University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place Nov. 19-Dec. 2 at Washington University. Visit the Web for expanded calendars for the Danforth Campus (news-info.wustl.edu/calendars) and the School of Medicine (medschool.wustl.edu/calendars.html).

Exhibits
"Chance Aesthetics." Through Jan. 4. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

"Metabolic City." Through Jan. 4. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

"Mother and Daughter: The Art of Leona Kremen and Paula Smith." Nov. 20-Jan. 22. (Opening reception 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20.) Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Hearth Gallery. 747-3284.

Films

Thursday, Nov. 19

6:30 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Film. "Passing Poston — An American Story." (Panel discussion follows.) Part of "Ethnic Profiling: A Challenge to Democracy" series. Co-sponsored by the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies. Brown Hall Lounge. For information: humanvalues.wustl.edu.

7 p.m. Korean Film Series. "A Shark." Kim Dong-hyun, dir. Seigle Hall, Rm. L004. 935-5110.


Saturday, Nov. 21

10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sixth Annual Children's Film Symposium. "An Exploration of Children's Films and Their Audiences." Brown Hall Aud. 935-5576.

Lectures

Thursday, Nov. 19

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. GIS Symposium. (Includes poster session & technical workshops.) Whitaker Hall Aud. Registration required: gis.wustl.edu.

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Modeling the Systems Biology of Complex Traits in the Post-GWAS Era." Yves A. Lussier, assoc. prof of genetic medicine, U. of Chicago. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Office of Technology Management Technology Commercialization Seminar Series. "Understanding Translational Research and Funding Opportunities." Moore Aud. 747-0908.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Damaged Input to Visual Area V1 as the Cause of Crossed-Eyes in Infant Human and Monkey." Lawrence Tychsen, prof. of ophthalmology. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

4:15 p.m. Earth & Planetary Sciences Colloquium. Bethany Ehlmann, Ph.D. candidate in geological sciences, Brown U. Earth & Planetary Sciences Bldg., Rm. 203. 935-5610.

5 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Recovery and Support." Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.


Friday, Nov. 20

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Fetal Anomalies Amenable to Therapy." Anthony Odibo, assoc. prof. of obstetrics and gynecology. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. "Towards Predictive Combustion Chemistry — Uncertainty Quantification and Minimization in Complex Chemical Models." Hai Wang, prof. of aerospace and mechanical engineering, U. of Southern Calif. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Lecture. "Biology Without Bias: New Tools for Probing Biological Systems." Jonathan S. Weissman, prof. of cellular and molecular pharmacology, U. of Calif., San Francisco. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.

4 p.m. Dept. of Music Lecture Series. "Ancient Instruments and Music of Persia." Fardin Karamkhani, luthier, Karamkhani Instruments. Music Classroom Bldg., Rm. 102. 935-5566.

7:30 p.m. Saint Louis Astronomical Society Meeting. "How to Buy a Telescope" and "Exploring the Planets — 2009." Amateur astronomers, Saint Louis Astronomical Society. McDonnell Hall, Rm. 162. 935-4614.


Monday, Nov. 23

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. Andrey Shaw, prof. of immunobiology. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.


Tuesday, Nov. 24

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Isoprenoid Biosynthesis is Required for Erythrocytic Schizogony in Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria." Audrey Odom, instructor in pediatrics. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-1514.

5 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Stress Management and Weight Control." Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.


Monday, Nov. 30

Noon. Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "AIDS and the Economics of Risky Behavior." Barton Hamilton, prof. of economics, management and entrepreneurship. Seigle Hall, Rm. 348. 935-4918.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Injury Susceptibility and Repair of the Intestinal Epithelium." Thaddeus Stappenbeck, asst. prof. of pathology and immunology. Moore Aud. 362-2763.


Tuesday, Dec. 1

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "'Pupylation' in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis." Heran Darwin, asst. prof. of microbiology, New York U. School of Medicine. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 747-1029.

5 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Fun Exercise and Assertive Communication." Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.


Wednesday, Dec. 2

3:30 p.m. History Colloquium. "Culling the Herd: Eugenics and the Conservation Movement in the United States, 1890-1952." Garland Allen, prof. of biology. (Reception follows.) Co-sponsored by women, gender and sexuality studies. Busch Hall, Rm. 18. 935-5450.

Music

Friday, Nov. 20

8 p.m. Concert. Danforth University Center Chamber Music Series. Trombones of the Saint Louis Symphony. Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons. 935-5566.


Saturday, Nov. 21

4 p.m. Concert. Chamber Winds. Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons. 935-5566.


Sunday, Nov. 22

3 p.m. Concert. Symphony Orchestra. Featuring music for the actress Sarah Bernhardt. E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.


Monday, Nov. 30

7 p.m. Concert. Jazz Combo. Ballroom Theater, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.


Tuesday, Dec. 1

8 p.m. Student Recital. Graham Chapel. 935-5566.


Wednesday, Dec. 2

8 p.m. Concert. Jazz Band. Ballroom Theater, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.

Sports

Saturday, Nov. 21

10 a.m. Swimming and Diving. WU Thanksgiving Invitational. (Continues 10 a.m. Nov. 22.) Athletic Complex. 935-4705.


Saturday, Nov. 28

3 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Rose-Hulman Inst. McWilliams Classic. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

On Stage

Thursday, Nov. 19

8 p.m. Performing Arts Dept. Presentation. "The Pillowman." (Also 8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21; 2 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22.) Cost: $15, $10 for students, seniors, faculty and staff. A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre. 935-6543.


Friday, Nov. 20

8 p.m. OVATIONS Series. "What You Will." Roger Rees. Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, WUSTL faculty & staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

And More

Thursday, Nov. 19

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Urban Conference. "America's Urban Infrastructure: Confronting Her Challenges, Embracing Her Opportunities." (Also 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20.) Co-sponsored by the Center for Regional Competitiveness in Science and Technology and eight other University organizations. Danforth University Center, Rm. 276. 935-6730.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Medical Campus Great American Smokeout. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center and Center for Advanced Medicine, Schoenberg Lobby. 362-7196.

7-11 p.m. Film and Media Studies. Cinematography Workshop. Barry Braverman, cinematographer. Eads Hall, Rm. 013. 935-4056.


Tuesday, Dec. 1

5 p.m. Art Reception. Special one-night exhibit at the School of Law. Anheuser-Busch Hal. 935-6400.


Wednesday, Dec. 2

Noon-2 p.m. Chance Poetry Reading Workshop. Eileen G'Sell, editorial asst. Kemper Art Museum. Registration required: kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu/events/2283.

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 Danforth 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 recordcalendar@wustl.edu. Submission forms are available by calling 935-4926 or by downloading the PDF found here.

The deadline for all entries is noon on the Thursday seven days before the Record issue date. Late or incomplete entries will not be printed. The Record is published every Thursday during the school year, except holidays, and monthly during the summer.