WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS Vol. 22 No. 21 Feb. 19, 1998 Agreement foresees new drugs to thwart bacterial resistance

ashington University has signed SIGA will develop effective new drugs an agreement with SIGA Phar­ for the treatment of Gram-negative bac­ maceuticals Inc.that gives the terial infections using this technology.” Wcompany exclusive rights to new antibac­ Most of Hultgren’s work has focused terial technology, allowing SIGA to on strains of E. coli that infect the kidney develop an entirely new class of antibiot­ and bladder. But the same principles ics that are less likely to be sidelined by apply to many other pathogens, including bacterial resistance than current thera­ those that cause middle-ear infections, pies. The agreement also provides three pneumonia, meningitis and gonorrhea. years of research funding to the Wash­ “The knowledge that we generated by ington University scientists who are studying the structure and function of involved in this project. microbial attachment has provided a SIGA Pharmaceuticals is a New York- blueprint for the development of novel based drug development company that antimicrobial produces vaccines, antibiotics and novel therapeutics and anti-infectives. The firm also signed tk B strategies” agreements with Medlmmune and Astra, I S S Hultgren said, two biotech companies that previously i- , E. coli is had licensed the technology from the __ H covered with hair- University. ^ 9 qpr tfjggk I’ke structures Scott J. Hultgren, Ph.D., associate called pili. The professor of molecular microbiology at tips of the pili the School of Medicine, developed the carry proteins that technology. Over the past decade, fit into receptors Hultgren’s group has determined how in the kidney or Gram-negative bacteria manufacture the Scott J. Hultgren bladder lining like structures that allow them to cling to keys into locks. human tissues and therefore cause Firmly anchored the bacteria go about disease. Gram-negative bacteria are their business undisturbed. identified by the pink color they take Hultgren’s team has identified the up in a test known as the Gram stain test. major components along the pilus assem­ “We are delighted to enter into a bly line. They include a protein that relationship with this exciting new chaperones pilus subunits to the outer biopharmaceutical venture,” said bacterial membrane and another that P. Andrew Neighbour, Ph.D., associate extrudes them to the cell surface. The vice chancellor and director for technol­ researchers also have identified ogy management. “We are optimistic that Continued on page N Max Beckmann’s “Four Artists Around a Table,” which depicts Beckmann (lower right) and three friends hiding from the Nazis, was painted in 1943 after the artist had fled Germany for the United States. The work is currently on loan from the Science historian warns of neo-eugenics Gallery of Art to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s exhibition “Exiles and £migr6s: The Flight of European Artists From Hitler.” n an era when the Human Genome people drained the economies of industri­ Project is considered the “Holy Grail” ous countries and were burdens best Iof modem biology, a historian of eliminated from the gene pool. Expatriation issues threaten art loans, science warns that society runs a risk of Among the ramifications of the eugen­ becoming too confident that science can ics movement, which was funded by some worry museum curators, Ketner says solve most human problems. of America’s wealthiest industrialists and One possible outcome could be a new philanthropists, were the Immigration ast month’s confiscation o f two On the heels of similar challenges at form of eugenics emerging in our society, Restriction Act of 1924, which restricted paintings from New York’s such high-profile institutions as the Art said Garland E. Allen, Ph.D., professor of immigrants of “inferior biological stock” Museum of Modem Art (MOM A) Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Fine biology in Arts and Sciences, in a lecture from central European and Mediterranean L delivered Saturday, Feb. 14, at a major countries, and compulsory sterilization has dramatized the dilemma facing mu­ Arts in Boston and New York’s Metro­ seum curators dealing with artworks seized politan Museum, the incident has pro­ national conference. laws in 32 states that led to more than before, during and after World War II. voked much discussion in the interna­ Eugenics was a social movement preva­ 60,000 sterilizations of both men and The debate on expatriation has been tional museum world. lent in Western culture from 1900 to 1940 women between 1907 and the mid-1960s. simmering for years but came to a boil “The big, blockbuster-style exhibi­ that claimed many social, personality and Allen said that simplistic genetic ideas Jan. 7 when New York authorities issued tions are highly dependent on borrow­ mental traits were hereditary. This claim were a classic trademark of eugenic think­ a subpoena to prevent two canvases by ing,” explained Joseph D. Ketner, direc­ led to a belief that “bad heredity” in the ing. For example, in the 1920s, eugeni­ Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele, on tor of the Gallery of Art, who regularly poor, the working class and certain racial cists classified behavioral problems such loan to MOMA by the Austrian govern­ authorizes the loan of important works and ethnic groups was the cause of large- as criminality, manic depressive insanity, ment-backed Leopold Foundation, from from the University’s collection. In fact, scale social problems. schizophrenia, pauperism and even returning to Austria. The supoena was two of the gallery’s major holdings — Eugenicists sought to correct these “thalassophilia” (love of the sea) as inher­ based on a lawsuit filed by American Max Beckmann’s 1943 “Four Artists problems by reducing the birth-rate among ited traits. Critics at the time pointed out that such heirs of collectors from whom the works Around a Table” and Max Ernst’s 1943 those deemed genetically defective and claims lacked any substantial evidence had allegedly been seized by the Nazis “The Eye of Silence” — are currently increasing it among those deemed geneti­ cally superior. The emphasis on better and were being made irresponsibly. But prior to the war. The paintings now await included in the Los Angeles County human breeding and racial purity became eugenicists ignored criticism and pressed the outcome of a criminal inquiry into Museum of Art’s exhibition “Exiles and part of the stock-in-trade of the Nazi their points in the popular media and the their provenance. Emigres: The Flight of European Artists From Hitler,” which is traveling now to ideology that emerged so dramatically just political arena. Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie. “The fear before and during World War II. In viewing the present, Allen sees some In this issue ... is that cases like these will have a damp­ Allen, delivering the George Sarton similarities to the approach eugenicists ening effect on institutions’ ability to Lecture last weekend at the annual meet­ took 75 years ago. He cited an array both Overcoming obstacles...... 2 arrange those sorts of shows.” ing of the American Association for the of behaviors and of social problems rang­ For Ketner, the issue is of more than Advancement of Science (AAAS), traced ing from depression, risk-taking and homo­ Addressing older women’s fears professional interest. As the nephew of the history of eugenics and drew parallels sexuality to criminality and substance of mammography might Increase curator Alexander Dorner, a famous early between the early movement and current abuse that many psychiatrists and psy­ likelihood of getting examinations supporter of so-called “entartete kunst” trends. The lecture was titled “Genetics, chologists today consider to be predomi­ Change management...... 3 or “degenerate art,” it is also one of Eugenics and the Medicalization of So­ nantly genetically based. The evidence for family history. . cial Behavior: Lessons from the Past.” such claims, Allen stated is about as Jean Milburn has helped shape “The whole issue of expatriating Eugenics led to concerns for the “bur­ simplistic as eugenicist claims of the past major change at the John M. Olin culture is very tied up with how my den of the poor,” racial degeneracy and and has little more solid data behind it. School of Business family came to this country,” Ketner said. the call for increased “national effi­ Garland believes this view is coupled “From 1925 to 1936, my uncle was ciency” in Depression-era America and with a naive notion that the Human ‘fires In the Mirror’ ...... 6 director of the Landesmusuem in throughout Europe, especially in Ger­ Genome Project, once completed will A compelling play explores race Hanover, Germany, where he was among many, Allen explained. In arguing for reveal everything about human biology, relations issues rising out of Black- the first to purchase works by artists like increased national efficiency, eugenicists and science will be better able to cope Jtwlsh conflict In New York Continued on page 6 claimed that genetically “deficient” Continued on page 6 2 Washington University Record Medical Update Mammography messages need to be tailored for older women

