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April 25, 2003 Volume 27 No. 29 Washington University in St. Louis Founders Week celebrates 150th

BY ANDY CLENDENNEN information will be made public as it becomes available. For about 75 years, the Uni- That same day, the Saint Louis versity Alumni Association Symphony will perform at 7 p.m. has hosted the annual in Brookings Quadrangle. This, Founders Day celebration. too, is open to the entire com- As part of this occasion, out- munity. standing alumni, faculty Student Life will be and friends are honored J*OT*S/J.,. holding a 125th-anniver- for the important roles sary reunion Sept. 12-14 they have played in at various places on the advancing the University. Hilltop Campus. (W* years In the 150th-anniver- From 7-8:30 p.m. sary year, this annual Sept. 16, Robert E. Hegel, Treasuring the Past Ph.D., professor of Asian event will be greatly Shaping the Future expanded to include a and Near Eastern Lan- week of events for alum- guages and Literatures in ni, students, faculty, staff and Arts & Sciences, will deliver a lec- community members. ture on "China in 1853: Bandits at Kicking off Founders Week Home and Foreigners on the will be a community open house Shores." Dig in, it'S deliciOUS (From left) Owen Datsa, from Ghana, is served by Isabelle Dena and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14. This is part of a free noncredit Eunice Muthengi, both from Kenya, at the international banquet that was part of the ninth annual This will be open to the entire short course called "Remember- George Warren Brown School of Social Work International Festival held recently in Brown Hall. In St. Louis community, and events ing 1853: A Sesquicentennial addition to the banquet, the event featured GWB international students offering a showcase of will include tours, exhibits, class- Celebration of the Humanities," lively entertainment from their homelands. The theme for this year's festival was "Uniting Colors es, demonstrations, performances an introduction to the humanities of the World." and refreshments. More detailed See Week, Page 5 Study: Lack of exercise plays greater role in obesity, diabetes Career Center offers options Metabolism. pressure. calorie burning — from the Diet less of a factor The researchers and their col- Obesity is rare in wild Ethiopian baboons were com- in slow economy leagues have been studying the baboons, but it's not unheard of pared with leptin levels in captive in 'couch baboons,' eating and exercise patterns of in captive animals. In their initial baboons from a colony in San BY NEIL SCHOENHERR two groups of wild baboons in study on leptin Antonio, Texas, the two groups researchers report East Africa. Like most primates, levels in wild showed dramatic differences. With today's slow economy, one group has to wander and for- animals, the That study demonstrated that the U.S. job market is BY JIM DRYDEN age for food. The other group Saint Louis being in captivity was a risk fac- tough. Students graduating lives near a tourist lodge in University team tor for obesity, but when trying to this spring with little or no It's not that the food you eat is Kenya; it gets most of its food members ana- extrapolate the data to better work experience may find it unimportant, but when it comes from the garbage dump. lyzed blood understand the problem of obesi- especially difficult to land that to the risk of obesity and dia- Some of the baboons near the samples from ty in humans, a major obstacle first professional job. betes, food may be less important dump have become obese, resist- wild baboons was finding a comparison group But even if a graduating than exercise. That's the conclu- ant to insulin and developed a captured in of contemporary people who live senior doesn't have a resume sion of studies by an internation- condition comparable to diabetes Ethiopia by Phillips-Conroy in wild, aboriginal conditions. together or has never been to al team of researchers involving in humans — just like some peo- Jane E. "The next best thing is to go an interview, it's not too late baboons in Africa. ple who eat too much and exer- Phillips-Conroy, Ph.D., of to the primate record," said to pay a visit to The Career Investigators from Washington cise too little. They have a condi- Washington University and Cliff Phillips-Conroy, professor of Center, said its director, Lea University and Saint Louis, tion similar to a human disorder Jolly, Ph.D., of New York Uni- anatomy in the School of Luchetti. Princeton and Stanford universi- called Syndrome X. Human versity. Medicine and of anthropology in "We start our students in ties reported their findings in the patients with the syndrome When levels of leptin — a Arts & Sciences. "We share many the right direction early in March issue of the Journal of are obese and have diabetes, hormone that plays a role in obe- features of biology and diet. This their college careers by Clinical Endocrinology and high cholesterol and high blood sity by affecting both appetite and See Exercise, Page 3 encouraging them to come into The Career Center and to start thinking about their job search early on," Luchetti said. Children's learning to spell, read "But even if a student hasn't had a chance to work with his aided by pattern recognition, use or her university's career office, help is still available." BY GERRY EVERDING that teaching children to recog- The core basics of any job nize and use these patterns may search — having a good Virtually every school child help them learn to spell and read resume, strong interviewing hears the "i before e" rhyme at more easily. skills and thorough research — least once as he or she struggles "The English writing system is are the same no matter what with spelling. often considered to be chaotic the job market looks like. But But according to child devel- and hard to learn," said Treiman, to get a leg up on the competi- opment psy- Ph.D., the Burke & Elizabeth tion, especially in tougher eco- chologist and High Baker Professor in Child nomic times, networking is the reading devel- Developmental Psychology in key, Luchetti said. opment expert Arts & Sciences. "Some believe Rebecca Trei- the only way to learn it is to Making connections man, the "i-e" memorize. According to a recent study rule is just the "Our studies suggest that Welcome mat Junior Lisa Gordon leads a tour of the Hilltop by the National Association of tip of the ice- learning to spell in an alphabetic Campus during the University's April Welcome. The annual Colleges and Employers, berg when it writing system is very much a lin- monthlong event usually brings in more than 1,000 prospec- 75 percent of jobs and intern- comes to guistic process. Memorization tive students and their parents for a taste of University life, ships are found through net- Treiman spelling pat- plays some role — for example in and this year is no different. "April Welcome is going extraor- working and proactive job terns found in learning about the V of'island' — dinarily well this year," said Nanette Tarbouni, director of search methods, Luchetti said. the English language. but there is much more to undergraduate admissions. "Our visitors are quickly discover- "Networking can be fun Research by Treiman and her spelling than rote memory. From ing all of the great things about Washington University." See Careers, Page 5 University colleagues suggests See Spelling, Page 6 2 RECORD WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS

