February 11, 1999
The Record

Exhibitions

"The Genius of Jean-Antoine Houdon." Through March 21. Steinberg Hall. 935-4523.

"The Getty Center: Photographs by Joe Deal, Models by Richard Meier." Through March 21. Steinberg Hall. 935-4523.

"International Abstraction: Art of the 1950s From the Washington University Collection." Through March 28. Steinberg Hall. 935-4523.

"Writers Reading Stein." Through March 19. Olin Library Special Collections, fifth floor. 935-5495.

Films

Thursday, Feb. 11

6 p.m. Japanese Film Series. "Shall We Dance?" (English subtitles). Room 219 Ridgley Hall. 935-5983.

Friday, Feb. 12

7 and 9:30 p.m. Filmboard Feature Series. "Happy Gilmore." (Also Feb. 13, same times, and Feb.14, 7 p.m.) Cost: $3 first visit; $2 subsequent visits. Room 100 Brown Hall. 935-5983.

Midnight. Filmboard Midnight Series. "Space Jam." (Also Feb. 13, same time, and Feb. 14, 9:30 p.m.) Cost: $3 first visit; $2 subsequent visits. Room 100 Brown Hall. 935-5983.

Thursday, Feb. 18

6 p.m. Chinese Film Series. "Myriads of Lights." Room 219 Ridgley Hall. 935-5983.

Friday, Feb. 19

7 and 9:30 p.m. Filmboard Feature Series. "Kundun." (Also Feb. 20, same times, and Feb.21, 7 p.m.) Cost: $3 first visit; $2 subsequent visits. Room 100 Brown Hall. 935-5983.

Midnight. Filmboard Midnight Series. "Ghostbusters." (Also Feb. 20, same time, and Feb. 21, 9:30 p.m.) Cost: $3 first visit; $2 subsequent visits. Room 100 Brown Hall. 935-5983.

Lectures

Thursday, Feb. 11

Noon. Genetics seminar. "Genetics, Pathophysiology and Gene Therapy of the Lysosomal Storage Disease Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII." Mark Sands, asst. prof. of medicine. Room 823 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-3365.

1 p.m. Biology seminar. "Patterns of Annual Seed Production by Forest Trees." Walt Koenig, prof., U. of Calif.-Berkeley. Room 212 McDonnell Hall (Hilltop Campus). 935-6860.

4 p.m. Biology seminar. "Experimental Evolution of Myxobacterial Development and Sociality." Gregory J. Velicer, biochemistry dept., Mich. State U. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6860.

4 p.m. Cardiovascular research seminar. "Geminin: An Unstable Protein That Inhibits DNA Replication." Thomas McGarry, Harvard School of Medicine. Room 801 Clinical Sciences Research Bldg. 362-3365.

4 p.m. Chemistry seminar. "Encapsulated Electroactive Molecules: Control of Electron Transfer in Redox-Active Supramolecules." Christopher Gorman, North Carolina State U. Room 311 McMillen Lab (coffee 3:40 p.m.). 935-6530.

4:15 p.m. Philosophy lecture. "The Origins of the Sensation/Perception Distinction." Margaret Atherton, prof. of philosophy, U. of Wis.-Milwaukee. Room 100 Busch Hall. 935-6670.

5 p.m. Vision science seminar. "Complement Regulation and Intraocular Inflammation." Nalini Bora, research asst. prof. of ophthalmology and visual sciences. East Pavilion Aud. 362-3365.

Friday, Feb. 12

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis." Eric Mendeloff, asst. prof. of surgery. Clopton Aud., 4952 Children's Place. 454-6006.

11 a.m. Computer science colloquium. "Decoupled Delay and Rate Guarantees for Cross Domain Thread Scheduling." David K. Y. Yau, asst. prof. of computer science. Room 509c Bryan Hall. 935-6160.

Noon. Cell biology and physiology seminar. "Non-Classical Maturation and Secretion of the Yeast Mating Pheromone A-Factor." Susan Michaelis, cell biology and anatomy dept., Johns Hopkins U. Room 426 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-3964.

