University Events

Genes, Jeans and Genomes • Spanish Baroque Music

Exhibitions
Contemporary German Art: Recent Acquisitions. Continues throughApril 20. Gallery of Art.935-4523.

Contemporary Projects: Arnold Odermatt Photographs. Continues through April 20. Gallery of Art. 935-4523.

Made in France: Art From 1945 to the Present. Continues through April 20. Gallery of Art.935-4523.

Ten Shades of Green. Continues through April 11. Givens Hall. 935-6200.

Film

Sunday, March 16

1 p.m. French Film Series. Venus Beauty Institute. Tonie Marshall Washington, dir. Sponsored by the Program in Film & Media Studies. Brown Hall Rm. 100. 935-4056.


Sunday, March 23

1 p.m. French Film Series. Time Out. Laurent Cantet, dir. Sponsored by the Program in Film & Media Studies. Brown Hall Rm. 100. 935-4056.

Lectures

Friday, March 14

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Pervasive Developmental Disorder — Not Otherwise Specified: Prevalence, Evaluation, Genetics and Treatment." John Constantino, asst. prof. of psychiatry and pediatrics. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "From Calnexin Identification to ER and Organellar Proteomics." John I.M. Bergeron, prof. and chair of anatomy & cell biology, McGill U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 747-4233.

2 p.m. Public Interest Law Speaker Series. "Access to Justice: Ethical Responsibilities and Political Realities." Deborah L. Rhode, Ernest W. McFarland Professor of Law, dir., Keck Center on Legal Ethics & the Legal Profession, Stanford U. Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom. 935-6414.

4 p.m. Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar. "Neural Systems in Monkey and Human Fronto-temporal Cortex: Comparisons of Architectonics, Connections and Functional Imaging." Joel Price, prof. of anatomy & neurobiology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-7043.

4 p.m. East Asian Studies Lecture. Annual Stanley Spector Memorial Lecture on East Asian History and Civilization. "The Genealogy of Globalization in China." Prasenjit Duara, prof. of history and East Asian languages and civilizations, U. of Chicago. McDonnell Hall, Rm. 162. 935-4448.

7 p.m. Gallery of Art Friday Forum Series. "Arnold Odermatt and the Trauma of Modernization." Sabine Eckmann, curator, Gallery of Art.(6:30 p.m. reception. Cost: $10.) Gallery of Art. 935-5423.


Saturday, March 15

7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Continuing Medical Education Course. Annual Update in the Management of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases. Cost: $55. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-6891.


Monday, March 17

Noon. Molecular Biology & Pharmacology Research Seminar. "Synthetic Cation and Anion Channels That Function in Phospholipid Bilayer Membranes." George Gokel, prof. and dir. of chemical biology. South Bldg., Rm. 3907, Philip Needleman Library. 362-0183.

4 p.m. Biology Seminar. "Mechanisms of Circadian Output in Drosophila." Paul Taghert, prof. of anatomy & neurobiology. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 322. 935-8635.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. Student Sponsored Seminar. "Pathways to Tolerance in Autoimmunity." Jeffrey Bluestone, dir, diabetes center, U. of Calif., San Francisco. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-2763.

4 p.m. Neurology & Neurological Surgery Research Seminar Series. "White Matter Ischemia — Axons and Oligodendrocytes Talk It Over." Mark Goldberg, assoc. prof. of neurology and neurobiology. Maternity Bldg., Schwarz Aud. 362-7316.

4:30 p.m. Mathematics Talk. John Garnett, prof. of mathematics, U. of Calif., Los Angeles. (4 p.m. tea, Cupples I Hall, Rm. 200.) Cupples I Hall, Rm. 199, Kirk Seminar Room. 935-6760.

7 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture Series. Annual Coral Courts Lecture. "Materialize." Julie Snow, architect, Julie Snow Architects, Inc. Minneapolis. 935-6200.


Tuesday, March 18

Noon. Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "New Paradigms in Phagocytosis and Host-pathogen Interaction." Michael Desjardins, assoc. prof. of pathology and cell biology, U. of Montreal. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 747-2630.

Noon. Neuroscience Seminar. "Genomic Analysis of Retinal Development and Disease." Seth Blackshaw, postdoctoral fellow in genetics, Harvard U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928.362-7043.

4 p.m. Art of the Essay Seminar. Joseph Epstein, essayist and author. McMillan Hall Café. 935-5576.


Wednesday, March 19

8 a.m. Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds. "Anesthesiology Pain Management Techniques for Cancer Pain Management." Robert A. Swarm, assoc. prof. of anesthesiology and chief of pain management. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 362-1016.

11 a.m. Assembly Series. Thomas D. Fulbright Lecture in American History. Stephen Aron, dir., Autry Inst. for the Study of the American West, assoc. prof. of history, Univ. of Calif., Los Angeles. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "Hydrogen Bond Formation and Pathway Heterogeneity in Protein Folding." Tobin Sosnick, assoc. prof. of biochemistry & molecular biology, U. of Chicago. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-0261.