bout half of US. deaths from Women who were not considering breast cancer each year occur getting mammograms were somewhat in women who are 65 years of more likely to believe that breast can­ Aage or older. Yet older women, espe­ cer is a young woman’s disease, that cially minorities, get the fewest finding a cancerous lump would likely mammograms. A new School of lead to a mastectomy, and that a woman Medicine study suggests that doctors who protects her breasts from being may help turn this trend around by bumped, bruised or fondled is less addressing women’s fears o f finding a likely to get breast cancer. lump and other barriers to getting Fear of finding a cancerous lump tested. was the major barrier for those already “Telling women they should get considering getting tested. Skinner said mammograms isn’t enough,” said these women may need more informa­ Celette Sugg Skinner, Ph.D., assistant tion on mammography’s benefits and a professor of radiology at the reassuring reminder that most breast Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. lumps are not cancerous. “It’s important to first find out what a Those held back mainly by erroneous woman’s thinking. If she’s not leaning beliefs may decide to get exams if given toward getting a mammogram, the proper information about their risk of first step should be to find out why.” breast cancer and benefits of early Skinner was primary investigator in screening, she noted. Although having a a study of 253 women living in two doctor or nurse suggest a mammogram high-rise complexes in urban St. helped, the survey revealed that this Louis. A 1995 phone survey of these advice alone did not spur women to get women, who were 65 or older, exams. explored the erroneous beliefs, fears Surprisingly, women who received and practical issues that deter women care at private doctors’ offices also from getting mammograms. The were among those less likely to have findings are published in the January had mammograms. Skinner speculated issue of the American Journal of that breast cancer may not be discussed Preventive Medicine. as often if older women visit a private About half the women had received physician for specific health care a mammogram within the past two needs. And health care clinics may be years. About a third were not thinking closer to mammography sites or be able of being tested, and the remaining 16 to arrange transportation. Cost was not percent were contemplating the found to be a significant concern and screening test. should become even less of a factor as Overall findings revealed that Medicare this year begins covering women were more likely to have had annual mammograms. recent mammograms if they were The study also found that fear of pain younger than 75,' were more educated, during a mammogram was an issue for were nonsmokers or received fairly some women. During the exam, a Finding out about health careers regular medical care. woman’s breast is pressed between two The survey also showed that many plates to get a good X-ray image of At the Health Professions Fair Feb. 10 in Oiin Gymnasium at the School of women shared certain misconceptions breast tissue. This pressure often causes Medicine, Gateway Institute of Technology students Emanuela Kakova (center) about breast cancer and mammogra­ a feeling of tightness and may cause and Trang Vo identifiy bones and discuss radiology techniques with Dean Brake, clinical instructor for the Barnes-Jewish Radiography School. The fair, phy. For example, many mistakenly discomfort. Skinner notes that any which is sponsored annually by the Office of Diversity Programs, provides a believed that self-exams can find uneasiness will be short-lived, however. forum for high school students to explore health career opportunities. lumps as small as the pea-sized ones “A mammogram takes only a few sec­ revealed by mammograms. onds, and it can reveal breast cancer before it becomes a serious disease,” she said. Hidden threat to organ transplants is focus of study — Barbra Rodriguez tialachallour Mohanakumar, Ph.D., Mohanakumar has shown that some colleagues will be to understand the Tprofessor of surgery, of medicine and T cells — part of the body’s immune structure of the peptides. In another of pathology, has received a four-year $ 1.2 system — readily attack kidney cells that phase of the study, the researchers will million grant from the National Institute of carry the wrong peptide. He suspects study how T cells respond to mis­ Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases mismatched peptides could trigger rejec­ matched peptides in patients who are for the study of hidden peptides that could tion of lungs, bone marrow and other undergoing rejection of transplanted be dooming many organ transplants. tissues. Currently, about 10 percent to 15 kidneys. He said that T cells that react to Editor: Betsy Rogers, (314) 935-6603, When a patient needs a new organ or a percent of all transplanted kidneys get the peptides may behave differently than Campus Box 1070 bone marrow transplant, physicians often rejected, and the successful transplants the T cells that attack other antigens. Associate vice chancellor, executive director, University Communications: Judith Jasper scour the country for the “perfect” match. last an average of only eight or nine years. Eventually, Mohanakumar hopes his Executive editor: Susan Killenberg For a transplant to be successful, the donor Co-investigators of the study are Todd research will lead to new strategies for and the recipient must carry the same HLA Howard, Ph.D., assistant professor of preventing transplant rejection. 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Produced weekly between identical twins almost always Steinbach receives Javits neuroscience award during the school year, except school holidays, work without the need for immunosup­ and monthly during June, July and August by the Office of Public Affairs, Washington pression drugs, transplants between others oseph Henry Steinbach, Ph.D., project, “Acetylcholine Receptor Func­ professor of anesthesiology and of University, Campus Box 1070, One Brookings remain dicey. Even with heavy immuno­ J tion.” His work focuses on nicotinic recep­ Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130. Periodicals suppression, many patients reject their neurobiology, has been awarded a tors found in skeletal muscle cells and the postage paid at St. Louis, Mo. perfect matches. The immune system $1.6 million Javits Neuroscience Investi­ brain. 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he history of Jean Milburn’s career at the Milburn saw the need for many of these changes encourage the largest possible number of talented Afri- John M. Olin School of Business reads like years ago, according to Ron Van Fleet, who, as direc­ can-American, Hispanic and Native American college a textbook on change management. When tor of MBA admissions, reported to her from 1990 to graduates to enroll in 11 member universities and to she came here as a student in the master of 1994. “Jean is a visionary thinker,” he said, “and she pursue successful business careers. Washington Univer­ business administration (MBA) degree has the patience and persistence to see ideas sity is a founding member of the consortium, which is programT in 1982 and graduated in 1984, the school was through.” supported by American corporations and foundations. regional, attracting most of its students from Missouri Many positive changes have been reflected in and “It’s been a joy to work with consortium fellows at and the Midwest, and its MBA curriculum was, by and inspired by an external source — Business Week Olin and help them move into top decision-making roles large, standard. The school offered solid management currently ranks the full-time MBA program as 16th in at corporations,” Milburn said. training and had a modest endowment, and, in terms of the nation. “When well-read, prestigious magazines One outstanding example is Nicole Chestang, MBA rankings, it wasn’t yet on the radar screen. started publishing rankings and making them readily ’88, vice president of the Graduate Management Admis­ Changes between then and now have been dramatic, and inexpensively available via the Internet to students sion Council, who recently was named Outstanding and Milburn not only has watched them but has had a in the United States and abroad,” Milburn said, “the MBA of the Year by the National Black MBA Associa­ strong hand in shaping them. She’s been on the MBA higher-ranked schools began receiving a higher tion. “I know Jean has a true commitment to diversity program staff ever since and providing access to her graduation. (She jokes education for all types of that she never “got a real people,” she said, “because job.”) Now, as associate I’ve seen it firsthand.” dean for MBA programs In the past 10 years, the for the school, she’s part of two have worked together its management team. as colleagues, creating “It’s important to look major programs for several for new ways to do things professional organizations. — to never become so And years before, Milburn attached to a course or was directly involved in activity that you aren’t