Calendar

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place at Washington University Nov. 14-25. Visit the Web for expanded clanedars for hte Hilltop Campus (calendar.wustl.edu) and the School of Medicine (medschool.wustl.edu/calendars.html).

Exhibits

History of Adult Education at Washington University, 1854-2004. Through May 31. January Hall, Rm. 20. 935-4806.



Influence 150: 150 Years of Shaping a City, a Nation, the World. Through Dec. 7. Gallery of Art. 935-4523.


Inscriptions of Time/Topographies of History: The Photographs of Alan Cohen. Through Dec. 7. Gallery of Art. 935-4523.

Matthew Carter Exhibit. Through Nov. 28. Des Lee Gallery, 1627 Washington Ave. 621-8735.


New Beginnings: The First Decade of the Washington University Medical Campus, 1915-1925. Through May 31. Glaser Gallery, Becker Medical Library, 7th Fl. 362-4236.

Films

Friday, Nov. 14

7 p.m. Visiting East Asian Professionals Program Presentation. The Mission. Johnnie To, dir. Co-sponsored by Film & Media Studies. Brown Hall Rm. 100. 935-8772.

Lectures

Friday, Nov. 14

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "The Natural History of Pediatric Epilepsy." Peter R. Camfield, prof. and chair of pediatrics, Dalhousie U., and Carol S. Camfield, prof. of pediatrics, Dalhousie U., Halifax, Nova Scotia. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "Using Fluorine NMR to Study Protein Folding." Carl Frieden, prof. and head of biochemistry & molecular biophysics. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-3694.

4 p.m. Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar. Nikos Logothetis, dir. Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Germany. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-7043.

7 p.m. Gallery of Art Friday Forum. "Inscriptions of Time/Topographies of History: The Photographs of Alan Cohen." Lutz Koepnick, guest curator and assoc. prof of Germanic languages and literatures and of Film & Media Studies. (6:30 p.m. reception.) Cost: $10, $5 for students. Gallery of Art. 935-4253.


Monday, Nov. 17

1 p.m. Genetics Seminar. "Identifying Cancer Genes Through Forward Genetic Screens in Zebrafish." James Francis Amatruda, instructor in medicine and pediatrics, Harvard U. Co-sponsored by the Dept. of Pediatrics. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Biology Seminar. "Adaptation and Community Assembly in Plant Communities." David Ackerly, asst. prof. of biological sciences, Stanford U. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 322. 935-4105.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "New Things in Old Themes — BTLA in Costimulation, and N-domains in STAT Signaling." Kenneth Murphy, prof. of pathology and immunology. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-2763.


Tuesday, Nov. 18

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "New Insights Into the Mechanisms of Antibody-mediated Immunity." Arturo Casadevall, prof. of medicine, microbiology & immunology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, N.Y. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 747-5597.

Noon. Program in Physical Therapy Research Seminar. "Pre-hire Physical Fitness Prediction for Federal Law Enforcement Trainees." Scott Duesterhaus Minor, asst. prof. of physical therapy. 4444 Forest Park Blvd., Rm. B108/B109. 286-1404.

4 p.m. Center for the Humanities Writers Series Seminar. Katherine Paterson, children's author. (Book signing and reception follows.) McMillan Hall, Rm. 115. 935-5576.

6 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture Series. Sam Fox Arts Center Lecture. "Medieval Architecture and the New Media: Representing and Creating Humanistic Content." Stephen Murray, prof. of art history and archaeology, Columbia U. Co-sponsored by University Libraries. Steinberg Hall Aud. 935-6200.


Wednesday, Nov. 19

8 a.m. Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds. "Neuropathic Injury Complicating Gynecologic Surgery." Stephanie D. Ring, chief resident of obstetrics & gynecology. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 362-1016.


Thursday, Nov. 20

Noon. Genetics Seminar Series. "The Genetic Basis of Hirschsprung Disease — An Inconsistent and Modifiable Disease of Humans (With Apologies to H.J. Muller)." Aravinda Chakravarti, prof. of genetic medicine, Johns Hopkins U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Seminar. "Second Scent: Explorations of the Pheromone Olfactory System in Mice." Tim Holly, asst. prof. of neurobiology. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-1006.


Friday, Nov. 21

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Philip R. Dodge Lecture. "Neurogenic Radial Glia in Cortical Development." Arnold R. Kriegstein, John and Elisabeth Harris Professor of Neurology, Columbia University. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "G Protein Signaling: From Yeast Sex to Hypertension." Kendall J. Blumer, prof. of cell biology & physiology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-3964.

