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Similar grants given last summer led to the pioneering of a new course on Japanese Architecture and Urbanism and major revisions in an Industrial Geography offering.

The application deadline is April 1. For more information and application instructions, contact the Asian Studies program, 636 Baldy Hall, 645-3474; e-mail burkman@acsu.buffalo.edu.

JACKSON TO BE GUEST ON THE HISTORY CHANNEL
Bruce Jackson, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of English and Samuel P. Capen Chair of American Culture at UB, will be the guest of journalist Sander Vanocur when the History Channel series "Movies in Time" presents "Against the Wall," a feature film about the 1971 Attica prison uprising starring Kyle McLachlan, Samuel Jackson and Clarence Williams III.

The film and an interview with Jackson, who has written extensively on the subject, will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 7, and at 1 a.m. on Saturday, March 8.

Jackson will discuss the film's depiction of the violent, four-day uprising in New York State's Attica Prison that resulted in the deaths of 39 prisoners and guards and serious injury to 89 others.

He also will discuss the Attica felony and civil rights trials that followed the uprising, then-Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's presidential ambitions at the time of the riot and how these may have influenced his response to the riot.

DOCUMENTARY, LECTURES ON HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES
Programs on human rights issues and a documentary and lecture on the 1989 Chinese student movement for democracy and its aftermath are being presented this spring by the Human Rights Center and the Graduate Group on Human Rights Law and Policy at UB. For more information, contact the Human Rights Center at 645-6184.

Sarah Leah Whitson of the New York City-based Center for Economic and Social Rights will discuss "An Assessment of Sanctions on Iraq Under International Law" at 9:30 a.m. on March 14, in 545 O'Brian Hall. In this lecture, free and open to the public, Whitson will focus on the legality of sanctions under international law and the impact of UN sanctions on the Iraqi population.

Chinese-born, Boston-based filmmaker Carna Hinton will present her documentary, "The Gates of Heavenly Peace," at two showings on April 18. The film examines the 1989 Chinese student movement for democracy and its tragic aftermath culminating in the massacre in Tiananmen Square. Screenings, free and open to the public, will be held from 1-4 p.m. in Room 222, Natural Sciences and Mathematics Building, North Campus, and from 7-10 p.m. in Room 215, Natural Sciences and Mathematics Building. A discussion will follow.

LECTURE SERIES SET ON "RUSSIAN CULTURE TODAY"
Four lectures will be given in March and April as part of the series, "Russian Culture Today," presented by the UB Russian Program. Admission is free and all are welcome. The series includes:

"From Russia With Love: What It Means To Be Russian," Valentina Sanders, former UB lecturer in Russian, March 13 from 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m., 118 Baldy.

"What's So Funny, Ex-Comrade: Post-Soviet Russian Humor," Prof. Emil Draitser, Hunter College (CUNY), March 28, 2:30 p.m., 930 Clemens.

"Ivan the Fool and Vasilisa the Wise: Some Psychological Considerations on the Essence of the Russian Soul," Vladimir Ageyev, adjunct professor, UB Graduate School of Education, April 22, 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m., 930 Clemens.

"A Cognitive Map of Russia at the Millenium," Prof. Kathleen Parthe, University of Rochester, April 24, 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 930 Clemens.

Cosponsors are the Council on International Studies and Programs; Grey Chair, English Department; Political Science Department; Department of Modern Languages and Literatures; Russian Club.

For more information call Emily Tall, associate professor of Russian, 645-2191, ext. 1199.

SIGMA XI TO HAVE STUDENT RESEARCH COMPETITION
The student research competition of UB's Chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, will be held May 1, at a dinner in the Center for Tomorrow, North Campus. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best graduate and undergraduate posters. The dinner is complimentary for all contestants.

The competition has an April 1 abstract deadline. Application forms are available from department chairs, directors of graduate and undergraduate programs and from David Triggle, dean of the graduate school. For more information, call 645-7315

SEMINAR SET ON NON-TRADITIONAL FINANCING
The Western New York Technology Development Center, Inc. (TDC) will present a seminar, "Non-Traditional Financing Sources, on Wednesday, March 12, from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Center for Tomorrow. The seminar is sponsored by the Empire State Development Business Competitive Program; Erie County Industrial Development Agency; Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber; Rand Capital Corp. and the TDC.

Speakers will be Timothy Klein, president and CEO, ATTO Technology Inc.; John McGowan, director, business incubation, WNY Technology Development Center, Inc.; James Smyton, partner, Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber, and Nora Sullivan, vice president, Rand Capital Corp. There is a fee of $60. For more information call 636-3626.

KOREA WEEK OBSERVANCE FEATURES SYMPOSIUM
Korea Week is being presented March 4-8 by the Korean Graduate Student Association, Korean Student Association and the Korean Folk Art Club. Included are an international symposium, Korean Night and a cultural exhibition.