Diversity's importance reaffirmed by Wrighton

In this memo e-mailed to the ing side by side with people who University community are not only from different parts April 24, Chancellor Mark S. of the nation and the world but Wrighton reaffirms the impor- are also from ethnic and racial tance of diversity at Washington groups unlike their own. University in light of the cur- The university is one of the rent case before the U.S. best possible places for this Supreme Court. preparation to occur. In bring- ing together students, faculty, The current Supreme and staff representing different Court consideration of affir- geographic origins, economic mative action in higher educa- status, intellectual interests, gen- tion has naturally prompted ders, religions, nationalities, eth- some in the Washington nicities, and cultural back- University community to ask grounds, we create an environ- about our continuing commit- ment in which students learn to ment to the value of diversity understand, accommodate, and in our programs. Our com- incorporate many and varied mitment to that value is deep points of view, a crucial skill for and longstanding. Our pro- citizens and leaders in the 21st grams to enhance diversity century. We believe that whatev- work well and are in keeping er progress is to be made in with the intent and spirit of solving the problems con- our nation's laws. fronting our global society, we A Safe and relaxing place Thirteen students from the School of Architecture, led by profes- Our experience as educa- can be assured that well-educat- sor Carl Safe (right), recently broke ground for a garden pavilion in the main courtyard of Crown tors tells us that the diverse ed people will be key, especially Center, a retirement community located at 8350 Delcrest Drive in University City. Safe and the community comprising those who have had experience students are now building the 22-foot-wide by 9-foot-tall pavilion, which is scheduled for com- Washington University is sim- working with others from a pletion in early May. The project will provide residents with a shaded, relaxing setting while also ply one of our most vital variety of backgrounds and per- giving young architects hands-on experience in all aspects of the construction process, from assets. We are proud that our spectives. meetings with clients and designing proposals to fabricating metal joints and assembling students are drawn from a As an institution, we are beams. multitude of backgrounds, committed to creating and sus- from all 50 states and more taining the kind of community than 100 countries and repre- that will make possible these sent many races, ethnic essential circumstances. We Health benefits open enrollment starts May 1 groups, and intellectual inter- remain dedicated to fostering fits and there will be no manda- ■ The human resources Web ests. This stimulating mix is diversity because we think it is Once again, it's time to review tory re-enrollment by all em- site, hr.wustl.edu, for health-car- fundamental to the education necessary to a well-rounded the University's health plan ployees. rier sites and provider listings; and scholarly research that educational experience. We aim options. For those employees who wish • Carrier Days May 6-8 takes place here and is one we to reflect and benefit from this Eligible faculty and staff have to continue their current health to meet with plan representa- must work to sustain. diversity in all endeavors where the opportunity every May to or dental-only plan and coverage tives; and We are preparing students members of the University com- enroll, change or cancel their level, no enrollment action is • Benefits department to live in a modern world munity come together. health or dental-only plans with required. employees. where diversity in all its no pre-existing condition exclu- During the last week of aspects is important to daily sions. Changes made during this However, for those employees April, health open-enrollment life and work. We believe that year's open enrollment will be who wish to enroll, change or cancel their health plans, consider brochures will be sent to the our students need to be effective from July 1, 2003, irf]**k ^.^vkjfc^ the following sources of infor- campus boxes of active employ- equipped for living and work- through June 30, 2004. For fiscal year 2004, the same mation: ees and to the home addresses current health and dental only • The "Enrollment Checklist" of retired and disabled employ- planswill be available; there will section of the health open-enroll- ees-. All employees are encour- Parking permit prices to rise July 1 be no reduction in health bene- ment brochure; aged to read the information included in the brochure, espe- BY ANDY CLENDENNEN renewal process, green permit hold- cially two new sections — ers will have the option to purchase "What's New" and "Helpful The cost of University parking a rider on their permit for an Benefit Tips." permits will increase slightly, upgrade to yellow during summer PICTURING OUR PAST Employees should take a effective July 1. and other holiday break periods. moment to review the Univer- Some permits are limited to a For more information, go sity's six health plans and one specific number available, and online to parking.wustl.edu. dental-only plan to confirm that those will be sold on a their current enrollment is first-come, first-served Parking permit fees appropriate. basis. For more information, con- FY03 FY04 Similar to last year, tact your benefits office. those persons with Red $735 $760 unpaid tickets must pay Yellow $335 $345 their fines prior to Blue $335 $345 renewing their parking Brown $335 $345 Purchasing services permit. Parking services Green $110 $115 implemented an invoice Off-site $75 $80 to host two-day process this past year to Disabled $110 $115 remind permit holders Student Summer $75 $80 supplier fair of their outstanding Official Business $325 $335 fines. Evening $75 $80 BY ANDY CLENDENNEN Also as part of the Purchasing services is hosting the Preferred Supplier/ Supplier Diversity Fair 2003. Campus Watch The two-day event will be April 30 at the Eric P. Newman The following incidents were reported to University Police April 15-22. Readers with Education Center on the Medical information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. Campus and May 1 at the This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is Athletic Complex Field House. available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. The fair runs from 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. each day. April 15 floor of the Athletic Complex The event represents an Recreational Gymnasium. He left 10:52 p.m. — A person opportunity for departmental the gym,, forgetting his chain. observed two males carrying personnel and others involved in When he returned the next day at oak end tables across the purchasing decisions to meet 12:10 p.m., the chain was missing. In 1947, Arthur Kornberg served as research investigator in the and interact with some of the Throop Drive overpass. The Department of Biological Chemistry at the University with pro- University's preferred contract subjects stated they had found April 21 fessors Carl and Gerty Cori, who won the Nobel Prize in medi- them. The tables are being held suppliers, including several 12:03 p.m. — A purse and tote cine that year for their discovery of the course of the catalytic at the police department until minority business enterprises. bag were reported missing from conversion of glycogen. Kornberg chaired the Department of they can be returned to their This year's attendees can reg- an office in Uncas A. Whittaker Microbiology at the University from 1952-59, and shared the proper location. ister to participate in one or Hall for Biomedical Engineering. 1959 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine with former WUSTL colleague Severo Ochoa for their work in the discovery of the more of several educational ses- April 19 The office door was left unse- sions that will be set up at each cured. A search for the missing mechanisms in the biological synthesis of deoxyribonucleic 2:14 p.m. — A student report- acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The biological sciences location relating to the themes of items turned up negative. Total ed losing his cell phone in the have been among the University's great strengths, garnering 18 the exhibits that day. loss is estimated at $1,396. parking lot of Mallinckrodt Nobel Prizes over the years. Examples of outstanding work in Between 40-45 suppliers Student Center. Additionally, University Police the sciences at the University include the first faithful in vitro are scheduled to exhibit at eukaryotic gene transcription, the use of transgenic plants to each show. April 20 responded to four reports of larce- ny, three reports of disturbance, combat viral diseases, and investigations into neural develop- For more information, call ment and brain mapping. 1:37 p.m. — A student stated two reports of parking violation Gary Maus at 935-7052; or go to that between 6-7:30 p.m. April the purchasing Web site, pur- and auto accident, and one report Washington University will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2003-04. 19, he was playing basketball chasing, wustl.edu, for a com- each of lost article and property Special programs and events will be announced as the yearlong observance approaches. and put his gold chain on the damage. plete rundown of the days' events. record.wustl.edu WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS April 25, 2003 3 School of Medicine Update Pain management Increase of opioids benefits some dying pediatric patients

BY KIMBERLY LEYDIG ling cancer-related pain. However, DeBaun said that School of Medicine re- approach fails to address the dif- searchers have found that ferent causes of pain, which may terminally ill children with require unique combinations of cancer who have neuropathic opioids and other narcotic pain require more opioids agents. during the final days of life In this retrospective study, than those without neuro- DeBaun's team compared the pathic pain. amount of morphine and ben- In addition, the team found zodiazepine given to 18 children preliminary evidence that a (12 of whom had neuropathic "cocktail" of several narcotics pain) in the last three days of was significantly more life. The patients, rang- effective at treating these ing from 6 months to patients than dramatically 19 years of age, were increasing the dosage of admitted between 1997 two commonly used opi- and 2000 to the BJC A rare find Bernard Becker, M.D. (right), professor emeritus of ophthalmology and visual sci- oids — morphine and Pediatric Hospice pro- ences, signs a copy of the Collection of Ophthalmology — a catalog detailing the collection of benzodiazepine. gram called "Wings." ophthalmology books Becker donated to the library — for Sean Murphy, M.D., of Montreal at the The study appears in Researchers found 16th Annual Cogan Ophthalmic History Society Meeting. At the April 12-13 meeting, Becker the April issue of the that the children with showed guests a book exhibition in the reading room of Archives and Rare Books at the Bernard Journal of Pediatrics. neuropathic pain Becker Medical Library and gave a short talk about his collection. The two-day event, organized "Our results indicate DeBaun required more than 300 by George M. Bohigian, M.D., professor of clinical ophthalmology and visual sciences, also fea- that health-care providers times the dose of mor- tured talks on topics such as the history of symbols and signs in medicine and ophthalmology, should anticipate large, rapid phine and benzodiazephine the impact of failing vision on the late works of Degas and the history of toxoplasmosis. dosage increases of opioids than patients without neuro- when caring for children with pathic pain. neuropathic pain during the Moreover, they determined end of their life," said study that even these levels of pain Mild-asthma study needs pediatric volunteers leader Michael DeBaun, M.D., treatment were inadequate for BY DIANE DUKE WILLIAMS the percentage of days without symptoms. assistant professor of pediatrics. relieving pain. asthma for each drug during the Each child's progress will "Conversely, patients without Based on these findings, Researchers in the School of 12-month treatment period. be monitored for one year neuropathic pain often do not DeBaun and his colleagues gave Medicine need volunteers to The multicenter study is fund- through seven or eight visits require such rapid dose in- three other terminally ill chil- participate in a national study to ed by a $25 million grant from that will include physical exami- creases and require attention to dren with neuropathic pain determine which medication the National Heart, Lung, and nations and blood, breathing other comfort measures." another opioid drug called should be used first to treat chil- Blood Institute. Robert C. and allergy skin tests. They will Cancer patients with neuro- methadone to see if it would dren with mild asthma. Strunk, M.D., the Donald also receive three follow-up pathic pain — persistent pain decrease the high levels of mor- The Pediatric Asthma Strominger Professor of phone calls. caused by damage to the phine and benzodiazephine Controller Trial will evaluate Pediatrics, is the principal inves- Medical care received in the peripheral or central nervous needed for effective pain relief. three popular medications tigator of the St. Louis site. study and asthma medications system — describe the pain When methadone was used (Singulair, the Advair Discus To qualify for the study, chil- are free. Patients will receive $50 symptoms as similar to an elec- instead of increased doses of inhaler and the Flovent Discus dren can be taking an asthma for each visit and $15 for each tric shock, stabbing or burning. morphine and benzodiazephine, inhaler) to find out how well medicine (such as Singulair or phone call. In addition, these patients often children required significantly they control mild asthma. The Flovent) regularly or using For more information, call show signs of paralysis and lower doses of the other two randomized study will determine only albuterol to combat their 286-1173. pain hypersensitivity. drugs. The World Health Organi- "Further research is re- zation guidelines for cancer- quired to determine the bene- Diabetes Research and Training Center offers research funding pain management rely on orally fits of starting with methadone delivered opioids as the pri- to relieve pain in children with BY KIMBERLY LEYDIG are particularly encouraged to Health, which awards three to mary medication for control- neuropathic pain," DeBaun said. apply for the funding, which four such projects to the School of Medicine and Hilltop begins Dec. 1. University each year. Campus faculty who research Generally, the two-year Letters of intent must be sub- State of the School diabetes and endocrinology may grants will range from $20,000- mitted to the DRTC by June 13; 1 ~*fa. T apply for funding through the $50,000 every year. the proposal deadline is Aug. 15. Diabetes Research and Training The DRTC pilot and feasibili- Both letters and proposals should 111illiam A. Peck, M.D., executive vice chan- Center (DRTC) at the School ty program fosters projects be sent to Vicky Nordike at ■V cellor for medical affairs and dean of the of Medicine. required to develop preliminary Campus Box 8127. School of Medicine, will present the State of Applicants from the basic sci- data that may lead to independ- For more information or to the School of Medicine Address to faculty at ences, epidemiological and ent research supported by receive application forms, call 4 p.m. May 6 and again at noon May 14 at the behavioral science departments the National Institutes of 362-8290. Eric P. Newman Education Center.

