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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Friday, Nov. 21 • Physics Seminar — "Probing Particle Dark Matter with Gamma-Ray and Neutrino Telescopes" Monday, Dec. 1 • Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series — "Defining Family" Thursday, Dec. 4 • History Colloquium — "Rediscovering Thomas Jefferson" 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 Chancellor outlines goals to ensure University's financial strength A letter to the Washington University community from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Journalist to journalist Newsweek editor Jon Meacham, who was in St. Louis Nov. 8 to speak at the annual Founders Day gala, shakes hands with senior Ben Sales, Student Life senior news editor, after an informal session greeting students in Wilson Hall. Next phase of I-64 work will have greater impact on WUSTL community On Dec. 15, a few weeks ahead of schedule, the Missouri Department of Transportation will open the western half of the I-64 project and close the eastern half from Hanley Road to Kingshighway until December, 2009. Brain implants may help stroke patients overcome partial paralysis Scientists have shown for the first time that neuroprosthetic brain implants may be able to help stroke patients with partial paralysis. Washington University Dance Theatre to present 'Common Ground' Washington University Dance Theatre, the annual showcase of professionally choreographed works performed by student dancers, will present "Common Ground," its 2008 concert, Dec. 5-7 in Edison Theatre. University to end sales of bottled water on campus Beginning in January, faculty, students and staff on the Danforth, North and West campuses will no longer find bottled water in vending machines or campus eateries. 'Generous spirit' helps WUSTL exceed United Way goal The University has raised $602,440 in its United Way of Greater St. Louis campaign, surpassing its stated goal of $600,000. Photos of Record - click on the photo to view a larger version and full caption Award-winning journalist Dan Rather speaks to the Nov. 14 "Afghanistan: Microcosm of International Crisis" class taught by Thomas Schweich, J.D., visiting professor and ambassador-in-residence at the law school. Program in Physical Therapy students dress up in costumes based on a theme for the day — this year it was superheroes and villains — as part of the clinical education lottery, in which students choose the locations for their three clinical rotations. Announcements Thanksgiving to be celebrated on campus Many groups work hard to make sure students staying on campus for the Thanksgiving holiday have a taste of home. Emory memorial service A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, to celebrate the life of Jean L. Emory. Emory, who died Oct. 31, was a beloved member of the Washington University community. Emergency notification sign-up Update your contact information at emergency.wustl.edu so WUSTL can reach you in an emergency. Washington People Utility player Officially, Kathy Lasater is WUSTL's intramural assistant in the Athletic Department. Unofficially, she is den mother, babysitter, promotions director, caterer, florist, driver, hospitality coordinator, assistant coach, head cheerleader, friend, confidante and No. 1 Bears fan. Sports Women's soccer goes on to sectionals More Headlines Fifth Annual Children's Film Symposium Nov. 21-22 Register to win a season PassPort to Black Rep Annual Campus Store event Dec. 3 Burson named director of governor-elect's transition team