1:30 p.m. Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture. "Portia's Ring — Property and Personhood in The Merchant of Venice." Nancy Wright, prof. of English, U. of Newcastle, Australia. West Campus Conference Center, 7425 Forsyth Blvd. 935-4237.

4 p.m. Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar. "Touch Sensitivity in C. elegans." Martin Chalfie, Kenan Professor in Neurobiology and Behavior, Columbia University. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-7043.


Monday, Nov. 24

Noon. Work, Families, and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "Moving Infertility Treatment from the Bedroom to the Operating Room: Does Competition Outperform Insurance Coverage?" Barton Hamilton, prof. of economics, management and entrepreneurship. Eliot Hall, Rm. 300. 935-4918.


4 p.m. Sesquicentennial Biology Seminar. "Coat Protein Mediated Resistance: From Discovery at WU in '85 to Mechanisms of Action in '03." Roger Beachy, dir., Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 322. 935-6850.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Complex Activation of Toll-like Receptors Drives Systemic Autoimmune Disease." Ann Marshak-Rothstein, prof. of microbiology, Boston U. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-2763.

4 p.m. Psychology Colloquium. "The Common Neural Bases of the Experience and Self-regulation of Physical Pain, Social Pain, and Social Threat: A Social Cognitive Neuroscience Approach." Matt Leiberman, asst. prof. of psychology, U. of Calif.-Los Angeles. Psychology Bldg., Rm. 216 A&B. 935-6520.


Tuesday, Nov. 25

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Geminiviruses, a Great Model to Study Gene Silencing in Plants." Claude Fauquet, head, International Lab. for Tropical Agricultural Biotechnology, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-3692.

Music

Thursday, Nov. 20

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Eddie Fritz & His Quartet, featuring Willie Akin, saxophone. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.


Saturday, Nov. 22

8 p.m. Faculty Recital. Alla Voskoboynikova, piano. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.


Sunday, Nov. 23

3 p.m. Concert. Washington University Symphony Orchestra. Dan Presgrave, dir., Graham Chapel. 935-4841.

On Stage

Friday, Nov. 14

8 p.m. Performing Arts Department Presentation. The Three Sisters. Annamaria Pileggi, dir. (Also 8 p.m. Nov. 15, 21 and 22; 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 23.) Cost: $12, $8 for WUSTL students, faculty and staff. Mallinckrodt Student Center, A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre. 935-6543.


Saturday, Nov. 15

8 p.m. OVATIONS! La Bottine Souriante. Cost: $28; $23 for seniors, students, WUSTL faculty and staff; $14 for children under 12 and WUSTL students. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.


Friday, Nov. 21

8 p.m. OVATIONS! Ronald K. Brown/Evidence. (Also 8 p.m. Nov. 22 and 1 p.m. Nov. 23.) Cost: $28; $23 for senior, students, WUSTL faculty and staff; $14 for children under 12 and WUSTL students. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.


Saturday, Nov. 22

11 a.m. ovations! for young people. Ronald K. Brown/Evidence. Cost: $7. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

Sports

Friday, Nov. 14

7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Fontbonne U. or Lake Forest U. NCAA Central Regional Tournament. Cost: $5, $3 for students. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.


Saturday, Nov. 15

1 p.m. Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Illinois Wesleyan. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.


Tuesday, Nov. 25

6 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Webster U. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

8 p.m. Men's Basketball vs. Webster U. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

And more…

Friday, Nov. 14

3-5 p.m. Visiting East Asian Professionals Program Event. A roundtable discussion with Johnnie To, film director, Milkyway Films Co. Co-sponsored by Film & Media Studies. Brown Hall Rm. 100. 935-8772.


Monday, Nov. 17

8 p.m. Center for the Humanities Writers Series Reading. Katherine Paterson, children's author. (Book-signing and reception follows.) Anheuser-Busch Hall, Rm. 204. 935-5576.


Thursday, Nov. 20

4 p.m. African & Afro-American Studies Performance. Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited. (Discussion follows.) Co-sponsored by International Studies and the Dept. of Music. 935-8556.


Friday, Nov. 21

7 p.m. Gallery of Art Public Exhibition Tour. Led by student docents. Gallery of Art. 935-4523.


Saturday, Nov. 22

7:30 p.m. Black Alumni Council Scholarship Benefit. "An Evening With Nancy Wilson and Ramsey Lewis." Nancy Wilson, jazz vocalist, and Ramsey Lewis, pianist. Cost: $75 for concert, $100-$120 for concert and reception. Community Music School, 560 Trinity Ave., E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall. 935-9676.

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 935-6512 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.