University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place April 17-30 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
"Miniature Books: Four Thousand Years of Tiny Treasures." Through June 6. Olin Library. 935-5418.

"Thaddeus Strode: Absolutes and Nothings." Through April 21. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

"On the Margins." Through April 21. Kemper Art Museum, 935-4523.

"Senior Sculpture Exhibition." April 18. (6 p.m. Opening Reception.) Des Lee Gallery, 1627 Washington Ave. 935-9347.

"First Year Exhibition Part I." April 25. (6 p.m. Opening Reception.) Des Lee Gallery, 1627 Washington Ave. 935-9347.

Film

Friday, April 18

8 p.m. Italian Film Festival. "Mio Fratello E Figlio Unico." (My Brother Is An Only Child.) Brown Hall, Rm. 100. 422-3102.


Saturday, April 19

8 p.m. Italian Film Festival. "Rosso Come Il Cielo." (Red Like The Sky.) Brown Hall, Rm. 100. 422-3102.

Lectures

Thursday, April 17

2 p.m. Research Integrity 1st Biennial Conference. "Responsible Conduct of Research Education, Instruction and Training." (Continues 8 a.m.-6 p.m. April 18; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 19.) Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel, 800 Washington Ave. To register: http://epi.wustl.edu/epi/rcr2008.htm.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. "The Development of New Stereoselective Organocatalytic Processes." Jon Antilla, asst. prof. of chemistry, U. of S. Fla. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Phr1: An Activity and Ephrin Independent Regulator of Retinogeniculate." Susan Culican, asst. prof. of ophthalmology & visual sciences. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

4:15 p.m. Earth & Planetary Sciences Colloquium. "From Continents to Atoms; Environmental Geochemistry at all Scales." Martin Goldhaber, senior scientist, U.S. Geological Survey. Earth & Planetary Sciences Bldg., Rm. 203. 935-5610.

5 p.m. Becker Medical Library Lecture. Historia Medica Lecture. "Realdo Colombo and Michelangelo: Anatomy Lessons From Renaissance Rome." Caroline Hillard, dissertation fellow in art history & archaeology. Bernard Becker Medical Library, Lvl. 7, Kenton King Center. 362-2774.

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


Friday, April 18

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Malnutrition is an Enteric Infectious Disease: Devastating, Long-Term Effects on Child Development." Richard Guerrant, prof. of international medicine, U. of Va. School of Medicine. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. "Earth Day: Originated in the U.S., Lost in the U.S., Can it be Rediscovered?" Lilia Abron, pres. PEER Consultants, P.C. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

1 p.m. East Asian Studies Roundtable Discussion. "Celebrating A Thousand Years of The Tale of Genji." Charo d'Etcheverry, assoc. prof. of East Asian languages & literatures, U. of Wis.-Madison, Michael Emmerich, lecturer in East Asian studies, Princeton U., Jamie Newhard, asst., prof. of Japanese, and Haruo Shirane, prof. of Japanese literature, Columbia U. Women's Bldg. Formal Lounge. 935-4448.

2 p.m. Association of Women Faculty Colloquium. "A Sustainable World, What it Means to Us." Peter Raven, prof. of botany. (Panel discussion and reception follows.) Whitaker Hall Aud. 935-6160.

4 p.m. East Asian Studies Lecture. Annual Stanley Spector Memorial Lecture on East Asian History and Civilization. "Envisioning the Tale of Genji: Canonization, Popularization and Visual Culture." Haruo Shirane, prof. of Japanese literature, Columbia U. (Reception follows.) Women's Bldg. Formal Lounge. 935-4448.

7:30 p.m. Saint Louis Astronomical Society Meeting. "Snowbird: The Phoenix Lander on Mars." Selby Cull, graduate fellow in earth sciences. McDonnell Hall, Rm. 162. 935-4614.


Saturday, April 19

10 a.m. Physics Saturday Science Lecture Series. "Are There More Than Four Dimensions?" Michael Ogilvie, prof. of physics. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.


Monday, April 21

11 a.m. Computer Science & Engineering Colloquium. "Harnessing Computing Power Through Communication." Natalie Jerger, fellow in electrical & computer engineering, U. of Wis.-Madison. Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-6160.

4 p.m. Breast Cancer Research Group Seminar Series. "Preliminary Results From the Physical Activity and Lymphedema Trial." Kathryn H. Schmitz, asst. prof. of biostatistics & epidemiology, U. of Pa. School of Medicine. Center for Advanced Medicine, Farrell Conference Room 2. 454-8981.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "CXCL12 and Leukocyte Trafficking at the Blood-Brain Barrier." Robyn Klein, asst. prof. of medicine. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

4 p.m. Physics Condensed Matter/Materials and Biological Physics Seminar. "Electronic Duality in the Pressure-Tuned Quantum Critical Metal CeRhIn5." Tuson Park, Los Alamos National Lab. (3:45 p.m. coffee.) Compton Hall, Rm. 241. 935-6276.

