University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place Nov. 6-19 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, Nov. 11

7 p.m. Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Film Series. Middle East-North Africa Film Series. "Silences of the Palace." Moufida Tlatli, dir. Brown Hall, Rm. 118. 935-8567.


Wednesday, Nov. 12

7 p.m. Japanese Film Series. "Always." Takashi Yamazaki, dir. Seigle Hall, Rm. L006. 935-5110.


Tuesday, Nov. 18

7 p.m. Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Film Series. Middle East-North Africa Film Series. "Le Destin/Al Massir." Youssef Shahine, dir. Brown Hall, Rm. 118. 935-8567.


Wednesday, Nov. 19

6:30 p.m. Korean Film Series. "3-Iron." Kim Ki-duk, dir. Seigle Hall, Rm. L006. 935-5110.

Lectures

Thursday, Nov. 6

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Incipient Speciation in Experimental Yeast Populations; Underlying Molecular-Genetic Mechanisms of Reproductive Isolation." James B. Anderson, U. of Toronto. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

3:30 p.m. Developmental Biology Lecture. Annual Oliver H. Lowry Lecture. "The Neurobiology of Emotional Behavior in Mice and Flies." David J. Anderson, prof. of biology, Calif. Inst. of Technology. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-0198.

4 p.m. Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Lecture. Global and Transnational Feminisms Lecture. "Recrafting Sexuality: Women's and Men's Experiences of Cosmetic Surgery in Venezuela." Lauren Gulbas. McMillan Cafe. 935-5102.

5:30 p.m. Cardiac Bioelectricity and Arrhythmia Center Seminar. "Pacemaker Mechanism: Control of Heart Rate in Health and Disease." Dario DiFrancesco, prof. of physiology, The U. of Milano. (5 p.m. reception.) Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-7887.


Friday, Nov. 7

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Third Wings Lectureship. "Pediatric Palliative Care: It's About Time." Sarah Freibert, M.D., dir. of the Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center at Akron Children's Hospital. Clopton Auditorium. 550-1396.

11 a.m. Computer Science and Engineering Colloquium. "Electronic Voting: Are Your Votes Really Counted?" Richard A. Kemmerer, prof. of computer science, U. of Calif., Santa Barbara. Cupples II Hall, Rm. 217. 935-6160.

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. "Rectifying p-n Junction Nanostructures for Direct Conversion of Solar Energy to Electricity or Chemical Fuels." Craig Grimes, prof. of electrical engineering, Penn. State U. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

Noon. Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar. "Stem Cells and Lineage Selection in Mammalian Epidermis." Fiona M. Watt, prof. of molecular genetics, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Inst. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.

7 p.m. Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series. Thomas Crow, prof, of modern art, Inst. of Fine Arts, New York U. Co-sponsored by the Saint Louis Art Museum. Saint Louis Art Museum Aud., 1 Fine Arts Drive. 935-9300.


Monday, Nov. 10

3 p.m. Neuro-Oncology Seminar Series. "In Vivo Measurement of Tissue Oxygen Consumption by qBOLD MRI: Characterization of Tumors and Necrosis." Joel Garbow, research assoc. prof. of radiology. South Bldg., Rm. 3907, Philip Needleman Library. 454-8981.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Antigen Presentation Perspectives in Immune Diabetes." Emil R. Unanue, prof. of pathology & immunology. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

6:30 p.m. Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series. Saul Ostrow, assoc. prof. of painting, Cleveland Inst. of Art. Steinberg Aud. 935-9300.

8 p.m. Dept. of Music Organ Workshop. "Modes, Birds and Color: Unlocking the Mysteries of Messiaen's Organ Music." Charles Tompkins. Graham Chapel. 935-5566.


Tuesday, Nov. 11

Noon. Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Molecular Explanations for the Toxicity of Oxygen." James Imlay, prof. of microbiology, U. of Ill. at Urbana-Champaign. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-1496.

4 p.m. Assembly Series. Keith Wailoo. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 215. 935-5285.


