University Events

"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place Sept. 1-15 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).

Exhibits
2006 Freshman Reading Program. Sponsored by University Libraries. Through Sept. 15. Olin Library Lobby. 935-6626.

Technology Changes Fall '06. Sponsored by University Libraries. Through Sept. 15. Olin Library Lobby. 935-6626.

Lectures

Friday, Sept. 1

10:30 a.m. Olin School of Business Lecture. "Dealing With the Risk of Supplier Bankruptcy: The Benefits of Diversification and the Costs of Financial Subsidies." Volodymyr Babich, asst. prof. of industrial and operations engineering, U. of Mich. Co-sponsored by the Boeing Center for Technology, Information and Manufacturing. Simon Hall, Rm. 241. 935-5577.


Tuesday, Sept. 5

5:30 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Biophysical Evenings Seminar. "Substrate Mimicry and Regulation of the Histone Deacetylase Sir2." Tom Ellenberger, prof. of biochemistry and molecular biophysics. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-4152.


Wednesday, Sept. 6

11 a.m. Assembly Series. Elliot H. Stein Lecture in Ethics. "Chain of Command: The Road From 9/11 to Abu Ghraib and Beyond." Seymour Hersh, reporter. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values, Public Interest Law Speakers Series, Amnesty International and Student Life. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

4 p.m. Physics Colloquium. "Deciphering the Dark Matter: Distribution & Dynamics of Our Galaxy." Ram Cowsik, prof. of physics. (3:30 p.m. coffee. Compton Hall, Rm. 245.) Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.


Thursday, Sept. 7

8:30-10:30 a.m. Center for the Application of Information Technology Executive and Management Forum. "Convergence: The Next Frontier." Johna Johnson, president and chief research officer, Nemertes Research. St. Louis Science Center. For information and to register: 935-5501.

3:30-5:15 p.m. School of Law Lecture. "China's Judiciary: Current Issues." Jianli Song, judge, Supreme Court of China. Anheuser-Busch Hall, Rm. 310. 935-7988.


Monday, Sept. 11

8 a.m.-noon. St. Louis STD/HIV Prevention Training Center CME Course. "STD Laboratory Methods." (Continues 1-5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 13.) Cost: $75. For location and to register: 747-1522.

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Center for the Application of Information Technology Three-day Workshop. "Project Management Professional (PMP) Concept Review and Exam Preparation." (Continues 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12-13.) Cost: $1,230, reduced fees available for CAIT member organizations. CAIT, 5 N. Jackson Ave. To register: 935-4444.

Noon. Work, Families & Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "Instant Gratification, Procrastination and Savings Policy." David Laibson, prof. of economics, Harvard U. Eliot Hall, Rm. 300. 935-4918.


Tuesday, Sept. 12

Noon. Program in Physical Therapy Research Seminar. "Worksite Opportunities for Wellness." Susan Racette, asst. prof. of physical therapy. 4444 Forest Park Blvd., Lower Level, Rm. B108. 286-1400.

4 p.m. Center on Urban Research & Public Policy Inaugural Lecture. "Facing the Urban Challenge: Where Inequality, Race, and Immigration Meet." Lawrence Bobo, Martin Luther King Jr. Centennial Professor, Stanford U. Graham Chapel. 935-5216.


Wednesday, Sept. 13

11 a.m. Assembly Series. EnCouncil Lecture. Bill Nye, engineer, author, TV personality. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "Proteasome Activation: Opening the Gate to Nature's Molecule of Mass Destruction." Christopher Hill, prof. of biochemistry, U. of Utah. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-4152.

Music

Monday, Sept. 11

8 p.m. Concert. Washington University Chamber Orchestra. Elizabeth Macdonald, dir. Umrath Hall Lounge. 935-4841.


Thursday, Sept. 14

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes presents Jazz in the Quad. Willie Akins, saxophonist, and his quartet. Co-sponsored by Residential Life and New Student Orientation. Brookings Quadrangle. 935-4841.

Sports

Friday, Sept. 1

3 p.m. Volleyball vs. Dominican U. Washington University Classic. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

7:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. U. of Wisc.-Platteville. Washington University Classic. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.


Saturday, Sept. 2

9 a.m. Cross Country. Washington University Early Bird Meet. Francis Field. 935-4705.

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

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


Friday, Sept. 8

3 p.m. Volleyball vs. Pacific U. Washington University National Invitational. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

7:30 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Rhodes College. Francis Field. 935-4705.

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


Saturday, Sept. 9

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

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

7 p.m. Football vs. Westminster College. Francis Field. 935-4705.

And more

Thursday, Sept. 7

8 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series. Kellie Wells and Kerri Webster, writers-in-residence, Dept. of English. Hurst Lounge, Duncker Hall, Rm. 201. 935-7130.


Thursday, Sept. 14

8 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series. Paul Muldoon, Visiting Hurst Professor, poet. Women's Bldg. Formal Lounge. 935-7130.

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.