SearchPast Issues Aug. 23, 2007

Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - See the full calendar Thursday, Aug. 23 • Chemistry Seminar • Convocation Tuesday, Aug. 28 • University College Convocation 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 Alternative energy About 20 area science teachers were on the Danforth Campus July 18-19 to study alternative energy and laboratory science experiments that they will take back to their classes in the fall. The teachers participated in the Biofuels: Hot Topics program, sponsored by Washington University Science Outreach with funding from the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Reading program gives incoming students a head start on homework The annual Freshman Reading Program, focused this year on Alan Lightman's book "Einstein's Dreams," is designed to reach freshmen before they arrive on campus to help them focus on skills they will continue to cultivate throughout the year and their entire college careers. It also encourages interaction with members of the WUSTL faculty in informal discussions outside the classroom setting. Gene for itch sensation discovered School of Medicine scientists have identified the first gene for itching, which could rapidly lead to new treatments and relief for chronic and severe itching. Geologist plans volcano safety for Ecuadorians Robert Buchwaldt is the only American who sits on an international committee that is seeking ways to address the volcanic threat in Ecuador. David Levine is first Biggs distinguished professor David K. Levine, Ph.D., has been named the inaugural holder of the John H. Biggs Distinguished Professorship in Economics in Arts & Sciences. Bruce Lindsey appointed E. Desmond Lee Professor Bruce Lindsey, dean of the College of Architecture and the Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design, has been named the E. Desmond Lee Professor for Community Collaboration in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Window | Interface at Kemper Art Museum This month, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum will present Window | Interface, an exhibition highlighting the use of windows and interfaces as both boundaries and sites of transaction between machine and mind, data and perception, the world of the body and the world of the imagination. Announcements Emergency texting system offered WUText alerts will only be issued by the Chancellor, the Office of the Chancellor, the Office of Public Affairs, the Chief of Police or the Director of the Medical School Protective Services' Office. Washington People From chords to computers Bob Chekoudjian has transitioned from punk rocker to computer expert Sports Martin contender for Woman of the Year More Headlines May named assistant dean in Arts & Sciences