Noon. Division of Gastroenterology conference. "Trophic Factor Control of Enteric Nervous System Development." Robert Heukeroth, instructor in pediatrics. Room 901 Clinical Sciences Research Bldg. 362-3365.

1 p.m. Biology seminar. "An Experimental Adaptive Radiation of Myxococcus Sociality." Gregory J. Velicer, biochemistry dept., Mich. State U. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6860.

4 p.m. Anatomy and neurobiology seminar. "New Approaches to Shape Analysis and to the Reconstruction and Representation of Cortical Surfaces." David C. Van Essen, Edison Professor of Neurobiology, head, anatomy and neurobiology dept. Room 928 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-3362.

4 p.m. Hematology Division seminar. "Allosteric Regulation of Thrombin by a Monoclonal Antibody That Binds to Exosite II." Douglas M. Tollefsen, prof. of medicine and asst. prof. of biochemistry and molecular biophysics. Room 8841 Clinical Sciences Research Bldg. 362-3365.

8 p.m. The Writing Program Reading Series. Visiting Hurst Professor Carol Bly reads from her work. Room 201 Hurst Lounge, Duncker Hall. 935-7130.

Saturday, Feb. 13

9 a.m. Saturday morning neural sciences seminar. "Series: Neurophilosophical Investigations: Explanation in the Neurosciences: The Heuristics of Decomposition and Localization." Bill Bechtel, prof. of philosophy. Erlanger Aud., McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-3362.

11 a.m. University College Saturday Seminar Lecture Series. "Millennialism in Early Christianity." J. Patout Burns, Thomas and Alberta White Professor of Christian Thought. Goldfarb Aud. 935-6788.

Sunday, Feb. 14

3 p.m. School of Architecture lecture. "Lecture on Walter Burley Griffin." Paul Kruty, prof., U. of Ill.-Urbana/Champaign. Steinberg Aud. 935-4636.

Monday, Feb. 15

10 a.m. Center for Mental Health Services Research seminar. "Child Welfare: Focus on Young Adults Leaving This Service Sector of Care." Curtis McMillen, asst. prof. of social work. Room 333B Goldfarb Hall. 935-5687.

Noon-1 p.m. Molecular biology and pharmacology seminar. "Extracellular Matrix-Associated Signals in Vascular Development." Robert Mecham, Alumni Endowed Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology. The Philip Needleman Library, Room 3907 South Bldg. 362-2725.

Noon. Neurology/neurological surgery research seminar. "Mechanisms of Repression of Apoptosis." John Cidlowski, Natl. Inst. of Health. Schwarz Aud., first floor, Maternity Bldg. 362-3362.

4 p.m. Biology seminar. "Genetic Dissection of Light Signal Transduction Pathways in Arabidopsis." Michael M. Neff, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Calif. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6860.

6:30 p.m. School of Architecture Monday Night Lecture Series. "Rethinking Institutions: Architecture, Infrastructure and the Grotesque." Sheila Kennedy, assoc. prof. of architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design and principal, Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Boston. Steinberg Aud. 935-4636. (See story)

Tuesday, Feb. 16

Noon. Asian Art Society lecture. An illustrated lecture by Alison Wright, photojournalist. Winifred Moore Aud.,Webster U., Webster Groves, Mo. 935-5156.

Noon. Biology seminar. "Unraveling Genetic Interactions Between Multiple Signal Transduction Pathways." Michael M. Neff, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Calif. Room 212 McDonnell Hall (Hilltop Campus). 935-6860.

Noon. Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Murine Gamma-Herpesvirus 68: Developing a Mouse Model of Gamma-Herpesvirus Infection." Samuel Speck, assoc. prof. of pathology. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-3692.

4 p.m. Anesthesiology research seminar. "Information Processing Strategies in the Primate Cerebral Cortex, With and Without Anesthesia." David C. Van Essen, Edison Professor of Neurobiology, head, anatomy and neurobiology dept. Room 5550 Clinical Sciences Research Bldg., fifth floor, 4939 Children's Place. 362-3362.

