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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Thursday, Oct. 16 • The Writing Program Fall Reading Series — John Brandon, author Thursday, Oct. 23 • Romance Languages & Literatures Lecture — Annual Paul Rava Memorial Lecture Friday, Oct. 24 • Computer Science & Engineering Colloquium — "Human Computation" 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 job well done Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton offers his thanks to the hundreds of faculty, student and staff debate volunteers gathered for an appreciation lunch at the Field House in the Athletic Complex Oct. 10. Brauers' generosity to support engineering for years to come Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announced that WUSTL has received a major commitment from Stephen and Camilla Brauer to help implement the long-range, strategic plan of its School of Engineering & Applied Science. Calorie restriction may affect people differently than animals Calorie restriction may not be as effective at extending life in people as it is in rodents, according to School of Medicine scientists. Bird diversity lessens human exposure to West Nile Virus A study by WUSTL biologists shows that the more diverse a bird population is in an area, the less chance humans have of exposure to West Nile Virus. PAD presents classic presidential satire 'Of Thee I Sing' Though the vice presidential debate may be over, the political fun continues at WUSTL with the Performing Arts Department Production of "Of Thee I Sing," the classic musical satire of American public life. Time to give thanks, give back Now in its sixth year, WUSTL's Give Thanks Give Back campaign again will strive to make the holiday season a bit merrier for some needy St. Louis families. University expects financial stability In the midst of a national financial crisis, colleges and universities across the United States are grappling with their own economic realities and challenges related to operating budgets, financial aid for students and endowment spending. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Students, faculty and staff participate in a University-wide Public Service Fair in the Danforth University Center Sept. 23. California Institute of Technology Professor Nathan Lewis, Ph.D. (right), spoke to a large crowd Sept. 23 for the International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability (I-CARES). Announcements Emergency notification sign-up Update your contact information at emergency.wustl.edu so WUSTL can reach you in an emergency. Washington People Excited about discovery Kevin E. Yarasheski, Ph.D., professor of medicine, of cell biology and physiology and of physical therapy, says his decision to pursue science as a career began with an interest in the biochemistry of physical activity. Sports Hall of Fame class of 2008 announced More Headlines Brandon returns for reading series Protect identity while online Parent & Family Weekend starts Oct. 24 WUSTL hosts Campus Compact conference Orenstein to discuss how women balance career and family in a changing world Bernstein to deliver timely talk on politics Dance Marathon: 10 years of toe tapping for a good cause