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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Thursday, Nov. 13 • School of Law Lecture — "Trading Places? U.S. Economic Engagement with China and Its Implications for U.S. Power, Competitiveness and Global Prestige" Monday, Nov. 17 • Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series — "Women's Education and Family Behavior: Trends in Marriage, Divorce and Fertility" Thursday, Nov. 20 • Historia Medica Lecture — "Anatomy Lessons: Reading the Body in Emily Dickinson's Poetry" 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 'True landmark' reached in cancer research For the first time, WUSTL scientists have decoded the complete DNA of a cancer patient and traced her disease to its genetic roots. The pioneering work sets the stage for using a more comprehensive, genome-wide approach to unravel the genetic basis of cancer. Making safety a priority Patricia Schelinski, administrative assistant in the Office of Planned Giving, guides those in her office to their emergency assembly point during a West Campus evacuation drill Oct. 28. Schelinski is a member of the West Campus Safety Committee, which partnered with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety to organize the drill. Clinic's work results in new EPA lead standard Students, faculty and staff in the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic have been instrumental in bringing about a significantly reduced ambient air standard for lead. Domestic violence risk a growing problem for veterans With the increased risk of domestic violence in veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, collaboration is needed to deal with both problems effectively, a University expert in veteran mental health said. Victorian-era comedy explores gender, class, intimacy The Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences showcases another side of David Mamet with "Boston Marriage," a sharp and sometimes shocking drawing room comedy centered on a pair of genteel Victorian women. Performances take place in the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre at 8 p.m. Nov. 20, 21 and 22; and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23. Pollan to receive Humanities Medal at faculty colloquium Celebrated food writer Michael Pollan will receive the Washington University Humanities Medal as part of "Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors," WUSTL's seventh annual faculty book colloquium. Master class Visiting choreographer James Jordan, ballet master for the Kansas City Ballet, works with dance students in the Annelise Mertz Dance Studio to set a piece for the upcoming Washington University Dance Theatre concert. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption WUSTL detective Dave Goodwin talks about his experiences serving with the Army National Guard in Iraq at a "welcome home" pizza party Oct. 29. Erin Presson, Administrative Coordinator of Summer School and Publications for University College, and Harvey Fields, Ph.D., assistant director for academic programs at Cornerstone, share a light moment at M.I.L.D. (Mosey In, Lay Down) Oct. 23 at the Beaumont Pavilion in Brookings Quadrangle. Announcements 'Where to Go' campaign continues The "Where to Go" campaign, set up this fall to inform students, faculty, staff and others about how to prepare for an emergency, continues. Time for tea A new weekly "Tuesday Tea at 3" program begins Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Danforth University Center. Washington People Scientist at heart Jean E. Schaffer, M.D., the Virginia Minnich Distinguished Professor of Medicine, investigates how diabetes and other metabolic problems lead to complications such as heart attacks, strokes, atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease. Sports Volleyball begins defense of its title More Headlines System installed to improve indoor cell phone reception Olympia Dukakis brings 'Rose' to Edison Theatre Stern to speak for Writing Program Reading Series 'Green Eggs and Jam' concert Construction update