University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place April 2-15 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.

"Expressions of Jewish Life Through Texts and Objects." April 6-June 28. Olin Library, Lvl. 1, Grand Staircase Lobby and Ginkgo Rm. 935-4151.

Film

Monday, April 6

7 p.m. Asian and Near Eastern Languages and Literatures Film Series. Middle East-North Africa Film Series. "Maxx." Saman Moghadam, dir. (Discussion to follow.) Seigle Hall, Rm. L006. 935-5110.

Lectures

Thursday, April 2

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Center for Research on Innovation & Entrepreneurship Colloquium. "The Economics & Law of Innovation." (Continues 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 3, Anheuser-Busch Hall, Rm. 401.) Anheuser-Busch Hall, Rm. 310. To register: 935-9490.

10 a.m. Postdoctoral Society Seminar Presentation. "Academia, Research and Community: Your Responsibility to Tomorrow." Mark S. Wrighton, chancellor.Co-sponsored by Diversity Postdoctoral Association and the DBBS Student Advisory Committee. Connor Aud., Farrell Learning & Teaching Center. 852-9074.

11 a.m. Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Lecture. "Strategies for Women's Success at Work." Joanne Bober. McMillan Cafe. 935-5102.

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Decoding the Non-Coding Genome, Microbes to Man." Eddy Rubin, dir., Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Cell Biology & Physiology Lecture. Annual Erlanger-Gasser Lecture. "Mechanisms in Endocytic Membrane Traffic." Pietro De Camilli, prof. of cell biology, Yale School of Medicine. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-3964.

4 p.m. History Colloquium. "The Sale of Wives in Qing Dynasty China: Survival Strategies and Judicial Interventions." Matt Sommer, assoc. prof. of history, Stanford U. Eliot Hall, Rm. 300M. 935-5450.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Boosting the Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Apoptotic Capacity of the Retina With a Novel Pharmacotherapeutic." Carl Romano, senior dir. of retina research, Alcon Lab. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

4 p.m. Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Workshop. "Negotiating the Workplace: Attitudes and Approaches." Joanne Bober. McMillan Café. Registration required. R.S.V.P. women@artsci.wustl.edu.

4:15 p.m. Earth & Planetary Sciences Colloquium. "Mercury Pollution in California — From Subduction to Mercury in Tuna." Gordon Brown, prof. of geological & environmental sciences, Stanford U. Earth & Planetary Sciences Bldg., Rm. 203. 935-5610.

7 p.m. Assembly Series. Congress of the South 40 Lecture. Morgan Spurlock, filmmaker. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

8 p.m. The Writing Program Reading Series. David Lehman, author and poet. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-7130.


Friday, April 3

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar. "Metabolic Engineering: Enabling Technology for the Production of Fuels and Chemicals." Gregory Stephanopoulos, assoc. prof. of chemical engineering, Mass. Inst. of Technology. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

Noon. Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar. "Roles for A-Type Lamins on Telomere Biology and the DNA Damage Response Pathway." Susana Gonzalo, asst. prof. of radiation oncology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.

12:30 p.m. Biostatistics Seminar Series. Shuangge Ma, asst. prof. of public health, Yale U. Shriners Bldg., Rm. 3307, 706 S. Euclid. 362-1565.

4 p.m. Sam Fox School Spring Lecture Series. "Urban Imaginaries, the Modernist Miniature and the Feuilleton." Andreas Huyssen, prof. of German and comparative literature, Columbia U. (Reception 3:30 p.m.) Co-sponsored by the Dept. of Germanic Languages & Literatures. Brookings Hall, Rm. 300. 935-9300.

5 p.m. Dept. of Music Lecture Series. "Yowling Freer Than We Ever Dreamed: The Godz and the Joys of Incompetence." Patrick Burke, asst. prof. of music. McMillan Hall, Rm. 149. 935-5566.

6:30 p.m. Sam Fox School Spring Lecture Series. Lorcan O'Herlihy, founder/principal, Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects, Culver City, Calif. (Reception 6 p.m.) Steinberg Aud. 935-9300.