Wednesday, Nov. 12

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Center for the Application of Information Technology Training Workshop. "Getting Started with JCL and Utilities." Cost: $1,275; reduced fees available for CAIT member organizations. (Also Nov. 13 & 14, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) CAIT, 5 N. Jackson Ave. To register: 935-4444.

10 a.m. Electrical & Systems Engineering Seminar. "Quantitative Analysis of Fluorescence Microscope Data: Examples From Cell Motility." John A. Cooper, prof. of cell biology & physiology. Bryan Hall, Rm. 305. 935-5565.

4 p.m. Assembly Series. Daniel Mendelsohn. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

4 p.m. Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "Nanoscopic Imaging of Enzymes, Cells and Tissues: Super-Resolution Imaging and Single Molecule FRET." Xiaowei Zhuang, prof. of chemistry & chemical biology, Harvard U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. 362-4152.

5:30 p.m. School of Law Lecture. "Torture Team: Rumsfeld's Memo and the Betrayal of American Values." Philippe Sands, prof. of law, U. College London. Co-sponsored by Whitney R. Harris World Law Inst. (Book signing & reception, 6:30 p.m.) Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom. 935-7988.


Thursday, Nov. 13

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Center for the Application of Information Technology Training Workshop. "Internal Negotiating Skills for the IT Professional." Cost: $1,250; reduced fees available for CAIT member organizations. (Also Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) CAIT, 5 N. Jackson Ave. To register: 935-4444.

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Nuclear Architecture, Chromatin Structure and Telomere Biology During Tumorigenesis." Susana Gonzalo, asst. prof. of radiation oncology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

Noon. Siteman Cancer Center Basic Science Seminar Series. Joe W. Gray, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 454-7029.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. "Molecular Choreography at the Membrane Interface Pictured by NMR Spectroscopy." Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy, prof. of chemistry, U. of Mich. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4 p.m. Dept. of Music Lecture Series. "Improvisation, Aesthetics and World View." Dave Liebman, The Dave Liebman Quartet. Music Classroom Bldg., Rm. 102. 935-5566.

4 p.m. History Colloquium. "The Politics of Black Religion." Barbara Savage, prof. of history, U. of Pa. Co-sponsored by African & African American Studies and American Culture Studies. (Reception follows.) Eliot Hall, Rm. 300M. 935-5450.

4 p.m. School of Law Lecture. William Catron Jones Lecture Series. "Trading Places? U.S. Economic Engagement with China and its Implications for U.S. Power, Competitiveness and Global Prestige." Charles Freeman, chair in China studies, Center for Strategic & International Studies. Co-sponsored by the Harris World Law Inst. and East Asian Studies. (Reception follows.) Women's Building Formal Lounge. 935-4448.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Immune Tolerance Induced by Apoptotic Cells: The Role of HMGB1 and ROS." Hirotaka Kazama, staff scientist. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

8 p.m. The Writing Program Fall Reading Series. Steve Stern, author. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-7130.


Friday, Nov. 14

All Day. Diabetes Research Training Center Symposium. World Diabetes Day. Domenico Accili, prof. of endocrinology, Columbia U. and Graeme Bell, prof. of adult & pediatric endocrinology, U. of Chicago. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center. 362-0558.

7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Gastroenterology Galaxy of Gastroenterology CME Course. "Topics in Gastroenterology for the Specialist and Primary Care Physician." (Continues 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 15.) Cost: $300, $225 for allied health professionals. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, 100 Carondelet Plaza. To register: 362-6891.

11 a.m. Computer Science and Engineering Colloquium. "Towards the Design of Dependable and Predictable Systems." Richard West, assoc. prof. of computer science, Boston U. Cupples II Hall, Rm. 217. 935-6160.

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. "Packaging Biological Macromolecules and Delivery." M. Muthukumar, prof. of polymer science & engineering, U. of Mass. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

Noon. Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar. "Don't Jump! Preventing Heart Failure by Managing Cell Suicide." Gerald W. Dorn, prof. of medicine. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.

