"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place Nov. 19-Dec. 2 at Washington University. Visit the Web for expanded calendars for the Danforth Campus (news-info.wustl.edu/calendars) and the School of Medicine (medschool.wustl.edu/calendars.html).

Exhibits

"Chance Aesthetics." Through Jan. 4. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

"Metabolic City." Through Jan. 4. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

"Mother and Daughter: The Art of Leona Kremen and Paula Smith." Nov. 20-Jan. 22. (Opening reception 5:30 p.m. Nov. 20.) Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Hearth Gallery. 747-3284.

Films

Thursday, Nov. 19

6:30 p.m. Center for the Study of Ethics & Human Values Film. "Passing Poston — An American Story." (Panel discussion follows.) Part of "Ethnic Profiling: A Challenge to Democracy" series. Co-sponsored by the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies. Brown Hall Lounge. For information: humanvalues.wustl.edu.

7 p.m. Korean Film Series. "A Shark." Kim Dong-hyun, dir. Seigle Hall, Rm. L004. 935-5110.

Saturday, Nov. 21

10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sixth Annual Children's Film Symposium. "An Exploration of Children's Films and Their Audiences." Brown Hall Aud. 935-5576.

Lectures

Thursday, Nov. 19

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. GIS Symposium. (Includes poster session & technical workshops.) Whitaker Hall Aud. Registration required: gis.wustl.edu.

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Modeling the Systems Biology of Complex Traits in the Post-GWAS Era." Yves A. Lussier, assoc. prof of genetic medicine, U. of Chicago. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Office of Technology Management Technology Commercialization Seminar Series. "Understanding Translational Research and Funding Opportunities." Moore Aud. 747-0908.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Damaged Input to Visual Area V1 as the Cause of Crossed-Eyes in Infant Human and Monkey." Lawrence Tychsen, prof. of ophthalmology. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

4:15 p.m. Earth & Planetary Sciences Colloquium. Bethany Ehlmann, Ph.D. candidate in geological sciences, Brown U. Earth & Planetary Sciences Bldg., Rm. 203. 935-5610.

5 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Recovery and Support." Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.

Friday, Nov. 20

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Fetal Anomalies Amenable to Therapy." Anthony Odibo, assoc. prof. of obstetrics and gynecology. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. "Towards Predictive Combustion Chemistry — Uncertainty Quantification and Minimization in Complex Chemical Models." Hai Wang, prof. of aerospace and mechanical engineering, U. of Southern Calif. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Lecture. "Biology Without Bias: New Tools for Probing Biological Systems." Jonathan S. Weissman, prof. of cellular and molecular pharmacology, U. of Calif., San Francisco. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.

4 p.m. Dept. of Music Lecture Series. "Ancient Instruments and Music of Persia." Fardin Karamkhani, luthier, Karamkhani Instruments. Music Classroom Bldg., Rm. 102. 935-5566.

7:30 p.m. Saint Louis Astronomical Society Meeting. "How to Buy a Telescope" and "Exploring the Planets — 2009." Amateur astronomers, Saint Louis Astronomical Society. McDonnell Hall, Rm. 162. 935-4614.

Monday, Nov. 23

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. Andrey Shaw, prof. of immunobiology. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 362-2763.

Tuesday, Nov. 24

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Isoprenoid Biosynthesis is Required for Erythrocytic Schizogony in Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria." Audrey Odom, instructor in pediatrics. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-1514.

5 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Stress Management and Weight Control." Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.

Monday, Nov. 30

Noon. Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "AIDS and the Economics of Risky Behavior." Barton Hamilton, prof. of economics, management and entrepreneurship. Seigle Hall, Rm. 348. 935-4918.

4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Injury Susceptibility and Repair of the Intestinal Epithelium." Thaddeus Stappenbeck, asst. prof. of pathology and immunology. Moore Aud. 362-2763.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "'Pupylation' in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis." Heran Darwin, asst. prof. of microbiology, New York U. School of Medicine. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 747-1029.

5 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Fun Exercise and Assertive Communication." Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

3:30 p.m. History Colloquium. "Culling the Herd: Eugenics and the Conservation Movement in the United States, 1890-1952." Garland Allen, prof. of biology. (Reception follows.) Co-sponsored by women, gender and sexuality studies. Busch Hall, Rm. 18. 935-5450.

Music

Friday, Nov. 20

8 p.m. Concert. Danforth University Center Chamber Music Series. Trombones of the Saint Louis Symphony. Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons. 935-5566.

Saturday, Nov. 21

4 p.m. Concert. Chamber Winds. Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons. 935-5566.

Sunday, Nov. 22

3 p.m. Concert. Symphony Orchestra. Featuring music for the actress Sarah Bernhardt. E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.

Monday, Nov. 30

7 p.m. Concert. Jazz Combo. Ballroom Theater, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

8 p.m. Student Recital. Graham Chapel. 935-5566.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

8 p.m. Concert. Jazz Band. Ballroom Theater, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-5566.

Sports

Saturday, Nov. 21

10 a.m. Swimming and Diving. WU Thanksgiving Invitational. (Continues 10 a.m. Nov. 22.) Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

Saturday, Nov. 28

3 p.m. Women's Basketball vs. Rose-Hulman Inst. McWilliams Classic. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

On Stage

Thursday, Nov. 19

8 p.m. Performing Arts Dept. Presentation. "The Pillowman." (Also 8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21; 2 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22.) Cost: $15, $10 for students, seniors, faculty and staff. A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre. 935-6543.

Friday, Nov. 20

8 p.m. OVATIONS Series. "What You Will." Roger Rees. Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, WUSTL faculty & staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

And More

Thursday, Nov. 19

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Urban Conference. "America's Urban Infrastructure: Confronting Her Challenges, Embracing Her Opportunities." (Also 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20.) Co-sponsored by the Center for Regional Competitiveness in Science and Technology and eight other University organizations. Danforth University Center, Rm. 276. 935-6730.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Medical Campus Great American Smokeout. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center and Center for Advanced Medicine, Schoenberg Lobby. 362-7196.

7-11 p.m. Film and Media Studies. Cinematography Workshop. Barry Braverman, cinematographer. Eads Hall, Rm. 013. 935-4056.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

5 p.m. Art Reception. Special one-night exhibit at the School of Law. Anheuser-Busch Hal. 935-6400.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Noon-2 p.m. Chance Poetry Reading Workshop. Eileen G'Sell, editorial asst. Kemper Art Museum. Registration required: kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu/events/2283.