Calendar of university events

Tuesday, May 15Lectures, Readings and Talks

9 a.m. – Dept. of Psychiatry Ground Rounds – Residents/Fellows Lectures and Award Presentations.
“A Case Series Examining the Efficacy of Right Unilateral ECT for Catatonia” by Delaina Jewkes, resident in psychiatry and “Relationship Between Maternal Support and Amygdala Volume” by Natasha Marrus, resident in psychiatry. Free and open to the public. Event details. Wohl Clinic Bldg., Clopton Aud. fordge@psychiatry.wustl.edu or (314) 362-2462.

Noon – Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Weekly Seminar.
“Decision-making and Cognitive Control in Older Adults” by Todd Braver, prof. of psychology. (NOTE: Correct date is today, Tuesday, at Noon.) Free and open to the public. Series Schedule. BJH South, 1st Fl., East Pavilion Aud. phillipsj@wustl.edu or (314) 286-2882.

4 p.m. – 2011-2012 CCSN Student-Invited Speaker Lecture.
“Learning Latent Structure” by Yael Niv, asst. prof., Psychology Dept. and Princeton Neuroscience Inst., Princeton U. Sponsored by Cognitive, Computational and Systems Neuroscience (CCSN) students. Reception follows. Free and open to the public. Event details. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Connor Aud. Contact: Susan Danker at susan@brainvis.wustl.edu.

Wednesday, May 16

Lectures, Readings and Talks

Noon – Marilyn Fixman Clinical Cancer Conference 2012.
“An Update on Pediatric Osteosarcoma” by Douglas McDonald, prof. of orthopaedic surgery; chief, Orthopaedic Oncology and Frederick Huang, asst. prof. of pediatrics; pediatric hematologist/oncologist. Co-sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center. Free and open to the public. Center for Advanced Medicine, 3rd Fl., Farrell Conf. Rm. 2. (314) 454-8439.

Noon – Div. of Oncology – Visiting Professor Lecture.
“Chemotherapy-induced Neuropathy: Natural History and Treatment Options” by Charles Loprinzi, Regis Professor of Breast Cancer Research, Div. of Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic. Co-sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center. Free and open to the public. Medical Campus, Northwest Tower, 14th Fl., Main Conf. Rm. Contact: griffina@siteman.wustl.edu or (314) 454-8566.

2 p.m. – 2011-2012 Translational Research Seminar Series.
“Systems Approaches to Antibody-based Immunotherapy of Cancer” by Louis M. Weiner, dir. Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown U. Co-sponsored by Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Div. of Gynecologic Oncology, and Biologic Therapeutics Center. Free and open to the public. Program / RSVP / Event details. Eric P. Newman Education Center Aud. Contact: mmatteuzzi@radonc.wustl.edu or (314) 362-9767.

3 p.m. – 2011-2012 Women’s Reproductive Health Research Seminar Series.
“Androgens and Reproduction: A Role for DHEA in Oocyte Maturation” by Patricia Jimenez, clinical fellow in obstetrics and gynecology/endocrine. Co-sponsored by Center for Women’s Reproductive Sciences Research and Center for Women’s Infectious Disease Research. Free and open to the public. Event details. BJC-Inst. of Health, 10th fl., Conf. Rm. 10AB. Contact: leshek@wustl.edu or (314) 286-1775.

4 p.m. – Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar Series.
“Nitric Oxide Signaling: From Moth to Man” by William R. Montfort, prof. of biochemistry and molecular biophysics. U. of Arizona, Tucson. Free and open to the public. Series schedule. McDonnell Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. (314) 362-4152.

Other Events

3 p.m. – 2nd Annual Lavender Recognition Ceremony.
Co-hosted by LGBT Student Involvement and Leadership and the Social Justice Center. Reception follows. RSVP for ceremony. Event details. South 40 House, College Hall. Contact: Saida Bonifield at lgbt@wustl.edu.

Thursday, May 17Lectures, Readings and Talks

Noon – Barnes-Jewish Hospital Ethics Committee – A Lunch and Learn Brown Bag Forum.
“No Privacy in Cyberspace: Challenges in the Age of Online Communication.” Free and open to the public. Parking will be validated for community guest. Bring your lunch / refreshments provided. Wohl Clinic Bldg., Clopton Aud. Contact: Nicole Williams at nsw2227@bjc.org or (314) 747-5361.

