Oct. 17

“University Events” lists a portion of the activities taking place at Washington University Oct. 17-30. Visit the Web for expanded calendars for the Hilltop Campus (http://calendar.wustl.edu) and the School of Medicine (http://medschool.wustl.edu/calendars.html).

Exhibits

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

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

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Inscriptions of Time/Topographies of History: The Photographs of Alan Cohen. Through Dec. 7. Gallery of Art. 935-5423.

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

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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.

Film

Friday, Oct. 17

7 p.m. Gallery of Art Presentation. Lone Star. John Sayles, dir. Opening remarks by Lutz Koepnick, prof. of Germanic languages and literatures and of Film & Media Studies. Gallery of Art. 935-5423.

Lectures

Friday, Oct. 17

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. “Molecular Imaging of Gene Expression and Protein Function in Vivo.” David Piwnica-Worms, prof. of radiology and of molecular biology & pharmacology. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children’s Place. 454-6006.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. “Monogenic Cardiomyopathies Related to Defects in Cell-cell Junction Proteins.” Jeffrey E. Saffitz, prof. of pathology & immunology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-3964.

1:30-3 p.m. Film & Media Studies Lecture. “I Love Lucy, Everybody Else Loves Raymond.” Richard Chapman, senior lecturer in screenwriting. Co-sponsored by American Culture Studies. Brown Hall, Rm. 118. 935-4056.

4 p.m. Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar. “Seeing in 3D: Contributions of Visual Area MT to Stereoscopic Depth Perception.” Greg DeAngelis, asst. prof. of anatomy & neurobiology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-7043.

7 p.m. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Symposium. Annual Fall Symposium. “Mechanisms of Disease Resistance and Susceptibility.” (Continues 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 18.) Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 945 N. Warson Road. 935-6860.

7:30 p.m. Diversity Programs Lecture. Annual Homer G. Phillips Lecture Series. Vanessa Northington Gamble, assoc. prof. of health policy and management, Johns Hopkins U. (5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinner.) Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6854.

Saturday, Oct. 18

7:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Cardiology CME Course. “Practical Management of Arrhythmias.” Michael E. Cain, Tobias and Hortense Lewin Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases, and Mitchell N. Faddis, asst. prof. of medicine, co-chairs. Cost: $55. Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6891.

10 a.m. Physics Science Saturdays Lecture Series. “Biophysics of Cell Motion.” Anders Carlsson, prof. of physics. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.

Monday, Oct. 20

4 p.m. Biology Seminar. “Models of Sympatric Speciation: Facts and Generalizations.” Sergey Gavrilets, prof. of ecology & evolutionary biology and of mathematics, U. of Tenn. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 322. 935-6706.

4 p.m. Physics Seminar. “Physics of Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors.” Victor Galitski, Condensed Matter Theory Center & Center for Superconductivity Research, U. of Md. (3:45 p.m. coffee.) Compton Hall, Rm. 241. 935-6276.

4 p.m. Psychology Colloquium. “Eyewitness Identification: Retrospective Distortions of Testimony.” Gary Wells, prof. of psychology, Iowa State U. Psychology Bldg., Rm. 216 A&B. 935-6592.

5:30 p.m. Radiology Lecture. Annual Wendell G. Scott Memorial Lecture. “Imaging of Abdominal Lymph Nodes From LAG to PET: The Training of the Radiologists of Tomorrow.” Joseph K.T. Lee, prof. and chair of radiology, U. of N.C. Scarpellino Aud., 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd. 362-2866.

6 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture Series. “Works.” Conxita Balcells Blesa, architect and visiting assoc. prof. of architecture. (5:30 p.m. reception, Givens Hall.) Steinberg Hall Aud. 935-6200.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Noon-1 p.m. Program in Physical Therapy Research Seminar. Ann Marie, Dale, research asst. in internal medicine. 4444 Forest Park Blvd., Rm. B108/B109. 286-1404.

4 p.m. Religious Studies Lecture. Witherspoon Lecture in Religious Studies. “Cosmic History: Law, Chance and Design.” Ian Barbour, Winifred & Atherton Bean Professor Emeritus of Science, Technology and Society, Carleton College. Lab Sciences Bldg., Rm. 300. 935-7762.

5:30 p.m. Greg Freeman Legacy Lecture. “Meeting Challenges in Journalism, From Race to Credibility.” Gerald Boyd, former New York Times managing editor. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

5:30 p.m. Medical Humanities and Social Sciences Meeting. “J. Marion Sims and the Vesico-vaginal Fistula: A Reconsideration.” Lewis Wall, assoc. prof. of obstetrics and gynecology. Bernard Becker Medical Library, King Center. 935-5340.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

8 a.m. Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds. “Improving Patient Safety and Reducing Medical Errors.” Victoria Fraser, prof. of medicine. Clopton Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-1016.

