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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Thursday, Oct. 29 • Assembly Series — Francis G. Slay, mayor of St. Louis Friday, Oct. 30 • Cox Distinguished Lecture Series — "Synthetic Biology for Synthetic Chemistry: From Bugs to Drugs and Fuels" Campus Calendars - Academic calendar - Assembly Series - Graduate Professional Council calendar - Schools' calendars - University calendar The Record, a twice-weekly electronic newspaper for Washington University faculty, staff and students, is the official source for news and information of vital importance to all members of the campus community. Click below to contact us about: - Record staff - Comments, story ideas - Technical web/email issues - To subscribe - To unsubscribe WUSTL to host national meeting on America's energy future America has the potential to solve its energy crisis over the next decade, but doing so will require immediate investment in clean energy technologies, said Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, vice chair of a National Resource Council report on America's energy challenges. The report will be the topic of a symposium to be held from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the May Auditorium in Simon Hall. Looking green, looking good Students show off new outfits made of recyclable materials during the "Trashy Fashion Show" Oct. 20 at Ursa's on the South 40. The show was part of the Congress of the South 40's ECOlympics Oct. 18-23, a competition among students from each residential college to represent their college and tackle sustainability and environmental issues. Founders Day to feature acclaimed historian David McCullough Washington University's Alumni Association will commemorate the institution's founding at the annual Founders Day celebration Nov. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel-St. Louis Riverfront. Tickets are available to the WUSTL community and alumni and can be reserved by calling 935-7378. Omega-3 fatty acids don't improve depression in heart patients, study says Giving depressed heart patients omega-3 fatty acids with antidepressants did not improve their symptoms, a School of Medicine study found. Researching the future Junior Hao Yang (left), a biology major in Arts & Sciences, discusses his research with Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton during the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium Oct. 24 at the Laboratory Sciences Building. Aging world population represents opportunity, says WUSTL aging experts An aging society represents an opportunity, not just a crisis, said Nancy Morrow-Howell, Ph.D., the Ralph & Muriel Pumphrey Professor of Social Work at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work. Mars expert Knoll to deliver second annual Walker lecture Andrew H. Knoll, Ph.D., the Fisher Professor of Natural History and Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University, will deliver the second annual Robert M. Walker Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Room 300, Laboratory Sciences Building. Greenhouse gas inventory in; further reductions ahead Washington University has completed its greenhouse gas emissions inventory, a key component of the University's sustainability strategic plan. This report identifies the University's "carbon footprint" and will be used to develop a greenhouse gas reduction strategy that will reduce the University's impact on global climate change. Born to be M.I.L.D. Robert Wiltenburg, Ph.D. (left), dean of University College, talks with student Soyon Park at M.I.L.D. (Mosey In, Lie Down) Oct. 15 at Holmes Lounge. M.I.L.D. is an annual event sponsored by University College, the evening and outreach program in Arts & Sciences. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption As part of its semester-long series "Ethnic Profiling: A Challenge to Democracy," the Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values will host a free screening of "The Cats of Mirikitani" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Danforth University Center, Room 276. Daniel Keating, J.D., presents the crowd-pleasing "10 Hard Lessons I Learned in the Dean's Office (With Help from Dilbert)" during an Oct. 15 event celebrating his service to the law school. Announcements Stay safe after clocks roll back With the time change this weekend, it will get dark earlier in the evening. The Washington University Police Department offers safety reminders as part of the "Don't be in the Dark" campaign. Look here for 'Green Tips' from the Office of Sustainability Where to go Update your contact information at emergency.wustl.edu so WUSTL can reach you in an emergency. Washington People Wealth of experience For Mabel Moraña, Ph.D., the William H. Gass Professor in Arts & Sciences and director of the Latin American Studies Program in Arts & Sciences, leaving Uruguay became a turning point in her life. Sports Football snaps losing streak More Headlines Maeda to talk about creative leadership for Assembly Series, Sam Fox School Creole Corridor forum shows region's role in French colonial history New LL.M. degree enhances law's international outreach Architect Massie to speak for Sam Fox School Nov. 2