sauntered over to the garbage calories and fat as the other dump and sat there waiting baboons in the study. The real Exercise for food to arrive," Phillips- problem was that the couch May matter more Conroy said. baboons weren't getting as much That's not normal baboon exercise as their wild brethren. than diet for some behavior. Typically, they come "Muruthi found that these - from Page 1 down from trees in the morning baboons spent about a third to a and sit, groom and socialize. quarter less time in food acquisi- study illustrates the very produc- Then they spend the majority of tion, which for baboons is what tive marriage that can occur when their day walking from place to they spend most of their day biomedical scientists collaborate place, finding food. It's a very doing," Phillips-Conroy said. "In with field primatologists." energy-intensive lifestyle that's a foraging for food, a baboon In the field, primatologists like matter of necessity — a necessi- might roam up to six miles Phillips-Conroy learn a lot about ty that doesn't exist for the every day, but the couch how baboons live. She regularly "couch baboons" near the baboons only traveled 1-3 miles. gathers biological data by captur- garbage dump. They didn't have to move to get ing and tranquilizing animals to "Baboons and other primates their food, and that seems to draw blood samples. She also take advantage of human-creat- have been the critical thing." observes behavior and often ed situations of abundance," Alt- International studies of "couch baboons" — ones that eat food But not all of them got fat. knows a baboon's age or can mann said. "The animals add from garbage dumps instead of foraging for food — reveal that lack That suggests some of the identify the animal's mother and these foods to their diets if they of exercise plays a greater role than diet in obesity and diabetes. baboons might have been at siblings. are in the territory they normal- higher risk for obesity and dia- In the new study, two baboon ly cover while looking for food, the baboons that didn't have to Originally, the researchers betes than others. groups under study in Kenya for or they might shift their range work as much to get their food thought the obesity was caused "The implication for humans several decades by Princeton's to incorporate an abundant had indications of obesity, evi- by the high-fat content of some is that some people can get away Jeanne Altmann and her col- food source, somewhat like dence of early diabetes caused by foods from the garbage dump: with indiscretions such as not leagues made up a natural experi- bears or deer in this country." insulin resistance and elevated cake, porridge and other foods exercising and will gain ment. One had an easy food By incorporating the garbage cholesterol levels," said lead not normally part of a baboon's a little weight without suffering source, but the other had to work dump into their range, the author William A. Banks, M.D., diet..But a closer look by Kenyan these serious health conse- for food. baboons increased their risk of professor of geriatrics and phar- researcher Philip Muruthi, quences," Banks said. "Other "When compared to typical obesity, and some got fat. macological and physiological Ph.D., showed that the couch people are going to balloon baboons, these just sort of rolled "Altmann's group previously science at Saint Louis University baboons actually were consum- out and get sick with less provo- out of their trees in the morning, found that more than a third of School of Medicine. ing about the same amount of cation." 4 RECORD WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS University Events 74th annual School of Art Fashion Show May 4

BY LIAM OTTEN dent-designed wedding dress, selected by competition. Fashion Show Art in Motion, the 74th annual The Fashion Show is chaired by School of Art Fashion Show, 1976 alumna Susan Block and Who: School of Art's Fashion Design will take to the catwalk organized by a committee of volun- Program May 4 at Saint Louis Galleria. teers. Clothing is chosen by a jury What: Art in Motion, the 74th annual The fully choreographed, Paris- of professional designers, Univer- Fashion Show style extravaganza features dozens sity faculty and leaders in the cloth- of professional and volunteer ing industry. Where: The Garden Court, Saint models wearing more than 100 Outstanding student designers Louis Galleria outfits created by the School of receive a variety of scholarships, When: May 4; reception at 7:30 p.m., Art's 11 senior and nine junior cash prizes and awards. Last year, show at 8 p.m. more than 500 people attended the fashion design majors. Admission: $50 for general seating, event. Festivities begin with a $25 for students. Tickets are avail- 7:30 p.m. reception at the Gal- The 74th Fashion Show marks able through the Edison Theatre Box leria's Garden Court, near the the ninth year of collaboration Office, 935-6543; at the Galleria entrance to Lord & Taylor. The between the University and Saint Concierge Service Center; and at hour-long show starts at 8 p.m., Louis Galleria. Singleton called the the door. followed by a dessert reception for popular retail venue the "ideal site" the designers and audience, during for the annual showcase. which many of the featured cou- "The Galleria — along with coordinated and accessorized by ture creations will be available for show coordinator Jane Kairuz, people who know the ropes — purchase. Michael O'Keefe of Technical those are things students don't get Jeigh Singleton, head of the Productions and Gretchen Haffer- at many other schools." fashion design program, co-hosts kamp of Premiere Rentals — has Equally important are the post- the show with Debbie Alexander of mastered the transformation of the show "boutique sessions," at which WSSM 106.5 FM radio. He com- Garden Court," Singleton said. students discuss their work with pared the event to a Broadway-style "They are able to create a spectacu- members of the audience. revue, filled with lights, music, lar arena for showcasing fashion "Teachers and classmates are drama and, of course, glittering, in a way that is unsurpassed in very nice, but they don't shop," glamorous costumes. St. Louis." Singleton said. "When someone "This is theater," he quipped. For the 11th year, the models' tries something on, examines the "We have dress groups inspired by hair will by done by Dominic workmanship and says T have to architecture, sportswear inspired Bertani of the Dominic Michael have this,' that's not a grade, it's by jewels, ball gowns based on A soft, pastel-blue organza skirt, paired with a corset of sand- Salon, which also sponsors the not a compliment, but for a narratives. Everything is haute and washed silk twill, hand-beaded with freshwater pearls, from senior Dominic Michael Silver Scissors designer, it's the ultimate valid- spicy." Laura Spillman's sportswear collection. The ensemble will be part Designer of the Year Award. The ation." Singleton noted that a series of of the 74th annual Fashion Show May 4 at Saint Louis Galleria. award, designed by nationally General admission is $50, $25 flamboyant opera coats, designed Modeled by Cara Ellis of the Raspberry Co. in front of Bixby Hall, known goldsmith Roger Rimel, is for students. Tickets are available by the junior class, were inspired home of the School of Art. presented to one outstanding sen- through the Edison Theatre Box by "crazy color strategies — com- ior at the end of the evening. Office, 935-6543, and at the binations that you don't usually ent altogether." (Inspirations this year range from The models' makeup will be Galleria Concierge Service Center. see, things that really pop and The evening also highlights the carousels and Greek goddesses to done by M'A'C. A limited number of tickets will be sparkle. They unfold like gift seniors' signature collections, each the paintings of Mark Rothko). "This really is a unique oppor- available at the door. wrappings: one color on the out- a fully coordinated clothing line And, in what has become a School tunity for young designers," For more information, call the side, another color on the inside, designed for a particular audience of Art tradition, the Fashion Show Singleton said. "Having profession- 24-hour fashion show hotline, the present itself something differ- and based on a particular theme. finale will feature a single, stu- al models show the work, having it 935-9090. Terminal Illocity Tennis Championships • Ballet Hispanico

