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Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Calendar Highlights - see the full calendar Thursday, Sept. 24 • Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Ethics Night on Campus — "Overpopulation" Friday, Sept. 25 • Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering Seminar Series — "Microalgal Biofuels — Big Potential, Big Challenges" Campus Calendars - Academic calendar - Assembly Series - Graduate Professional Council calendar - Schools' calendars - 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 Fat in liver, not belly, a better marker for disease risk School of Medicine nutrition researchers say body fat stored in the liver affects risk factors for diabetes, high blood triglycerides and cardiovascular disease. A WUSTL Woman's Club welcome Risa Zwerling Wrighton (left) laughs with Shelley Wetsch (center) and Lorraine Gnecco during the Woman's Club of Washington University's Fall Welcome Lunch at Harbison House Sept. 10. Wrighton hosted the luncheon to introduce women new to the University to the Woman's Club. Historical paths that crossed through Japanese camps converge again at WUSTL Michael Adams, M.D., and Gyo Obata explore the impact of Japanese internment camps in World War II on their respective families on Oct. 2. Nanotechnology symposium showcases new facility A two-day nanotechnology symposium will be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24 and 25, in the Whitaker Hall auditorium to highlight the opening of Washington University's nano research center. The art of education Gary S. Wihl, Ph.D. (right), dean of the faculty of Arts & Sciences, meets with Phyllis Goldberg, niece of the late Hortense and Tobias Lewin, after the Sept. 16 ceremony in which he was installed as the Hortense and Tobias Lewin Distinguished Professor in the Humanities. Dorfman influenced study abroad dance program founder In 1994, dancer Liz Claire, Ph.D., then a junior in the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences, won the Bemis Summer Travel Scholarship. The award allowed her to travel to Paris as an intern with alumnus David Dorfman. Today, both Claire and Dorfman continue to make their mark on Washington University. Students gain real-world business experience through StEP program Thanks to the Student Entrepreneurial Program on campus, WUSTL students are creating, purchasing and selling on-campus businesses as undergraduate students. Three Arts & Sciences faculty receive inaugural awards A new tradition was started at the Arts & Sciences' annual faculty reception, which was held Sept. 10 in Holmes Lounge. In addition to the usual introduction of new faculty at the beginning of the fall semester, two new awards that recognize the contributions of tenured faculty were presented to three faculty members during the reception. Labov to discuss inquiry-based learning A four-part seminar series on inquiry-based methods of science teaching begins at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, with Jay Labov, Ph.D., a senior staff member of the National Research Council's Center for Education. Announcements Chancellor outlines financial picture; remains confident about progress A follow-up letter to the Washington University community regarding the University's finances. Seasonal flu shots begin Sept. 29 for School of Medicine employees The School of Medicine will offer free seasonal flu shots to its faculty, staff and students from Sept. 29 through Oct. 28. Look here for 'Green Tips' from the Office of Sustainability Where to go Update your contact information at emergency.wustl.edu so WUSTL can reach you in an emergency. Washington People Conductor of caregivers Rosanne S. Naunheim, M.D., associate professor of emergency medicine, has cared for patients in moments of joy — telling a woman she's having twins — and for patients who still bring tears to her eyes. Sports Volleyball wins sixth Teri Clemens invite More Headlines Student playwrights take center stage at Hotchner festival Class of 2013 settles into life on WUSTL campus Work, Families and Public Policy series continues Oct. 5