Noon-1:30 pm. History & Philosophy of Science Seminar. “State Control of Soviet Science: Documenting Through Data Mining.” Vadim Birstein, chairman, Sturgeon Conservation International, New York. Life Sciences Bldg., Rm. 202. 935-6808.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. “How Kinesin Keeps Its Grip: The Mechanism of a Processive Motor Enzyme.” Jeff Gelles, Aron and Imre Tauber Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Brandeis U. Cori Aud., 4950 Children’s Place. 362-0261.

Thursday, Oct. 23

8 a.m.-5 p.m. St Louis STD/HIV Prevention Training Center CME Course. “Syphilis Update.” (Continues 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24.) Cost: $50. Bernard Becker Medical Library, Rm. 601A. To register: 747-0294.

Noon. Genetics Seminar Series. “Functional Genomic Analysis of Stem Cells and Germ Cells in C. elegans.” Valerie Reinke, asst. prof. of genetics, Yale U. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar Series. “Biophysical Approaches to Mettaloendonu-clease Structure and Function.” Cynthia M. Dupureur, prof. of chemistry, U. of Mo.-St. Louis. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

5 p.m. East Asian Studies Lecture. Annual Nelson L. Wu Memorial Lecture on Asian Art and Culture. “The Musical Archaeology of Ancient China: A Presentation of Art and Music.” Lothar von Falkenhausen, prof. of art history, U. of Calif., Los Angeles. Co-sponsored by the Saint Louis Art Museum. Saint Louis Art Museum Aud., 1 Fine Arts Drive. 935-4448.

Friday, Oct. 24

7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Academic Women’s Network CME Course. “Annual Contemporary Women’s Health Issues.” Cost: $160 for physician, $110 for allied health professionals. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-6891.

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Alexis Hartmann Lecture. “The Skeletal Dysplasias: Clinical — Molecular Correlations.” David L. Rimoin, Steven Spielberg Chairman of Pediatrics & dir., Medical Genetics — Birth Defects Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, prof. of pediatrics, medicine, and human genetics, David Geffen School of Medicine, U. of Calif., Los Angeles. Clopton Aud., 4950 Child-ren’s Place. 454-6006.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. “Genetic Analysis of Organogenesis in the Mouse.” Jeffrey H. Miner, asst. prof. of internal medicine. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-3964.

2:30-7 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center CME Course. “Leukemia, Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant: Biology and Management of Patients With Hematologic Malignancies.” (7 p.m. reception.) Cost: $35. Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6891.

4 p.m. Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar. “Synaptic Specificity in the Visual System.” Joshua Sanes, prof. of anatomy & neurobiology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-7043.

Saturday, Oct. 25

10 a.m. Physics Science Saturdays Lecture Series. “Putting Atoms Together — Materials Science Through the Ages.” Ken Kelton, prof. of physics. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276.

Monday, Oct. 27

Noon. Molecular Biology & Pharmacology Research Seminar. “A Mechanism of Negative Cooperativity Revealed by Asymmetric Quaternary Hybrid Enzymes.” Gregory A. Grant, prof. of internal medicine. South Bldg., Rm. 3907, Philip Needleman Library. 362-0183.

Noon. Neurology & Neurosurgery/CSNSI Seminar. John M. Zempel, instructor in neurology. Maternity Bldg., Schwarz Aud. 362-9462.

Noon-1:10 p.m. Work, Families, & Public Policy Seminar Series. “The U.S. Gender Pay Gap in the 1990s: Slowing Convergence.” Francine Blau, Frances Perkins Professor of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell U. Eliot Hall, Rm. 300. 935-4918.

4 p.m. Biology Seminar. “Clock Genes and Circadian Timing in the Brain and Beyond.” Mick Hastings, dept. of neurobiology, U. of Cambridge, England. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 322. 935-8635.

4 p.m. Physics Lecture. “Biochemical Computing in Neurons.” Terry Sejnowski, prof. and head of computational neurobiology, Salk Inst., La Jolla, Calif. (3:45 p.m. coffee.) Compton Hall, Rm. 241. 935-6276.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. “STAT5-dependent Regulation of Lymphocyte Development, Homeostasis, and Activation.” Michael A. Farrar, asst. prof. of immunology, U. of Minn. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-2763.