"University Events" lists a portion of the They Fail, How to Fix Them." Cost: $55 Series. "Cytokine Signaling and activities taking place at Washington for physicians, $35 for Allied Health Immunoregulation." John O'Shea, Campus Store University April 25-May 8. Visit the Web Lectures Professionals. Eric P. Newman Education National Inst. of Arthritis, Mulsculo- for expanded calendars for the Hilltop Center. 454-8276. skeletal & Skin Diseases, National holding sale Campus (wustl.edu/calendar) and the Friday, April 25 Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. Eric P. School of Medicine (medschool.wustl Newman Education Center. 362-2763. 9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Monday, April 28 The Campus Store in .edu/calendars.html). 6 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture Annual Ben Abelson Memorial Lecture. Noon. Molecular Biology & Pharmacology Mallinckrodt Student "Neuroblastoma: Biological Insights Into Seminar. "Synaptic Growth and Function: Series. Sam Fox Arts Center Lecture. a Clinical Enigma." Garrett M. Brodeur, A Genetic Analysis." Aaron DiAntonio, "Activist Criticism." Blair Kamin, architec- Center will be offering Audrey E. Evans Endowed Chair in asst. prof, of molecular biology & phar- tural critic, Chicago Tribune. (5:30 p.m. "Bargains on Bowles" from Exhibitions Molecular Oncology, Children's Hospital macology. South Bldg., Rm. 3907, Philip reception, Givens Hall.) Steinberg Hall 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2 in Aud. 935-6200. of Philadelphia, U. of Penn. Clopton Aud., Needleman Library. 362-0183. Bowles Plaza. The sale will 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006. Bachelor of Fine Arts Student Exhibition. Noon. Neurology & Neurological Surgery feature discounts of 25 per- Continues through May 16. Gallery of Research Seminar. Jim Galvin, asst. Tuesday, April 29 cent to 90 percent on many Art. 935-4523 Saturday, April 26 prof, of neurology & neurobiology. Noon. Molecular Microbiology & items, including general Maternity Bldg., Schwarz Aud. 362-7316. 7:30 a.m.-noon. Psychiatry Symposium. Microbial Palhogenesis Seminar Series. books, clothing, gifts and "Antipsychotics: How They Work, How 4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar "Metal Ions and Oxidative Stress in Bacillus subtilis." John Helman, prof, of supplies. For more informa- microbiology, Cornell U. Cori Aud., tion, call 935-5580. 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-3692. 4 p.m. Anesthesiology Research Seminar. Xue Zhang, research assoc. in anesthesi- Wednesday, May 7 ology. Clinical Sciences Research Bldg., 4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Rm. 5550. 362-8560. Biophysics Seminar. "Animal Operons: Processing of Multigene C. elegans Pre- Wednesday, April 30 mRNAs." Thomas Blumenthal, prof, and 4 p.m. Biochemistry and Molecular chair of biochemistry & molecular genet- Biophysics Seminar. Carl & Gerty Cori ics, U. of Colo. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Lecture. "Crystal Structure of the Ave. 362-0261. Ribosome, and Its Interactions With mRNA and tRNA." Harry F Noiler, prof, Thursday, May 8 Center for Molecular Biology of RNA, U. Noon. Genetics Seminar Series. of Calif., Santa Cruz. Moore Aud., "Dissecting Prostate Tumorigenesis Using 660 S. Euclid Ave. 362-0261. Transcriptome Analysis." Jeffrey Milbrandt, prof, of pathology & immunol- Monday, May 5 ogy and of internal medicine. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. Noon. Molecular Biology & Pharmacology 362-2139. Seminar. "Evolution of Lutropin to Chorionic Gonadotropin Generates a Specific Routing Signal for Apical Release in Vivo." Irving Boime, prof, of molecular biology & pharmacology and of obstet- Music rics & gynecology. South Bldg., Rm. 3907, Philip Needleman Library. 362-0183. Sunday, April 27 2:30 pm. Concert. Washington University Tuesday, May 6 Chorus. Eric Anthony, dir. Graham Chapel. 935-4841. Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Standing Strong University administrators — including Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton (front, Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. 4 p.m. Faculty Recital. Silvian Iticovici, second from right) — join members of the student group "One in Four" on the front steps of "Phylogenomics and the Benefits of violin, and Peter Henderson, piano. Brookings Hall April 18 to be photographed by Ryan Shea (left) for a poster to be called "We Combining Evolutionary Reconstructions Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841. Stand Strong Against Rape." One in Four is an all-male peer-education organization created to and Genome Analysis." Jonathan A. educate undergraduate men about the issues of rape and sexual assault. The group's poster cam- Eisen, asst. investigator of microbial Monday, April 28 genomics, Inst. for Genomic Research, paign is a central element toward creating increased awareness and dialogue in the campus com- Rockville, Md. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley 7 p.m. Concert. Music of the Early 1960s. munity. The posters will be displayed around the University starting in August. Ave. 362-3692. Jazz combo. William Lenihan, dir. Tietjens Hall. 935-4841. record.wustl.edu WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS April 25, 2003 5 Architecture critic Kamin to speak

BY LIAM OTTEN University of Chicago. Lecture After working as a reporter for Blair Kamin, Pulitzer Prize- The Des Moines Register from winning architectural critic Who: Blair Kamin, architecture critic, 1984-87, Kamin joined the for the Chicago Tribune, will Chicago Tribune Tribune as a reporter in 1987. He speak on "Activist Criticism" for What: Sam Fox Arts Center Lecture, became the newspaper's architec- the University's Sam Fox Arts "Activist Criticism" ture critic in 1992. Center Lecture at 6 p.m. April 28 Kamin has lectured widely and in Steinberg Auditorium. Where: Steinberg Auditorium has appeared on numerous radio A reception will be held at When: 6 p.m. April 28 and television programs, includ- 5:30 p.m. in Givens Hall. ing ABC's Nightline and NBC Admission: Free and open to public Kamin is the author of Why Nightly News. Architecture Matters: Lessons From A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. Kamin has received more than Chicago, a critically acclaimed colin Givens Hall. 20 professional awards. In addi- lection of his Tribune columns. For more information, call 935-6200. tion to the Pulitzer Prize for criti- Paul Goldberger, architectural cism, these include the George critic for The New Yorker, noted Polk Award for criticism and the that, "It is fitting that (Kamin) graduated from Amherst College Institute Honor for Collaborative writes from Chicago, where archi- in 1979 with a bachelor of arts Achievement from the American tecture has always been taken seri- degree and from Yale University's Institute of Architects. He has ously, but his work transcends his School of Architecture in 1984 twice served as a Pulitzer Prize own city and earns him a place with a master of environmental juror. among the major architecture design degree. In 1999, he was a The talk and reception are free critics of our time." visiting fellow at the Franke and open to the public. For more Born in Red Bank, N.J., Kamin Institute for the Humanities at the information, call 935-6200. Academic women's societies hold dinner

