Calendar of university events

Tuesday, June 18

Lectures, Readings and Talks

3 p.m. – Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center – Knight Open House and Weekly Research Seminar Series.
“State of the Knight ADRC” by John Morris, Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology and dir., Knight ADRC. Followed by Knight Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. in 4488 Forest Park Ave. Light refreshments. Free and open to the public. Event details. Morris’ talk is in Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Connor Aud. (314) 286-2882.

Wednesday, June 19

Lectures, Readings and Talks

Noon – Marilyn Fixman Clinical Cancer Conference 2012-2013.
“Metastatic Melanoma: Diagnosis & Treatment” by Gerald Linette, assoc. prof. of medical oncology. Co-sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center. Free and open to the public. Center for Advanced Medicine, Farrell Conf., 3rd Fl., Room 2. (314) 454-8439.

5 p.m. – Kemper Art Museum – Gallery Talk.
Elissa Weichbrodt, PhD graduate in Dept. of Art History & Archaeology, will deliver a gallery talk on the summer 2013 exhibition Ugly: An Alternative Look at Western Art. The exhibition is on view from June 5 through July 29. Free and open to the public. Event details. Kemper Art Museum, Teaching Gallery. (314) 935-4523.

Other Events

4 p.m. – Popcorn @ The Fun Room.
Stop by the DUC Fun Room for a mid-week treat each Wednesday during summer sessions. Watch TV, play some pool or foosball, and enjoy free popcorn. Open to all students enrolled in WUSTL summer courses, and WUSTL students enrolled in 2012-2013 who are on campus for research, internships, work-study, etc. Co-sponsored by the Summer Programming Board through Summer School and Summer Programs & Conferences Service. Event details. Danforth University Center, Fun Room. summer@artsci.wustl.edu.

Thursday, June 20

Lectures, Readings and Talks

4 p.m. – Basic Science Seminar Series.
“Targeting the Stem Cells That Give Rise to Brain Tumors” by Robert J. Wechsler-Reya, prof. and dir., Tumor Development Program, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Inst., La Jolla, Ca. Co-sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center. Free and open to the public. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Connor Aud. (314) 454-8439.

4 p.m. – WUSTL Libraries – Gallery Talk: Guided Tours of the Gass Exhibition.
Join Joel Minor, curator of the Modern Literature Collection/Manuscripts, for a guided tour of the exhibition William H. Gass: The Soul Inside the Sentence. (NOTE: A second tour is at 9 a.m. on July 19.) Free and open to the public, but attendance is limited. Event details. Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room and Grand Staircase Lobby. To reserve a space, email spec@wulib.wustl.edu or call (314) 935-5495, and specify which talk you will attend.

Other Events

12:10 to 12:50 p.m. – 2013 Wellness Summer Series.
“Wanted: Health Food Fast.” How to eat healthier on the run? Connie Diekman, WUSTL’s dir. of nutrition, will be here to present, answer questions, and give tips. Sponsored by Office of Human Resources. Event details. Mallinckrodt Center Multi-Purpose Room (lower level). Contact Liz Pautler at elizabeth.pautler@wustl.edu or (314) 935-3188.

Friday, June 21

Lectures, Readings and Talks

8 a.m. – Dept. of Neurology Grand Rounds.
“The Role of B Cells in MS: Basic Science and Treatments” by Anne Cross, prof. of neurology, and Gregory Wu, asst. prof. of neurology. Free and open to the public. Event details. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, West Pavilion Aud. (314) 362-3998.

8:30 a.m. – Brown School – Professional Development Workshop Series.
“Positive Youth Development: Tips & Strategies for Engaging Teens” by Katie Plax, assoc. prof. of pediatrics, dir., Adolescent Center, St. Louis Children’s Hotpital. Preferred registration deadline is June 14. Class size is limited to 30. Registration / Cost / Location / Event details. (314) 935-7573.

2:30 p.m. – Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies – Summer Friday Panel Discussion.
“Business to Business Software & Sales.” Same day registration at 2 p.m. Panel of experienced entrepreneurs is followed by networking reception. Free and open to the public. Online Registrations / Event details. Seigle Hall, Room L006. (314) 935-9134.

