SearchPast Issues Jan. 31, 2008

Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Friday, Feb. 1 • Computer Science & Engineering Colloquium — "Computing Handles and Tunnels in 3D Models" Saturday, Feb. 2 • MLA Saturday Seminar Series — "Faith, Hope and Fear: The American Presidency in the 21st Century" Thursday, Feb. 7 • The Writing Program Fall Reading Series — Janet Kauffman 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 Peace through law Richard J. Goldstone (left), former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda and former justice of the South African Constitutional Court, receives the Harris Institute's 2008 World Peace Through Law Award from Whitney R. Harris Jan. 24 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Inspiring a new generation of scientists at WUSTL The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has selected Washington University as one of 12 colleges and universities to participate in a nationwide genomics course that will involve first-year college students in genomics research with phages (bacterial viruses). Activating protein enhances average lifespan, prevents some age-related diseases in mice School of Medicine metabolism researchers have found that activating a protein in muscle tissue increases average lifespan and prevents some age-related diseases. I-CARES receives grant from Missouri board The Missouri Life Sciences Research Board has given the University's International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability (I-CARES) nearly $3 million for biofuels research. Michele Boldrin receives professorship named after University's first chancellor Michele Boldrin, Ph.D., was installed as the first Joseph Gibson Hoyt Distinguished Professor of Economics in Arts & Sciences at a formal ceremony December 11, 2007, in Holmes Lounge. Nominations sought for Gloria White award The Office of Human Resources is seeking nominations through Feb. 22 for the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes a staff member for exceptional effort and contributions that result in the enhancement of the University. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Snowboarder Mike Barthel of Minneapolis, along with five other extreme winter sports professionals, traveled to the University's North Campus to entertain revelers during the third annual Loop Ice Carnival Jan. 19. Announcements Residential Life improves housing selection process The Residential Life Office is making several changes to the housing selection process for the 2008-09 academic year — changes aimed at streamlining the process and encouraging underclassmen to remain residing in a residential college on the South 40 and upperclassmen to transition into apartment living. Polling place to open in Wohl Center The University's Office of Community and Governmental Relations and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service have worked with the St. Louis County Election Board to establish a new polling place on the Danforth Campus in time for the Feb. 5 presidential primary. Washington People Shepherding faculty research Samuel L. Stanley Jr., vice chancellor for research, targets infectious disease, helps faculty meet research goals. Sports Men's basketball extends streak More Headlines Black Anthology presents annual show Exhibit explores influence of war and disaster Acclaimed Los Angeles painter opens first solo exhibit at Kemper Assembly Series wrestles with bioethical questions Author Janet Kauffman to speak for Writing Program Reading Series Feb. 7 Whitesides offers revolutionary ideas about the origin of life Carla Hills to deliver Tyrrell Williams Lecture History of stem cell research first topic in Center for Humanities' faculty lecture series MLA Saturday Seminar series to address elections and politics