"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place Oct. 4-18 at Washington University. Visit the Web for expanded calendars for the Danforth Campus (webevent.wustl.edu) and the School of Medicine (medschool.wustl.edu/calendars.html).

Exhibits
"Horse Series." Abstract images of Clydesdale horses by Robert Boston, School of Medicine photographer. Through fall. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, 520 S. Euclid Ave., Lvl. 2.

Lectures

Thursday, Oct. 4

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Parasitic Nematodes — From Genomes to Control." Makedonka Mitreva, research asst. prof. of genetics. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

3 p.m. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "Leaving the Comfort Zone Behind: Comments on Building Your Career in Science." Ruth Collins, assoc. prof. of molecular medicine, Cornell U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-3964.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "MR Biomarkers of CNS Injury: Applications in the Visual System." Sheng-Kwei Victor Song, assoc. prof. of radiology. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

7 p.m. School of Medicine CME Course. Mini-Medical School III. Cost: $125. (Continues weekly through Nov. 15.) Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6585.

8 p.m. Comparative Literature Seminar. Annual William H. Matheson Lecture. "The Zhuangzi: Work as Membrane; Or, The Repeated Possibility of Comparative Literature." Haun Saussy, prof. of comparative literature, Yale U. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-5170.


Friday, Oct. 5

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "Rab GTPase Activation and the Mystery of Familial Dysautonomia." Ruth Collins, assoc. prof. of molecular medicine, Cornell U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-3964.

2 p.m. Joint Center for East Asian Studies Colloquium. "Energy, The Global Environment and East Asia." Brian Woodall, dir. of graduate programs, Ga. Inst. of Technology, and Ralph Litzinger, assoc. prof. of anthropology, Duke U. Social Sciences & Business Bldg., Rm. 331. U. of Mo.-St. Louis. For information or to register call 516-7299.

3 p.m. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "Salt Licks and Salt Tricks: How Salt Retention Causes Hypertension." Mordecai P. Blaustein, dir., Maryland Center for Heart, U. of Md. School of Medicine. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6630.

3 p.m. Pluralism, Politics & Religion Initiative Lecture. "The Evolution of Violence in France." Laurent Mucchelli, sociologist. Busch Hall, Rm. 113, Cohen Lounge. 935-4448.


Saturday, Oct. 6

10 a.m. Physics Science Saturdays Lecture Series. "Assessing the Quality of Medical Tests." James G. Miller, prof. of physics. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.


Monday, Oct. 8

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Center for the Application of Information Technology Workshop. "Consulting Skills for the IT Professional." (Continues 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 9.) Cost: $1,210, reduced fees available for CAIT member organizations. CAIT, 5 N. Jackson Ave. 935-4444.

8:30 a.m. Midwest Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Annual Meeting. John Skehel, vice president of the academy of medical sciences. Eric P. Newman Education Center. For information or to register call 286-0432.

Noon. Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "Women's Liberation: What Was in it for Men?" Michele Tertilt, asst. prof. of economics, Stanford U. Eliot Hall, Rm. 300. 935-4918.

1 p.m. Master of Psychiatric Epidemiology Program Seminar. "Epidemiology of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorders." Michael Lynskey, asst. prof. of psychiatry. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Rm. 213 A&B. 286-2261.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Lymphocyte Development: Taking Cues From Damaged DNA." Barry Sleckman, assoc. prof. of pathology & immunology. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

7:15 p.m. College of Arts & Sciences Lecture. "The Big Mouth Theory: Communication Power in the Global Arena." Michael Widlanski, visiting prof. of Israel studies. (Kosher reception follows.) Wilson Hall, Rm. 214. 935-7003.


Tuesday, Oct. 9

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Adherence of the Extracellular Human Parasite Trichomonas Vaginalis to Host Cells." Patricia Johnson, prof. of microbiology, U. of Calif., Los Angeles. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-1514.

Noon. Program in Physical Research Seminar. "Differences in Lumbopelvic Movement During Knee Flexion in Prone Between People With and Without Low Back Pain." Sara Scholtes, doctoral student. 4444 Forest Park Blvd., Lower Lvl., Rm. B108. 286-1404.

