University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place May 15-June 11 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.

Lectures

Thursday, May 15

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Characterizing Intercellular Signaling Pathways in Motorneuron Differentiation." Heather Broihier, asst. prof. in neurosciences, Case Western Reserve U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

7 p.m. School of Medicine Mini-Medical School II. Cost: $125. Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6585.


Friday, May 16

9:15 a.m. Midwest Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Guest Lecture. "Infectious Disease in the Age of Globalization." Julie Louise Gerberding, dir., CDC. (Refreshments served.) Eric P. Newman Education Center. 286-0432.

7:30 p.m. Saint Louis Astronomical Society Meeting Lecture. "Rendezvous in Space: Building the Gemini Spacecraft." Nelson Weber, aerospace engineer. McDonnell Hall, Rm. 162. 935-4614.


Monday, May 19

7 a.m.-7 p.m. School of Medicine CME Course. "Transoral Laser Microsurgery: Management of Head & Neck Cancer." Cost: $2,100. (Continues 7 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20; 7:30 a.m.-Noon May 21.) Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 867-3627.


Tuesday, May 20

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Malaria Infection: Approaching the Host." Maria Mota, asst. prof. of medicine, U. of Portugal. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Erlanger Aud. 362-8873.


Wednesday, May 21

2 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center Prevention and Control Program Survivorship Workshop. Les Robinson, chair, dept. of epidemiology, St. Jude's Children's Research Hosp. (4:30 p.m. reception, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, First Floor Atrium.) Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Holden Aud. 454-8981.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "Disorder-Order Transitions Regulate Muscle Contraction and Relaxation." David D. Thomas, prof. of biochemistry, molecular biology & biophysics, U. of Minn. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. 362-4152.


Thursday, May 22

Noon. Genetics Seminar. Annual David M. Kipnis Lecture. "Genes That Control the Size and Shape of the Human Cerebral Cortex." Christopher T. Walsh, prof. of biological chemistry & molecular pharmacology, Harvard Medical School. Erlanger Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-2139.


Wednesday, May 28

5 p.m. Barnes-Jewish Hospital Ethics Committee Lecture & Book Signing. "Why Justice Is Good for Our Health." Norman Daniels, prof. of ethics and population health, Harvard U. (Refreshments served.) Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 747-5361.

June 4
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Career Development Training Program. "Acquiring Top Talent in Today's Workforce." Open to WUSTL directors, managers and supervisors. Cost: $50. West Campus, West Bldg. ,7507 Forsyth, Training Room B. Lower Level. Register online at hr.wustl.edu.

June 5
8:30 a.m.-noon. Career Development Training Program. "Handling Different People Like a Pro." Open to WUSTL managers, professionals and support staff. Cost: $50. West Campus, West Bldg., 7507 Forsyth, Training Room B. Lower Level. Register online at hr.wustl.edu.


Wednesday, June 11

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Center for Health Policy Symposium on Social Determinants of Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities. Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 935-9108.

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.