Chestang’s admission to the willing to pitch it out when MBA program. “She took a better things come along,” personal interest in stu­ Milburn said. Her flexibility dents,” Chestang said. has stood her in good stead “When I was admitted, I the past two years as she didn’t just get a letter, 1 got helped completely recon­ a phone call from her. And struct both MBA programs her suggestion that I take a under her responsibility — preparatory calculus course one for full-time students over the summer and her and the other for evening belief in my ability to students. The latter, known succeed in it made all the as the part-time MBA difference.” program, was first to be Taking time to listen to radically transformed. and talk with students has Looking at the high always been one of attrition rate of part-time Milburn’s strong suits, MBA students in the sec­ according to Van Fleet, now ond year, Milburn and director of development at others knew the program Flags from around the world provide an apt backdrop for Jean Milburn’s conversation with Bruce Nwogu, The Whitfield School in needed to be more conve­ MBA ’99, who is originally from Nigeria. Milburn, associate dean for MBA programs at the John M. Olin Creve Coeur. “She realized nient for evening students School of Business, has worked diligently to expand the school’s international recruiting. early on that students are and better matched to their our customers,” said Van needs. “Over a Christmas break, I outlined a plan to volume of applications, and lower-ranked ones began Fleet, “and she’s counseled and touched the lives of improve the program,” said Milburn, “and after a to starve.” hundreds through the years.” benchmarking study, committee approval and much Like other top schools, the business school can Her experience, though, has not locked her into tradi­ thought by many, we agreed on a new curriculum.” enroll only about 15 percent of its applicants. “For tional ways of doing things. “I believe in policies and Several fundamental changes were made: The school years, we’ve given one criterion primacy in selection: procedures,” she said, “but I also believe in knowing shortened the program from four years to three years. It We look for demonstrated ability to set and achieve when to make an exception.” switched to a cohort mode in which students enter and challenging goals,” Milburn said. “So it’s no wonder Van Fleet put it this way: “Jean gets people to think continue in a program as a group, allowing them to get we now have a group of students with a very high outside the box, and that’s important in today’s business to know, befriend and support each other. The format degree of initiative and pure old-fashioned hustle.” climate.” changed to half-semester courses that, because of their Milburn also takes pride in the diversity of MBA Focusing improvement efforts shorter duration, allow students more choices in elec­ students. “About 30 percent of our students now are tives and thereby greater customization. (“We focused international, representing about 19 countries,” she Introducing innovations is something Milburn relishes. on electives that appealed most to part-time students,” said. “And our domestic students — 80 percent of That’s why she decided to participate in the pilot program Milburn said.) The number of electives increased. The whom come from outside Missouri — represent 24 of a benchmark new MBA study that collects informa­ school also reduced the number and changed the type states. It’s a good feeling to know we have MBAs tion from competing MBA programs in order to provide statistical analysis of performance on many important of required courses. from so many diverse geographic areas making major measures. “Comparing our performance to that of our Transformation yields success competitors has provided focus and direction to our “To implement the new evening program,” Milburn improvement efforts,” she said. “I hope this practice will said, “we closed admission to the part-time program, gain broad acceptance in the academic community.” not accepting any evening students for fall ’95. Then we Another innovation — providing electronic applica­ opened our new professional MBA curriculum, known “I know Jean has a true tion forms and accepting them via a World Wide Web- as the PMBA program, in January 1996.” It has enjoyed based service — began in 1996. “Today, fully 50 percent great success, with attrition dropping to 10 percent. commitment to diversity of inquiries about our full-time MBA program come to Most who leave the program now do so because of our office electronically, and much of our promotion and job changes or other life circumstances, not because and providing access to recruitment program is delivered electronically to those of dissatisfaction. The average post-baccalaureate work inquirers,” she said. experience of students applying has moved up from Milburn learned about innovation and business early three years to six years. education for all types of on, around the family supper table. Her father was a The innovations were so successful that the business dentist in private practice, and at 14, she began working school has applied many of them to the full-time MBA people because I’ve seen in his office. “I watched him sweat to make his business program. “We want to make our educational programs a success,” she said, “and I knew at a young age that each as attractive as possible to our customers, within our it firsthand.” of us holds the keys to our career success in our own quality standards,” she said. And by all accounts, the hands.” full-time program, like the PMBA, is wildly successful. — Nicole Chestang Milburn, bom in Victoria, British Columbia, and raised in the suburbs south of San Francisco, set her career direc­ The 1,060 applications for 157 seats in the full-time MBA 88 MBA program in 1997-98 were a record high, and tion early, receiving her bachelor of science degree cum applications for next year are running 30 percent above laude in organizational behavior from the University of that. In addition, the school’s MBA placement is out­ San Francisco. Afterward, she worked for several years in standing, as graduates secure jobs at major companies contributions to companies, industries and countries the health care industry before attending graduate school. such as Citibank North America, Ernst & Young LLP, throughout the world.” Her personal time revolves around her family. Her Hallmark Cards Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Recruiting and admitting minority and women husband Roger Wiegand, joined Monsanto as one of its Monsanto Chemical Co. and The Procter & Gamble Co. students has long been important to Milburn. first bio-technology hires at the same time Milburn “Jean has done a massive job of restructuring in the “Usually, we have about 10 percent minority MBA entered business school and now runs the company’s past two years,” said Stuart I. Greenbaum, Ph.D., dean of students and about 27 percent female,” she said, “and genomics lab in Chesterfield, Mo. They have a 9-year-old the business school since 1995. “She has successfully I’d like to see those numbers increase.” One way son, Adam, and 6-year-old daughter, Annamarie, who implemented our unique keystone concept of expanded, Milburn has worked toward that goal is as a long­ was adopted from Romania. informed choice — something not easy to do — and she time board member of the Consortium for Graduate As for other activities? “Forget it,” Milburn said. “I’m has weathered and managed enormous change in her part Study in Management. The consortium provides happy just to read a Dilbert book for fun now and then.” of the business. This is a great tribute to her adaptability. merit-based, full-tuition scholarships and fees to — Nancy Belt

it Visit Washington University’s on-line calendar at http://cf6000.wustl.cdu/calcndar/events/vl.l Calendar Feb. 19-28 and John Sant’Ambrogio, cello. Steinberg Armchairs: Monet and Proust Conquer Wednesday, Feb. 25 Aud. 935-5285. Space and Time.” Wendy Faris, prof. of 6:30 a.m . Anesthesiology Grand Rounds. English and of comparative literature, U. of “Comparative Anesthesia.” John Dodam, Friday, Feb. 20 Texas-Arlington. Room 303 Mallinckrodt U. of Mo.-Columbia College of Veterinary 8 p.m. Chamber Choir of WU with SLU Center. 935-5170. Medicine. Wohl Hospital Bldg. Aud., 4960 Chorale concert. Music from the Renais­ 8 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series. Children’s Place. 362-6978. sance to the 20th Century. Graham Chapel. Author Lucie Brock-Broido, assoc, prof. 8 a.m. Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand 935-4841. and dir. of the MFA poetry program at Rounds. “Evidence-based Medicine in Ob/ Columbia U., will speak on the subject of Gyn: The Paradigm for the Next Century.” Sunday, Feb. 22 poet Thomas James. Hurst Lounge, David A. Grimes, director for medical 3 p.m. Faculty recital. Program: Beethoven, Duncker Hall. 935-7130. Exhibitions affairs, Family Health International, Medtner, Suk and Debussy. Elizabeth “Art of the ’80s: Modern to Postmodern.” Friday, Feb. 20 Research Triangle Park, N.C. Clopton Aud., Macdonald, cello, and Hugh Macdonald, 4950 Children’s Place. 