6 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture Series. “360°” Randy Brown, architect, Randy Brown Architects, LLC, Omaha, Neb. (5:30 p.m. reception, Givens Hall.) Steinberg Hall Aud. 935-6200.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

6 p.m. School of Engineering Connection Series Speaker Event. “Rebuilding Baghdad: Can It Be Done? Are We the Ones to Do It?” Barbara K. Bodine, senior adviser, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. (5:15 p.m. reception, Whitaker Hall Atrium.) Whitaker Hall Aud. 935-8213.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

8 a.m. Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds. “Sickle Cell Disease: A Challenge for the African-American Community.” Michael R. DeBaun, assoc. prof. of pediatrics and assoc. prof. of biostatics. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children’s Place. 362-1016.

11 a.m. Assembly Series. Black Arts & Sciences Festival Lecture. Dick Gregory, comedian. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.

4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. “Circular Dichroism of Proteins: Analysis and Prediction.” Robert W. Woody, prof. of biochemistry & molecular biology, Co. State U. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-0261.

Thursday, Oct. 30

7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Infectious Diseases CME Course. “ID 2003: Clinical Management of Infectious Diseases for the Primary Provider.” Cost: $135 for physicians, $105 for allied health professionals. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 454-8275.

Noon. Chemistry Seminar. “Development and Synthetic Applications of Electron Transfer Initiated Cyclization Reactions.” Paul Floreancig, asst. prof. of chemistry, U. of Pittsburgh. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

Noon. Genetics Seminar Series. “Catalytic RNA Meets Selfish DNA: The Group I Introns of Bacteria and Bacteriophages.” David Shub, prof. of biological sciences, State U. of N.Y. at Albany. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

1:10 p.m. George Warren Brown School of Social Work Fall Lecture Series. “The Impact of Professionalism and Elitism on Neighborhood Capacity Building from the Settlement House Perspective.” George Eberle, former president and chief executive officer, Grace Hill. Co-sponsored by Grace Hill Settlement House, St. Louis. Brown Hall Lounge. 935-6661.

4 p.m. African and Afro-American Studies Lecture. “Frederick Douglass and the Aesthetics of Freedom.” John L. Loeb, assoc. prof. of the humanities, Harvard U. Co-sponsored by the Dept. of English, American Culture Studies and the Program in Literature & History. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-8556.

4 p.m. Chemistry Seminar. “Understanding How Batteries and Fuel Cells Work: NMR Studies of Disordered Materials.” Clare P. Grey, prof. of chemistry, State U. of N.Y. at Stony Brook. McMillen Lab., Rm. 311. 935-6530.

4:15 p.m. Earth & Planetary Sciences Colloquium. “Earth Under Stress: Mantle Flow, Plate Dynamics, and Surface Deformation.” Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni, asst. prof. of geological sciences, U. of Mich., Ann Arbor. McDonnell Hall, Rm. 362. 935-5610.

Music

Sunday, Oct. 19

3 p.m. Faculty Recital. “Bach & Co. — Baroque and Early Classical German Music.” Elizabeth Macdonald, dir. of strings, dept. of music, viola da gamba & Baroque cello, Charles Metz, harpsichord. Gallery of Art. 935-4841.

Sunday, Oct. 26

3 p.m. Reformation Choir Festival. Performances by Five Area Choirs. Sponsored by Lutheran Campus Ministry. Graham Chapel. 863-8140.

Thursday, Oct. 30

8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Dave Stone Trio with Eric Markowitz. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841.

Friday, Oct. 24

7 p.m. Music at the Gallery of Art. “Borders and Boundaries in 20th-Century Music: A Recital to Parallel Inscriptions of Time/Topographies of History: The Photographs of Alan Cohen.” Silvian Iticovici, violin instructor, Paul Garritson, clarinet instructor, Alla Voskoboynikova, piano instructor, Maryse Carlin, harpsichord instructor, and Seth Carlin, prof. of piano. Gallery of Art. 935-4841.

On Stage

Friday, Oct. 17

8 p.m. Performing Arts Department Performance. Guys and Dolls. Jeffery Matthews, dir. (Also 8 p.m. Oct. 18; and 2 p.m. Oct. 19.) Cost: $12, $8 for seniors and WUSTL faculty, staff and students. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

Sports

Saturday, Oct. 18

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Noon. Football vs. U. of Chicago. Homecoming Game. Francis Field. 935-4705.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

7 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Webster U. Francis Field. 935-4705.

7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Southern Ill. U.-Edwardsville. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

Monday, Oct. 27

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

And more…

Friday, Oct. 17

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wellness Connection Event. Health & Wellness Fair. Open to WUSTL faculty, staff and students. Mallinckrodt Student Center, Lower Lvl., The Gargoyle. 935-5990.

8 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series. Jorie Graham, poet and Boylston Professor of Rhetoric & Oratory, Harvard U. Women’s Bldg. 935-7130.

Thursday, Oct. 30

8 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series. Jaimy Gordon, fiction writer. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-7130.