4:30 p.m. Freedom from Smoking Class. (Continues twice weekly through Oct. 16.) Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Rm. 213 A&B. To register: 362-6961.

7 p.m. School of Medicine CME Course. Mini-Medical School I. Cost: $125. (Continues weekly through Nov. 13.) Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6585.


Wednesday, Oct. 10

4 p.m. Physics Colloquium. "The Middle World: Physics of Protein." Hans Frauenfelder, dir. of the center for nonlinear studies, Los Alamos National Laboratory. (3:30 p.m. coffee, Compton Hall, Rm. 245.) Crow Hall, Rm. 204. 935-6276.


Thursday, Oct. 11

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "The Cancer Epigenome: Its Origins and Implications for Tumor Progression." Stephen B. Baylin, prof. of oncology, Johns Hopkins U. School of Medicine. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. "Functional Dendrimers and Organic-Inorganic Hybrids." Zhonghua Peng, prof. of chemistry, U. of Mo.-Kansas City. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Developmental Genomics and Ocular Melanoma." J. William Harbour, prof. of ophthalmology. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

8 p.m. Romance Languages & Literatures Lecture. Annual Rolando Lara Memorial Lecture. "Imagining the Early Modern Child." Eva Kushner, prof. emeritus of comparative literature, U. of Toronto. (Reception follows.) McMillan Cafe. 935-5175.


Friday, Oct. 12

8 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Louis STD/HIV Prevention Training Center Course. "Ask, Screen, Intervene." Cost: $50. For location and to register: 747-1522.

3 p.m. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "Human Genetic Diseases: Insights Into Elastic Fiber Formation and Vascular Development." Zsolt Urban, asst. prof. of pediatrics. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6630.

4 p.m. Dept. of Music Graduate Symposium. "Rudolph Ganz and Musical Modernism in St. Louis, 1917-1927." Emily Granneman, graduate teaching asst. "Une Culture Classique Supérieure: Saint-Saëns's Staging of an Antique Aesthetic." Erin Brooks, graduate teaching asst. Music Classroom Bldg., Rm. 102. 935-4841.

5 p.m. Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Fall Update 2007. (Continues Oct. 13.) Kirk Packo, prof. & chair of ophthalmology, Rush U. Medical Center; Alan Sugar, prof. & assoc. chair of ophthalmology, Kellogg Eye Center; and Neil Miller, prof. of ophthalmology, neurology & neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-5722.


Saturday, Oct. 13

7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cardiovascular Disease CME Course. "Management of Atrial Fibrillation." Cost: $85. Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6891.

7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oncology CME Course. "Advances in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment." Cost: $145 for physicians, $100 for allied health professionals. The Chase Park Plaza, 212-232 N. Kingshighway Blvd. To register: 362-6891.

10 a.m. Physics Science Saturdays Lecture Series. "How Does the Brain Work? Our Journey to Gain Insight Into the Functioning of the Brain." Ralf Wessel, prof. of physics. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.


Monday, Oct. 15

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Center for the Application of Information Technology Workshop. "Developing IT Professionals Into Leaders." (Continues 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16.) Cost: $1,210, reduced fees available for CAIT member organizations. CAIT, 5 N. Jackson Ave. 935-4444.

11 a.m. Midwest Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Guest Lecture. "Anthrax, Plague and Tularemia: Recently Emerged Pathogens Tracked Globally Using Genomic Analysis." Paul S. Keim, dir. of pathogen genomics, Northern Ariz. U. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Holden Case Study Rm. 286-0432.

1 p.m. Master of Psychiatric Epidemiology Program Seminar. "Ecological Momentary Assessment: Epidemiology on a PDA." Barry Hoffer, dir. of intramural research program, National Institutes of Health. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Rm. 213 A&B. 286-2261.

