the Renaissance," Maria Esposito Frank, assistant professor of Italian, A&S; "The Hero's Journey: A Metaphor for Women's Lives," Kathleen T. Heinrich, associate professor of Nursing, ENHP; "Poisoned Waters: Sexual Harassment and the College Climate," Sharon Toffey Shepela, professor of psychology, HCW. Symposium, 1 to 3 p.m., Auerbach Science Center. Reception immediately following in the Miriam Butterworth Art Gallery. Registration fee: $10 per person.

Saturday, March 25, 2000

Celebrate Spring 2000 in New York with the Greater NYC Alumni Chapter
George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at the New York City Opera, Lincoln Center; 8 p.m. Alumni Ticket Price: $50/person. Join us for dinner at O'Neals', 49 W. 64th St., New York City; Prix-Fixe Menu, $20/person (alcohol not included).

Wednesday, March 29, 2000

An Evening with Prof. Charles Canedy, Barney School of Business - Department of Management and Marketing; the Yale Club of New York City, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York;
7-8:30 p.m.; $10/alum in advance, $15/alum at the door. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Reservations/payments must be received by March 27.

Tuesday, April 4, 2000

"Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace" - workshop, Hartford College for Women, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; guest presenter Rochelle Calhoun, associate dean and director of diversity and inclusion, Mount Holyoke College; open to all alumni, faculty and staff. For more information, please contact the Alumni Office at 768-4357.

Sunday, April 9, 2000

Alumnae Day at Milano's Salon, - 41 Jerome Ave., Bloomfield, Conn., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. -- manicures, pedicures, make-up consultations, facials, massages, stress reduction techniques. Refreshments will be served. Prices based on services. Watch your mail for more information.

Saturday, April 15, 2000

10th Annual Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame - 1877 Club, Harry Jack Gray Center; cocktail reception, 6 p.m.; dinner, 6:45 p.m. For more information, contact Ellen Crandall, assistant athletics director, external relations, at 860-768-5032 or <ecrandall@mail.hartford.edu>.

Tuesday, May 2, 2000

Alumni Council Meeting

Saturday, May 13, 2000

Class of 2000 Commencement Reception, 4-6 p.m., Museum of American Political Life; family and friends of graduates are invited.

Sunday, May 14, 2000

Commencement

Monday, June 5, 2000

25th Anniversary of the Roger Poe Golf Classic, - to benefit the Hawks Men's Golf Program, Blackledge Country Club, Hebron, Conn. Registration/lunch, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; shotgun start, 12:30 p.m., 18-hole scramble (net team trophy), using 27 holes; steak and swordfish dinner, 5:45 p.m.; awards ceremony, 7 p.m. Entry fee, $125; deadline for entry, May 8. For more information, contact Ellen Crandall, assistant athletics director, external relations; at 860-768-5032 or <ecrandall@mail.hartford.edu>.

Sunday, June 11, 2000

Hinds Trio to Perform at New York's Lincoln Center

The Hinds Sisters Trio will perform in concert at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, New York City, at 3 p.m. Alumni are invited to attend the event and the reception that will follow.

The sisters, sopranos Esther and Grace Hinds and mezzo-soprano Ruby Hinds, had their international debut as a trio at the 25th anniversary of the Italian and American Spoleto Festivals in 1984, where they were acclaimed for their "intense and inspiring performances." Watch your mail for more information.

Saturday, June 24, 2000

Boston Alumni Chapter presents the Boston Pops -- "Best of Broadway," 7:30 p.m.; $17 per person

October 13, 14, 15, 2000

There's No Place Like Home!

Homecoming, Reunion and Parents Weekend, featuring a wide variety of activities including comedian Paula Poundstone. Watch The Observer for more information. Alumni from the classes of 1995, 1990 and 1975: interested in making your reunion special? Contact the Alumni Office for more details.