5:30 p.m. Cardiac Bioelectricity & Arrhythmia Center Seminar. "Gap Junction Remodeling in Ischemic Heart Disease: Molecular Mechanisms and Arrhythmogenesis." Andrew L. Wit, prof. of pharmacology, Columbia U. (5 p.m. reception.) Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-7887.

6:30 p.m. Architecture Lecture Series. Patricia Patkau, Patkau Architects, Vancouver, Canada. (6 p.m. reception, Givens Hall.) Steinberg Aud. 935-9300.

7 p.m. The Writing Program Spring Reading Series. Second-year students in the MFA program read from their poetry & fiction. (Also 7 p.m. April 23.) Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-7130.


Tuesday, April 22

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Death of the Tubercle Bacillus." William Jacobs, prof. of microbiology, immunology & molecular genetics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-8873.

4 p.m. Economics Graduate Student Association Lecture. Douglass C. North Honorary Lecture Series. "On the Pragmatics of Persuasion: A Game Theoretic Approach." Ariel Rubinstein, prof. of economics, Tel Aviv U. Co-sponsored by the School of Law Center for Interdisciplinary Studies. (Reception follows.) Lab Sciences Bldg., Rm. 300. 935-7988.

6 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Lecture. "Discussion on Ethical Concerns Around Prostitution." (Food provided.) Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. To register: 935-9358.

6:15 p.m. Germanic Languages & Literatures Lecture. "Prekäres und Unverhofftes Glück Anmerkungen zur Klassischen Deutschen Literatur." David E. Wellbery, prof. of Germanic studies, U. of Chicago. Eads Hall, Rm. 116. 935-5106.

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


Wednesday, April 23

10 a.m. Electrical and Systems Engineering Seminar. "Decentralized Random-field Estimation for Sensor Networks Using Quantized Spatially Correlated Data and Fusion-center Feedback." Aleksandar Dogandzic, assoc. prof. of electrical and computer engineering, Iowa State. 935-5565.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "MAPKs — Nuclear Import and Transcriptional Regulation in Pancreatic Beta Cells." Melanie Cobb, prof. of pharmacology, The U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. 362-4152.

4 p.m. Physics Colloquium. "The Optical Frequency Comb-A Really Versatile Tool." John L. Hall, adjunct prof. of physics, U. of Colo. (3:30 p.m. coffee, Compton Hall, Rm. 245.) Crow Hall, Rm. 204. 935-6276.


Thursday, April 24

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Vertebrate Regeneration." Elly Tanaka, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Germany. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. "Spontaneously Formed Composite Nanostructures for Catalysis and Magnetism." Ram Seshadri, assoc. prof. of materials, U. of Calif., Santa Barbara. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4 p.m. History Colloquium. "Trespassing in Gusiiland: The Burden and Opportunity of Tribe in Colonial Kenya." Tim Parsons, prof. of history. (Reception follows.) Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-5450.

4:15 p.m. Earth & Planetary Sciences Colloquium. Larry A. Haskin Memorial Colloquium. "Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS): A New Technique for Planetary Surface Analyses." Roger Wiens, principal investigator Los Alamos National Lab. Earth & Planetary Sciences Bldg., Rm. 203. 935-5610.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "The Unique Biological and Immunological Characteristics of the Ocular Surface Epithelium: From the Clinician Scientist's Point of View." Shigeru Kinoshita, prof. of ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural U. of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315


Friday, April 25

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Bronchitis — Is There a State of the Art?" Howard M. Corneli, prof. of pediatrics, U. of Utah. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

11 a.m. Computer Science & Engineering Colloquium. "Recent Progress in Heuristic Search: A Case Study of the 4-Peg Towers of Hanoi Problem." Richard E. Korf, prof. of computer science, UCLA. Cupples II Hall, Rm. 217. 935-6160.

3 p.m. Genome Sequencing Center National DNA Day Symposium. "The Human Genome Sequence: A Foundation for Biological Inquiry." Elaine Mardis, assoc. prof. of genetics. (Poster session 1 p.m. Reception follows, Seashell Lobby.) McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Erlanger Aud. and Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 286-1800.


Saturday, April 26

7:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m. Hospital Care CME Course. "Care of the Hospitalized Patient: Update 2008." Cost: $95 for physicians, $75 for allied health professionals. Queeny Tower Restaurant. To register: 362-6891.