362-7139. piano. Brown Lounge, Brown Hall. 935-4841. Through April 5. Gallery of Art, upper 9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. “Vio­ gallery. 935-4523. lence and Weapon Carrying in Televised 1 p.m. Biology seminar. Faculty Search “Powerful Grace Lies in Herbs and Music Videos: What Pediatricians Should Candidate Seminar Series. “Ecological and Plants: A Joint Exhibit on Herbal Medi­ Tell Their Patients.” Robert DuRant, prof. Evolutionary Dynamics Within Plant- cine.” Sponsored by Missouri Botanical of pediatrics and public health sciences, Mycorrhizal Fungal Mutualism.” James Garden Library and Bernard Becker Medi­ vice chair of health services research, Wake Bever, ecology and evolution dept., U. of cal Library. Through April. Seventh floor, Forest U. School of Medicine. Clopton Chicago, and candidate for ecologist/ Bernard Becker Medical Library, 660 Aud., 4950 Children’s Place. 454-6006. evolution of developmental mechanisms faculty position. Room 212 McDonnell S. Euclid. 362-4235. Noon. Cell biology and physiology semi­ Hall. 935-6706. Selections from the Washington Univer­ nar. “Intracellular Ca Dynamics: Novel sity art collections. Through April 5. Methods and Sparkling Results.” Mark B. 3:45 p.m. Physics colloquium. “Origin of Gallery of Art, lower galleries. 935-4523. Cannell, prof. and chair of physiology, U. of the Solar System: The Story as Told by Auckland New Zealand. Room 426 Presolar Grains.” Gary R. Huss, geological Performances McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. and planetary sciences div., Calif. Institute 362-6630. of Tech., Pasadena. Room 204 Crow Hall. Thursday, Feb. 19 I p.m. Biology seminar. Faculty Search 935-6252. 8 p.m. Performing arts dept, production. Candidate Seminar Series. “Developmental “Savage in Limbo.” (Also Feb. 20 and 21, Genetic Bases for the Evolutionary Diversi­ Thursday, Feb. 26 same time). Cost: $10; $7 for students, fication of Pigment Patterns in Cyprinid 4 p.m. Biology seminar. Faculty Search faculty, staff and senior citizens. A.E. Fishes.” David Parichy, genetics dept, and Candidate Seminar Series. “The Evolution Hotchner Studio Theatre, Mallinckrodt candidate for ecologist/evolution of devel­ of Body Patterning.” Mike Palopoli, Center. 935-6543. opmental mechanisms faculty position. Howard Hughes Medical Institute, U. of Room 212 McDonnell Hall. 935-6706. Chicago, and candidate for ecologist/ Saturday, Feb. 21 evolution of developmental mechanisms 8 p.m. “OVATIONS!” Series performance. Films 7:30 p.m. Earth and planetary sciences faculty position. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. “Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn lecture. “Galactic Cosmic Rays and the ACE 935-6706. and Other Identities.” Trinity Repertory Com­ Thursday, Feb. 19 Satellite.” Robert W. Binns, research prof. of pany. (Also Feb. 22, 2 p.m.) Co-sponsored by 7:45 p.m. French and Francophone Film physics and fellow, the McDonnell Center 4 p.m. Chemistry seminar, “ac Suscepti­ St. Louis Hillel Center. Cost: $23; discounts Series. “Messidor” (1979). Room 219 for the Space Sciences. Co-sponsored by the bility Studies of Molecular Magnetic available. Edison Theatre. 935-6543. sfl Ridgley Hall. 935-5175. St. Louis Astronomical Society and NASA Materials.” Gordon Yee, U. of Colo.- Missouri Space Grant Consortium at WU. Boulder. Room 3 11 McMillen Lab. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Friday, Feb. 20 Room 162 McDonnell Hall. 935-4614. 935-6530. 11 a.m. Assembly Series lecture/demon­ 7 and 9:30 p.m. Filmboard Feature 4 p.m. Earth and planetary sciences Saturday, Feb. 21 colloquium. “Fluvial Systems in Mountain stration. CS40 Lecture. Twyla Tharp, mod­ Series. “I Shot Andy Warhol.” (Also Feb. ern dancer. Edison Theatre. 935-5285. 21, same times, and Feb. 22, 7 p.m.) Cost: II a.m. University College Saturday Belts and Foreland Basins: An Alpine- $3 first visit, $2 subsequent visits. Room Seminar Series. “Medieval Paris.” Norris J. Himalayan Perspective.” Trevor Elliott, the Saturday, Feb. 28 100 Brown Hall. 935-5983. Lacy, prof. of Romance languages and George Herdman Professor of Geology literatures. Goldfarb Aud., McDonnell Hall. and AAPG Distinguished Lecturer, U. of 8 p.m. “OVATIONS!” Series performance. Wednesday, Feb. 25 935-6788. Liverpool, U.K. Room 112 Wilson Hall. “THARP!” Three new works by modern 935-5610. dancer Twyla Tharp. (Also March 1, 2 and 6 p.m. Japanese Film Series. “A Taxing Monday, Feb. 23 7 p.m.) Co-sponsored by Dance St. Louis. Womans Return” (1989). English subtitles. 4:15 p.m. Philosophy colloquium. Cost: $23. Edison Theatre. 935-6543. Room 219 Ridgley Hall. 935-5156. Noon. Molecular biology and pharmacol­ “Actions, Norms and Practical Reasoning.” ogy seminar. “DNA Methylation and Robert Brandom, prof. of philosophy, Thursday, Feb. 26 Epigenetics.” Eric Richards, asst. prof. of U. of Pittsburgh. Room 110 January Hall. 7:45 p.m. French and Francophone Film biology. Pharmacology Library: Philip 935-6670. Series. “Peril en la Demeure” (1985). Needleman Library, Room 3907 South Room 219 Ridgley Hall. 935-5175. Bldg. 362-2725. Friday, Feb. 27 3 p.m. Mathematics analysis seminar. 9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. “Interpolation of Little Lipschitz Func­ “Pathogenesis of Allergic Diseases.” Talal tions ” Nik Weaver, asst. prof. of mathemat­ A. Chatila, assoc, prof. of pediatrics and of ics. Room 199 Cupples I Hall. 935-6301. pathology. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children’s 3:30 p.m. Macro economics seminar. Place. 454-6006. “Money, Credit and the Cyclical Behavior of Noon. Cell biology and physiology semi­ Household Investment.” Victor Li, Pa. nar. “Intracellular Transport and Localiza­ Miscellany State U. Co-sponsored by the Center for the tion of RNA.” Robert H. Singer, anatomy Thursday, Feb. 19 Study of American Business and the econom­ and structural biology dept., Albert ics dept. Room 300 Eliot Hall. 935-5658. Einstein College of Medicine, N.Y. 7:30 p.m. Feminist reading group. Discus­ sion of Gloria Anzaldua’s book “Borderlands/ 4 p.m. Biology seminar. “Evolution of Room 426 McDonnell Medical Sciences Lectures Bldg. 362-2713. La Frontera: The New Mestiza” and related Patterning Mechanisms in Plants.” Scott articles from “Hyparia.” Open to grad, Thursday, Feb. 19 Poethig, prof. of biology, U. of Pa. Room I p.m. Biology seminar. Faculty Search students and faculty. Levi Lounge, Room 220 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6812. Candidate Seminar Series. “From Stalked Busch Hall. 935-5102. 11:15 a.m. Center for Mental Health Eyes to Troglomorphs: Comparative Services Research Seminar Series. 4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. “Location, Location, Location in Molecular Embryology and Beyond.” Mike Friday, Feb. 20 “Homeless Drug Abuse: Service Use, Palopoli, Howard Hughes Medical Insti­ T Cell Recognition and Migration (Topology 11:30 a.m. Toastmasters meeting. WU’s Costs, Consequences.” David E. Pollio, tute, U. of Chicago, and candidate for of Lymph Node and Topology of Molecules Toastmasters for Oratorical Readiness. Open asst. prof. of social work, and Karin Eyrich ecologist/evolution of developmental and Fay Baker, doctoral candidates. Spon­ in Vicinity of CD3 Activation).” Stephen to university faculty, staff and students. Shaw, Experimental Immunology Branch, mechanisms faculty position. Room 212 sored by the George Warren Brown School McDonnell Hall. 935-6706. Room 241 Compton Hall. 362-4925. of Social Work. Room 2128 West National Cancer Institute, NIH. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-2763. 8 p.m. Costume ball. “Art of the ’80s CampusAdministrative Center. 935-5687. Saturday, Feb. 28 Costume Ball.” Sponsored by the Student 4 p.m. Biology seminar. Faculty Search Tuesday, Feb. 24 II a.m. University College Saturday Gallery Group. Gallery of Art. 935-4523. Candidate Seminar Series. “Evolution of 4 p.m. Assembly Series lecture. The Will­ Seminar Series. “Taipei, Taiwan: Ethnic an Epigenetic Developmental System: iam C. Ferguson Memorial Lecture. “Back Identity in a City Landscape.” Joseph R. Saturday, Feb. 21 Convergence, Divergence and the Origin of to Mars.” Laurence Soderblom, research Allen, assoc, prof. of Asian and Near 9:30 a.m. Saturday Workshop. “Pyramids, Novelties in Salamander Pigment Pat­ staff member, astrogeology program, U.S. Eastern languages and literatures. Goldfarb Papyrus and Paper.” Charlotte Johnson terns.” David Parichy, genetics dept, and Geological Survey. Steinberg Aud. Aud., McDonnell Hall. 935-6788. speaks on papermaking in Egypt. Cost: $5. candidate for ecologist/evolution of devel­ 935-5285. To register, call 935-4643. opmental mechanisms faculty position. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6706. 4 p.m. Biology seminar. Faculty Search Candidate Seminar Series. “Maintenance of Wednesday, Feb. 25 4 p.m. Cancer Center Seminar Series. Diversity Within Plant Communities: A Noon. Ash Wednesday ecumenical service. “Targeting the RB Gene Family in the Role for the Soil Community?” James Graham Chapel. 725-3358. Mouse.” Tyler Jacks. Center for Cancer Bever, ecology and evolution department, 5:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday mass. Catholic Research, MIT Third Floor Aud., U. of Chicago, and candidate for ecologist/ Student Center, 6352 Forsyth. 