15   The Legacy of Malthus; documentary on population issues in India; 4:30 p.m.; rm. 425, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library (South Asia Studies).

FITNESS/LEARNING

20   A Job Hunting Workshop: Looking for a Job in a Tough Market?; resume writing, interviewing skills, and dressing for success; 6 p.m.; Penn Alexander School, enter at 43rd St. between Locust and Spruce Sts.; register: (215) 823-5288.

READING/SIGNING

14   Thura's Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq-Thura al-Windawi; COL '07; 4:30 p.m.; Penn Bookstore.

16   Readings by Nora Amin; Egyptian playwright, author & poet; 4 p.m.; Class of '55 Conference Rm, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library (Middle East Center).

TALKS

20   Structural Changes of Lipid Bilayers Induced by Membrane-active Peptides: The Mechanism of Antimicrobial Peptides; Huey Huang, Rice University; noon; rm. 2000, Vagelos Research Labs (Institute for Medicine and Engineering).

      Inaugural Louis H. Carter Endowed Lectureship; Michael Eric Dyson, religious studies; 6 p.m.; Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum; RSVP: (215) 573-2648 (Social Work).

      How the Hindus Became Jews: American Racism Post 9-11; Vijay Prashad, author and activist; 7 p.m.; Crest Room, ARCH Bldg. (Pan-Asian Community House).

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