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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar highlights - see the full calendar Tuesday, Sept. 2 • Engineering Colloquium — "Biomaterials Science" • Washington University Chamber Orchestra Concert Wednesday, Sept. 10 • Assembly Series — Mo Rocca 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 A helping hand for families Student associates and members of the student Move-in Crew were busy Aug. 21 helping new students and parents unpack their cars and move belongings into the South 40 residence halls during move-in day. Exercise: the heart's fountain of youth Absence may make the heart grow fonder, but endurance exercise seems to make it younger, School of Medicine research found. Three major gifts enhance new Danforth University Center The William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth University Center opened its doors to the Washington University community August 11. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of several donors, the new building will feature three premier spaces. Roediger, Schreiber to receive faculty achievement awards Henry L. "Roddy" Roediger III, Ph.D., an internationally recognized scholar of human memory, and Robert D. Schreiber, Ph.D., a pioneer in efforts to understand how the immune system may be useful in battling cancer, will receive Washington University's 2008 faculty achievement awards, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announced. 'Where to Go' campaign ready for launch Washington University launches its "Where to Go" campaign this fall to help the campus prepare for emergency situations. During the fall semester, members of the University's Crisis Management Team will give presentations at student, staff and faculty meetings explaining where to go for information before, during and after an emergency. Service First celebrates 10 years of reaching out to the community With each new school year comes a fresh start. For the past decade, Washington University students have helped St. Louis-area school children get a new start in clean, colorful hallways and classrooms through Service First. The annual community service event will be held Aug. 30. Assembly Series to touch on economy, environment, ethics The Assembly Series announces its Fall 2008 schedule, filled with lecturers speaking on the central issues of the day: the environment, the economy and government ethics. PAD faculty's 'Dance Close Up' informal launch to St. Louis' dance season Modern solos and structured improvisation will share the stage with classical Indian and contemporary Chinese dance in "Dance Close Up," the biennial concert of new and original choreography by dance faculty in the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences. Transnational Law Program receives $1.1 million grant The European Commission and U.S. Department of Education's Atlantis Program has awarded the School of Law and its European partners a $1.1 million grant to support the Transnational Law Program. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and Tili Boon Cuillé, Ph.D., assistant professor of French in the Department of Romance Languages & Literatures in Arts & Sciences, lead the Convocation procession from the Athletic Complex toward the Danforth University Center following the ceremony. Announcements Emergency notification sign-up Update your contact information at emergency.wustl.edu so WUSTL can reach you in an emergency. Football season opener now a home game The season opener for the WUSTL football team has changed venues. Come cheer on the Bears as they play Greenville College at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at Francis Field. Washington People A passion for teaching Blanchard's optimism and dedication inspires others to achieve Sports 'Unbelievable honor' for Ruths More Headlines Undergraduates to attend political conventions Renowned architect to lead graduate school Whittemore House waives joining fee through July 2009