The International Symposium on Korean Reunification will have three sessions. Session I on March 6 at 6 p.m. in 330 Student Union features Rev. Dr. Seong-Won Park, secretary of the Department of Cooperation and Witness, the World Alliance of Reformed Churches; Session II, also with Rev. Dr. Seong-Won Park, is March 7 at noon in 250 Student Union. It is part of the Asia at Noon series; Session III, also on March 7 is at 6:30 p.m. in 104 Knox with Rev. Dr. Seong-Won Park, Dr. Benjamin Min, professor, Buffalo State College and Sung-Ho Kim, graduate student in English. Moderator is Seon-Wook Kim, graduate student, philosophy.

Sponsors are Asian Studies, Buffalo Korean Presbyterian Church, Buffalo Korean United Methodist Church, Dae-Han Foundation at Buffalo, Graduate Philosophy Association, Graduate Student Association, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Korean Studies and Office of Vice Provost for International Education.

Korean Night, March 8 at the Center for the Arts, has the theme, "History of Korean Immigrants." The Korean Cultural exhibit continues today and Friday from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.in the Student Union Social Hall.

EOC TO HOST EVENTS FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
A panel discussion on the impact of welfare reform and workfare on women will be one of several events organized by UB's Educational Opportunity Center during March to observe Women's History Month.

The panel discussion will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20, at EOC, 465 Washington St. Panelists will include Namkee Choi, UB associate professor of social work; Lourdes Iglesias, project director of Hispanics United of Buffalo (HUB); James M. Morrisey, director, Western New York Law Center; George Smyntek, regional economist, New York State Department of Labor, and Sherryl D. Weems, EOC director.

Moderators will be Kelly J. Asher, research assistant at EOC, and Carol M. Dozier, EOC employment specialist.

EOC staff, faculty and students will read original poetry and selections penned by famous women writers at 1:30 p.m. March 12. A craft and hobby exhibit will showcase works of EOC faculty, students & staff.

EOC librarian Karen Jeffries will present videos and discussions in the EOC's Archie Hunter Memorial Library to celebrate Women's History Month. All presentations will begin at noon. The schedule:

· Tuesday, March 11: "Alice Walker/Gap-Toothed Women"

· Tuesday, March 18: "Risk Taking in Children and Adults"

· Tuesday, March 25: "An Evening With Sharon Amos and George Grace" All events are free and open to the public.

GOLDHABER ON ROUNDTABLE FOR PRODUCT SAFETY
Gerald L. Goldhaber, associate professor, Department of Communication, participated Feb. 20 in a Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman's Roundtable on "How to Motivate Young Teens to Use Safety Gear." The roundtable, held in Washington, D.C., included representatives from business and the non-profit sector. Goldhaber, the only academic to be invited to the event, was also invited to meet separately with the CPSC Human Factors staff.

WOMEN'S CLUB PLANS ELECTIONS, GROUP EVENTS
The Women's Club of the University at Buffalo will hold its annual election meeting March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 210, North Campus. The following slate of officers will be presented: President: Dawn Halvorsen; Vice President, Julie Cohan; Treasurer, Lona Allendoerfer; Recording Secretary, Karen Fountain; Corresponding Secretary, Carmella Hanley.

The election will be followed by a talk on "How to Get Along with Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere," by Susan Makai, president, Personal Best. Desserts, fruit, tea and coffee will be served following the program. Dawn Halvorsen is chair. Arrangements for refreshments are by hospitality chairs Shirley Buckle and Maria Coburn.

A few openings are left for the day trip to Cleveland on April 10, to see the Faberge in America Exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Admission to the museum, the Faberge exhibit, a Faberge Royal Tea, time to browse the museum's collections and a box supper, deluxe bus transportation and guide are included in the $60 per person cost.

A social hour with complimentary desserts, coffee and tea will be held at 3 p.m. today in Room 145 E in the Student Union, North Campus, as part of the International Committee's monthly meeting. Students, faculty and community members welcome.

Group events include:

Money and Investing: March 12, 7 p.m.; David Wahler, vice president, investments, A.G. Edwards & Sons, will discuss the Dow 10 theory, nicknamed "Dogs of the Dow," along with the concept of using unit trusts as a vehicle for investing. They will meet in the Jeannette Martin Room, fifth floor, Capen Hall, North Campus; Janet Fedor and Norma Rubin, co-chairs.

Books: March 10, 12:30 p.m.; Anne Brody will lead discussion of "The Wedding" by Dorothy West.

Bridge: March 17, Dandelion's Restaurant, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for intermediate and advanced play; Bridge Flight sessions scheduled at members' convenience; Marie Schillo, coordinator.

Bowling: every Monday, 10 a.m., at Sheridan Lanes for three games of open bowling; Rhoda Storr, chair.

Cross-country skiing: every Friday, 10 a.m. at Park Country Club for a morning of skiing or hiking; Gloria Pleu, chair.

Tennis: every Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m., Amherst Hills Tennis Club; Marie Schillo, Ann Shub, chairs.