SearchPast Issues Nov. 29, 2007

Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Thursday, Nov. 29 • The Writing Program's Reading Series — Kathleen Finneran Monday, Dec. 3 • Architecture Lecture Series — Steve Badanes Thursday, Dec. 6 • History Colloquium — "The Strange Career of Evolutionary Anthropology" Sunday, Dec. 9 • Department of Music Concert — Messiah Sing-Along 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 National political spotlight to shine again on WUSTL Calling it "one of the great traditions of Washington University," Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announced during a news conference Nov. 19 that the University will host the 2008 vice presidential debate, scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 2. Seigles provide major commitment for social sciences/law building Washington University alumnus and philanthropist Harry Seigle, and his wife, Susan, have made a $10 million commitment to WUSTL as the lead gift for the building currently under construction on the Danforth Campus that will serve academic functions for the three social science departments in Arts & Sciences and for the School of Law. When it opens for the fall 2008 semester, the building will be known as Harry and Susan Seigle Hall. Fat cells send message that aids insulin secretion New School of Medicine research could lead to new methods to improve glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetic or insulin-resistant people. Volleyball team wins ninth national title The WUSTL volleyball team defeated the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 3-2, to win the NCAA Div. III Championship in Bloomington, Ill., Nov. 17. The title is the team's NCAA-best ninth and its first since the 2003 season. University exceeds United Way goal The University has raised $571,064 in its United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign, surpassing its stated goal of $555,000. Kumon mathematics fills gap in education system Parents of school-aged children might consider giving their children an enduring holiday gift this year: enrollment in a supplemental mathematics program. Dan Kimura, Ph.D., senior professor of computer science and engineering, opened St. Louis' first Kumon center in 1984 in large part because of his disappointment in the math education his sons were getting. Dance Theatre concert features 50 student dancers Washington University Dance Theatre, the annual showcase of professionally choreographed works performed by student dancers, will present its 2007 concert "rEvolutions," Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Edison Theatre. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Because many students and faculty are not able to go home for the Thanksgiving holiday, a variety of traditional holiday dinners are held around campus. Announcements Kingshighway Boulevard bridge changeover Beginning Dec. 1, Kingshighway Boulevard traffic will shift to the newly built bridge deck over Highway I-64/40. The shift will set the stage for demolition of the old Kingshighway bridge over the next two weekends. Washington People Looking to trim out obesity Denise Wilfley studies the whole range of problems with eating — from anorexia nervosa to obesity from childhood throughout life. Sports Fahey wins 500th career game More Headlines Iconic Blonde Film Festival screens three Hollywood classics WUSTL alumna Finneran to read from 'Tender Land' Famed novelist Joyce Carol Oates to speak at sixth annual 'Celebrating Our Books' colloquium Free vehicle inspections offered to WUSTL community Register to vote Dec. 4 at Student Center, Campus Y National ranking for architecture graduate school 2007 Olin Cup Competition finalists announced Wu cited for 'very best' Chinese language course Inclement weather information