4 p.m. Physics Lecture. Eugene Feenberg Memorial Lecture. "A New Perspective on van der Waals Interactions." Walter Kohn, Nobel laureate and theoretical physicist. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6250.

4 p.m. University Libraries Favorite Books Seminar Series. "Old World Rivalries and New World Scenes: De Bry's America." Angela Miller, assoc. prof. of art history & archaeology. Olin Library, Lvl. 1, Special Collections.935-5418.


Thursday, March 20

4 p.m. Anesthesiology Lecture. Annual C. R. Stephen Lecture. "Ca Signals Controlling Neurotransmitter Release and Short Term Synaptic Plasticity." Erwin Neher, prof. of biophysics, Max-Planck-Institut für Biophysikalische Chemie, Goettingen, Germany. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 454-5991.

4 p.m. Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Seminar. "The Ah Receptor: Prototype for the PAS Superfamily of Nuclear Sensors." Chris Bradfield, prof. of oncology, McArdle Lab. for Cancer Research, Madison, Wis. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-1006.

8 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series Colloquium. John Kinsella, poet, Fannie Hurst Professor of Creative Literature. Duncker Hall, Hurst Lounge. 935-7130.


Friday, March 21

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes." Antoinette Moran, head of pediatric endocrinology, U. of Minn. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. "How Does a Cell Know When to Die?" Xiaodong Wang, professor of biological chemistry and integrated biology, U. of Texas. Southwestern Medical Center. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-4690.

4 p.m. Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar. Mriganka Sur, head and Sherman Fairchild Professor of Neuroscience, dept. of brain and cognitive sciences, Mass. Inst. of Technology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928.362-7043.

4 p.m. College of Arts & Sciences Lecture. "A Quick Lesson on How to Teach the Bible." David Hadas, prof. of English. January Hall, Rm. 110.935-8277.


Monday, March 24

Noon. Biomedical Engineering Seminar."A Novel View of Stimulus Encoding in Auditory Cortex." Dennis Barbour, dept. of biomedical engineering, Johns Hopkins U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-7043.

Noon. Neurology & Neurological Surgery Research Seminar. "Excitotoxicity in Models of Parkinson's Disease Progression." Gabriel Alejandro de Erausquin, asst. prof. of psychiatry and neurology. Maternity Bldg., Schwarz Aud. 362-7316.

Noon. Work, Families, & Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "Do Cigarette Taxes Make Smokers Happier?" Jonathan Gruber, prof. of economics, Mass. Inst. of Technology. Eliot Hall, Rm. 300. 935-4918.

4 p.m. Biology Seminar. "Genes, Jeans, and Genomes: Exploring the Mysteries of Polyploidy in Cotton." Jonathan Wendel, prof. of plant systematics, dept. of botany, Iowa State U. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 322. 935-7569.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Regulating TCR Signal Transduction." Arthur Weiss, distinguished visiting prof. of immunology and prof. of medicine, U. of Calif., San Francisco. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-2763.

7 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture Series. "Contemporary Architecture and Change: Asia and Africa." Suha Ozkan, secretary general, Aga Khan Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland. Steinberg Hall Aud.935-6200.


Tuesday, March 25

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Hyper-thermophiles in Volcanoes." Jan P. Amend, asst. prof. of earth & planetary sciences. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-3692.

4 p.m. Anesthesiology Research Unit Seminar. Yang Dan, assoc. prof. of neurobiology, U. of Calif., Berkeley. Clinical Sciences Research Bldg.,Rm. 5550. 362-8560.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "Mechanisms of Damaged-DNA Recognition by DNA Repair Polymerase." Wlodzimierz M. Bujalowski, prof. of human biological chemistry and genetics, U. of Texas. Medical Branch, Galveston. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-0261.

4 p.m. Religious Studies Lecture. Annual Witherspoon Lecture in Religion and Science. "Genes, Genesis, and God." Holmes Rolston III, University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Colo. State U. Laboratory Science Bldg., Rm. 300. 935-7752.


Wednesday, March 26

8 a.m. Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds. "Fetal Risks of Diabetic Pregnancy." Kari Teramo, dept. of obstetrics & gynecology, U. Central Hospital, Helsinki. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 362-1016.

11 a.m. Assembly Series. Women's Week Lecture. "Feminism in the 21st Century: Are We There Yet?" Patricia Ireland, former president of the National Organization for Women. Co-sponsored by The Woman's Club of Washington University. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

11 a.m. Public Interest Law Speaker Series. "Colonies, Culture, and Capitalism: The Social Responsibilities of Lawyers in a Neo-liberal Age." Angela P. Harris, distinguished visiting scholar; prof. of law, U. of Calif., Berkeley. Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom. 935-6414.


