University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place Sept. 25-Oct. 8 at Washington University. Visit the Web for expanded calendars for the Danforth Campus (news-info.wustl.edu/calendars) and the School of Medicine (medschool.wustl.edu/calendars.html).

Exhibits
"Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design and Culture at Midcentury." Through Jan. 5. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

"Bold Strokes and Finesse: The Stage Designs of John Ezell." Through Nov. 22. Des Lee Gallery, 1627 Washington Ave. 621-8537.

Film

Tuesday, Sept. 30

7 p.m. Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Film Series. North Africa/Middle East Film Series. "Incha'Allah Dimanche." Yamina Benguigui, dir. Brown Hall, Rm. 118. 935-8567.


Wednesday, Oct. 1

7 p.m. Japanese Film Series. "The Twilight Samurai." Yoji Yamada, dir. Seigle Hall, Rm. L06. 935-5110.


Tuesday, Oct. 7

7 p.m. Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Film Series. North Africa/Middle East Film Series. "The Color of Paradise." Majid Majid, dir. Brown Hall, Rm. 118. 935-8567.

Lectures

Thursday, Sept. 25

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Sensory Roles for Epithelial Sodium Channels (Deg/ENaC) in Drosophila." Yehuda Ben-Shahar, asst. prof. of biology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Chemistry Lecture. "Luminescent Quantum Dots for Bioassays and Bioimaging." Zeev Rosenzweig, prof. of chemistry, U. of New Orleans. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4 p.m. History Colloquium. "The Dynamite Club: The Bombing of the Cafe Terminus and the Origins of Modern Terrorism in fin-de-siecle Paris." John Merriman, prof. of history, Yale U. (Reception follows.) Eliot Hall, Rm. 300M. 935-5450.

4 p.m. Religious Studies Lecture. "The Children's Crusade as Rite of Passage." Gary Dickson, history fellow, U. of Edinburgh. Co-sponsored by the History Dept. Eliot Hall, Room 200F. 935-8677.

6 p.m. East Asian Studies Lecture. Annual Nelson Wu Lecture. "The Instability of Art: Architecture, Ornament and an Island in Momoyama Japan." Andrew Watsky, prof. of Japanese art & archaeology, Princeton U. (Reception follows.) Saint Louis Art Museum Aud., 1 Fine Arts Drive. 935-4448.


Friday, Sept. 26

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Seeking the Forest of Congenital Heart Disease After Looking at 4000 Hearts." Patrick Y. Jay, asst. prof. of pediatrics. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Colloquium. "The Ethics of Diet." (Lunch discussion included & "ethical lunch" available for purchase.) Co-sponsored by the depts. of History, Anthropology, American Culture Studies, Philosophy and the College of Arts & Sciences. Women's Bldg. Formal Lounge. 935-5450.

10 a.m. East Asian Studies Lecture. Annual Nelson Wu Lecture. "The Art of Bestowing Names." Andrew Watsky, prof. of Japanese art & archaeology, Princeton U. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-4448.

11 a.m. Computer Science & Engineering Colloquium. "Creativity Support Tools: Accelerating Discovery & Innovation." Ben Shneiderman, prof. of computer science, U. of Md., College Park. Cupples II Hall, Rm. 217. 935-6160.

11 a.m. Olin Business School Operations and Manufacturing Management Seminar. "Managing Time-Based Contracts with Delayed Payments." Christopher S. Tang, prof. of business admin., UCLA Anderson School of Management. Co-sponsored by Boeing Center for Technology, Information and Manufacturing. Simon Hall, Rm. 241. 935-5577.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "Recent Advances in the Study of DCIS." Daniel Medina, prof. of cell biology, Baylor College of Medicine. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.


Saturday, Sept. 27

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Gastroenterology Colorectal Surgery CME Course. "Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Syndromes: Genetics, Diagnosis, Management and Future Directions." Cost: $165 for physicians, $115 for allied health professionals. Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6891.


Monday, Sept. 29

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Stealth Additions to our Metagenome: Persistent Viruses and Their Effects on the Host." Herbert Virgin, prof. of pathology & immunology. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

6:30 p.m. Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series. Island Press Visiting Artist. Chris Duncan. Steinberg Aud. 935-9300.


Tuesday, Sept. 30

Noon. Barnes-Jewish Hospital Ethics Committee Lunch and Learn Brown Bag Forum. "Stem Cells? Medicaid? Healthcare Politics in Missouri." Joan Bray, D-Mo., and John Loudon, R-Mo. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. Registration required. 747-5361.

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Regulation and Biosynthesis of the Fungal Cell Wall." Jennifer K. Lodge, prof. of biochemistry and molecular biology, Saint Louis U. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 747-2630.

4 p.m. Chemistry Lecture. "Amber and Resins: On the Interface of Chemistry, Biology and Archaeology." Joseph B. Lambert, prof. of chemistry, Northwestern U. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.


Thursday, Oct. 2

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Surprising tRNA Subcellular Dynamics — A Novel Means to Respond to Nutrient Deprivation." Anita K. Hopper, prof. of molecular genetics, Ohio State U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Ophthalmology and Visual Science Seminar Series. "Not Dead Yet: Regulation of Organelle Destruction in Differentiating Lens Cells." Steven Bassnett, prof. of ophthalmology & visual sciences. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.


Friday, Oct. 3

11 a.m. Computer Science & Engineering Colloquium. "Communicating 3D Shape Using Lines." Doug DeCarlo, assoc. prof. of computer science, Rutgers U. Cupples II Hall, Rm. 217. 935-6160.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "Structural Basis of K Channel C-type Inactivation: Crystal Structures of KcsA in the Open Conductive and C-type Inactivated Conformation." Luis G. Cuello, asst. prof. of biochemistry, U. of Chicago. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.