3 to 5 p.m. – Office of Faculty Affairs – Thursday Topics Series.
3 p.m. – “Creating and Delivering Effective Presentations” and 4 p.m. – “Using PowerPoint to Present Your Research.” Speaker Beth Fisher, WUSTL Teaching Center. Snacks provided. Co-sponsored by WUSTL School of Medicine, Office of Faculty Affairs and the Office of Education. RSVP online. Event details. BJC Inst. of Health, 10th fl., Conf. Rm. 10 A/B. Contact: Karen Dodson at karen.dodson@wustl.edu or (314) 362-4181.

3:30 p.m. – WUSM Chemistry / Biology Interface Seminar Series.
“The Role of Serendipity in Molecular Imaging” by Samuel Achilefu, prof. of radiology/rad sciences. Free and open to the public. Series schedule. McDonnell Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. (314) 362-4152.

Other Events

5 to 7 p.m. – Sam Fox School – Opening Reception – YES 3.0: Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design Year-End Show.Opening reception for the 3rd Annual Year End Show, presented by the Graduate Architecture Council. Exhibit on view May 13 through May 21 and features work of graduating architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design students. Event details. Steinberg Hall Gallery. (314) 935-6200.

Friday, May 18Academic Calendar

8:30 a.m. – 151st Commencement 2012.
Commencement address by Mike Peters, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, creator of award-winning cartoon strip Mother Goose & Grimm, and BFA 1965. News story. Commencement homepage. Danforth Campus, Brookings Quadrangle. (314) 935-5985.

Lectures, Readings and Talks

9:15 a.m. – Dept. of Pediatrics Grand Rounds – The Aaron Ardoin Sickle Cell Lecture.
“Neurology of Sickle Cell Disease” by Fenella Kirkham, prof. of pediatric neurology, U. College, London. Free and open to the public. Wohl Clinic Bldg., Clopton Aud. jones@wustl.edu or (314) 454-6006.

Noon – Dept. of Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar Series.
“Protein Quality Control in Cellular Regulation and Stress Management” by Randy Hampton, prof. of cell and developmental biology, U. of California, San Diego. Free and open to the public. Series schedule. McDonnell Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. (314) 362-6945.

3 p.m. – TREC Center – Research Methods Workshop Series: Transdisciplinary Research on the Link Between Obesity and Cancer Across the Life Course.
Session Two: “Efficient Statistical Methods in Case-Control Studies” by Jihyun Song, postdoctoral fellow, TREC@WUSTL. (NOTE: Session One was on May 4.) Programs / Event details. Center for Advanced Medicine, Farrell Conf. Rm. 1. Info and requested RSVP to djaegers@wustl.edu.

7:30 p.m. – Saint Louis Astronomical Society Lecture.“From Dusty Darkness to Brilliant Light: the Birth of Stars,” an illustrated lecture by Kristen Erickson, doctoral candidate, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, U. of Missouri, St. Louis. Co-sponsored by NASA’s Missouri Space Grant Consortium (WUSTL is a member). Free and open to the public. Event details. McDonnell Hall, Rm. 162. (314) 935-4614.

Monday, May 21Academic Calendar

36th Annual Staff Day.
Awards ceremony at 10 a.m. in Edison Theatre, followed by lunch in Bowles Plaza at 11:30 a.m. A variety of activities are planned for staff after lunch. Event details. StaffDay@wustl.edu or (314) 935-5990.

Summer School 2012 Sessions – Session I Begins.
Summer Session I – May 21 through June 8. Courses / Event details. Contact University College at: ucollege@wustl.edu or (314) 935-6700 or (866) 340-0723.

Lectures, Readings and Talks

Noon – Div. of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science and the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging Seminar Series – Clinical Issues of Aging Seminar Series.“Training Students to be Part of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Teams” by Nancy Morrow-Howell, Ralph and Muriel Pumphrey Professor of Social Work, Susan Stark, asst. prof. of occupational therapy, and Brian Carpenter, assoc. prof. of psychology. Co-sponsored by Inst. for Public Health. Free and open to the public. Bring your lunch. Event details. Health Key Bldg., 4488 Forest Park, Lower Level Conf. Rm. Contact: jwilson@dom.wustl.edu or (314) 286-2909.

4:15 p.m. – Immunology Program Research Seminar Series.
“Structural Mechanisms of Viral Immune Evasion” by Daved Fremont, assoc. prof. of pathology and immunology. Co-sponsored by Dept. of Pathology & Immunology, Div. of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Div. of Rheumatology, Dept. of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center. Free and open to the public. Event details. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Connor Aud. (314) 362-7440.

Tuesday, May 22Lectures, Readings and Talks

Noon – Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Weekly Seminar.
“Assessment of Brain Interstitial Fluid Tau Levels Using in Vivo Microdialysis” by Kaoru Yamada, postdoctoral research scholar in neurology. Free and open to the public. Series Schedule. BJH South, 1st Fl., East Pavilion Aud. phillipsj@wustl.edu or (314) 286-2882.