BY ANDY CLENDENNEN of law and director of the law reviews and other journals. Program on Gender, Work and She has presented papers at The Academic Women's Family at American University's Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Network from the Medical Washington College of Law. Johns Hopkins universities and Campus and the Association of The topic of her presentation the University of Virginia, and at Women Faculty from the Hilltop is "It's Just Not Working: Work/ the annual conferences of the Campus will hold their annual Family Conflict in Academic Organization of American spring dinner April 30 at the Careers." Historians, the American Central Institute for the Deaf. Williams is the author of Philosopher's Association, the This year marks the first time Unbending Gender: Why Family Modern Language Association; the two groups have jointly and Work Conflict and What To the American Political Science A Steady hand Renowned Japanese ceramicist Masayuki held the dinner, which starts at Do About It (1999). Association and other confer- Miyajima recently led a daylong workshop on "The Traditions 7 p.m. Cocktails and awards will She has also contributed ences. of Pottery" in the School of Art. A practitioner of the simple- be at 6 p.m. chapters and articles to several Cost for the dinner is $25. For yet-elegant Mashiko style, Miyajima, along with wife and fel- The keynote address, sched- other books, collective works and more information, e-mail Abby low potter Darice Veri (left), spent several weeks in residence uled for 8 p.m., will be given by magazines, as well as having Hollander at hollander@kids with the Visiting East Asian Professionals (VEAP) Program in Joan C. Williams, J.D., professor papers published in numerous .wustl.edu. Arts & Sciences. While in St. Louis, the pair also participated in a VEAP art history course, exhibited their work in the Gallery of Art's Teaching Gallery and lectured at the Saint would be the best fit for your found through internships Louis Art Museum. skills. because they are a cost-effective Careers • Research specific companies option for an employer to see from Page 1 and organizations that would what you are like as an employee. Tuesday, April 29 National Day of Prayer allow you to do that type of work. The advantage for the student is 8 p.m. Concert. String Chamber Ensemble. Use informational interviews as a that when job opportunities Elizabeth Macdonald, dir. Gallery of Art. and informal," she said. "It does way to make contacts and learn become available, employers pre- 935-4841. An observance of the Na- not only occur at cocktail parties about how to succeed in the job fer to hire their own interns for tional Day of Prayer will be 8 p.m. Electronic Music Concert. Fine Use and specialized networking func- search. full-time positions. held at 12:10 p.m. May 1 at the of Machines. Richard O'Donnell, dir. tions. You can network at a base- • Use a three-pronged "Vault (online career informa- Tietjens Hall. 935-4841. top of the Brookings Hall ball game or even an ice cream approach to identifying viable tion) reports indicate that more steps. People of all faiths are stand. It is simply a matter of jobs in that field — reviewing than one-third of all college Wednesday, April 30 welcome. The Rev. Gary sharing your interests and goals job listings, networking and pros- graduates have internship experi- Braun, director of the Uni- 8 p.m. Electronic Music Concert. J.W. with others. All sorts of connec- pecting. ence and that upon graduation, Dundee Presents Terminal lllocity. versity's Catholic Student tions can be developed through a • Remember that job-seekers students who have done intern- Tietjens Hall. 935-4841. Center, will lead the obser- simple, informal conversation. . who go the extra mile will be the ships secure jobs at twice the rate vance, which will last approxi- "Think outside of the box most successful. as those who have not." Friday, May 2 mately 20 minutes. about networking methods, "Do your research," Luchetti The other thing Luchetti 8 p.m. Washington University Opera. Comparing Manons, Cincerellas and strategies and venues. The goal is said. "Don't come into an inter- encourages recent graduates to Figaros. (Also May 3, 8 p.m.) Karl Umrath to get the word out to others that view and expect the person con- do is volunteer. Hall Lounge. 935-4841. you are searching and give them ducting the interview to tell you "If you don't have a job and And more,.. specific information and concrete what you should be doing with you can't get a post-graduation descriptions about the type of job your life. Be prepared for the internship, volunteer at an organ- Friday, April 25 or employer for which you are interview. Be focused and have ization where you might like to On Stage looking." your homework done." work," she says. "If you'd like to 4-6 p.m. University Libraries Open House. Kranzberg Illustrated Book Studio. West Since there are fewer jobs Luchetti also suggested doing work at the art museum, for Saturday, April 26 Campus Conference Center, Lower Lvl. available now, students "have to as many informational interviews example, volunteer there. Get 5 p.m. Performing Arts Department 935-5418. shine even more than their com- as possible. familiar with that organization Production.% Love by Charles Mee. petition," Luchetti said. "Informational interviews and the people who work there. Andrea Urice, dir. (Also April 26, 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 30 "You have to be sharper, are great because they allow you "An advantage of volunteering April 27, 2 & 7 p.m.) Cost: $12, $8 for smarter, more researched, more WUSTL faculty, staff & students. Tickets 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Preferred to learn more about an industry is that you have the opportunity available at Edison Theatre Box Office. Supplier/Supplier Diversity Fair. focused, better prepared and or specific organization and are to find out what working at that Mallinckrodt Student Center, A.E. Presented by purchasing services. (Also present yourself more effectively a valuable networking tool," organization is really like while Hotchner Studio Theatre. 935-6543. May 1,10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Athletic when the job market is tough," gaining valuable work experi- Complex Field House.) Eric P. Newman she said. Education Center. 935-7052. she says. ence." Friday, April 25 Luchetti has several tips on Getting a foot in the door Finally, Luchetti said, be cre- 8 p.m. OVATIONS! Ballet Hispanico. Sunday, May 4 ways that graduating seniors can Another great option is an ative. Co-presented by Dance St. Louis. (Also separate themselves from the job- internship. "In a tough market like this, April 26, 8 p.m., and April 27, 2 p.m.) 8 p.m. School of Art Fashion Show. Art in Motion. (7:30 p.m. reception.) Cost: $50, hunting crowd: "Seniors can even do a post- you have .to make yourself stand Cost: $27, $22 for seniors, students and • Engage in deliberate self- graduation internship in the sum- WUSTL faculty and staff, $13 for WUSTL $25 for students. Saint Louis Galleria out," she said. "Be proactive and students. Edison Theatre. 935-6543. Garden Court. 935-9090. assessment to understand the mer after their senior year," take ownership of your job types of industries and jobs that Luchetti said. "A lot of jobs are search."

Sports comprise discussions intended University; Bruce Blair, presi- Colin Powell. to provide a forum for reflec- dent of the Center for Defense In keeping with tradition, April 25-27 Week tion on issues that will affect Information; Leila N. Sadat, the Founders Day ceremony All Day. Men's & Women's Tennis - from Page 1 the future of the University, the J.D., professor of law and mem- will include the presentation University Athletic Association community and the world. ber of the U.S. Commission on of the Distinguished Faculty Championships. Tao Tennis Center and from a global perspective and From 2-3 p.m. that day, International Religious Free- Awards, the Distinguished Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest through the lens of 1853, the Friedman will join a panel dom; and Satadru Sen, Ph.D., Alumni Awards and the Park. 935-4705. founding year of the University. moderated by James V. Wertsch, assistant professor of history in Board of Trustees' Robert S. On Sept. 17, three-time Ph.D., the Marshall S. Snow Arts & Sciences. Brookings Award. The latter Tuesday, April 29 Pulitzer Prize-winning colum- Professor in Arts & Sciences. The annual Founders Day award is presented to individu- 2 p.m. Baseball vs. Webster U. Kelly Field. nist Thomas Friedman of The Also part of the Conversations celebration at America's Center als exemplifying the alliance 935-4705. New York Times will give the series, the panel will discuss will close out the week. Al- between the University and its inaugural Assembly Series "What Kind of International though the name of the community. Saturday, May 3 sesquicentennial lecture as part Borders Will Exist in the 21st keynote speaker was not yet For more information on 11 a.m. Softball vs. Webster U. WUSTL of Arts & Sciences' "Conversa- Century?" available for release at press Founders Week or to see other Field. 935-4705. tions" series. The lecture will be Joining the panel will be time, past addresses have been events for the sesquicentennial from 11 a.m.-noon in the Seyla Benhabib, the Eugene delivered by President George celebration, go online to Athletic Complex Field House. Meyer Professor of Political H.W Bush, Margaret Thatcher, 150.wustl.edu and cl:ck on the The Conversations series will Science and Philosophy at Yale Dave Barry, Tom Brokaw and "Calendar of Events" link. 6 RECORD WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS

