University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place Feb. 26-March 11 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
"Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future." Through April 27. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

"On the Riverfront: St. Louis and the Gateway Arch." Through March 9. Steinberg Hall Architecture Gallery. 935-4523.

"Paris — From the Commune of 1871 to the Exposition of 1900: Images From the Russell Sturgis Photograph Collection." Through March 30. Olin Library, Lvl. 1, Ginkgo Rm. 935-9730.

Lectures

Thursday, Feb. 26

7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Surgery CME Course. "Annual Refresher Course and Update in General Surgery." (Continues 7:30 a.m. -9:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 7:30-11:40 a.m. Feb. 28.) Four Seasons Hotel, Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels, 999 Second St. For costs and to register: 362-6891.

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "The Complex Genetic Causes of a Trivial Morphological Difference Between Drosophila Species." David Stern, assoc. prof. of ecology & evolutionary biology, Princeton U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. "Atomic-Resolution Studies of Protein Structure and Dynamics by Magic-Angle Spinning Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy." Christopher Jaroniec, asst. prof. of chemistry, Ohio State U. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "From Man to Mouse and Back to Man: Amyloid-beta Metabolism and its Role in Alzheimer's Disease." Shin-ichiro Imai, assoc. prof. of developmental biology. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.


Friday, Feb. 27

All Day. Romance Languages and Literatures Symposium. "Jewish Spain." Danforth University Center, Rm. 276. 935-5175.

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Donald Thurston Memorial Lecture. "Mitochondrial Fatty Acid Oxidation in the Era of Expanded Newborn Screening." Arnold W. Strauss, prof. of pediatrics, U. of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar. "The Health Hazards and Possible Benefits of Environmental Endotoxin Exposure." Harvey Checkoway, prof. of environmental health, U. of Wash. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.


Saturday, Feb. 28

10 a.m. Conversations in Biology Speaker Series. "Darwin, Eugenics and the Self-Direction of Human Evolution: What Can We Learn From the Past?" Rebstock Hall, Rm. 215. 935-6871.

11 a.m. MLA Saturday Seminar Series. "The Legal Idea of a University in a Democratic Society." Kent Syverud, dean, School of Law. McDonnell Hall, Goldfarb Aud. 935-6700.


Monday, March 2

10 a.m. Electrical & Systems Engineering Seminar. "Functional Data Analysis Methods for Actigraphy in Sleep Medicine." William Shannon, assoc. prof. of biostatistics in medicine. Bryan Hall, Rm. 305. 935-5565.

4 p.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar. "The Energy Challenge for Membrane Technology in the Water Industry." Tony Fane, prof. of chemical sciences and engineering, U. of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Cupples II Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Regional Regulations of CNS Inflammation by Cytokines and Chemokines." John Russell, prof. of developmental biology. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

5:30 p.m. Cardiac Bioelectricity and Arrhythmia Center Seminar. "Developmental Aspects of Atrioventricular Node Reentry." George F. Van Hare, prof. of pediatrics. (5 p.m. reception.) Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-7887.

6:30 p.m. Sam Fox School Spring Lecture Series. "The Future of the Image." W.J.T. Mitchell, prof. of English and art history, U. of Chicago. (Reception 6 p.m.) Steinberg Aud. 935-9300.


Tuesday, March 3

Noon. Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Metagenomics: From Corals to Cystic Fibrosis Lungs." Forest Rohwer, assoc. prof. of biology, San Diego State U. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-7243.


Wednesday, March 4

11 a.m. Assembly Series. Compton Science Lecture. "The Development of New Nanocrystal Molecules for Biological Sensing and Detecting." A. Paul Alivisatos, prof. of chemistry and materials science, U. of Calif., Berkeley. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

6:15 p.m. Germanic Languages & Literatures Panel Discussion. "The Bologna Reforms and the Future of the German University: German and American Perspectives." Mallinckrodt Student Center, Lambert Lounge. 935-5106.