Other Events

5 to 7 p.m. – Center for Community Health & Partnerships Special Event.“News & Networking Event.” Offer thanks and well wishes to Center’s founding dir., Consuelo H. Wilkins; update on Center’s activities and transition steps; and connect with colleagues. Remarks begin at 5:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Inst. for Public Health. RSVP online. Event details. Inst. for Public Health, 600 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 122, 63110. Contact: Anna Mazzuca at (314) 747-9212.

6 p.m. – Sever Inst. Information Sessions.
Keep your career going. Talk with current students, alumni and faculty to learn about graduate degree engineering programs. Registration online / event details. Brauer Hall, Rm. 3015. Contact: sever@seas.wustl.edu or (314) 935-5484.

Wednesday, May 23Lectures, Readings and Talks

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – PRIM&R Seminar: What Does It Mean to Represent the Community?
Sponsored by Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research (PRIM&R). Skilled faculty will guide participants in their exploration of the community’s role in research ethics. Scholarships are available to community members. Registration / Program online. Event details. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., 4565 McKinley Ave., Cori Aud. Contact: aperry@primr.org.

3 p.m. – 2011-2012 Women’s Reproductive Health Research Seminar Series.“T.B.A.” by Mark Longtine, senior scientist, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology/maternal-fetal. Co-sponsored by Center for Women’s Reproductive Sciences Research and Center for Women’s Infectious Disease Research. Free and open to the public. Event details. BJC-Inst. of Health, 10th fl., Conf. Rm. 10AB. Contact: leshek@wustl.edu or (314) 286-1775.

Thursday, May 24Other Events

9:15 a.m. – Annual Federal Work-Study Employer Meeting – Danforth Campus.Open to WUSTL employers and/or departments. Information for campus employers about hiring undergraduate students as Federal Work-Study employees for next fall and the funding levels the U.S. Dept. of Education is providing to WUSTL. Sponsored by Student Financial Services. RSVP to financial@wustl.edu. Wilson Hall, Rm. 214. Contact: James McDonald at (314) 935-6847.

Friday, May 25Lectures, Readings and Talks

9:15 a.m. – Dept. of Pediatrics Grand Rounds.“Evolution, Epidemiology, Eradication of Contemporary Staphylococcus Aureus” by Stephanie Fritz, asst. prof. of pediatrics; Div. of Infectious Diseases. Free and open to the public. Wohl Clinic Bldg., Clopton Aud. jones@wustl.edu or (314) 454-6006.

Tuesday, May 29Lectures, Readings and Talks

10 a.m. – Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Weekly Seminar.“State of the Knight ADRC” by John C. Morris, Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology; dir., Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Free and open to the public. Series Schedule. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Connor Aud. phillipsj@wustl.edu or (314) 286-2882.

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Sam Fox School – Portfolio Plus, June 25 through July 27. Five-week introduction to the study and practice of making art. Submit application by May 15. Application / Fees / Program details. Contact: Belinda Lee at lee@samfox.wustl.edu or (314) 935-4643.

Sam Fox School – Architectural Discovery Program, July 8-21. An exciting introduction to architecture and design for students between their junior and senior year of high school. Earns 2 college credits. Submit application by May 15. Application / Fees / Program details. Contact: Kim Wardenburg, Admissions Counselor at wardenburg@samfox.wustl.edu or (314) 935-8652.

17th Annual Summer Writers Institute, July 13-21. Annual Institute returns with compressed format and additional offerings. Record story. All courses offered through University College and on a for-credit basis. Registration / Course schedule / Event details. Contact: cash@wustl.edu or (314) 935-6720.

Student Health Services – Spring 2012 Group Counseling Program is now available. Link to program flyer pdf. Contact:
Jen.self@wustl.edu or (314) 935-5988.

Ongoing Exhibits

Sam Fox School Student Exhibition – YES 3.0: 3rd Annual Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design Year-End Show. On view through May 21. Presented by the Graduate Architecture Council. Features work of graduating architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design students. Opening reception on May 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Event details. Steinberg Hall Gallery. (314) 935-6200.

Sam Fox School – Student Exhibition – 2012 BFA Exhibition. On view through May 19. Features work by senior BFA students from all six majors. Free and open to the public. Event details. Bixby, Steinberg, and Walker Halls. (314) 935-9300.