7:30 p.m. – Saint Louis Astronomical Society Lecture.
“The Search for Planets of Alien Suns,” an illustrated lecture by Teresa Wong, PhD candidate in Earth and planetary sciences. Co-sponsored by NASA’s Missouri Space Grant Consortium (WUSTL is a member). Free and open to the public. Event details. McDonnell Hall, Room 162. Contact: (314) 935-4614.

Sunday, June 23

Faith-Based

11 a.m. – Catholic Student Center Mass.
All are welcome. Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd., 63105. Contact: Mark Zaegel at zaegel@washucsc.org or (314) 935-9191 ext. 230.

Other Events

5:30 p.m. – Summer Sessions – Summer Barbecue.
Bring a friend and join us for a barbecue on the South 40. Games, food, and refreshments provided. Co-sponsored by Summer Programs & Conference Services. Open to all students enrolled in WUSTL summer courses, and WUSTL students enrolled in 2012-2013 who are on campus for research, internships, work-study, etc. Please RSVP by June 19. Event details. Meet at the Clock Tower on the South 40. Rain location is Ursa’s. Contact: summer@artsci.wustl.edu.

Monday, June 24

Other Events

Siteman Cancer Center Benefit – Flooring Industry Council of St. Louis Golf Outing in Memory of Ed Moses.
Bogey Hills Country Club, St. Charles, MO. Siteman events schedule. Info: (314) 968-3522.

Tuesday, June 25

Lectures, Readings and Talks

Noon – Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center – Weekly Research Seminar Series.
“The Dementia Understanding Opportunity (DUO) Program One Year Later” by Andrea Denny, Core Leader, neurology, and Jennifer K. Phillips, coord. clin., neurology. Free and open to the public. Event details. BJH South, 1st Fl., East Pavilion Aud. (314) 286-2882.

Wednesday, June 26

Other Events

11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – University College – WALK-IN Wednesdays.
The last Wednesday of the month, U. College academic advisors will be available to help you plan to reach your academic goals. (NOTE: Second session today is from 4 to 5:30 p.m.) Everyone welcome. No appt. needed. Event details. January Hall, Room 20. Contact: ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu or (314) 935-6700.

4 to 5:30 p.m. – University College – WALK-IN Wednesdays.
The last Wednesday of the month, U. College academic advisors will be available to help you plan to reach your academic goals. (NOTE: First session today is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Everyone welcome. No appt. needed. Event details. January Hall, Room 20. Contact: ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu or (314) 935-6700.

Thursday, June 27

Other Events

12:10 to 12:50 p.m. – 2013 Wellness Summer Series.
Do you have difficulty sleeping? Come listen to a representative from the Clayton Sleep Inst. discuss the benefits of sleep, and why sleep is so important to your health. Sponsored by Office of Human Resources. Event details. Mallinckrodt Center Multi-Purpose Room (lower level). Contact Liz Pautler at elizabeth.pautler@wustl.edu or (314) 935-3188.

Friday, June 28

Lectures, Readings and Talks

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – NIAC Summer Lecture Series.
“Basic MRI” by Joshua Shimony, asst. prof. of radiology. NOTE: This first lecture is a 2-hour lecture. Co-sponsored by Neuroinformatics Research Group. Free and open to the public. Event details. East Imaging Bldg., 4525 Scott Ave., NIL Large Conf. Room 2311. Contact online.

2:30 p.m. – Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies – Summer Friday Panel Discussion.
“Technological Advances in Health Care.” Same day registration at 2 p.m. Panel of experienced entrepreneurs is followed by networking reception. Free and open to the public. Online Registration / Event details. Simon Hall, Room 106. (314) 935-9134.

Saturday, June 29

Lectures, Readings and Talks

7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – School of Medicine – Continuing Medical Education.
“Presentation Review from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2013 Annual Meeting.” Co-sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Society of Medical Oncology. (NOTE: Also scheduled in Springfield, MO on July 13.) Open to the public. Cost / Registration / Event details. WUSTL Medical Center, Eric P. Newman Education Center. Contact: CME@wustl.edu or (314) 362-6891 or (800) 325-9862.

Sunday, June 30

Faith-Based

11 a.m. – Catholic Student Center Mass.
All are welcome. Catholic Student Center, 6352 Forsyth Blvd., 63105. Contact: Mark Zaegel at zaegel@washucsc.org or (314) 935-9191 ext. 230.