showed that spelling consistency is increased significantly when Sports Spelling young students take into account Researchers wish 'to state the position of the phoneme with- in the syllable and the identity of Track and field shines the case for English spelling' the phonemes in the environment. - from Page 1 In other words, environmental at Kansas Relays clues play an important role in The track and field team an early age, children appreciate helping students recognize that showed its ability to line up that spellings are maps of words' certain vowel sounds are spelled in with top-level competition and linguistic structures and they cre- certain ways when they come perform as the Bears recorded ate spellings that reflect their before or after certain consonants. three top-seven finishes at the knowledge of linguistic form." For example, the long "eye" sound Kansas Relays in Lawrence, In a perfect world, the best is usually spelled "igh" in words Kan., April 19-20. Sophomore writing system for a language that end in "t" (night, right, light). Maggie Grabow, continuing her would be an alphabet that always "Our studies show that young strong 2003 outdoor campaign, spells a particular sound in only students already have begun to placed fourth in the 5,000 with one way. Any person who knew recognize and apply these patterns a personal record and NCAA- this one-to-one mapping system of in their approach to reading, qualifying time of 17:42.24. sound-letter correspondences spelling and writing," Treiman ■ Senior All-American Elizabeth could do a credible job of spelling said. "When these patterns are Stoll, building on her NCAA- out dictated words or pronouncing taken into account, it turns out leading 1.72 meter high jump written text. that sound-to-letter correspon- performance from a week ago, English, however — with words dences in English are not as cleared 1.65 meters in wet con- like "tough," "though," "through" inconsistent as widely believed." ditions to place seventh. Stoll's and "bough" — has earned a While one-to-one sound-letter competition included some of worldwide reputation as hopelessly correspondences have obvious the best high jumpers from the irregular and difficult. advantages, Treiman suggested region as she beat no fewer While G.B. Shaw once described that divergences from this simple than 10 Division I competitors. English as a language that "can't be mapping system have evolved in The 4x400 meter relay team of spelt," Treiman prefers to think of English writing for a number of Katelin Gruber, Hallie it as a language with structures and valid reasons — many of which Hutchens, Andrea Moreland goals that are all- bring their own and Valerie Lasko ran 3:58.01 too-often misun- benefits to the to record its fastest time of the derstood. r™ system. year. The Bears also traveled to In a forth- For instance, the Millikin Classic in Decatur, coming article in "We do not want to once the spelling 111., April 19. Senior Todd the journal claim that the English of a word Bjerkaas continued his improb- Reading becomes popu- able long jump comeback as he Psychology, she writing system is ideal, lar, we tend to leapt 6.86 meters for second and colleague nor do we wish to gloss stick with that place. Bjerkaas was sidelined Brett Kessler, spelling, regard- for most of the indoor season Ph.D., research over the real challenges less of how the with a broken left foot, suffered scientist in psy- it poses for children. pronunciation of at the indoor season opener at chology, contend the word Eastern Illinois University. that English But it is important to changes over spellings are understand the nature time or across Other updates actually fairly dialects. This consistent and of English spelling, principle of The baseball team dropped predictable as and it is seriously "conservatism" two of three last week, despite long as various serves the pur- several strong individual per- Sophomore Kacie Cook volleys in practice earlier this year. rules and pat- misunderstood." pose of keeping formances. WUSTL took on Cook recently picked up her 19th win for the Bears, who are ranked No. 9 in the country heading into today's University terns are recog- English spellings Illinois Wesleyan April 17 in REBECCA TREIMAN, Athletic Association tournament. nized. consistent, no Bloomington, 111. Damien Janet BRETT KESSLER Titled "Is matter how dif- threw another gem, allowing English Spelling ferently a word just one earned run in 8 2/3 University to host UAA tennis tournament Chaotic? is pronounced in innings, but a bad-hop single Misconceptions Concerning Its England, Scotland, Ireland or scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as the host The Bears will host the University Athletic Association men's and Irregularity," the article is based on America. women's tennis championships today through April 27. The Titans recorded a 2-1 win. The a careful analysis of phonemes — Similarly, words borrowed matches start at 9 a.m. each day and will be played at both Tao Bears rebounded with a con- the smallest unit of speech that from non-English languages often Tennis Center and the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park. distinguishes one utterance from retain spelling from their original vincing 9-1 win at DePauw another. language, a principle that provides University in the first half of a Treiman and Kessler have new readers of the word with doubleheader April 20 as Steve found, for instance, that a word is important clues as to its origin Schmidt improved to 5-0. Ryan Zwick, Steph Cook, Jen Kivitz, Bears, who extended their often spelled with an "ea" when the and meaning. Argo went 4 for 5 and Joe Kelly Kabakoff and Meera Damle. winning streak to eight short "e" sound is followed by "d" "In this paper we wish to state was 2 for 2 with three RBIs as Kivitz and Zwick also added a games. ("head," for example). But when the case for English spelling," the Bears scored seven times in win at No. 2 doubles. The No. 7 men's tennis the final sound is "m," the "ea" Treiman and Kessler write. "We do the sixth. It was over quickly in The No. 25 Softball team set team defeated Vincennes spelling is never used. not want to claim that the English Game 2 as the first six DePauw a school record with 26 wins as University, 6-1, in an exhibi- Another example is that words writing system is ideal, nor do we batters crossed the plate in a the Bears posted a two-game tion match April 17 at the Tao tend to be spelled with two conso- wish to gloss over the real chal- nine-run first inning en route sweep over Maryville University Tennis Center. WUSTL swept nants when the vowel is spelled lenges it poses for children. to a 13-6 win. April 18 at WUSTL Field. the doubles point as Neil with a single letter (i.e., shall, class, "But it is important to under- The women's tennis team Victoria Ramsey improved to Kenner and Ari Rosenthal doll, bell, dress); and a shorter stand the nature of English improved to 13-3 with an 8-1 12-2 as she pitched the Bears to won at No.l (8-6), Max spelling when the vowel is spelled spelling, and it is seriously misun- win over Principia College a 2-1 win in Game 1. Dionna Schlather and Shaul Yecheskel with more than one letter (i.e. jail, derstood. English spelling is by no April 15. Junior Laura Little was 2 for 4 with an RBI won at No. 2 (8-2) and Brian goose). means irrational or pathological, Greenberg picked up career while Jackie Burgdorf was 2 for Alvo and Zack Fayne posted a "While these patterns are not but serves several goals other than win No. 100 as she and Sara 3 with two runs. In Game 2, the 9-8 (7-5) win at No. 3 dou- 100 percent accurate, they could that of a one-to-one phoneme-let- Kabakoff won 8-0 at third dou- Bears jumped on the Saints bles. In singles, WUSTL won aid in spelling and reading," ter correspondence that critics bles. Greenberg, now 101-11 in early as they scored two runs in five of six matches as Kenner, Treiman said. "This is something have imposed on it." her career, also added a 6-0, 6-0 the first and five in the second Schlather, David Genovese, that could actually be taught. By Treiman's research on chil- win at third singles. Other sin- en route to a 9-1 victory. Liz Rosenthal and Fayne each getting a better idea of spelling dren's understanding of language gles winners included Lauren Smith improved to 6-0 for the posted wins. patterns, English would not seem and phonology has been support- so chaotic. ed through grants from the "Right now, teachers have a National Institutes of Health and system that doesn't make sense. Human Development, the So they give kids 10 words to mem- National Science Foundation, the Employment orize." Spencer Foundation and the

March of Dimes Birth Defects Go online to hr.wustl.edu (Hilltop Campus) or medicine.wustl.edu/wumshr (Medical Campus) to obtain complete job descriptions. Deciphering spelling patterns Research Foundation. While some spelling patterns In addition to spelling patterns, Zone Manager Asst./Assoc. Dean for Assoc. Dir. of Research Custodian 031365 030137 Foundation Technician I 031337 uncovered in the study might seem she has studied the linguistic bases Hilltop Graduate Programs Communications complex and difficult to apply to of spelling errors in typical and DNA Sequencing 030227 Relations 030262 Patient Service Officer 030366 Campus Lab Technician Dir. of Development, Rep. 031351 real-world spelling challenges, Medical Asst. I dyslexic children, as well as the For the most current 030197 School of Patient Service 031368 research confirms that many of listing of Hilltop Medical methods children use in learning Assoc. General Architecture 030231 Rep. 031352 Campus position open- Animal Care these patterns have become inter- Counsel 030198 Operations Manager to connect print and speech. ings and the Hilltop Campus Data Asst. 031354 Technician I 031369 nalized and routinely used by adult 030239 Planned research includes a Campus application Assoc. Dir. of This is a partial list of RN-Research Patient Billing Capital Projects spellers. For instance, English study of the possible benefits to process, go online to Department positions in the Patient Coord. Services Rep. II hr.wustl.edu. For more 030203 Secretary 030242 School of Medicine. 031357 031370 spellers expect to see double con- spelling of early cochlear implants information, call Employees: Contact WCRC Debt Service Manager, Technical Animal Care sonants at the end of a word (class, 935-5906 to reach the Receptionist/Admin. the medical school's (found to enhance speech produc- Accountant 030246 Services 031358 Technician I 031372 bell), but most would be startled Human Resources Asst. 030208 Office of Human tion and language) in deaf chil- Employment Office at Accounting-Library Resources at Professional Rater I Professional Rater I by double consonants at the begin- dren by working with St. Louis- West Campus. Accounts Payable Technical Asst. 362-7196. External 031359 031374 Coord. 030212 030248 candidates: Submit ning of a word (cclass, bbell), a area schools that emphasize oral RN-Research Sr. Research Residential College Department resume's to the Office pattern never seen in English. communication rather than sign Senior Medical of Human Resources, Patient Coord. Technician 031375 Sciences Writer Dir. 030214 Secretary 030250 031360 4480 Clayton Ave., Lead—Facilities In their research, Treiman and language. 010108 Treasury Analyst Regional Director of Campus Box 8002, Research 031376 Kessler focus not only on decipher- "This is a very interesting -General Lab Asst. 030215 Development 030252 St. Louis, MO 63110, Technician II Sr. Research Part Time 020237 or call 362-7196. 031361 ing these spelling patterns, but also area of research," Treiman said. Deputized Police Senior Contract Technician 031377 on how well children of various Physical Therapist Officer 030217 Management Liaison Coordinator Medical "It's really theoretical but with 030256 Research Asst. ages are able to recognize and use practical applications. Some of 030064 Assoc. Dir. J.B. Patient Billing Coding 031362 031378 Registered Nurse Ervin Scholars Transcript Coord. Services Rep. I Custodian 031363 Medical Secretary them to improve their spelling and the things that we're studying can 030079 Program 030220 030258 031093 Custodian 031364 11031379 reading skills. In this study, a sur- be incorporated into teaching Health Services Dir., Student Health Undergraduate Professional Rater vey of first-grade text vocabulary Physician 030099 & Counseling Marketing Specialist 11031329 methods." Service 030222 030259 record.wustl.edu WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS April 25,2003 7 Notables Olin School honors four alums, one business

