University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place Sept. 3-15 at Washington University. Visit the Web for expanded calendars for the Hilltop Campus (calendar.wustl.edu) and the School of Medicine (medschool.wustl.edu/calendars.html).

Lectures

Tuesday, Sept. 6

Noon. Program in Physical Therapy Research Seminar. "Clinical Trials in a Neuromuscular Disease: Observation to Intervention." Julaine Florence, research assoc. prof. of neurology. 4444 Forest Park Blvd., Lower Lvl., Rm. B108/B109. 286-1404.

5:30 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Biophysical Evenings Seminar Series. "Fundamental Designs and Rigorous Characterization for the Development of Synthetic Nanomaterials." Karen Wooley, prof. of chemistry. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-4152.


Wednesday, Sept. 7

11 a.m. Assembly Series. Tony La Russa, manager, St. Louis Cardinals. Graham Chapel. (9:45 a.m. book-signing, Campus Store, Mallinckrodt Student Center.) 935-4620.


Thursday, Sept. 8

3 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center Basic Science Seminar Series. Greg Longmore, assoc. prof. of medicine. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 454-7029.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. Joseph W. Kennedy Memorial Lecture. "Water, Triangles and Superconductivity in Sodium Cobalt Oxides." Robert J. Cava., chair & prof. of chemistry, Princeton U. (3:45 p.m. coffee; 5:30 p.m. reception & portrait unveiling.) Lab Sciences Bldg., Rm. 300. For reception, RSVP today to 935-6593.

4 p.m. Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Seminar. "cGMP, Calcium and Cell Death: Lessons From Retinal Degenerative Diseases." Visvanathan Ramamurthy, research asst. prof. of biochemistry, U. of Wa. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-1006.

4:30 p.m. Whitney Harris Institute for Global Legal Studies Seminar. "Global Perspectives on Counter-Terrorism." Amos N. Guiora, prof. of law, Case Western Reserve U. Anheuser Busch Hall, Rm. 202. 935-7988.


Friday, Sept. 9

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "The Role of LIM Proteins in Cell Adhesion and Cell Motility." Gregory D. Longmore, assoc. prof. of internal medicine. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-7437.

2 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. Joseph W. Kennedy Memorial Lecture. "Schizophrenic Electrons in Ruthenium-based Oxides." Robert J. Cava., chair & prof. of chemistry, Princeton U. Lab Sciences Bldg., Rm. 250. 935-6593.


Saturday, Sept. 10

7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Medical Oncology CME Course. "Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium." Cost: $55. St. Louis Marriott West. To register: 362-6891.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Critical Care CME Course. "Annual St. Louis Critical Care Update." Cost: $25; $35 after Sept. 3. Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. To register: 362-6891.


Monday, Sept. 12

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Center for the Application of Information Technology Two-day Workshop. "Marketing the IT Organization Internally." (Continues 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 13.) Cost: $1,195; reduced fees available for CAIT member organizations. CAIT, 5 N. Jackson Ave. 935-4444.

3 p.m. Neuro-Oncology Research Group Seminar Series. "Targeting CXCR4 in the Treatment of Brain Tumors." Joshua Rubin, asst. prof. of pediatrics. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 454-8981.

5:30 p.m. Cardiac Bioelectricity and Arrhythmia Center Seminar Series. "ATP Dependent K Channels and Cardiac Rhythm: Surprising Findings From Transgenic Animals." Colin Nichols, prof. of cell biology & physiology. (5 p.m. reception.) Whitaker Hall, Rm. 218. 935-7887.


Wednesday, Sept. 14

11 a.m. School of Law "Access to Justice" Public Interest Law Speakers Series. "Fewer Trials, More Law, More Jokes." Marc Galanter, John and Rylla Bosshard Professor of Law and South Asian Studies, U. of Wisc. Anheuser-Busch Hall. 935-4958.

Noon. Radiology Seminar. Annual G. Leland Melson Visiting Professorship and Lecture. "Mesenteric Ischemia: Imaging Evaluation." W. Dennis Foley, prof. of radiology, Medical College of Wis. Scarpellino Aud., 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd. 362-2866.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. "The Folding of Single Polymer Chains in Dilute Solutions." Chi Wu, Chinese U. of Hong Kong. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4:30 p.m. Program in Physical Therapy Professional Conclave. 4444 Forest Park Blvd. 286-1406.


Thursday, Sept. 15

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. "Supramolecular Chemistry and Pattern Recognition, a Complementary Match." Eric Anslyn, Norman Hackerman Professor of Chemistry, U. of Texas. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4 p.m. Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Seminar Series. "The Cause and Prevention of Nuclear Cataracts." David C. Beebe, Janet and Bernard Becker Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-1006.

Sports

Saturday, Sept. 3

10 a.m. Volleyball vs. Rhodes College. Washington University Classic. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

2:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Ill. Wesleyan U. Washington University Classic. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.


Tuesday, Sept. 6

7 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Maryville U. Francis Field. 935-4705.


Wednesday, Sept. 7

7 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Fontbonne U. Francis Field. 935-4705.


Friday, Sept. 9

5:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Wittenberg U. Washington University National Invitational. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

8 p.m. Volleyball vs. Central College. Washington University National Invitational. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.


Saturday, Sept. 10

10 a.m. Volleyball vs. Ohio Northern U. Washington University National Invitational. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

3 p.m. Volleyball vs. College of Mount St. Joseph. Washington University National Invitational. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

7 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Westminster College. Francis Field. 935-4705.


Sunday, Sept. 11

11 a.m. Women's Soccer vs. Wheaton College. Francis Field. 935-4705.

And more...

Wednesday, Sept. 7

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center Gynecologic Wellness Booth. North Bldg., outside cafeteria. 605-2916.

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 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.