10 a.m. Physics Saturday Science Lecture Series. "Turbulence." Carl Bender, prof. of physics. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.


Monday, April 28

3 p.m. Association of Women Faculty Colloquium. "Reproducing Gender in Academia: A Discussion About Inequalities." Ann McGinley, prof. of law, U. of Nev., Las Vegas. Co-sponsored by the Academic Women's Network. Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-6160.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. Paul E. Lacy Lecture. "Mechanisms of Malignant Progression." Robert Weinberg, Whitehead Inst. for Biomedical Research. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.


Tuesday, April 29

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Center for the Application of Information Technology Executive & Management Forum. "Business Requirements Management." (Continues 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 30 and May 1.) Cost: $1,530, reduced fees available for CAIT member organizations. CAIT, 5 N. Jackson Ave. 935-4444.

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Host Factors Promoting and Restricting Retrovirus Replication." Steve Goff, prof. of biochemistry, molecular biophysics & microbiology, Columbia U. Wohl Hosp. Bldg. Aud. 362-9223.

4 p.m. History Lecture. "Fathers Without Sons: The Making of the Last Prophet." David S. Powers, prof. of Islamic history & law, Cornell U. Co-sponsored by Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Studies and Religious Studies. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-5450.

6:30 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Lecture. "Global Poverty: What Are Our Obligations?" Peter Singer, prof. of bioethics, Princeton U. Edison Theatre. 935-9358.


Wednesday, April 30

Noon. Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Lecture. "Medical Decisions About Life and Death." Peter Singer, prof. of bioethics, Princeton U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Erlanger Aud. 935-9358.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "Phosphorylation-Mediated Activation of Bacterial Response Regulator Transcription Factors." Ann Stock, prof. of biochemistry, U. of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. 362-4152.

Music

Thursday, April 17

7 p.m. Graduate Voice Recital. Courtney Dey. Graham Chapel. 935-4841.

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Tony Viviano, vocalist. Music of Tony Bennett & Frank Sinatra. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-5566.


Friday, April 18

6 p.m. Kemper Presents Concert Series. Final Veil. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.


Saturday, April 19

8 p.m. Concert. "A French Baroque Carnaval." Kingsbury Ensemble. Cost; $15; $10 for seniors and WUSTL faculty & staff; $5 for students. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 862-2675.

8 p.m. Concert. Kingsbury Ensemble. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-5566.


Tuesday, April 22

8 p.m. Student Recital. Recital Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. Wednesday, April 23. 935-4841

8 p.m. Concert. Jazz Band. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-5566.


Thursday, April 24

6:30 p.m. Jazz Recital. Dan Silver, saxophone; Andrew Kline, piano; Ben Wheeler, bass; Mark Daus, drums. Recital Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-4841.

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Amina Figarova, piano. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-5566.


Sunday, April 27

3 p.m. Chancellor's Concert. "Fountains of Rome" and "Dvorák's Symphony No. 8" by Washington University Symphony Orchestra. "Polovetsian Dances" by Washington University Orchestra and Concert Choir. E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-4841.


Monday, April 28

8 p.m. Concert. Flute Choir. Graham Chapel. 935-4841.


Tuesday, April 29

8 p.m. Concert. Small Chamber Ensembles. Graham Chapel. 935-4841.

On Stage

Friday, April 18

8 p.m. Performing Arts Dept. Presentation. "The Lion and the Jewel." (Also 8 p.m. April 19, 25 & 26; 2 p.m. April 20 & 27.) Cost: $15, $9 for seniors, WUSTL students, faculty & staff. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.


Thursday, April 24

8 p.m. School of Medicine Spring Musical. "Bye Bye Birdie." (Also 8 p.m. April 25 & 26; 2 p.m. April 26.) Cost: $15, $10 for children & WUSTL students. St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Whelpley Hall. 757-2280.

Sports

Friday, April 18

All Day. Women's Tennis. UAA Championship. (Continues All Day April 19 & 20.) Tao Tennis Center. 935-4705.


Tuesday, April 22

4 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. Lindenwood U. Tao Tennis Center. 935-4705.

4 p.m. Softball vs. Mo. Baptist U. WUSTL Field. 935-4705.


Wednesday, April 23

4 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. McKendree U. Tao Tennis Center. 935-4705.


Tuesday, April 29

4 p.m. Softball vs. Greenville College. WUSTL Field. 935-4705.

And More

Saturday, April 19

7:30 p.m. Passover Seder. Hosted by Chabad on Campus. (Also 8:30 p.m. April 20.) 7420 Forsyth Blvd. 721-2884.

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.

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