IS HYDROGEN THE FUEL OF THE FUTURE? - Dr. Joan Ogden of the University of California, Davis presents new studies of the prospects for using hydrogen energy in vehicles, buildings and power plant. Part of the "What Physicists Do" lecture series. 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
WHEN KIDS GROW UP - Carol Fremault discusses supporting adults with autism in the community through person-centered planning, essential lifestyle plans, plus career, recreation & self-esteem opportunities. Collaborative Autism Training and Support Program. 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, Student Union Multipurpose Room, (707) 664-2402.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS - Nichole Cushman from Planned Parenthood of Sonoma County discusses sexually transmitted infections and the controversial new vaccination for HPV. Women and Gender Studies lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, Darwin 29. (707) 664-2306.
THE CASE FOR THE UNITED NATIONS - Presented by Urs Cipolat, a U C Berkeley Lecturer in Inter-disciplinary Studies as well as Board member of the United Nations Association East Bay Chapter. War and Peace lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2146.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM IN JAMAICA AND SEEING NATURE - Lecture by Elizabeth Burch, Professor of Communication Studies and Stephen Galloway, Assistant Professor of Studio Art. Arts and Humanities Forum. Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 1, Schulz 3001, (707) 664-2146.
TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL MATH: REWARDS & PERILS - A panel discussion with three teachers from Napa High School discuss the difficulties and joys of their chosen vocation and how their schooling and experience have contributed to what they know about the science and art of teaching mathematics. Math Colloquium. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, Darwin 103, (707) 664-3324.
SHALENE VALENZUELA - Ceramic artist Shalene Valenzuela employs the traditions of the craft to create facsimiles of everyday objects from handguns to light bulbs. Valenzuela's work applies ironic images to these objects to play off their original reference. Visiting Artists Lecture Series. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, Art 108. (707) 664-2364.
PATTERNS OF USE OF NATIONAL FOREST LANDS - Lecture presented by Dr. Jerrell Richer of the Business and Economics department. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
COMPUTER GAME DEVELOPMENT - Karen Peterson presents an overview of the game development process and terminology, with an emphasis on programming practices beyond the fundamental concepts learned through coursework, and demonstration of the development of a shipped game. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Nov. 2, Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
THE RULES OF THE GAME - Renoir's look at bourgeois life in France at the onset of World War II. An assorted cast of characters - the rich and their poor servants - meet up at a French chateau for various reasons and the result is murder. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29. Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2606.
LA VIE REVEE DES ANGES - In Lille, two penniless young women with few prospects become friends. Isa moves in with Marie, who's flat-sitting for a mother and child in hospital in comas following a car crash. French Film lecture series. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, Nichols 173. (707) 664-3159.
ON LINE: CONTEMPORARY DRAWING - Features the work of nineteen artists from throughout the United States and beyond who have made drawing a primary means of expression. Most of the artists in On Line are just beginning to build solid reputations in the art world and may be unfamiliar to Bay Area audiences. The exhibit runs from Nov. 2-Dec. 10. Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, Noon-4 p.m., University Art Gallery, (707) 664-2295.