725-3358. Childrens Hosp. 747-0359. evolution of developmental mechanisms 4:15 p.m. Philosophy colloquium. “Con- faculty position. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. Thursday, Feb. 26 nectionism, Systematicity and the Frame 935-6706. 1 p.m. Writing Center workshop. “Writing Problem.” W.F.G. Haselager, researcher. 4 p.m. Molecular microbiology lecture. a Resume.” Co-sponsored by the Career Unit for Theoretical Psychology, Vrije Brennecke Lecture Series. “Novel Music Center. Room 252 Olin Library. 935-4981. Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Approaches to Identify Bacterial Viru­ Room 110 January Hall. 935-5119. lence.” Stanley Falkow, prof. of microbiol­ Thursday, Feb. 19 Saturday, Feb. 28 4:30 p.m. Comparative arts lecture. First ogy and immunology, Stanford U. Moore 7 p.m. Assembly Series performance. “A 9 a.m. Saturday Workshop. “Basic Book­ annual Matheson Seminar in Comparative Aud., 660 S. Euclid Ave. 747-2630. Musical Conversation ” The Eliot Trio' binding.” Learn how to make a traditional Arts. “Heroic Artists and Comfortable Seth Carlin, piano; David Halen, violin- handsewn hard-bound blank book. Cost: 540. To register, call 935-4643. Washington University Record / Feb. 19, 1998 5 Domestic violence is focus of lectures at medical school omestic Violence: Basics and Beyond, Da four-day lecture series, will be held Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, Feb. 27, on the Medical Campus. The series is presented by the Domestic Violence Action Program, a School o f Medicine student organization. The series aims to increase awareness of domestic violence and to promote treatment and prevention, said Denise Flinn, a medical student and a coordinator of the event. “For a long time, people thought of domestic vio­ lence as a private family problem,” Flinn said. “But we’re realizing now that we have to address it.” The lectures, which are free and open to the public, begin at noon in Moore Audito­ rium unless otherwise noted and include: • Monday, Feb. 23 — “Introduction and Basic Information” presented by Carolyn Haase, M.D., assistant professor of medicine. • Tuesday, Feb. 24 — “Medical Recogni­ tion and Response” by Sue Dersch, coordi­ nator for Assisting Women with Advocacy Resources and Education (AWARE), a Bames-Jewish Hospital program that helps connect victims of abuse with advocates. • Wednesday, Feb. 25 — “Why Men Batter: Theory and Intervention” by Jim Read, program coordinator, Alternatives to Violence and Abuse. • Thursday, Feb. 26 — “Defending Our Lives,” a 1994 Academy Award-winning documentary film about four Boston-area women imprisoned for killing their batterers. Choreographer Twyla Tharp brings her new production “THARP!” — three works in three distinct styles — to the Edison • Thursday, Feb. 26 — “After the Diagno­ Theatre Feb. 28 and March 1. sis: The Physician’s Role in Community Responses to Domestic Violence,” a panel discussion with Ed Postawko of the St . Louis Dance pioneer Twyla Tharp to speak, perform here City Circuit Attorney’s Office; Katie Wessling from Legal Advocates for Abused odern dance pioneer Twyla are co-sponsored by Edison Theatre Since founding her first company in Women; Jane Aiken, J.D., professor at the Tharp comes to Washington and Dance St. Louis and take place at 1965, Tharp has created one of the most School of Law; and Michelle Schiller-Baker MUniversity this week for a 8 p.m. Feb. 28 and at 2 and 7 p.m. prodigious bodies of work in modern of St. Martha’s Hall. The discussion will be lecture/demonstration and a trio of full- March 1. dance history. Her work has included held at 5:30 p.m. at the Olin Extension in scale company performances. One of this century’s best-known conceptual pieces for major ballet compa­ Olin Residence Hall (reservations required). The lecture, part of the Assembly choreographers, Tharp sees dance as “a nies and original choreography for televi­ • Friday, Feb. 27 —- “Expecting the Series, takes place at 11 a.m. Wednes­ celebration of human movement” and a sion, Broadway and Hollywood films. Unexpected: Clinical Presentations of day, Feb. 25, in Edison Theatre. primary activity in both art and life. Her She is widely regarded as having created Domestic Violence” by David Lickerman, Tharp also will present the St. Louis presentation will combine lecture, solo a bridge between ballet audiences and M.D., associate director of Emergency premiere of her new production, dance and open dialogue with the audi­ popular culture enthusiasts through her Medical Services, Christian Hospitals. “THARP!” as part of Edison Theatre’s ence to communicate the simple mes­ collaborations with artists as varied as For more information, call 361-5092. OVATIONS! Series. The performances sage that “if you can move, you can Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jerome Robbins, dance.” director Milos Forman and David Byrne. “THARP!” consists of three new The Assembly Series lecture is made works in three distinct styles. “Sweet possible in part by the Congress of the Fields,” set to Shaker hymns and Ameri­ South Forty and the Washington Univer­ can choral music, explores the spiritual­ sity Society of the Arts. The presentation Sports ity expressed in 18th- and 19th-century o f “THARP!” is made possible in part by American music. The “bachelor pad” the Mid-America Arts Alliance, the Mis­ music of Esquivel and Dean Martin, souri Arts Council and the National En­ Compiled by Mike Wolf, asst, athletic director for media relations, and Kevin Bergquist, among others, sets the stage for “66,” dowment for the Arts. asst, director, sports information. For up-to-date news about Washington University’s Tharp’s tribute to the Beat sensibility and All tickets are $23 and are available at athletics program, access the Bears ’ Web site at rescomp. wustl. edu/~athletics/. the spirit of the American highway. For the Edison Theatre box office, 935-6543, “Heroes,” Tharp’s first collaboration with the Dance St. Louis box office, 534-6622, 65-50. Washington U., still leading the Men cagers try for 14th conference by one-half game over composer Philip Glass since their classic and through MetroTix, 534-1 111. For NYU, hosts Brandeis University Friday “In the Upper Room,” the entire cast of more information about the Assembly straight winning season 14 dancers takes the stage for a musical at the WU Field House before a first- Series lecture, call 935-5285. For more After its seven-game unbeaten streak response to the legendary David Bowie- information about the OVATIONS! Series place showdown with NYU Sunday, ended with a 55-52 loss at Carnegie Brian Eno album of the same name. performances, call 935-6543. Feb. 22. Mellon University Friday, Feb. 13, the men’s basketball team resumed its winning Current Record: 20-2 (10-1 UAA) ways with a 79-69 triumph at Emory This Week: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, vs. Mars missions to be featured in lecture University Sunday, Feb. 15. Senior for­ Brandeis University (UAA), WU Field aurence Soderblom, astrogeologist landed in summer 1997 and the orbital ward Chris Heidbrink led the Bears with a House; 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, vs. New and expert on the planet Mars, will operations last fall of the Mars Global career-high 22 points. The victory assured York University (UAA), WU Field L deliver the William C. Ferguson Memo­ Surveyor, the NASA Mars program is to another winning campaign in University House. Athletic Association (UAA) play. They rial Lecture, titled “Back to Mars,” at launch two spacecraft every “Mars oppor­ need just one more victory in their final Track and field squads 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, as part of the tunity” — 26 months — until 2005. three home games to secure a school- Assembly Series. Soderblom, a scien­ The lecture is free and open to the pub­ record 14th straight winning season. top six school records tific investigator for both the Mars lic. For more information, call 935-5285. Pathfinder and the Mars Global Sur­ Current Record: 12-10 (8-3 UAA) The track and field teams set six school veyor, will discuss the overall plans for This Week: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, vs. records Saturday at the Augustana these missions. The lecture will take Faculty recital offers Brandeis University (UAA), WU Field College Invitational, including two by place in Steinberg Hall Auditorium. House; 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, vs. New junior sprinter Claudine Rigaud (55 Soderblom is a research staff member piano, cello music York University (UAA), WU Field House. hurdles, 300 meters). Junior Eileen with the astrogeology program of the McAllister broke her own school record U.S. Geological Survey in Flagstaff, he Department of Music in Arts and Women hoopsters reach in the 1,500 meters and set an NCAA Ariz. For the past 25 years, he has either TSciences will present a faculty recital Division III provisional qualifying time led or been involved with many NASA featuring pianist Flugh Macdonald, Ph.D., 20 wins; streak ends (4 minutes, 45.06 seconds) in the pro­ solar system explorations. He has chair and professor of music, and cellist cess. Junior