SearchPast Issues Announcements, Events & NewsSept. 11, 2006

Weather Forecast - See the 5-day forecast Monday Record calendar Monday, Sept. 11 • Blood Drive through Thursday Tuesday, Sept. 12 • Lawrence Bobo delivers opening lecture for Center on Urban Research and Public Policy in Arts & Sciences Wednesday, Sept. 13 • Congress of the South 40 fall elections • Bill Nye "The Science Guy" Assembly Series • First day to register for Dance Marathon Sunday, Sept. 17 • Danforth Campus dedication Campus Calendars - Academic calendar - Assembly Series - Graduate Professional Council - 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 - Unsubscribing Bill Nye Bill Nye to speak at Assembly Series Sept. 13 Many of today's college students grew up watching Bill Nye "The Science Guy" on television. Some may even be science-related majors because of the author and television star. Nye has made it his mission to engage people in the fascinating realm of science. His new series, "The Eyes of Nye," explores topics ranging from astrobiology to sports. Sophomore featured in book on college essays College-bound high school students across the country will be considering the advice of WUSTL sophomore Laura Cobb when they write their university admission essays this fall. Department of Music opens 2006-07 season The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will open its 2006-07 concert season at 8 p.m. tonight, with a performance by the Washington University Chamber Orchestra. Ruckus available now Student Union and Congress of the South 40 have announced a partnership with Ruckus to provide free and legal music dowloading to all University students. Announcements Record Monday and Record Thursday launched This issue inaugurates twice-weekly electronic distribution of the Record. Controlled access in North Brookings lot The parking lot adjacent to the Whitaker Hall for Biomedical Engineering, near the intersection of Forest Park Parkway and Skinker Boulevard, is now a controlled-access lot. Washington People Surgeon Eagon helps obese patients regain self-esteem Sports Football wins season opener The Washington University football team opened the 2006 season with a 21-6 win at Lake Forest College in both teams' season opener on Sept. 2 in Lake Forest, Ill. - See latest results WUSTL in the News Associated Press Online WUSTL researchers test baseball star Albert Pujols to see if he measures up to Babe Ruth. USA Today Stem cell research divides Republican party, says Arts & Sciences political scientist Michael Minta.