2 p.m. Electrical & Systems Engineering Seminar. "K-12 Robotics: The Need for Inspiration and Education." David Miller, prof. of aerospace & mechanical engineering, Okla. State U. Bryan Hall, Rm. 305. 935-5565.


Monday, Nov. 17

8 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Louis STD/HIV Prevention Training Center Course. "STD Intensive." (Continues 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18 & 19.) Cost: $125. For location and to register: 747-1522.

Noon. Genetics Seminar. Annual Donald C. Shreffler Memorial Lecture. "The Role of Stem/Progenitor Cells in Lung Development and Repair." Brigid L.M. Hogan, prof. of cell biology, Duke U. School of Medicine. Co-sponsored by the depts. of Genetics and Pathology & Immunology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

Noon. Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "Women's Education and Family Behavior: Trends in Marriage, Divorce and Fertility." Betsey Stevenson, asst. prof. of business & public policy, U. of Pa. Seigle Hall, Rm. 348. 935-4918.

4 p.m. Breast Cancer Research Seminar Series. Laura C. Collins, assoc. dir. of anatomic pathology, Harvard Medical School. Farrell Conference Room 2. 454-8981.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Complex Genetics in a Simple Vertebrate: Analysis of Glaucoma-associated Phenotypes in Zebrafish." Brian A. Link, assoc. prof. of cell biology, neurobiology and anatomy, Medical College of Wis. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

5:30 p.m. Cardiac Bioelectricity and Arrhythmia Center Seminar. "Noninvasive Electrocardiographic Imaging (ECGI) of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias." Yoram Rudy, prof. of biomedical engineering. (5 p.m. reception.) Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-7887.


Tuesday, Nov. 18

Noon. Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "The Mechanism(s) of Salmonella Enterocolitis: From Mucosal Immunology to Cooperative Bacterial Suicide." Wolf-Dietrich Hardt, asst. prof. of microbiology, ETH Zurich, Inst. of Microbiology. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-3692.


Wednesday, Nov. 19

8 a.m.-3:40 p.m. Infectious Diseases CME Course. "Annual Infectious Disease Update for Primary Providers." Cost: $135, $105 and $90. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 454-8275.

4 p.m. Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "How Telomeres Protect Chromosome Ends." Titia de Lange, prof. of cell biology & genetics, Rockefeller U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. 362-4152.

And More

Friday, Nov. 14

4 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Debate. The British National Debate Team vs. WUSTL Debate Team. (Food available.) Umrath Hall Lounge. 935-9358.

Music

Thursday, Nov. 6

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Elisabeth Harnik, piano, and her trio. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.


Saturday, Nov. 8

7:30 p.m. Concert. Washington U. Faculty Showcase. Co-sponsored by the Mo. Music Teachers Association. E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.


Tuesday, Nov. 11

8 p.m. Concert. Messiaen Centennial Organ Concert: Charles Tompkins. Graham Chapel. 935-5566.


Thursday, Nov. 13

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. David Liebman, saxophone, and his quartet. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.


Monday, Nov. 17

8 p.m. Student Recital. Recital Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.

On Stage

Friday, Nov. 7

8 p.m. OVATIONS! Series. "Luna Negra Dance Theater." (Also 8 p.m. Nov. 8.) Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, faculty and staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.


Friday, Nov. 14

8 p.m. Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies Chautauqua. "Three Voices: Speaking From the Past." (Also 8 p.m. Nov. 15.) Cost: $12, $10 for students, faculty and staff. Village Black Box Theater. 935-4510.

Sports

Friday, Nov. 7

Volleyball UAA Championship. (Also Nov. 8.) WU Field House. 935-4705.


Saturday, Nov. 8

11:30 a.m. Women's Soccer vs. U. of Chicago. Francis Field. 935-4705.

1:30 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. U. of Chicago. Francis Field. 935-4705.


Saturday, Nov. 15

Noon. Football vs. Case Western Reserve U. Francis Field. 935-4705.

3 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Concordia U. Athletic Complex. 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 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.