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Barney House to launch new Sunday lecture series

The Barney House, the UConn-operated educational center and bed- and-breakfast in Farmington, will hold a series of lectures, "Seven Sundays," beginning on October 5. The theme of the lectures is "Connecticut Takes The Lead." They include:

October 5 at 4 p.m., Jim Calhoun, head coach, men's basketball, "UConn Scoreboard 2,000+."

Oct. 26 at 4 p.m., President Philip E. Austin, "An Afternoon With President Austin."

November 16 at 4 p.m., Dr. Anthony Voytovich, associate dean for medical student affairs, "How To Talk To Your Doctor in the Year 2000."

March 1 at 4 p.m., William A. McEachern, professor of economics and editor of The Connecticut Economy - A University of Connecticut Quarterly Review, "How Will the Connecticut Economy Shape Up For The Next Century?"

April 19 at 4 p.m., Thomas T. Chen, professor of molecular and cell biology and director of the University's biotechnology center, "Cloning Dinner."

May 17 at 4 p.m., Gerald A. Berkowitz, professor and head of the Department of Plant Science, "Better Gardens Without Pesticides."

May 31 at 5 p.m., Spring Garden Party, "Enjoy an afternoon party in Katy's Garden."

Reservations should be made with The Barney House, 11 Mountain Spring Road, Farmington, CT 06032-1612. For more information, call (860)674-2796.