Saturday, April 4

10 a.m. Physics Saturday Science Seminar Series. "Galileo: A Founder of Modern Physics." John S. Rigden, adj. prof. of physics. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.


Monday, April 6

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Regulation of the Host Anti-Viral Response by ISG15." Debbie Lenschow, asst. prof. of medicine. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

6:30 p.m. Sam Fox School Spring Lecture Series. Paul Monaghan, partner, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, London. (Reception 6 p.m.) Steinberg Aud. 935-9300.


Tuesday, April 7

Noon. Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Involvement of RNase L in Antiviral Innate Immunity." Robert H. Silverman, dept. of cancer biology, Cleveland Clinic. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-2842.

4 p.m. Center for the Humanities Faculty Fellows' Series. "Haunted Heimat: The Specter of Male Violence in Postwar West German Film." Jennifer Kapczynski, asst. prof. of German and film and media studies. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-5576.

5:30 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Biophysical Evenings Seminar. "Single Molecule Transcription by RNA Polymerase II." Eric Galburt, asst. prof. of biochemistry & molecular biophysics. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-4152.


Wednesday, April 8

4 p.m. QUAD-Departmental Seminar Series. "Epigenetics, Chromatin Remodeling and Mammalian Development." Terry Magnuson, prof. and chair of genetics, U. of N.C. at Chapel Hill. Co-sponsored by depts. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics, Cell Biology & Physiology and Developmental Biology. Moore Aud. 362-2139.


Thursday, April 9

4 p.m. Assembly Series. Biggs Lecture. Richard Martin, Homeric poetry and ancient Greece scholar. Steinberg Aud. 935-5285.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Genetic Origins of Cataracts: Exotic Genes for an Obscure Trait." Alan Shields, assoc. prof. of ophthalmology. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

7 p.m. Assembly Series. The Onion Guys, satirists. Co-sponsored by WUnderground and University Libraries. 935-5285.


Friday, April 10

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Simulation-Based Training: The Intersection of Performance Assessment and Safe Practice." David Murray, prof. of anesthesiology. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

4 p.m. Dept. of Music Lecture Series. "In the Treasure Chamber of Memory: Medieval Music in Modernity." Annette Kreutziger-Herr, Principia College. McMillan Hall, Rm. 149. 935-5566.


Monday, April 13

Noon. Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "AIDS and Economic Development: The Role of Reproductive Health and Family Planning Policies." Raul Santaeulalia-Llopis, asst. prof. of economics. Seigle Hall, Rm. 348. 935-4918.

3 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center Neuro-Oncology Research Group Seminar Series. "Brain Tumor Response Assessment With Imaging." Robert McKinstry, assoc. prof. of radiology. South Bldg., Rm. 3907, Philip Needleman Library. 454-8981.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. Paul E. Lacy Lecture. "Toll-like Receptor Signaling." Shizuo Akira, Osaka U. Moore Aud., 520 S. Euclid Ave. 362-2763.

5:30 p.m. Cardiac Bioelectricity & Arrhythmia Center Seminar. "Impulse Propagation During Development and Disease." Glenn I. Fishman, prof. of medicine, New York U. (5 p.m. reception.) Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-7887.


Tuesday, April 14

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Mining the Cell Surface: How Helicobacter Pylori Colonizes and Grows on the Epithelium." Manuel Amieva, asst. prof. of pediatrics and microbiology & immunology, Stanford U. School of Medicine. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-2772.

4 p.m. Anesthesiology Lecture. Annual C.R. Stephen Lecture. "Regulation of Oxygen Homeostasis by Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1." Gregg L. Semenza, prof., Johns Hopkins U. School of Medicine. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 454-8701.

4 p.m. Center for the Humanities Faculty Fellows' Series. "The Promise of Peace: Kant's Wartime and the Tremulous Body of Philosophy." David L. Clark, asst. prof. of English and cultural studies, McMaster U. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-5576.