Other Events

11 a.m. – 2013 Pride St. Louis LGBT Parade.
WUSTL faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in PrideFest, held June 29-30 at Soldiers’ Memorial downtown. Record story. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on June 30. Contact: Nate Lucena at nlucena@go.wustl.edu.

Monday, July 1

Other Events

5:30 p.m. – Kemper Art Museum – Welcome Reception for Peter Milne.
Join Women and the Kemper (WAK) as they welcome Peter Milne, president of the Volunteer Committees of Art Museums to St. Louis. 5:30 p.m. is a tour of the Kemper Art Museum led by asst. educator Allison Fricke, and 6:30 p.m. is a reception. Bring a friend – all are welcome to attend. Event details. Kemper Art Museum. RSVP to Susan Colangelo at szcola113@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 3

Other Events

Thursday, July 4

Academic Calendar

Holiday – Independence Day.
No Classes.

Friday, July 5

Lectures, Readings and Talks

Noon – Genitourinary (GU) Focus Group Seminar Series.
“GU Clinical Trials Review: A Multi-Disciplinary Discussion Focused on Active Clinical Trials, Proposed Studies, and Funding Opportunities Relevant to GU Cancers.” Co-sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center. Free and open to the public. Wohl Hospital, 2nd Fl., Urology Conf. Room. (314) 454-3241.

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18th Annual Summer Writers Institute 2013, July 12 through 26. Record story. Institute offers workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, and poetry, as well as readings, craft talks, and individual conferences with instructors. Registration / Event details. Contact: summer@artsci.wustl.edu or (866) 340-0723 or (314) 935-6700.

Ongoing Exhibits

School of Medicine – Artwork in the Farrell. Exhibit features the artwork of Rose Veile, a research scientist in the Dept. of Otolaryngology, who enjoys exploring many mediums such as photography, drawing, painting, and ceramics. On view through Aug. 30. Free and open to the public. Event details. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, 2nd Fl. hearth and link areas of the bldg. Contact: Amy Meyer at (314) 362-6842.

Kemper Art Museum – Exhibition – Ugly: An Alternative Look At Western Art. On view from June 5 through July 29. Curated by Elissa Weichbrodt, PhD, in conjuction with course “History of Western Art, Architecture & Design. (NOTE: Weichbrodt delivers a Gallery Talk on June 19 at 5 p.m.) Free and open to the public. Event details. Kemper Art Museum, Teaching Gallery. (314) 935-4523.

Sam Fox School on Facebook – Student Exhibition: 2013 MFA First-Year Exhibition, Part 2. This artwork was on view May 10 and 11 at the Des Lee Gallery. See exhibit photos on Facebook. (314) 935-9300.

Sam Fox School on Facebook – Photos of 2013 BFA Sculpture Exhibition. School Facebook page for photos, that was on view April 19-20 at the Des Lee Gallery. Facebook page. (314) 935-9300.

Kemper Art Museum – Contemporary German Art: Selections From the Permanent Collection. On view from May 3 through Sept. 7. Curated by Sabine Eckmann, William T. Kemper director and chief curator. Record story. (Her Gallery Talk is in May 15.) Free and open to the public. Event details. Kemper Art Museum, Garen Gallery. (314) 935-4523.

Sam Fox School / 2013 University City 27th Public Sculpture Series & Exhibition. Opening reception on April 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. for the Sculpture Series and “Community Visuals: A Student Exhibition.” Student sculptures will be on view at various locations in U. City from April 6 through Sept. 10. There is also an exhibition on display at U. City Public Library from April 5 to 27. Free and open to the public. Event details. Various Locations and U. City Public Library, 2nd Fl., 6701 Delmar Blvd. (314) 935-9300.

WUSTL Libraries Exhibition – William H. Gass: The Soul Inside the Sentence. On view from March 11 through early July. Curated by the Libraries’ Manuscripts unit. A digital exhibit will soon follow. Prof. Gass, the David L. May Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Humanities, will give a reading titled “How to Behave Around Books” on Tuesday, April 2 at 4 p.m. in Wilson Hall, Room 214. He will open with an essay, “I Live in a Library,” and then read selections from his new novel, Middle C. Reception and book signing follow in Olin Library, Gingko Room. Event details. The exhibition will be located in Olin Library, Gingko Room and Grand Staircase Lobby. (314) 935-5495.

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.

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