SearchPast Issues Jan. 25, 2007

Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - See full calendar Thursday, Jan. 25 • Chemistry Seminar • Physics Theory Seminar Monday, Jan. 29 • Cardiac Bioelectricity & Arrhythmia Center Seminar Series Tuesday, Jan. 30 • Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series Wednesday, Jan. 31 • Science on Tap Lecture Friday, Feb. 2 • Travel Lecture Series Campus Calendars - Academic calendar - Assembly Series - Graduate Professional Council calendar - Schools' calendars - Spark student calendar - 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 Collaborative effort Erin Finneran, Ph.D., postdoctoral lecturer in English in Arts & Sciences, leads a discussion with a sixth-grade class from Flynn Park Elementary School after the class viewed the play "Hana's Suitcase." First biomarker for human sleepiness identified School of Medicine researchers find a biomarker that will aid diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. United Way campaign goal already exceeded With a stated United Way Campaign goal of $540,000, to date the University has raised more than $542,000. Challenge issued to raise No. 9 recycling ranking The Top 10 finish came in the paper-recycling category as part of the annual Environmental Protection Agency-sponsored RecycleMania program. Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) Socially conscious string music in tune with Black History Month Cutting-edge composer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and the string quartet section (SQ Unit) of his band, DBR & THE MISSION, will celebrate Black History Month with a rare performance of DBR's A Civil Rights Reader at Washington University's Edison Theatre Jan. 26. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption The University's Visions Gospel Choir performs at the 20th annual celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 15 in Graham Chapel. Announcements Nominations sought for annual Virgil Ethic of Service award The University's Community Service Program is seeking nominations for the fourth annual Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award. Take advantage of tuition tax deduction The Internal Revenue Service suggests taxpayers wanting to claim the higher education tuition and fees deduction wait until mid-February to file their 2006 taxes. Sports Win streak reaches 11 for men's basketball More Headlines University receives award for MLK efforts Nine set for induction to Sports Hall of Fame Watson receives archaeology's Pomerance Award from AIA Vizzier named law's career director