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May 4, 1998
The Slug women's water polo team finished second at the Collegiate III Nationals held in Claremont, California, May 1-3. To get to the final match against the University of Redlands, the Slugs defeated last year's runner-up, Occidental College, 11-9 in overtime. UCSC's Steve Hanson was named coach of the year. For the complete story, go to the United States Water Polo (USWP) Web site at www.uswp.org/news/college3_champs.html. and to Slug Sports in Currents online.
"Women of Wit: Humor Saves Lives!" --a dynamic participatory workshop by nationally acclaimed stand-up comedian Patsy Bishop--will take place at the Women's Center on Thursday, May 7, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Space is limited; pre-register by calling (408) 459-2072.
"Social Change in the South African Countryside? Land and Production, Poverty and Power" is the title of a presentation by Henry Bernstein of the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London on Monday, May 4, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 204 of the College Eight Red Building. For more information, call the Sociology Department at (408) 459-4306.
"Our Science/Our Selves: Biology as a Body of Knowledge" is the title of a talk by Scott Gilbert, professor of biology at Swarthmore College, on Thursday, May 7, at 4 p.m. in Room 159 Kresge College. Gilbert's textbook, Developmental Biology, is widely used in universities; he speaks about biology, history, and culture in a way that is accessible across all academic divisions. Professor Gilbert will also lead a seminar titled "Biology and Metaphor" on Friday, May 8, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Oakes Mural Room. For more information, call (408) 459-4899 or e-mail cult@hum.uscs.edu.
Ravi Rajan, assistant professor of environmental studies, will give a talk on "Bhopal: Erasure, Vulnerability, and the Chronic Disaster" on Monday, May 4, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 221, Natural Sciences 2. For more information, call the Anthropology Department at (408) 459-4306