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Assistant Professor of Philsophy Marianne Janack will be guest lecturer at the next Humanities Forum, on Monday, March 11, at 4:10 p.m. in the Red Pit. Her topic is "On Wonder," or, "How to Make a Philosophical Problem Out of Melting Wax."

The Department of Romance Languages presents a forum,"Islam in the French and Spanish-Speaking World," on Monday, March 11 at 4:10 p.m. in Dwight Lounge, Bristol Campus Center.

Kevin Burns, a 1977 graduate of Hamilton, was among producers interviewed for A&E's special "Biography: 15 Years and Counting," which aired on March 4. Burns has produced a number of segments for the popular "Biography" series, including Marilyn Monroe.

Assistant Professor of Women's Studies Vivyan Adair was an invited panelist for a New York City Bar Association forum on TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) reauthorization in March. Adair discussed the 1996 welfare reform legislation with fellow panelists Martha Davis of the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund; Verna Eggleston, commissioner, Human Resources administration; Mark Kissinger, Governor Pataki's department of Human Services; and Wendy Mink, professor, Smith College.

Music Professor Sam Pellman's Music for Contemporary Media class was featured in a Utica Observer-Dispatch article on March 3. Arts and entertainment writer Jonas Kover interviewed Pellman and listened to students' compositions. Pellman is currently working on the second edition of his textbook,An Introduction to Electroacoustic Music.

Original choreography and re-staging of classical works by Hamilton College dance faculty, students and guest choreographers set the stage for the annual Spring dance performance.

Classics Professor Shelley Haley delivered a lecture titled "Unsung Heroes" for the Oneida County Historical Society, in celebration of Women's History Month, in March. The topic concerned women who have contributed significantly to society but have not received the recognition they deserve.

The annual Alternative Spring Break auction will be held on Friday, March 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Commons Dining Hall. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend to bid on some great prizes and support Hamilton's ASB trips. Entertainment will be provided by the Buffers and Hamiltones and step-team Finesse. The event is sponsored by the President's Office.

The Hamilton Performing Arts will present Chatham Baroque in Pub and Parlour: Music of the 18th Century British Isles on Saturday, March 2 at 8 p.m. in Wellin Hall, Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts. There will also be a free pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. in Wellin Hall.

The Kirkland Project for the Study of Gender, Society and Culture will host a conference, "Questioning the Body," on March 8 and 9 at KJ and Cafe Opus. Schedules with specific locations will be distributed at registration. The conference is free and open to the public.