Thursday, March 27

Noon. Genetics Seminar Series. "Germline Immortality in C. elegans." Shawn Ahmed, asst. prof. of biology, U. of N.C. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

1:10 p.m. George Warren Brown School of Social Work Spring Lecture Series. "Welfare Reform 2002." Miriam Abramovitz, prof. of social work and social welfare policy, Hunter College. Brown Hall Lounge. 935-4909.

3 p.m. Mechanical Engineering Sesquicentennial Colloquium. "Mechanical Engineering at Washington University 1853-2003." Kenneth L. Jerina, Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Professor of Engineering. Cupples II Hall, Rm. 100. 935-6047.

4 p.m. Assembly Series. Congress of the South 40 Lecture. Luis Rodriquez, poet and author. Graham Chapel.935-5285.

4 p.m. Neurology Lecture. Annual William M. Landau Lecture. "The History of Discrimination in American Medical Education." Kenneth M. Ludmerer, prof. of medicine and history. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Erlanger Aud. 454-6042.

Music

Saturday, March 15

11 a.m. ovations! for young people. Ahn-plugged. The Ahn Trio. Cost: $7. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

8 p.m. OVATIONS! The Ahn Trio. Cost: $27, $22 for seniors, students, WUSTL faculty and staff, $13 for WUSTL students. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.


Sunday, March 16

7:30 p.m. Concert. Canciones y Seguidillas — Music of the Spanish Baroque. The Kingsbury Ensemble. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge.935-4841.


Thursday, March 20

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Lisa Campbell and the Jazz Singers. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.


Thursday, March 27

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Jeff Lash, vibraphonist. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.

On Stage

Friday, March 21

7 p.m. Washington University Opera. The Most Happy Fella, by Frank Loesser. Jolly Stewart, dir. (Also 7 p.m.March 22) Cost: $15, $10 for seniors, students, and WUSTL faculty & staff, and $5 for WUSTL students. Saint Louis Art Museum Aud. 935-4841.

Worship

Friday, March 14

11 a.m. Catholic Mass. (Soup lunch follows.) Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd. 935-9191.


Sunday, March 16

11 a.m. & 9 p.m. Catholic Mass. Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd.935-9191.


Tuesday,March 18

5:15 p.m. Catholic Mass. (Soup dinner follows.) Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd. 935-9191.


Thursday, March 20

9:30 p.m. Catholic Praise & Adoration Service. Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd. 935-9191.


Friday, March 21

11 a.m. Catholic Mass. (Soup lunch follows.) Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd. 935-9191.


Sunday, March 23

11 a.m. & 9 p.m. Catholic Mass. Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd.935-9191.


Tuesday, March 25

5:15 p.m. Catholic Mass. (Soup dinner follows.) Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd. 935-9191.


Thursday, March 27

9:30 p.m. Catholic Praise & Adoration Service. Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd. 935-9191.

Sports

Tuesday, March 18

2 p.m. Baseball vs. Westminster College. Kelly Field. 935-5476.


Thursday, March 20

12:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Illinois College. Kelly Field. 935-5476.


Friday, March 21

2:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Eureka College. Kelly Field. 935-5476.

4 p.m. Track & Field vs. Greenville College. Francis Field. 935-5476.


Saturday, March 22

11 a.m. Softball vs. Loras College. Softball Field. 935-5476.

Noon. Baseball vs. Simpson College. Kelly Field. 935-5476.

2:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Illinois Wesleyan U. Kelly Field. 935-5476.

3 p.m. Softball vs. Cornell College. Softball Field. 935-5476.


Sunday, March 23

11 a.m. Softball vs. East Texas Baptist U. Softball Field. 935-5476.

Noon. Baseball vs. Simpson College. Kelly Field. 935-5476.

1 p.m. Softball vs. Upper Iowa U. Softball Field. 935-5476.

2:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Illinois Wesleyan U. Kelly Field. 935-5476.

And more…

Saturday, March 15

6 p.m. Relay for Life. To Benefit the American Cancer Society. Francis Field. (Continues through 6 a.m. March 16.) Co-sponsored by WUSTL Physicians. For more information, e-mail relay@restech.wustl.edu.


Sunday, March 16

4 p.m. American Culture Studies Publication Event & Reading. John N. Morris, poet, and others. Women's Bldg. Formal Lounge. 935-5216.


Monday, March 17

7 p.m. The Art of the Essay Writers Series. Joseph Epstein, essayist and author. West Campus Conference Center, 7425 Forsyth Blvd. 935-5576.


Friday, March 21

7 p.m. Gallery of Art Guided Tours. Tours of Contemporary German Art: Recent Acquisitions, Made in France: Art From 1945 to the Present; and Contemporary Projects: Arnold Odermatt Photographs led by student docents. Gallery of Art. 935-4523.



"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place at Washington University March 14-27.

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