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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Thursday, Sept. 11 • Whitney R. Harris Institute for Global Legal Studies Lecture Wednesday, Sept. 17 • Physics Colloquium Thursday, Sept. 18 • Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series 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 Rapid changes measured in key Alzheimer's protein School of Medicine researchers have proven that they can directly measure amyloid beta in the human brain, an important step for Alzheimer's research. Bridging the gap: South 40 faculty fellows help integrate academic and residential life Students living in the Wayman Crow, Brookings and Liggett/Koenig residential colleges in the South 40 may notice a few "more mature" fellow residents this year. Asad Q. Ahmed, Ph.D. (above, with family), assistant professor of Arabic & Islamic Studies; Ian MacMullen, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science; and Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, all in Arts & Sciences, have moved into apartments in the residential colleges as part of the faculty fellows program. Register on campus to vote To help facilitate interest and participation in the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate and presidential election in November, the Richard A. Gephardt Institute for Public Service is coordinating an all-day, campus-wide voter registration drive Sept. 18. Most ambitious United Way campaign under way Washington University's 2008 United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign began Sept. 2 with a kickoff breakfast at Whittemore House. The United Way of Greater St. Louis supports nearly 200 health and human-service organizations in the St. Louis region and provides an array of services to a large, diverse population. "Birth of the Cool" showcases 1950s California art, design and culture From painting and architecture to music, film, furniture and the graphic arts, 1950s Los Angeles was an epicenter of American modernism. This fall, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum examines that era with "Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury." Kents' generosity leads to undergraduate Olin scholarships Beginning in the 2008-09 academic year, the Jerry and Judy Kent Scholarships will be awarded to approximately five freshmen each year for the next seven years, and they will remain Kent Scholars for four years in Olin's BSBA program. Eco-fashion subject of Sam Fox symposium Can eco-fashion outgrow its granola image? On Sept. 18 the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts and the St. Louis chapter of Fashion Group International will explore that question with "Eco-Watch...Creating Fashion Solutions." Law professor's expertise helps New Orleans, ABA The City of New Orleans and the American Bar Association have adopted two major planning and land-use projects of Daniel R. Mandelker, J.D., the Howard A. Stamper Professor of Law. The projects are designed to help ensure sound land-use management. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Freshmen Natalie Rufat (top, center) and Cici Coquillette (bottom, center) paint a mural at Ford Elementary School in St. Louis during the 10th annual Service First event Aug. 30. Yun Que (in black, next to car), a senior and executive board member of the student group Society of Automotive Engineers, introduces her organization to new engineering students at an orientation picnic Aug. 26 outside Lopata Hall. Announcements Emergency notification sign-up Update your contact information at emergency.wustl.edu so WUSTL can reach you in an emergency. Give blood so WUSTL can 'keep momentum going' The Community Service Office will be sponsoring four University-wide blood drives throughout the academic year beginning Sept. 16. Washington People Genome technology wizard Mardis' technology helps pinpoint causes of disease. Sports Volleyball sets sight on No. 1 Juniata More Headlines Society names award for Welch Jazz at Holmes begins with Alberici quartet Meet the author: Kolbert next up in Assembly Series