2 p.m. NIH/ORWH National Conference. "Moving Into the Future — New Dimensions and Strategies for Women's Health Research for the National Institutes of Health." (Continues 7 a.m. March 5 and 6.) Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Eric P. Newman Education Center. Registration required: research.wustl.edu/womenshealth.

4:30 p.m. East Asian Studies Lecture. "A Confucian Great Awakening: Religious Responses to the Taiping Rebellion in Jiangnan." Tobie Meyer-Fong, assoc. prof. of history, Johns Hopkins U. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-4448.

4 p.m. Institute for Public Health Faculty Seminar Series. "The Changing Face of Big Tobacco and New Public Health Predicaments." Peter Benson, asst. prof. of anthropology. Steinberg Aud. 454-7998.

5 p.m. Dept. of Music Lecture Series. "Introduction to the Valveless Horn of the Late Eighteenth and Early Nineteenth Century." R.J. Kelley. Recital Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.


Thursday, March 5

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Molecular Arms-Races in the Evolution of Antiviral Genes in Primate Genomes." Harmit Malik, div. of basic sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Progress and Problems in the Development of Vitreous Substitutes." Nathan Ravi, prof. of ophthalmology and visual sciences. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

8 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series. Brenda Shaughnessy, lecturer in creative writing, Princeton U. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-7130.


Friday, March 6

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar. "Cancer Prevention Through a Precautionary Approach to Environmental Chemicals." David Kriebel, prof. of work, environment and health, U. of Mass. Lowell. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

Noon. Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar. "Jumping Into the Deep End of the Translation Pool." Jason D. Weber, assoc. prof. of medicine. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.

12:30 p.m. Biostatistics Seminar Series. Huixia Judy Wang, asst. prof. of statistics, N.C. State U. 362-1565.


Monday, March 9

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Genomics of Tolerance." Christophe Benoist, Joslin Diabetes Center. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

4 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center Seminar. "Human-Specific Genes — Do They Exist and Are They Important in Human Cancer." Philip D. Stahl, prof. of cell biology and physiology. Center for Advanced Medicine, Farrell Conference Rm. 2. 454-8981.


Tuesday, March 10

Noon. Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "RNAi: Antiviral Defense and Counter Defense in Insects." Raul Andino, prof. of microbiology and immunology, U. of Calif., San Francisco. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 286-1123.

5:30 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Biophysical Evenings Seminar. "Fluctuations in Mesoscopic Non-Equilibrium Steady State Systems." Elliot Elson, prof. of biochemistry & molecular biophysics. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-4152.

4 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center Seminar. "Towards Re-definition of Molecular Imaging and Radiotherapy in Radiation Oncology." Chaitanya R. Divgi, prof. of radiology, U. of Pa. Center for Advanced Medicine, Farrell Conference Rm. 1. 454-8981.

Music

Thursday, Feb. 26

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Sometime Then and Again Quartet. William Lenihan, guitar, and Dave Stone, saxophone. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 862-0874.


Friday, Feb. 27

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

8 p.m. Concert. Trinity Piano Trio. Danforth University Center, Formal Lounge. 935-5566.


Sunday, March 1

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


Monday, March 2

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


Wednesday, March 4

8 p.m. Senior Voice Recital. Jay O'Brien. Theater, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.


Thursday, March 5

8 p.m. Concert. Kingsbury Ensemble. Ballroom Theater, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Portnoy, Lenihan and Guth Trio. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 862-0874.


Friday, March 6

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

On Stage

Saturday, Feb. 28

11 a.m. ovations for young people series. The Ahn Trio. Cost: $8. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

8 p.m. OVATIONS Series. Ahn Trio. "Lullabye For My Favorite Insomniac." Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, faculty and staff, $20 for students and children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

Sports

Saturday, Feb. 28

Noon. Baseball vs. Coe College. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

1 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. U. of Chicago. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

3 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. U. of Chicago. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.


Sunday, March 1

12:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Coe College. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

3:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Fontbonne 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.