Sam Fox School – Student Exhibition: Lina Bo Bardi: Built Work. Through May 18. Exhibition introduces a comparative study of the seventeen architectural projects realized by architect Lina Bo Bardi between the early 1950s and late 1980s. Features collective efforts of students and research assistants under the guidance of Zeuler Lima, assoc. prof. of architecture. Free and open to the public. Event details. Givens Hall. (314) 935-6200.

Des Lee Gallery – 2012 MFA First-Year Exhibition (Section 2). Features work of first-year MFA students. On view May 11 and 12. (The large MFA class has been split into two sections.) Opening reception on May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Free and open to the public. Event details. Des Lee Gallery, 1627 Washington Ave. 63103. (314) 621-8735.

Kemper Art Museum – Frederick Hartt and American Abstraction in the 1950s: Building the Collection at Washington University in St. Louis. Through August 27. (NOTE: Opening celebration on May 4; member preview 6 to 7 p.m. and public reception 7 to 9 p.m.) Free and open to the public. Events details. Kemper Art Museum, Garen Gallery. (314) 935-4523.

Kemper Art Museum – 2012 MFA Thesis Exhibition. Through August 6. Features thesis projects by MFA candidates in Graduate School of Art. (NOTE: Opening celebration on May 4; member preview 6 to 7 p.m. and public reception 7 to 9 p.m.) Free and open to the public. Events details. Kemper Art Museum, Ebsworth Gallery. (314) 935-4523.

Kemper Art Museum – The Persistence of Myth.
Through August 12. Exhibit brings together objects from ancient Greece and works by modern and contemporary artists in order to explore the persistence of Greek mythology in modern art. Curated by Heather Read and Elizabeth Wolfson, graduate students in art history and archaeology (with Karen Butler, asst. curator). (NOTE: Opening celebration on May 4; member preview 6 to 7 p.m. and public reception 7 to 9 p.m.) Free and open to the public. Events details. Kemper Art Museum, Teaching Gallery. (314) 935-4523.

Sam Fox School -- 2012 University City Sculpture Series. Through September 30. A unique collaboration that gives Sam Fox School sculpture students the opportunity to propose and execute temporary site-specific installations in U. City. Free and open to the public. Opening reception at 2 p.m. on April 1 at Centennial Commons, 7210 Olive Blvd. Event details. Sculpture exhibits at various locations. (314) 935-9300.

C-TRAIN Gallery Art Exhibit Presents Ellen Jantzen -- Losing Reality: A Photo Synthesis. Through May 29. Opening reception on Friday, March 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. Features work of photographer Ellen Jantzen. Sponsored by Consortium for Translational Research in Advanced Imaging (C-TRAIN). Free and open to the public. C-Train link. Cortex Bldg., Suite 101, 4320 Forest Park, 63108. Contact: mpw@cmrl.wustl.edu or (314) 454-7683.

Art in Farrell – Fine Art Prints by Local Artist Mark Hurd. On view Through May 28. Hurd is a WUSTL alum, BFA 1987 in graphic communications, who founded Dancing Moon Graphics in 2008. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the WUSTL Art / Sci Center and the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Art Committee. Event details. Interested in exhibiting your art? Contact: (314) 747-3284. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, 2nd fl., 520 S. Euclid Ave. 63110. Exhibit contact: Eric Young at younger@wustl.edu or (314) 286-0103.

Sam Fox School Dedication – Patrick Dougherty Sculpture Installation. Installation remains on view through Dec. 2013. Patrick Dougherty is the Louis D. Beaumont Artist-in-Residence in the Sam Fox School this fall. Sixteen students assisted Dougherty in the design and construction of the monumental, as yet untitled sculpture. Funding provided by Sam Fox School Dean’s Office and the Colleges of Art and Architecture. Dedication is free and open to the public. View images / Event details. Givens Hall, South Lawn. (314) 935-6200.

Kemper Art Museum – Lunch & Learn Tours. Kemper resumes its popular series of lunchtime tours open to any campus dept. or group. Available on first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations should be made at least one week in advance for any weekday except Tuesday (when the museum is closed). Lunch cost / Event details. Info and Reservation contact: Ruse at ruse@wustl.edu or (314) 935-5624.

Sam Fox School – Student Exhibition on the Web – Communication Design 2011. Laura Javier, BFA11 with a major in communication design, has created a website showcasing the BFA thesis projects in design and illustration created by 21 graduating students in the Communication Design Program. Exhibition website. (314) 935-9300.

Kemper Art Museum – New Installation of Redesigned Permanent Collection Galleries. Bernoudy Permanent Collection Gallery Reopening. Record story. Exhibition link. Kemper Art Museum. (314) 935-4523.

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