4 p.m. Center for Research in Economics & Strategy Lecture. "Trust and Trustworthiness: An Experimental Economics Approach." Rachel T. A. Croson, prof. of economics, U. of Texas at Dallas. (Reception follows, Lopata Courtyard.) Simon Hall, Rm. 106. 935-6707.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Motor Neurons Require Motor Proteins: From Single Molecules to Degenerating Neurons." Erika L. Holzbaur, prof. of physiology, U. of Pa. School of Medicine. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

4:30 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Thinking About Quitting." (Also at 5:30 p.m. April 14.) Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.


Wednesday, April 15

8:30 a.m. Center for Research in Economics & Strategy Lecture. "Status of Women in Academia." Rachel T. A. Croson, prof. of economics, U. of Texas at Dallas. (Reception follows.) Simon Hall, Rm. 106. 935-6707.

11 a.m. Assembly Series. Women's Society Lecture. "Making a Purchase That Makes a Difference: The Blessing Basket Project." Theresa Wilson, founder, The Blessing Basket. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

11 a.m. Computer Science & Engineering Lecture. Cox Distinguished Lecture. "An Open Platform for Robotics Research." Steve Cousins, president and CEO, Willow Garage. Whitaker Hall Aud. 935-6160.

3:30 p.m. History Colloquium. "Hermaphrodites and History: Surgery and Intersex in the Middle Ages." Leah DeVun, asst. prof. of history, Texas A&M U. (Reception follows.) Eliot Hall, Rm. 300M. 935-5450.

4 p.m. Institute for Public Health Faculty Seminar Series. "Recent Trends in Alcohol Misuse and Dependence in the U.S.: Implications for Policy and Prevention." Rick Grucza, research asst. prof. of psychology. Goldfarb Hall, Rm. 132. 454-7998.

4 p.m. McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences Colloquium. McDonnell Distinguished Lecture Series. "Establishing the Big Bang." P. James E. Peebles, prof. of science emeritus, Princeton U. (3:30 p.m. coffee, Compton Hall, Rm. 245.) Crow Hall, Rm. 204. 935-6276.

Music

Thursday, April 2

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Jan Shapiro, vocalist, and William Lenihan, guitar. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 862-0874.


Wednesday, April 3

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


Thursday, April 9

8 p.m. Concert. Arianna String Quartet. Danforth University Center, Formal Lounge. 935-5566.

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Wee Trio. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 862-0874.


Friday, April 10

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


Saturday, April 11

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

And More

Thursday, April 2

4 p.m. Gephardt Institute for Public Service Poster Session & Ceremony. "Faces of Hope." Mark S. Wrighton, chancellor, and Richard A. Gephardt, former congressman. (Reception follows.) Whitaker Hall Aud. R.S.V.P. to 935-8628.


Friday, April 3

Noon-4 p.m. Mentors in Medicine Symposium. Oral presentations and poster viewing. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center. 362-8065.


Monday, April 6

9 a.m.-5 p.m. School of Engineering and Applied Science Expo 2009. Showcase of achievements and research. For more information: expo@cec.wustl.edu.

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Locks of Love. Charity hair-cutting event. Danforth University Center, Fun Room. For more information: sugroups.wustl.edu/~washulol.


Thursday, April 9

7 a.m.-5 p.m. School of Medicine Health and Wellness Fair. "Health Happening '09." (Continues 7 a.m.-noon April 10.) Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-7196.

Sports

Friday, April 10

2 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. U. of Texas-Tyler. Tao Tennis Center. 935-4705.

5:30 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. Carthage College. Tao Tennis Center. 935-4705.


Saturday, April 11

10 a.m. Men's Tennis vs. U. of Chicago. Tao Tennis Center. 935-4705.

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

1:30 p.m. Women's Tennis vs. U. of Texas-Tyler. Tao Tennis Center. 935-4705.


Tuesday, April 14

4 p.m. Men's Tennis vs. U. of Mo.-St. Louis. Tao Tennis Center. 935-4705.


Wednesday, April 15

4 p.m. Softball vs. Maryville U. WUSTL Field. 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.