Emily Richard also posted chaired and served on numerous explo­ Elizabeth Macdonald, director of strings, The University’s second-ranked women’s an NCAA provisional qualifying time ration planning and advisory commit­ at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in Brown basketball team split a pair of road in the 1,500, placing third with a time tees. Soderblom also has participated in Lounge in Brown Hall. games, but the Bears remain atop the of 4:45.09. Junior Chris Adams ran the many NASA planetary exploration The program will include Ludwig van UAA standings. The Bears reached the 300-meter dash in 37.09 seconds, missions, including Mars Mariners 6, 7 Beethoven’s “Cello Sonata in C Major, Op. 20-win plateau for the eighth time in nine breaking Russ Chambliss’ school and 9, Viking, Voyager, Magellan, 102, No. 1”; Nikolai Medtner’s “Two Tales years Friday, Feb. 13, with a 73-43 vic­ record of 37.50 seconds set last season. Galileo, Cassini and New Millennium for Piano, Op. 8”; Josef Suk’s “Ballade tory at Carnegie Mellon University. Two Deep Space 1. He has been involved in and Serenade, Op. 3, for Cello and Piano”; days later, despite a double-double (14 This Week: 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Athena rover investigation for the and Claude Debussy’s “Sonata for Cello points, 13 rebounds) performance from SlU-Carbondale Saluki/USA Open, Carbondale, 111.; 9 a.m. Saturday, Mars 2001 mission. and Piano.” sophomore center Alia Fischer, the Bears The U.S. Mars exploration program The concert is free and open to the lost their first NCAA Division III contest Feb. 21, at University of Missouri Open, Columbia, Mo. will be under way for some years. Begin­ public. For more information, call of the season at Emory University, ning with the Mars Pathfinder that 935-4841. 6 Washington University Record Curators concerned about loans-from Pagei

Jean Arp, Lyonel Feininger, El Lissitsky friend and contemporary Alfred Barr, and Kurt Schwitters. He also was directly MOMA’s long-time, pioneering director. responsible for the expatriation of a large Dorner also was directly responsible number of pre-war masterpieces. It’s for spiriting dozens of modern works out really the stuff of spy thrillers.” of Germany. Once, parting company after Ketner is heartened by recent actions a dinner party one clear evening, Dorner on the part of the Association of Art insisted that Barr take Domer’s umbrella. Museum Directors (AAMD), an organiza­ A puzzled Barr acquiesced, later to dis­ tion made up of the heads of 170 art cover that an unstretched landscape by the museums, which convened a task force to expressionist painter Ernst Ludvig develop guidelines for the resolution of Kirchner had been hidden in the lining. In ownership claims. Still, he remains doubt­ another example, Dorner and Barr again ful there is an easy solution. used the umbrella ruse to help MOMA “The AAMD’s intentions are excellent acquire several paintings and drawings because we need some sort of clear-cut from a Landesmuseum show. policy,” Ketner said, pointing out that But as Nazi influence grew throughout American institutions generally have been the mid-1930s, Domer’s position became quicker to act on the issue than their Euro­ increasingly tenuous. Things reached a pean counterparts. But Ketner warned that head one afternoon in 1937 when a friend such a policy “may prove nearly impos­ working in the Nazi “Kulterkammer,” sible to draft because of the myriad of then responsible for overseeing the different ways in which works came to country’s cultural affairs — and for leave Germany. Many objects were simply rooting out “degenerate art” and its looted and sold for mercenary reasons, but supporters — warned Dorner that he was others were spirited out of the country in about to be arrested. The seasoned order to safeguard them.” expatriator expatriated himself, fleeing to An example of the latter case is pro­ London and, shortly afterward, to the vided by Ketner’s uncle. Born in United States, where he became director Koenigsberg, Germany, in 1893, of the Rhode Island School of Design Alexander Dorner was very much the Museum. traditional German aristocrat, Ketner Given this family history, Ketner’s recalled. “He had a deep fencing scar on keen interest in the issue comes as little his left cheek that he was quite proud of; surprise, but he pointed out that the he always insisted that his photograph be implications of expatriation, taken in taken from the left side,” Ketner said. their largest sense, are potentially stag­ But Dorner was also an outspoken gering for the museum world. proponent of some of the most challenging “Historically, many major European art of his day. The author of a highly influ­ museums were built on the spoils of ential treatise on modem art installation, war,” he said. “Are the French prepared Dorner collaborated with Lissitsky on the to return Napoleon’s plundered Egyptian Landesmuseum’s famous “Abstraktes treasure? Will the English return the Kabinett,” a groundbreaking exhibition Parthenon frieze to Greece? It’s an space that was called “the most important extremely difficult and complex issue.” | Becky London (seated) and Barbara Meek star in Trinity Repertory Company’s room of 20th-century art” by Domer’s — Liam Otter “Fires in the Mirror,” which brings its compelling account of race relations in the 1990s to Edison Theatre Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21 and 22. Science historian warns of eugenics — from page 1 ‘Fires in the Mirror’ provides with such problems or behaviors. Thus he we can call it that — to medicalize and is concerned that the climate is ripe for a geneticize our social behavior.” compelling drama at Edison “repackaged” form of eugenics in Ameri­ According to Allen, the old eugenics can society, one that will attempt to use arose out of turbulent economic and sociai appers and rabbis, Orthodox feature Greg Freeman, columnist for gene therapy or drugs to alter behavior, as conditions and three strands of thought in teachers and Brooklyn house the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Ray eugenicists used sterilization to control Western society early in the century: wives, Angela Davis and the Rev. Hartmann, publisher of the Riverfront social problems. • the Christian doctrine of original sin, RAl Sharpton — these are just a few ofTimes; the and Leslie Drozen, editor of the “Seventy-five years ago, eugenicists which implies that we inherit the defects characters who will command the Edison University’s Jewish student publication classified problems such as feeblemind­ of our ancestors; Theatre stage when the Trinity Repertory The Scroll. edness, alcoholism, prostitution, unruli­ • individualism, which focuses on the Company brings Anna Deavere Smith’s Frank Rich, former drama critic for ness and even thalassophilia as inherited individual as the basic unit of society and compelling drama “Fires in the Mirror: The New York Times, called the play ------traits,” Allen said. thus of social responsibility; and Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other “quite simply the most compelling and “The trend today • scientism, the belief that science can Identities” to the University Saturday and sophisticated view of urban racial and is to ‘m edicalize’ provide concrete and rational answers to Sunday, Feb. 2 1 and 22. class conflict that one could hope to behaviors such as human social and behavioral problems. The performances, which are encounter.” The play was awarded a criminality or “It is possible today that genetic argu­ co-sponsored by the OVATIONS! Series Special Citation Obie. It was a finalist alcoholism by ments are creating a similar climate of and the St. Louis Hillel Center, are at 8 for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama and, in lumping a whole opinion found earlier in this century in p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, and 2 p.m. Sun­ 1993, was produced for the PBS series array of behaviors which social problems are viewed as medi­ day, Feb. 22. “American Playhouse.” into one category, cal problems originating from genetic Part drama, part documentary, part Under the direction of Brian Kulick, giving them clini- defects in individuals, treatable by gene community theater, “Fires in the Mirror” the Trinity Repertory Company’s produc­ ______cal names — for therapy or behavior-modifying drugs,” he tells the story of a tragic 1991 accident tion debuted in 1996 and stars Barbara Garland E. Allen instance, attention said. “With our present strong emphasis on that set off a conflict between African Meek and Becky London. Trinity Reper­ deficit hyperactive being ‘efficient’ by reducing the cost of Americans and Hasidic Jews in the tory, founded in 1964, is one of the most syndrome, ADHS — making them sound health care and other social benefits, we Crown Heights neighborhood of Brook­ respected regional theaters in the United like scientific judgments and then pro­ run the risk of turning human needs into lyn, N.Y. A driver in the entourage o f the States. Under the direction of Oskar posing medical or biological treatments. problems of cost-benefit analysis.” Lubavitcher Hasidic Rebbe (spiritual Eustis, the Rhode Island-based company “Biological explanations for social The Sarton Lecture was established in leader of a particularly insular Orthodox produces a mix of world-premiere, con­ behaviors take the blame away from an 1956 and is jointly sponsored by AAAS Jewish sect) struck and killed 7-year-old temporary and classic works. From their individual’s social circumstances — from and the History of Science Society. It is Gavin Cato. The accident sparked four roots in the basement of Providence’s family, community and society at large considered the most prominent history of days of rioting and led to the murder of Trinity Square Methodist Church, the — and relocate it in the inherent makeup science lecture given annually. Sarton was 29-year-old Yankel Rosenbaum, a company has grown into Rhode Island’s of the individual,” he went on. “An under­ influential in developing the history of Hasidic scholar from Australia. largest arts organization, employing standing of the economic, social and science as an academic discipline and is Smith, whose work aims “to find more than 130 artistic and administrative political context in which the old eugen­ credited with helping form Harvard’s American character in the ways people staff. ics movement developed provides some history of science department. speak,” conducted more than 100 inter­ Currently an associate professor of insights into the present ‘movement’ — if — Tony Fitzpatrick views with people affected by the inci­ drama at Stanford University, Smith is dent and allows the story to unfold the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation through the interwoven monologues of 26 grant, two Obie awards, two Drama finely etched, real-life characters. Critics Circle awards and two Tony Both performances will be followed by Award nominations. “Fires in the Mir­ post-show discussions. On Saturday, Rod ror” is part of her continuing project “On Campus Watch Goldberg, director of the St. Louis Hillel the Road: A Search for American Char­ Center, will lead a discussion on “Chal­ acter,” a series of more than a dozen The following incidents were reported to the University Police Department from lenging Your Reflection,” featuring Rabbi shows that also includes “Twilight: Los Feb. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are Yosef Landa, a leader of St. Louis Angeles 1992,” a profile of the rioting urged to call 935-5555. This release is provided as a public sen ice to promote safety* aware­ Lubavitchers and a former resident of that erupted after the acquittal of the ness and is available on the University Police Web site at http://rescomp.nnstl.edu/~mtpd. Crown Heights; Baptist Minister Harvey police officers accused of beating Feb. 10 11 a.m. Wednesday. Fields; David Warren, St. Louis-area Rodney King. In addition to her theatri­ 3:30 p.m. — A student reported receiving Feb. 13 director of the Anti-Defamation League; cal work, Smith has appeared in the e-mail from an Israeli radio station com­ writer Shelly Fredman; and students films “Dave,” “Philadelphia” and “The plaining about harassing e-mail sent from 2:08 a.m. — A Marriott employee reported Cynthia Weinger and Robin Terry. American President.” the student’s account. An investigation the theft of 10 wooden bar stools, valued at Sunday’s post-show discussion, titled Tickets are $23 for the general public. continues. $1,150, from the Umrathskellar in Umrath Hall between 10 p.m. Thursday and 2 a.m. “The Media’s Role in Black/Jewish Call for discounts. Tickets are available Feb. 11 Relations,” will be moderated by Robert at the Edison Theatre box office, 935- Friday. Cohn, editor of the St. Louis Jewish 6543, and through MetroTix, 534-1 111. 1:05 p.m. — A student reported the theft of University Police also responded to two Light and president of the Press Club of For more information, call 935-6543. a modem from a computer lab in Anheuser- additional reports o f the ft, three reports of Busch Hall between 11 p.m. Tuesday and Metropolitan St. Louis, and will vandalism and two reports o f harassment. Feb. 19, 1998 7 Nancy Pope appointed assistant dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

ancy P. Pope, Ph.D., a lecturer in assume leadership of the Mr. and Mrs. the Department of English in Arts Spencer T. Olin Fellowship Program.” Nand Sciences, has been appointed Pope’s other responsibilities as assistant dean o f the Graduate School of assistant dean include serving as disserta­ Arts and Sciences, announced Dean tion and thesis preparation adviser to Robert E. Thach, Ph.D. graduate students and as coordinator of Pope will become coordinator of the the Hooding and Recognition Ceremony University’s Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Olin at Commencement. Fellowship Pro­ Pope, who received a bachelor’s degree gram for Women in in medieval studies from Brown Univer­ Graduate Study sity in 1973, began her graduate studies in when Margaret comparative literature in Arts and Sciences Watkins retires in at Washington University in 1974 as a June 1998. The member of the first class of Olin Fellows. Olin Fellowship She earned a master’s degree in 1976 and Program was estab­ a doctorate in 1982 from the University. lished by the She has been a lecturer in the Monticello College English department since 1983. Pope Foundation to bring also has taught at Illinois College and Nancy P. Pope outstanding women Webster University, where she was to Washington coordinator of the Writing Center from University to pursue careers in higher 1993 to 1997. education or the professions. An annual At Washington University, Pope has conference is held on campus to honor received the Dean’s Faculty Award for past and present fellowship recipients. Teaching in University College in 1988 “We are delighted to have Nancy Pope and the Council of Students of Arts and join the graduate school staff,” Thach Sciences Teaching Award in 1996. She also said. “1 can think of no better person to has coordinated several Olin conferences. Obituaries Young artists on exhibit More than 200 young painters, sculptors and other artists from 40 high Arnold Dankner, associate professor of medicine schools in the St. Louis region are showing their work this month in the rnold Dankner, M.D., associate Barnes and Jewish hospitals and Bames- School of Art’s 25th annual High School Art Competition. Juried by artist Bob Hansman, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, the Bixby Jewish West County Hospital. He was Aclinical professor of medicine at the Gallery show runs through Sunday, Feb. 22. School of Medicine, died of cancer also chief of the allergy department at Friday, Feb. 6, 1998, at his home in Jewish Hospital. Clayton. He was 72. A St. Louis native, Dankner earned a Dankner joined the medical school in bachelor’s degree from Washington 1950 as a research fellow in allergy and University, from which he also received a became a fellow in clinical allergy later medical degree in 1947. He served as a that year. In 1953, he became an assistant captain in the U.S. Air Force. For The Record in clinical medicine and then an instruc­ Among the survivors are his wife of tor the following year. He was promoted 52 years, Jackie Dankner; a son, Rand E. to assistant professor in 1975 and associ­ Dankner, M.D., also associate clinical For The Record contains news about a wide invitation to serve as a reviewer for the ate professor in 1981. professor of medicine at the medical variety o f faculty, staff and student scholarly Neurological Sciences 1 Study Section at and professional activities. the National Institutes of Health (NIH). An allergist and internist in private school, of Ladue; a daughter, Felice Study sections review grant applications, practice since 1953, Dankner was on the Lowenbaum of Clayton; a sister, Honey make recommendations on these applica­ staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, St. John’s Grosberg of Creve Coeur; and four Of note tions to the appropriate NIH national advi­ Mercy Medical Center, the former grandchildren. Philip M. Barger, M.D., postdoctoral sory council or board and survey the status fellow in medicine, has received a four- of research in their fields of science. ... year $260,000 grant from the American David W. Marchant, artist in residence Bernard Hulbert, emeritus professor of medicine Heart Association for a project titled in the Performing Arts Department in Arts “Characterization of a Metabolic Gene and Sciences, performed his recent dance ernard Hulbert, M.D., assistant medical staff at the former Jewish Regulatory Pathway Induced During work, “Losing History,” at the Grandell Bclinical professor emeritus of Hospital. Cardiac Hyperthropy.” ... Theater in St. Louis and at the Merce medicine at the School of Medicine, Hulbert, a native of Racine, Wis., Garima Bhatia, a doctoral candidate in Cunningham Studio Performance Space in died of cancer Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, earned undergraduate and medical the Department of Chemical Engineering, New York. The performance was directed at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He degrees from the University of Wisconsin received the Professors’ Choice Award for by Angela Culbertson, an alumna of the was 80 and lived in Olivette. at Madison. He