BY ROBERT BATTERSON ence in business administration Tice retired as chairman of degree (B.S.B.A.) in 1949 and has two Boatmen's Bancshares affili- The Olin School of Business been a leading figure in St. Louis ates in 1969 and as chairman of honored four alumni and a real estate for 40 years. After fol- the board of MasterCard St. Louis-based business at its lowing his father into the real International. 17th annual Distinguished estate business in 1950, he became He earned a B.S.B.A. in 1987 Alumni Dinner recently at The a vice president of Stifel Realty and is one of the pioneers of the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. before launching Martin and credit card industry. His career Olin School Dean Stuart I. Associates in 1957. began with Boatmen's upon grad- Greenbaum, Ph.D., announced In 1972, his company merged uation from the University; the honorees: alums F. Roger with the Turley Corp. and In 1969, he was named presi- Dierberg, Theodore R.P. Martin, Westgate Management to become dent of City Bank of St. Louis, Ja Song and Norman J. Tice. the biggest commercial and which was acquired by Charter Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. industrial real estate firm in the Bancshares in 1983. In 1985, a received the Dean's Medal, award- metropolitan area. He pioneered merger with Boatmen's brought ed for exceptional dedication and an in-house research division, Tice full circle. service to the school. which today is widely considered As chairman of Boatmen's Dierberg, vice chairman of the leading source of information Credit Card Bank, he was respon- Dierbergs Markets, earned a mas- on real estate trends and proper- sible for all credit card products ter of business administration ties in the Midwest. and their delivery systems for degree in 1962. The business was Song is chief executive officer Boatmen's. He has been a dedi- founded near St. Louis by his of Daekyo Co. Ltd. in Seoul, cated supporter of the George grandfather in 1864 and has South Korea, that country's lead- Warren Brown School of Social remained in the family for four ing educational information serv- Work for more than 20 years and generations. ice provider. serves on its national council. While completing an M.B.A., He earned an M.B.A. in 1967 Anheuser-Busch has played a he pursued a successful career as and was one of 15 students who key role in the Olin School's an engineer at McDonnell- first participated in an exchange transformation into one of the Douglas — working at night — program with the Olin School and country's leading centers of busi- for five years. He credits his edu- Yonsei and Korea universities in ness education. cation from the Olin School as the 1958. He taught at the University In 1989, the Anheuser-Busch foundation for the rest of his life. of Connecticut, then returned to Foundation established the In 1969, he joined his brother Korea's Yonsei University in 1976 August A. Busch Jr. Distinguished Bob in the family business. as a professor, and later became . Professorship of Managerial Going abOVe and beyond Gavin Foster, Ph.D. (left), Today, the company has 19 loca- business school dean. Economics and Strategy, current- instructional technology specialist in the computing center tions in the St. Louis area and In 1992, he was named presi- ly held by Jeroen Swinkels, Ph.D. and lecturer in English, both in Arts & Sciences, visits with opened its first Illinois store this dent of Yonsei University. Along A decade later, the foundation freshman Aaron Mertz after the ArtSci Council's 2002-03 with Washington University made a major gift to support Faculty Awards Recognition Ceremony recently in Holmes month. Lounge. Each year, ail Arts & Sciences undergraduates are Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, he executive education at the Dierbergs is among the largest asked to nominate a professor or teaching assistant who has privately held companies in announced a student exchange Charles F. Knight Executive "gone above and beyond what is expected to make (their) St. Louis and one of the top agreement between Yonsei and the Education Center. experience at Washington University meaningful." The com- florists in the nation. University in 1997. In 2002, the Anheuser-Busch mittee of six ArtSci Council students chooses the 10 Martin is chairman emeritus He is a member of WUSTL's Foundation became one of two awardees. Other winners were Deanna M. Barch, Ph.D., assis- of Colliers, Turley, Martin, Tucker International Advisory Council founding sponsors of the Olin tant professor of psychology; Joan Brockmann, Ph.D., lecturer — the dominant commercial real for Asia. He became president of School's executive master of busi- in English; Sarah C.R. Elgin, Ph.D., professor of biology; Jack estate service firm in the central Myong Ji University in 1997 and ness administration program Knight, Ph.D., professor and chair of political science; United States. was named minister of education with Fudan University of Christine Knoblauch-O'Neal, senior artist in residence in the He earned a bachelor of sci- for South Korea in 2000. Shanghai, China. Performing Arts Department; Lesley McCullough, teaching assistant in computing and political science; Judy Zhijun Mu, Ph.D., lecturer in Asian and Near Eastern languages and literatures; Kerry Mulvaney, PAD artist-in-residence; and John V. Campus Composers Nye, Ph.D., associate professor of economics.

Harold Blumenfeld, professor emeritus of music in Arts & Sciences Komen Race for the Cure co-sponsored Borgia Infami by Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center

BY KIMBERLY LEYDIG tickets; a one-year membership The New York City Opera The libretto is by frequent col- mayhem; scenes of impas- to the BJC WellAware Center; will debut Harold Blu- laborator Charles Kondek. sioned filial love; street urchins The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer American Express, AMC menfeld's recently completed Written for nine lead singers, and irreverent comic relief; Center at the School of Theatres and Applebee's gift cer- Borgia Infami as part of its choruses and orchestra, Borgia and moments of transparent, Medicine and Barnes-Jewish tificates; and a spa package. VOX 2003 showcase of new Infami depicts the lives, loves and wistful simplicity. Hospital is co-sponsoring the The Komen race — a 5K run operatic works by crimes of the corrupt yet "In the opening scene, a Komen St. Louis Race for the and 1 -mile walk — raises funds American composers. brilliant Borgia clan, per- vast fresco of the coronation Cure June 14. And that means for local and national breast can- The performance haps the most notorious of Rodrigo Borgia as pope an array of benefits for cer initiatives, with the majority will take place at family of the Italian comes alive, and the opera is University staff and students of the money benefiting breast 11 a.m. May 7 at the Renaissance. The story launched." (and their families and friends) cancer education screening and Church of St. Paul opens in 1492 with the Borgia Infami is based on who register as members of the treatment efforts in St. Louis. and St. Andrew, locat- coronation of patriarch two sources: The Incredible Siteman Race Team by noon Registration will be held at ed at Central Park Rodrigo as Pope Alexander Borgias (1928) by German May 27. the Medical Campus the week of West and 86th Street VI, but also focuses on his novelist Klabund (aka Alfred If you register as a Siteman April 28 from 11 a.m.-l p.m. at in Manhattan. A son Cesare, whose ruthless Henschke) and Victor Hugo's Race Team member, you'll various locations. To register panel discussion will Blumenfeld pursuit of power was ultra-operatic drama Lucrece receive lots of perks such as a online, visit stlouisraceforthe- follow. immortalized in the writ- Borgia (1833). Klabund's Race Team T-shirt, the Komen cure.org and select Siteman Blumenfeld, professor ings of Machiavelli, and daughter account was drawn from the race packet and a discounted Cancer Center team option emeritus of music in Arts & Lucrezia, duchess of Ferrara and records of the Borgias' court $16 registration fee. No. 721. Sciences, began Borgia Infami alleged poisoner of the family's recorder, Johann Burchard; You will also automatically be For more information, call during a 1998 residency at the enemies. Lucrece Borgia previously registered for prizes, including 454-5059 or e-mail mar5929@ Bogliasco Foundation's "Borgia Infami is a singers' served as the basis for an two round-trip Delta Air Lines bjc.org. Centro Studi Ligure, near opera," Blumenfeld said. "Arias opera by Gaetano Donizetti. Genoa, Italy, and completed emerge, duets, trios, a sextet. work in St. Louis in 2002. There are scenes of violence and — Liam Often