4 p.m. Assembly Series. "This I Believe: The State of Spiritual Life at Washington University." Gary Braun, dir. of campus ministries, and Avi Orlow, campus ministries. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Darwin's Nose — How to Cure a Persistent Viral Infection: Role for IL-10." Michael B. A. Oldstone, prof., The Scripps Research Institute. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

4 p.m. Physics Colloquium. "Colloids as a Model System to Explore Complex Matter." Charles Reichhardt, theoretical division, Los Alamos National Laboratory. (3:30 p.m. coffee, Compton Hall, Rm. 245.) Crow Hall, Rm. 204. 935-6276.

4 p.m. Psychology Colloquium. "The Terminator and the Spectator: Does Media Violence Cause Societal Violence?" Brad J. Bushman, prof. of psychology, U. of Mich. McDonnell Hall, Rm. 162. 935-6592.

4 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center Seminar. "Phosphoproteomic Analysis of HER2/neu Signaling and Inhibition." Ron Bose, asst. prof. Center for Ad-vanced Medicine, 4921 Parkview Place. 454-8981.

5:30 p.m. Cardiac Bioelectricity and Arrhythmia Center Seminar. "SUMO Emerges From the Nucleus to Regulate Membrane Excitability." Steve A. Goldstein, prof. of pediatrics, U. of Chicago. (5 p.m. reception.) Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-7887.


Tuesday, Oct. 16

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Sugar Shock: A Metabolic Sensor Controlling Cell Size." Petra Levin, asst. prof. of biology. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 747-1029.


Wednesday, Oct. 17

Noon. Mallinckrodt Inst. of Radiology Lecture. Annual Wendell G. Scott Memorial Lecture. "New Horizons for Imaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease." Mark A. Mintun, prof. of radiology, psychiatry and bioengineering. Scarpellino Aud., 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd. 362-2866.


Thursday, Oct. 18

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Notes from the Underground: Specification of Heme Trafficking Pathways in C. elegans." Iqbal Hamza, asst. prof. of animal & avian sciences, U. of Md. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

3 p.m. Physics Theory Seminar. "Interacting Dark Energy and the Expansion History of the Universe." Michael Berger, assoc. prof. of physics, U. of Ind. (2:30 p.m. coffee, Compton Hall, Rm. 245.) Crow Hall, Rm. 204. 935-6276.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. "Nucleophilic Catalysis and the Quaternary Carbon Problem." Edwin Vedejs, prof. of chemistry, U. of Mich. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

And More

Tuesday, Oct. 9

6:00 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Debate. "Does the U.S. Have a Responsibility to Keep Troops in Iraq Until the Job is Done?" The British National Debate Team vs. WUSTL Debate Team. (6 p.m. reception.) Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-9358.

Music

Thursday, Oct. 4

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Brett Stamps, trombone. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.


Thursday, Oct. 11

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Vince Varvel, guitar. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.

On Stage

Friday, Oct. 5

8 p.m. Performing Arts Deptartment Presentation. "1940s Radio Hour." (Also 8 p.m. Oct. 6, 12 & 13; 2 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14.) Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

Sports

Thursday, Oct. 4

7 p.m. Men's soccer vs. Fontbonne U. Francis Field. 935-4705.


Saturday, Oct. 6

1 p.m. Football vs. Lagrange College. Francis Field. 935-4705.


Saturday, Oct. 13

Noon. Football vs. U. of Chicago. Francis Field. 935-4705.

For a full listing of medical rounds and conferences, see the School of Medicine's Web site. Also, for more events, please see the expanded Danforth Campus calendar Web site.

Events sponsored by the University -- its departments, schools, centers, organizations and recognized student organizations -- are published in the calendar. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

Calendar submissions should state time, date, place, sponsor(s), title of event or lecture, name(s) of speaker(s), speaker(s) affiliations and admission cost. Mail items to Calendar at Campus Box 1070 or fax to 935-4259 or e-mail at recordcalendar@wustl.edu. Submission forms are available by calling 935-4926 and information can be found here.

The deadline for all entries is noon on the Thursday seven days before the Record issue date. Late or incomplete entries will not be printed. The Record is published every Thursday during the school year, except holidays, and monthly during the summer.