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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - See the full calendar Monday, May 21 • Danforth Campus Staff Day • First Summer School Session Tuesday, May 22 • Midwest Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Guest Lecture Thursday, May 24 • Science Frontiers Lecture Thursday, May 31 • Genetics Seminar 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 - Unsubscribing Special Issue June 4, 2007 — Washington University in St. Louis is creating a new International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability (I-CARES) to encourage and coordinate university-wide and external collaborative research in the areas of renewable energy and sustainability — including biofuels, CO2 mitigation and coal-related issues. The university will invest more than $55 million in the initiative, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. (more...) Wen selected to accompany New York Times reporter on trip to Africa Graduating medical student Leana Wen was selected through an essay contest to spend three weeks in Africa with a columnist for The New York Times before beginning a Rhodes Scholarship this fall. Being more creative in everyday life is simple, says author of 'Group Genius' In his latest book, Keith Sawyer, Ph.D., associate professor of education and of psychology, both in Arts & Sciences, and one of the country's leading scientific experts on creativity in everyday life, argues that collaboration is essential in helping all of us harness the power of our own creative genius. Two students and four nonprofits win innovation awards On May 3, the winners of the second annual Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition were announced, with six awards totaling $125,000 presented to four local nonprofits and two students. Baby Bear Brunch Jackson Baranyi, 8 months, reaches for a costumed character of "The Battling Bear," the University mascot, to the delight of parents Deanna ('97) and Jeff Baranyi of Arvada, Colo. The family took part in a Baby Bears Brunch for children of the Class of 1997, held April 21 in the Women's Building Formal Lounge. Announcements Law School parking lot closure The northeast corner of the parking lot and the fire lane south of the School of Law and the stairs between the Law School and the Knight Center will be closed through Aug. 3. Career development programs scheduled The June 6 seminar will help employees develop the confidence and skills needed to face change and welcome it as an opportunity to grow and learn. I-64/US40 construction updated on Web The University has added a link to its Web page for easy access to the latest information on the Interstate 64/Highway 40 construction project. Washington People 'Thinking strategically' Kent D. Syverud helps the School of Law develop a 'cohesive identity' Sports Weekend Bear Sports WUSTL in the News The New York Times The School of Law's Daniel Keating comments on Cerberus, the new owner of Chrysler, and its health care liabilities. Science News School of Medicine researchers including Patrick Lustman have found that antidepressants can aid in diabetes management.