BEYOND THE LIMITS OF MAGNETIC RECORDING - Dr. Mason Williams of the Hitachi San Jose Research Lab will discuss physical limits to future progress in aerial density of magnetic disk drive storage. Part of the "What Physicists Do" lecture series. 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS - Dr. Mary Ann Powers PhD presents an overview of Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence models and practical tips for the fundamentals of their use. Collaborative Autism Training and Support Program. 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, Student Union Multipurpose Room, (707) 664-2402.
YOON LEE - Yoon Lee creates large-scale computer-generated paintings using vividly colored acrylic paint out of plastic bottles to create slick, tactile surfaces filled with dynamic swarms of abstract shapes. Visiting Artists Lecture Series. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, Art 108. (707) 664-2364.
CHALLENGES TO THE USE OF CROSS NATIONAL INCOME AND POVERTY DATA - Lecture by John Kramer of the SSU Political Science Department. Social Science Brown Bag Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, Oct. 3, Stevenson 2011, (707) 664-2112.
THE ARMAMENTS INDUSTRY - Presented by Peter Phillips, SSU Professor of Sociology and Director of Project Censored, and by Jerrell Richer, SSU Professor of Economics. War and Peace lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2146.
STANDING IN FRONT OF A RUN-AWAY TRAIN: ONE WOMAN'S WORK TO INFLUENCE MEDICAL PRACTICE RELATED TO DYING NEWBORNS - Dr. Anita Catlin, will discuss her twelve-year journey to influence the care of dying newborns, Part of the Women and Gender Studies lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, Darwin 29. (707) 664-2306.
MATH IN THE MOVIES - Have you ever sat down and watched a movie, heard or seen some mathematics spoken or demonstrated and wondered if it was said or done correctly? Math Colloquium. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, Darwin 103, (707) 664-3324.
PACTE DES LOUPS (BROTHERHOOD OF THE WOLVES) - Set in 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast. French Film lecture series. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, Nichols 173. (707) 664-3159.
COOPERATION AND CONFLICT OVER PARENTAL CARE IN COMMUNALLY BREEDING INSECTS - Lecture by Dr. Andrew Zink of the Department of Entomology at UC Davis. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
CITIZENS OF THE WORLD: ON COMMON GROUND? - A panel discussion on Africa with Karin Enstam, Professor of Anthropology; Rheyna Laney, Professor of Geography: and Richard Zimmer, Professor of Anthropology. Noon-1:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5. Schulz 3001. University Library lecture series. Karen Brodsky, (707) 664-4240.
REVERSE ENGINEERING FOR VULNERABILITY RESEARCH - Adam Gowdiak from Sun Microsystems will present the latest trends in the reverse engineering area with a focus on the techniques used by security researchers to analyze binaries for security defects. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Oct. 5, Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
PART ONE OF THE TROUBLES WE’VE SEEN: A HISTORY OF JOURNALISM IN WARTIME - An exploration of the ethical challenges of war reporting, in which Marcel Ophuls examines attitudes toward war in the Western media, and in the societies they inform. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 6. Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2606.
IN THE GALLERIES
THE GRASS FAMILY - Work by artist Wopo Holup. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, Noon - 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Library Art Gallery, (707) 664-4240.
ART FACULTY EXHIBITION - Work by the faculty of the Art Department. Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., weekends noon to 4 p.m., University Art Gallery, (707) 664-2295.
