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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Wednesday, Sept. 24 • Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Lecture — "Update on Ectopic Pregnancy" Thursday, Sept. 25 • Genetics Seminar — "Sensory Roles for Epithelial Sodium Channels (Deg/ENaC) in Drosophila" Friday, Sept. 26-27 • Performing Arts Department — A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival 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 Never too late to celebrate Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton joins the celebration in honoring the 2008 men's national championship tennis team Sept. 13 at halftime of the football game against Westminster College. Is bacterium renewable source of energy? A team of researchers headed by biologists at Washington University has sequenced the genome of a unique bacterium that manages two disparate operations — photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation — in one little cell during two distinct cycles daily. Preparations under way for Oct. 2 With the upcoming debate, access to campus, the Athletic Complex and parking all will be affected at various times beginning September 24. Lung cancer risk five times higher with family or genetic influence A narrow region on chromosome 15 contains genetic variations strongly associated with familial lung cancer, said a study conducted by scientists at School of Medicine and other institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. Retirees honored at Whittemore House luncheon Twenty-seven WUSTL retirees, along with the retirees' family and friends, enjoyed a celebratory luncheon hosted by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton at Whittemore House Sept. 9. Sweet Honey in the Rock begins 2008-09 OVATIONS! Series Grammy Award-winning a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock will launch the Edison Theatre OVATIONS! Series with a special one-night-only performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Chalifour leads all-star lineup in 'Four B's': Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Bartok Celebrated violinist Martin Chalifour, principal concertmaster for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will join musicians from Washington University and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for a chamber music recital at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Luis H. Zayas, Ph.D., the Shanti K. Khinduka Distinguished Professor of Social Work and professor of psychiatry, speaks during the Diversity Council Faculty Recruitment Practices workshop Sept. 5 at the Women's Building Formal Lounge. Officials from Fudan University in China visited campus Sept. 10 to sign an international exchange agreement with Washington University. Announcements Have an opinion about politics? Enter this contest Students are invited to show their creativity in this election season by entering the Make it Clear multimedia competition, a collaboration between the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the Vice Presidential Debate Programming Committee. Washington People Prenatt's a people person Ann B. Prenatt, vice chancellor for human resources, leads a talented team that often works "behind the scenes" to respond to and support the needs of the University and its employees. Sports Football team starts season strong, 2-0 More Headlines 'Birth of the Cool' curator to speak at Kemper Court of Appeals session at law school Fazzari to deliver timely talk on economy for Assembly Series International programs seek volunteers KL2 Career Development Award applications due Sept. 30 Parking limited on east end of campus