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Regina Frey is doing exact- ly what she wants to be doing —- working with faculty and teaching students. "It's been a wonderful experience so far. I really enjoy what I do," says Frey, Ph.D., senior lecturer in chemistry and assistant dean in Arts & Sciences and director of the Teaching Center. Frey is passionate about her duties on campus and divides her time equally between the Teaching Center and chemistry classes. BY NEIL SCHOENHERR She was initially hired to help improve the educational aspect of the general chemistry lecture series — to add more of an educational experience for the students. But after being named associate director of the Teaching Center in 2001, she found an immediate outlet for her marketing and people skills. Besides teaching courses in general chemistry, Frey helped design the Department of Chemr istry Web page, www.chemistry .wustl.edu. The site is integral to Regina Frey, Ph.D. (right), senior lecturer in chemistry and assistant dean in Arts & Sciences and direc- her courses, as it includes syl- tor of the Teaching Center, discusses chemical equations with Carolyn Jones Otten, a doctoral candi- labuses, problem sets, quiz solu- date in chemistry.

grown and improved just by listening to what other faculty mem- Enthusiastic, energetic multitasking' bers want to do in their classes. "What occurs in a typical sci- tions and announcements. says. "The idea is that students will Frey says. "Faculty members often ence class is not the same as what Regina Frey One of her goals in designing start to see that the concepts they come to the Teaching Center to occurs in a humanities class. It's the site was to include more visu- are learning in chemistry class discuss teaching methods or how wonderful to incorporate ideas 'sets an example alization for the general lecture really are important, no matter to better structure their classes. from other professors into my series to help students grasp the what field they might eventually "I also work with graduate stu- own teaching." chemical concepts. enter." dents, not only for their teaching "Gina Frey is a dynamo, a con- for us all' in her "Shape is very important in Joseph J.H. Ackerman, Ph.D., here, but to better prepare them tinuing example of enthusiastic, chemistry," she says. "For example, chemistry chair and the William for going out into the job market." energetic multitasking," Davis numerous roles for drugs to work, the molecules Greenleaf Eliot Professor, says, The other major portion of the says. "Advising a student one have to fit perfectly into the active "The chemistry department con- work at the Teaching Center minute, planning a faculty work- site. Students need to be able to siders itself extremely fortunate to involves managing and improving shop the next, teaching her own at the University visualize molecules in 3-D to fully chemistry class or working on a understand them. But traditional- classroom upgrade — Gina sets ly molecular diagrams have been an example for us all. shown in 2-D." "I cannot imagine anyone who When Frey came to the "The chemistry department considers itself would be a better or more appro- University, one of her first tasks priate director of the Washington was to begin designing those 3-D extremely fortunate to have recruited Dr. Frey to University Teaching Center. She is images, many of which are in full the Washington University campus. She has proven a delight to work with." color on the chemistry Web site. Frey is married to William E. Frey's other mission has been to be a stellar instructor and a wise counselor. Buhro, Ph.D., professor of chem- to make chemistry more accessi- Wisely, Arts & Sciences has sought her istry. They met at the University ble and relevant to all students. of Utah and married after she "In general chemistry, many of contributions in areas extending far beyond earned her doctorate. The couple's the students are in pre-medicine the chemical arena. Gina is one of those special son, Walter, is 12. or engineering and aren't neces- "Walter is a dedicated football sarily going to be chemists," Frey individuals who make this University sparkle." player," Frey says. "He joined a says. "But they need to take chem- JOSEPH J.H. ACKERMAN junior football league, so in the istry because it's important to fall the entire family is quite Regina Frey, Ph.D. their fields of interest. , involved with that. "The traditional way chemistry have recruited Dr. Frey to the the University's classrooms. "He needed to get in shape for University title: Senior lecturer in is taught makes it difficult for stu- Washington University campus. "While we have done a wonder- football, so Walter and I started chemistry and assistant dean in Arts dents to see where they will use She has proven to be a stellar ful job of implementing technology running together. We've run sev- & Sciences and director of the chemistry in their future careers." instructor and a wise counselor. in the classrooms, we are starting eral short races together. I actually Teaching Center With Arts & Sciences collabo- "Wisely, Arts & Sciences has to focus more on the design of the took fourth place in my age group Hobbies: Cooking, reading and rators J. Dewey Holten, Ph.D., sought her contributions in areas classrooms themselves," Frey says. in the Frostbite Series this winter. running professor of chemistry, former extending far beyond the chemical Along with her staff, Frey began It's been a great experience for me undergraduate student Rachel arena. Gina is one of those special looking at ways to take the box because it keeps Walter and me Years at the University: 9 Casidy and undergraduate chem- individuals who make this that is a classroom and make it close." "The great thing about what I'm doing istry lab supervisor Michelle University sparkle." better. Frey enjoys working at the is that I get to interact with people Gilbertson, Frey began to work on Frey earned a bachelor of sci- "And making it better includes University. She says support and from all of the schools at the a series of interdisciplinary Web- ence degree in chemistry and more than just adding technology," mentoring have come from many University," Frey says. "It's amazing based tutorials to show the rele- mathematics from Clarion State she says. "Improvements include people, including Ackerman, how my teaching has grown and vance of chemistry. University. She then went on to the layout of the furniture, the James E. McLeod, vice chancellor improved just by listening to what "Examples of tutorials include earn a doctorate in physical chem- type of furniture, the lighting, for students and dean of the other faculty members want to do in describing the dialysis process in istry from the University of Utah placement of chalkboards, where College of Arts & Sciences, and their classes." the kidneys or the chemical in 1986. light switches are, etc. Edward S. Macias, Ph.D., execu- processes involved in vision," she After doing postdoctoral work "Our goal, starting this year, is tive vice chancellor and dean of in chemistry, Frey worked in IBM's to get in near the front of the Arts & Sciences. marketing division. design process for our new class- "I've had such great support She came to the University in room buildings so that we work from people here" she says. "I'm 1994, and in 2002 she succeeded with the faculty and architects to the type of person who likes to try James W Davis, Ph.D., professor of design the best classrooms for stu- different ideas, and this adminis- political science in Arts & Sciences, dents and teachers." tration has been very open and as director of the Teaching Center. The challenge, Frey said, is how willing to let me test all types of When she isn't teaching chem- to design the room so that the stu- ideas. Not every place lets you do istry, Frey can be found at the cen- dents learn better and the teacher that." ter, busily making sure everything can best present and interact with The students have also made a is running smoothly. the students. great impression on her. The Teaching Center has several "It's a pleasure taking my expe- "I feel very fortunate and very missions, but a primary one is to rience as a teacher and turning honored to be able to teach our enhance and improve teaching at that knowledge into something students," she says. "They are great the University. That is accom- that can benefit both students and students and great kids. The nice plished through consultation with professors," she says. part is, I get them as they enter professors, faculty workshops and Frey particularly enjoys talking college. There are all these department-specific teaching assis- with faculty members about their changes going on and they are just tant workshops. classrooms and their jobs. full of spirit and hope, and I feel Frey has a hand in all three. "The great thing about what very privileged that I can spend "At a professor's request, I visit I'm doing is that I get to interact that first semester being with Regina Frey is married to William E. Buhro, Ph.D., professor of or tape a professor's class and then with people from all of the schools them and helping them become a chemistry in Arts & Sciences. The couple's 12-year-old son, Walter, consult with the professor about at the University," she says. "It's part of this University. I really is an avid football player. improvements in their teaching," amazing how my teaching has couldn't ask for anything more."