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				Exhibitions Friday, Aug. 30 Targets. Christian Jankowski, video artist. Through Dec. 8. Gallery of Art. 935-4523. H.W. Janson and the Legacy of Modern Art at Washington University in St. Louis. Exhibition from the University collection. Through Dec. 8. 925-4523. Lectures Friday, Aug. 23 9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Children with Asthma: From the Emergency Department to the Primary Provider." Sharon R. Smith, asst. prof. of pediatrics. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006. Monday, Aug. 26 Noon. Neurology and Neurological Surgery Summer Research Seminar. "JNK-independent Activation of c-Jun in Sympathetic Neurons After DNA Damage." Cagri Besirli, graduate research asst.; Brian Pierchala, postdoctoral fellow; Mario Encinas, research associate; all in molecular biology and pharmacology. Schwarz Aud., Maternity Bldg., 1st Floor. 362-7316. Wednesday, Sept. 4 7:30 p.m. Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Christian Jankowski, video artist. Gallery of Art. 935-4523. Thursday, Sept. 5 8 a.m. Cancer Research Lecture. Rena Schechter Memorial Lecture in Cancer Research. "Kinase Inhibitors in Cancer." Charles Sawyers, prof. of medicine, UCLA. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-8566. 4 p.m. Physics Seminar. "Nuclear Spin Relaxation and Diffusion in Disordered and Complex Systems." Colin A. Sholl, prof. of physics, U. of New England, Australia (coffee, 3:45 p.m.). Compton Hall, Rm. 241. 935-6276. On Stage Thursday, Sept. 5 8 p.m. Performing arts dept. performance. "Dance Close-Up." Cost: $14, $10 for senior citizens, WUSTL faculty, staff and students. (Also Sept. 6, 8 p.m., Sept. 7, 6 and 9 p.m.) Annelise Mertz Dance Studio, Mallinckrodt Student Center, Rm. 207. 935-6543. And more . . . Tuesday, Sept. 4 Noon-1 p.m. Toastmasters event. Washington University Toastmasters for Oratorical Readiness (WUTFOR). 4480 Clayton Ave., Rm. 1140A. 362-7003. The Record calendar lists a portion of the activities taking place at Washington University Aug. 23 - Sept. 5. For a full listing of medical rounds and conferences, see the School of Medicine's Web site. Also, for more events, please see the expanded Hilltop Campus calendar Web site. Events sponsored by the University -- its departments, schools, centers, organizations and recognized student organizations -- are published in the calendar. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Calendar submissions should state time, date, place, sponsor(s), title of event or lecture, name(s) of speaker(s), speaker(s) affiliations and admission cost. Mail items to Calendar at Campus Box 1070 or fax to 935-4259 or e-mail at record_calendar@aismail.wustl.edu. Submission forms are available by calling 935-4926 and information can be found here. The deadline for all entries is noon Tuesday one week prior to publication. Late or incomplete entries will not be printed. The Record is published every Friday during the school year, except holidays, and monthly during the summer.

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