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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - See the full calendar Friday, Nov. 2 • Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Panel Discussion — "Minimal Legitimacy and State Sovereignty" Saturday, Nov. 3 • National September 11 Memorial & Museum Tribute Exhibition on Danforth Campus Tuesday, Nov. 6 • University-wide Blood Drive Thursday, Nov. 8 • History Colloquium — "Women's Identity, Women's Politics: Some Reflections on Twentieth Century U.S. Feminism" 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 Research institute supported by $30 million BJC gift A $30 million gift from BJC HealthCare will help construct a new seven-story research building on the School of Medicine campus. Financial Times ranks WUSTL-Fudan University executive MBA seventh in world The Washington University-Fudan University EMBA Program is ranked seventh-best international executive MBA program in the world and, for the second consecutive year, as the best program in mainland China, according to 2007 rankings released last week by The Financial Times, one of the world's leading business newspapers. Peters named executive director of compliance and audit Gail A. Peters has been appointed executive director of compliance and audit, announced Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Peters, formerly the director of internal audit and University compliance officer, will report to the chancellor and will oversee the Internal Audit Department and University Compliance Office. A grand opening Acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin led more than a dozen student, faculty and alumni pianists last Sunday as part of "Piano Extravaganza." The concert, organized by the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences, marked the formal opening of the University's newly renovated 560 Music Center in University City. Jeff Cannon named associate dean, director of BSBA program at Olin The Olin Business School has appointed a new associate dean and director of the undergraduate degree program, effective Jan. 1, 2008. Jeff Cannon will take the reins from Gary Hochberg, Ph.D., who is stepping aside after overseeing the BSBA program for 25 years and helping it attain international recognition for excellence. PAD to present Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' The Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences will present a two-weekend run of "Measure for Measure," one of Shakespeare's most confounding "problem plays" that explores the nature of power, the relationships between men and women and the battle between justice and mercy. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 in the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre in the Mallinckrodt Student Center. Performances continue the following weekend at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Freshman Alex Brainard hands out candy in Park/Mudd Residential College during the Campus YMCA's Safe Trick or Treat event Oct. 27 in the South 40. Edward S. Macias, Ph.D., executive vice chancellor, dean of Arts & Sciences and the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences, welcomes guests to the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis' Build St. Louis Week 2007 kick-off event Oct. 22. Announcements Dance Marathon starts Nov. 3 in Athletic Complex The 2007 St. Louis Area Dance Marathon will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Athletic Complex. The 12-hour dance-a-thon is the culmination of a year's worth of fund-raising for Children's Miracle Network of Greater St. Louis. Washington People Making stronger connections Like his research subjects, Ken Kelton is 'changing phases' as new physics chair Sports Women's soccer earns NCAA tourney berth More Headlines Response to flu pandemic focus of public forum 'Diet for a Small Planet' author to give talk Nov. 6 'Dazzling' poet Thomas Sayers Ellis will read from his work for Writing Program Actor Sarsgaard to speak on campus 'A Call to Service' to promote jobs in government, public policy Witaya Lecture Series continues Nov. 6