Saturday, Oct. 4

7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Urology/Gyn CME Course. "New Techniques in Urinary Incontinence and Female Urology." Cost: $490 for lectures and labs, $200 for allied health professionals, lectures only. Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6891.

10 a.m. Physics Saturday Science Lecture Series. "Sputnik, Global Warming, Science Literacy and Science Education." John S. Rigden, events coordinator. Co-sponsored by U. College. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.


Monday, Oct. 6

9:30 a.m. Electrical & Systems Engineering Lecture Series. Annual Zaborszky Distinguished Lecture Series. "Robust Stabilization via Measured State Feedback." Alberto Isidori, prof. of automatic control, Sapienza U. of Rome. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 322. 935-5565.

Noon. Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "A Dynamic Model of Location Choice." Kelly Bishop, asst. prof. of economics. Seigle Hall, Rm. 348. 935-4918.

3 p.m. Harris World Law Inst. Lecture. "Better Than Exemption: Worldwide v. Territorial Tax Regimes." Robert Peroni, chair in law, The U. of Texas at Austin. Anheuser-Busch Hall, Rm. 201. 935-7988.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Regulation of NK Cell Activation." Eric Long, National Inst. of Allergies & Infectious Diseases. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

6:30 p.m. Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series. AIA St. Louis Chapter Scholarship Fund Lecture. Toshiko Mori, principal, Toshiko Mori Architects. Steinberg Aud. 935-9300.


Tuesday, Oct. 7

8:30 a.m. Electrical & Systems Engineering Lecture Series. Annual Zaborszky Distinguished Lecture Series. "Asymptotic Tracking and Disturbance Rejection." Alberto Isidori, prof. of automatic control, Sapienza U. of Rome. Bryan Hall, Rm. 305. 935-5565.


Wednesday, Oct. 8

9:30 a.m. Electrical & Systems Engineering Lecture Series. Annual Zaborszky Distinguished Lecture Series. "Current Research and Open Problems." Alberto Isidori, prof. of automatic control, Sapienza U. of Rome. Bryan Hall, Rm. 305. 935-5565.

11 a.m. Assembly Series. Dan Levitin. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "Protein folding — Inverting the Paradigm." George Rose, prof. of biophysics, Johns Hopkins U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. 362-4152.

And More

Sunday, Oct. 5

1-4 p.m. Sam Fox School Architecture Bus Tour. Led by Eric Munford, assoc. prof. in architecture. Cost: $15 for members and WUSTL students with valid ID, $25 for non-members. R.S.V.P. at kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu/RSVP.html.

Music

Thursday, Sept. 25

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. "Two Times True." Carolbeth True, piano, and David True, drums. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.


Saturday, Sept. 27

4 p.m. Kemper Presents Concert Series. "BAG Trio." Music inspired by Miles Davis. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.


Sunday, Oct. 5

3 p.m. Concert. Symphony Orchestra. E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.


Monday, Oct. 6

7:30 p.m. Concert. Ensemble Chaconne. Performing music for Shakespeare's plays. Edison Theatre. 935-5566.

On Stage

Saturday, Sept. 27

8 p.m. OVATIONS! Series. Sweet Honey in the Rock. Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, WUSTL faculty & staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.


Friday, Oct. 3

8 p.m. OVATIONS! Series. "War of the Worlds" and "The Lost World." (Also 8 p.m. Oct. 4.) Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, WUSTL faculty & staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

Sports

Friday, Oct. 3

All Day. Men's Tennis. Wilson/ITA Central Regional. (Also all day Oct. 4-6.) Tao Tennis Courts. 935-4705.


Saturday, Oct. 4

1 p.m. Swimming and Diving vs. Saint Louis U. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

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Election programming update

An array of panels, discussions, artistic expressions, lectures and other special events are taking place on the Danforth Campus throughout the presidential campaign season. Listed below are those being offered this week.

Wednesday, Oct. 1

7:30 p.m. The Power and Problems of the Vice Presidency. Brown Hall, Rm. 118. Panel discussion featuring Joel Goldstein, Douglas Kriner and Michael Nelson. Presented by the Weidenbaum Center Forum. For reservations, visit the Web site at wc.wustl.edu. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

Thursday, Oct. 2

6:30 p.m. Spinning the Presidency. Edison Theatre. Panel discussion, video and other media presentations on crafting the campaigns. Open to WUSTL faculty, students and staff with current University ID. For information, contact Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values at 935-5398.

8 p.m. Vice Presidential Debate. Televised viewing sites are listed at debate.wustl.edu/index.php. Open to WUSTL faculty, students and staff with current University ID.

8 p.m. Vice Presidential Debate Watch & Panel Discussion for Community. 560 Music Center. Watch the debate with friends and neighbors. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For reservations, contact 935-5752 or e-mail communityevent@wustl.edu.

9:30 p.m. Red vs. Blue Post-Debate Program. Graham Chapel. Open to WUSTL faculty, students and staff with current University ID. For information, contact Student Union, 935-7878.

All Day. CNN Election Express Yourself Tour Bus and C-SPAN's Campaign 2008 Bus. Danforth University Center.

Ongoing events

Exhibit on the History of the Office of the Vice President and the Vice-Presidential Debates. Through Oct. 17 in the Olin Library Lobby.
For questions regarding programming, contact Robin Hattori at rhattori@wustl.edu or Brittany Perez at president@su.wustl.edu.
To access the entire election programming calendar, visit any of the following Web sites: assemblyseries.wustl.edu, gephardtinstitute.wustl.edu, gpc.wustl.edu and debate.wustl.edu.

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 or by downloading the PDF 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.