4 p.m. Chemistry seminar. "Random-Diblock Copolymers: Synthesis and Characterization." Steve D. Smith, Procter & Gamble. Room 311 McMillen Lab (coffee 3:40 p.m.). 935-6530.

4 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series colloquium. Visiting Hurst Professor Carol Bly. Room 201 Hurst Lounge, Duncker Hall. 935-7130.

7:30 p.m. Fine Arts slide lecture. "Illicit Objects of Worship." Ben Katchor, artist and writer. Steinberg Aud. 935-4643.

Wednesday, Feb. 17

6:30 a.m. Anesthesiology Grand Rounds. "The Long Nerves and the Pathogenesis of Airway Disease." J. Julio Perez Fontan, assoc. prof. of pediatrics. Wohl Aud. 362-6978.

8 a.m. Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds. "Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis." Joe Leigh Simpson, prof. and chair of obstetrics and gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 362-1016.

8 a.m. Orthopedic surgery seminar. "Building an Orthopedic Practice." Lew Bennett, Danek Inc. J. Albert Key Library, 11300 West Pavilion, Barnes-Jewish Hosp. 747-2803.

10:30 a.m. Economics seminar. "Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Three Essays Evaluating the Ability of Individuals to Influence Collective Choices." Dino Falaschetti. Room 300 Eliot Hall. 935-5670.

11 a.m. Assembly Series. "The Making of a Geisha: Forging a Cultural Identity." Arthur Golden, author. Graham Chapel. 935-5285. (See story)

Noon. Orthopedic surgery research seminar. "Matrix Gene Expression in a Mouse MCL Healing Model." Rick W. Wright, instructor in orthopedic surgery, and Mitchell Botney, asst. prof. of internal medicine. J. Albert Key Library, 11300 West Pavilion, Barnes-Jewish Hosp. 747-2803.

7:30 p.m. School of Art slide lecture. Diana Thater, visiting artist, UCLA and Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, Calif. Steinberg Aud. 935-8664 or 935-7497.

Thursday, Feb. 18

Noon. Genetics seminar. "New Mutagenesis Strategies for Revealing Gene Function in Mice." John Schimenci, biology dept., Jackson Lab. Room 823 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-7072.

2:30 p.m. Biomedical engineering/mechanical engineering joint seminar. "Biomechanics of the Larynx." Siddarth Khosla, fellow, laryngology and voice disorders. Room 100 Cupples II. 935-7096.

4 p.m. Biology seminar. "Genomic Imprinting Disruptions and Growth Control in Peromyscus Interspecific Hybrids." Paul Vrana, molecular biology dept., Princeton U. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6860.

4 p.m. Earth and planetary sciences colloquium. "Influence of Uranyl Phases on the Alteration of Spent Nuclear Fuel and the Migration of Radionuclides." Dave Wronkiewicz, asst. prof., geology and geophysics, U. of Mo.-Rolla. Room 112 Wilson Hall. 935-5603.

4 p.m. East Asian Diasporas Colloquium Series. "New Spiritual Homes: Religion and Asian Americans." David R. Yoo, Claremont McKenna College, Calf. Room 331 Social Sciences and Business Bldg., U. Of Mo. 516-5753.

4 p.m. Economics/urban issues seminar. "The Tiebout Hypothesis and Majority Rule: An Empirical Analysis." Holger Sieg, Duke U. Room 300 Eliot Hall. 935-5670.

5 p.m. Vision sciences seminar. "Lens Epithelial Expression of AlphaA-Crystallin, a Molecular Chaperone with Diverse Functions in the Lens." Usha Andley, assoc. prof. of ophthalmology and visual sciences. East Pavilion Aud., Barnes-Jewish Hosp. Bldg. 362-3362.

Friday, Feb. 19

8:30 a.m. Olin School of Business seminar. "Global Supply Chain Management: Challenges, Opportunities, and Successful Practices." Panos Kouvelis, prof. of operations and manufacturing management. Cost: $100, includes continental breakfast and lunch. Room 112 Simon Hall. To register, call 935-7398.

