Mental health law and campus safety

Attorney Carolyn Reinach Wolf will speak about mental health law and campus safety, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m., G90 Myron Taylor Hall. Wolf is a partner in the law firm of Abrams, Fensterman, LLP, and director of the firm's mental health law practice. Wolf is also the founder and president of a consortium of legal, clinical, public policy and law enforcement experts who assist campus administrators in making informed decisions, creating effective policy and preparing for a variety of situations. A reception will follow in the atrium.

Turkish cinema

A weekend of recent Turkish films begins Nov. 19 at 9:30 p.m. with "Love in Another Language," directed by Ilksen Basarir. Shown again Nov. 21 at 4:30 p.m., the film explores the communication gaps in the relationship between a deaf-mute man and a call-center woman employee. The documentary "On the Way to School," by Orhan Eskikoy and Ozgur Dogan, shows Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 7:15 p.m. The film follows a year in the life of a recently graduated primary school teacher who is required to teach Turkish to Kurdish children. "Envy," directed by Zeki Demirkubuz, shows Nov. 20 at 7:15 p.m. Set in a coal-mining town in Zonguldak in the 1930s, the story revolves around a mine engineer, his wife and the engineer's sister. All films show in the Willard Straight Theatre, and all tickets are $4 students and kids under 12; $5.50 seniors; $7 general.

Students, posters and sustainability

The students of Cornell's Sustainable Earth, Energy and Environmental Systems class will present posters focusing on sustainability solutions in such areas as personal behavior, economic incentives, renewable energy in the military and civil infrastructure, Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in Snee Atrium. Information: http://www.eas.cornell.edu/cals/eas/news-events/.

Cornell Winds concert

In a free concert Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. in Bailey Hall, the Cornell Wind Ensemble, conducted by Stephen Peterson, will present the music of Paul Basler and Frank Ticheli, Dana Wilson's "Day Dreams," the premiere of Eric Nathan's "Evening Glow"; the Cornell Wind Symphony, conducted by Beth Peterson, will perform the music of Percy Grainger, John Mackey and Gordon Jacob. No tickets required. Information: http://www.cuwinds.com.

Poetry by Joshua Clover

Joshua Clover, associate professor of poetry and poetics at the University of California-Davis, and current Society for the Humanities fellow at Cornell, will read from his work, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m., Johnson Museum. Clover's first collection of poems won the Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets and his most recent books include "The Matrix," a book of film criticism; "The Totality for Kids," a collection of poems; and "1989: Bob Dylan Didn't Have This to Sing About." Clover will be joined by Kiki Petrosino, author of "Fort Red Border," currently teaching literature and creative writing at the University of Louisville.

A submarine in Teagle

The Cornell University Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (CUAUV) team will demonstrate its winning competition vehicle, Tachyon, for the public Nov. 21 in Teagle Pool, 5:30-6:45 p.m. The open pool test will feature demos of the vehicle, videos and slideshows of the team's history and accomplishments, and a chance to meet members of the 2010-11 team.

The CUAUV team won first place at the AUV international competition with Tachyon in July. The team had previously won the competition in 2003 and 2009.

For more details on CUAUV's Open Pool Test: http://www.cuauv.org/.

Literary luncheon

Assistant professor of English and fiction writer Ernesto Quiñonez will read from his work at the next Literary Luncheon, Dec. 2 at the Cayuga Heights residence of Professor Robin Davisson and President David Skorton.

Quiñonez's debut novel, "Bodega Dreams," was lauded by both the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times and became required reading in high schools and colleges across the country. He is currently working on another novel and a volume of short stories.

A light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with Quiñonez's presentation at noon. The event is free and open to the first 25 people who respond by Nov. 29 to special-events@cornell.edu.

Sustainability in Ithaca

Liz Walker, co-founder and director of EcoVillage, will talk about her book "Choosing a Sustainable Future," Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m., Cornell Store book department, describing the culture in Ithaca that values cooperation, local production, environmental stewardship, social justice and creativity. "In this fascinating description of one community's efforts to design and implement more sustainable living, learning and work environments, Liz Walker strikes just the right balance between successes achieved and the challenges that remain," says President David Skorton.

Finding quality care for seniors

Liz Norton, supervisor of long-term care services and protective services for adults at the Tompkins County Department of Social Services, will talk about senior housing and care, Dec. 1 at noon, 221 Weill Hall. Her presentation will include information about the Tompkins Care Connection, arranging services in the home, various care options available for seniors and information on financing long-term care. Free and open to Cornell alumni, students, faculty, staff and retirees and their families; RSVP to emw76@cornell.edu.

Dance festival previewed

Dancers and musicians from Cornell, Ithaca College and the Ithaca community will present a diverse group of original pieces during the Mini-Locally Grown Dance Festival, Dec. 2-4, at the Class of '56 Dance Theater, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. The event will preview the spring dance festival, which will be held March 3-12. Tickets, times and other information: http://www.schwartztickets.com or call the box office at 607-254-ARTS.

The Woodmans' premieres in Ithaca

Cornell's Cognitive Science Film Series and the Ithaca Motion Picture Project present the Ithaca premiere of "The Woodmans," 2010 best documentary winner at the Tribeca Film Festival, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Cinemapolis. The film focuses on a famous family of artists, and particularly on the young daughter Francesca, a rising star photographer who took her own life. Cornell faculty Harry Segal, psychology, and Jean Locey, art, will take questions with director C. Scott Willis. Information online.

Messiah rehearsal

The open rehearsal of Handel's Messiah in the Great Hall at Risley will be Dec. 3 at 8:30 p.m. The orchestra and soloists are composed of students and alumni.