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Hypoglycemia: The Limiting Factor in the Management of Diabetes." Philip E. Cryer, Irene E. and Michael M. Karl Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

11 a.m. Systems science and mathematics seminar. "Hub and Spoke Model." David Cox, Scott Air Base. Room 101 Cupples II Hall. 935-6001.

Noon. Cell biology and physiology seminar. "Molecular Mechanisms of the Circadian Clock in Mammals." Gregor Eichele, Max-Planck Institute, Germany, and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Room 426 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-2254.

1 p.m. Biology seminar. "Peromyscus as a Model System and Future Research Directiions." Paul Vrana, molecular biology dept., Princeton U. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6860.

4 p.m. Neuroscience biweekly seminar. "Why Hunger, Depression and Choices are Related, and What Do Glia Have to Do With It All?" Joel Price, prof. of anatomy and neurobiology. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-3362.

Saturday, Feb 20

9 a.m. Saturday morning neural sciences seminar. "Series: Neurophilosophical Investigations: Perception-Action Spaghetti." Andy Clark, prof. of philosophy. Erlanger Aud., McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-3362.

11 a.m. University College Saturday Seminar Lecture Series. "Time Trials: Millennial Anxieties From 1000 to 2000 A.D." Gerhild Scholz Williams, prof. of Germanic languages and literatures. Goldfarb Aud. 935-6788.

Music

Friday, Feb. 12

8 p.m. Graduate recital. Music of Strauss, Dvorvák, Poulenc and Barber. Mary Wilson, soprano, and Henry Palkes, piano. Graham Chapel. 935-4841.

Sunday, Feb. 14

3 p.m. WU Wind Ensemble. Dan Presgrave, dir. Graham Chapel. 935-4841.

Friday, Feb. 19

8 p.m. OVATIONS! Series performance. Philip Glass, solo piano. Cost: $23. Edison Theatre. 935-6543. (See story)

Saturday, Feb. 20

8 p.m. Senior honors recital. "A Cycle of Song Cycles." Music of Martinu, Vaughn Williams, Schmann and Ibert. Nathan Ruggles, baritone, and Henry Palkes, piano. Graham Chapel. 935-4841.

Performances

Friday, Feb. 12

8 p.m. Performing Arts Dept. performance. Susan Sontag's "Alice in Bed." (Also Feb. 13, 18, 19, 20, same time, and Feb. 14, 3 p.m.) Cost: $10; $8 for faculty, staff, students and senior citizens. A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre. 935-6543.

Miscellany

Thursday, Feb. 11

7:30 p.m. Feminist reading group meeting. Arthur Golden's "Memoirs of a Geisha." Room 220 Busch Hall. 935-5102.

Sunday, Feb. 14

8:30 p.m. Campus Y's Cultural Celebration. "Cross-Cultural Bedtime Stories." William H. Danforth, chairman, Board of Trustees. Friedman Lounge. 935-8365 or 721-3403.

Monday, Feb. 15

4 p.m. Campus Y's Cultural Celebration. "Taste of the World." Green Chairs, Mallinckrodt. 935-8365 or 721-3403.

8 p.m. Black History Month forum. "E-Racism." Interactive discussion. Friedman Lounge. 935-5980

Tuesday, Feb. 16

7:30 p.m. Campus Y's Cultural Celebration. "Cross-Cultural Healing Fair." Friedman Lounge. 935-8365 or 721-3403.

Wednesday, Feb. 17

8 p.m. Campus Y's Cultural Celebration. "International Coffeehouse." Hawaiian Polynesian Revue. Gargoyle. 935-8365 or 721-3403.

Thursday, Feb. 18

7:30 p.m. Campus Y's Cultural Celebration. "Disabilities Awareness Fair." Friedman Lounge. 935-8365 or 721-3403.

Sports

Friday, Feb. 12

6 p.m. Women's basketball team vs. Carnegie Mellon U. Athletic Complex. 935-5220.

8 p.m. Men's basketball team vs. Carnegie Mellon U. Athletic Complex. 935-5220.

Sunday, Feb. 14

1 p.m. Men's basketball team vs. Emory U. Athletic Complex. 935-5220.

3 p.m. Women's basketball team vs. Emory U. Athletic Complex. 935-5220.

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