served in the U.S. Army her research presentation, titled “Building a dance department. Hulbert joined the medical school Reserve from 1940 to 1942 and in the Pollution Prevention Toolbox for the Batch in 1949 as an assistant in clinical U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1942 to Charcoal Kiln Industry: Modeling the Slow Speaking of medicine. In 1951, he was promoted to 1946, attaining the rank of major. Pyrolysis of Wood,” at the second annual Susan M. Binzer, coordinator and rehabili­ instructor, then to assistant professor in Among the survivors are his wife, Mid-America Environmental Engineering tative audiologist, and Timothy A. Holden, 1974. He received emeritus status in Gertrude Kessler Hulbert; a daughter, Conference, held at the University of research assistant, both in the Department 1995. Laura R. Hulbert, M.D., instructor in Missouri in Columbia. ... of Otolaryngology, presented a poster, “Use An internist in private practice for clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the Cancer specialists from the School of of the Communication Profile for the 47 years, Hulbert was on the staff of medical school, of Creve Coeur; a son, Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Hearing Impaired in a Cochlear Implant Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Don Kessler o f New York; a brother, Gynecology presented eight papers at the Population,” at the 1997 Conference on the former Barnes and Jewish hospitals. David Hulbert of Racine; and two grand­ annual meeting of the Society of Gyneco­ Implantable Auditory Prostheses held in He was a past vice president of the children. logic Oncologists held in Orlando, Fla. The Pacific Grove, Calif. ... total represents an all-time high for a single Mary-Jean Cowell, Ph.D., coordinator academic department. The meeting, which of the dance program in the Performing Arts Willard Scrivner, emeritus ob/gyn professor ran from Feb. 7-11, hosted nearly every Department in Arts and Sciences, presented board-certified gynecologic oncologist in a paper titled “Michio Ito in Hollywood: illard C. Scrivner, M.D., assistant violence and abuse, safety and health the United States. education, drug abuse and access to Modes and Ironies of Ethnicity” at the clinical professor emeritus of ob­ annual Congress on Research in Dance W health care. stetrics and gynecology at the School of On assignment conference held in Tucson, Ariz. Medicine, died after a long illness Satur­ Scrivner earned a bachelor’s degree in Milica Banjanin, Ph.D., professor and day, Feb. 7, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in 1926 and a medical degree in 1930, both chair of the Department of Russian in Arts To press Belleville, 111. He was 91 and lived in from Washington University. and Sciences, chaired a panel on “Voices Belleville. He is survived by his wife of David L. Kirk, Ph.D., professor of biol­ From the Periphery: Futurism and Formal­ Scrivner joined the medical school in 67 years, Ruth Scrivner; two sons, ogy in Arts and Sciences, recently had a ism” and delivered a paper titled “Looking 1934 as assistant in clinical obstetrics and Roger M. Scrivner of Belleville and book titled “Volvox: Molecular-Genetic In, Looking Out: Framing the City” at a gynecology and was promoted to clinical Peter C. Scrivner of Washington; and Origins of Multicellularity and Celluar panel on “Reflection, Refraction and instructor in 1942. He became an assis­ six grandchildren. Differentiation” published by Cambridge Spectacle in Russian Literature and Art” at tant clinical professor in 1956, an assis­ A funeral for Scrivner was held Feb. 11. University Press. The book focuses the 1997 national convention of the tant clinical professor emeritus in 1975 primarily on the role of Volvox in the American Association for the Advance­ and retired from practice in 1984. evolutionary process. ... ment of Slavic Studies held in Seattle. ... Richard A. Watson, Ph.D., professor of He delivered an estimated 18,000 Howard Kee, formerly The interactive carvings of Doyle philosophy in Arts and Sciences, recently babies in 60 years of practice in St. Clair of sports information Cozadd, documents coordinator and tech­ had two books published by Southern County. Scrivner was a past president of nical support technician in the International Illinois University Press. “Good Teaching: the Illinois State Medical Association and oward Kee, who served as Washing­ Office, were recently featured in a calligra­ A Guide for Students” explains how to the St. Clair County Medical Association. Hton University’s sports information phy session of the 1997 International Yan survive and how to profit from and enjoy He also had served as president of the coordinator from 1981 to 1984 and was a Xin Qigong Practice and Research Confer­ the college experience. “Writing Philoso­ Illinois Medical Disciplinary Commission. fixture in the St. Louis and national ence held in New York. ... phy” is a frank and unidealized account of bowling communities, died in a three-car Last October, he formed the Public David M. Holtzman, M.D., assistant the situation in professional philosophy Health Foundation to deal with issues such accident Monday, Feb. 9, 1998, in professor of neurology and of molecular and the relationship that publishing has to as teen pregnancy, inadequate parenting, Franklin County. He was 69. biology and pharmacology, has accepted an success in the field. Opportunities &!?newsn^

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University s commitment to pursuing the successful multi-ethnic, multi-racial Tscheduled three brown bag seminars 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Erlanger goals o f affirmative action. society that provides the same level of to review recent retirement taxation Auditorium. opportunities for all. In this effort, we as ashington University is committed changes under the Taxpayer Relief Act. A West Campus — Thursday, Feb. 26, a country have made giant strides, but to providing equal opportunity for consultant with Teachers Insurance and noon-1 p.m., Room A/B Conference W clearly we have not yet reached the gc all who come to work and study here. For Annuity Association-College Retirement Center. As a private institution, Washington more than 30 years, we have actively and Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) will Human resources will offer seminars University has the advantage of beii energetically recruited minority students, present information about the 1998 on two other topics this spring. In March, to set its own goals. However, with this faculty and staff, and we believe we are increased deferred annuity limits for four sessions will review the group freedom comes the responsibility to well on our way to creating a campus employees, new types of individual life insurance, long-term disability and formulate and pursue priorities that | where many different ethnic groups come retirement accounts and various credits long-term care plans. In April, there will the best interest of our country as a together to learn not only from our pro­ for educational expenses. be seven sessions on investment educa­ It is with this in mind that Washington fessors but from each other. The free seminars will be held on all tion. University energetically reaffirms its In recent history, programs created for three campuses as follows: Pre-registration is not required. For affirmative action policies and gives hig minorities have been challenged in vari­ Hilltop Campus — Tuesday, Feb. 24, more information, contact the benefits priority to attracting talented, academi­ ous legislative bodies and courts, and noon-1 p.m., Room 108 Simon Hall. office on your campus. cally gifted minority students, faculty those arguing against them have stated members and administrators. that individuals should be judged solely As we look to the next century, on their own merits regardless of family, Washington University is committed to Fitness program offered at Athletic Complex economic status, race, ethnic group, continuing this vigorous pursuit of a religion or gender. Indeed, most Ameri­ ut some spring in your step by The cost for the program is $36. community that is just, multi-ethnic, cans support this sentiment. taking part in a fitness program being Enrollment is limited, so early registra­ multi-racial and, above all, a model of P It is possible, however, to share this offered this spring at the McWilliams tion is encouraged. academic excellence that proves that the conviction and still believe that affirma­ Fitness Center in the Athletic Complex. The program features a certified future of our country and world lies in its tive action programs are just and neces­ The six-week program, labeled personal trainer who will be available to educated citizens. “Your Choice,” is open to the University assist with all fitness needs, from getting sary. During the course of our country’s past, many people by virtue of their race community and begins March 2. Partici­ started to developing a personalized YYJaaJc pants will meet from 6 to 7 a.m. each training program. or ethnic group have been excluded from many opportunities, including the oppor­ Monday, Wednesday and Friday through For more information about the pro­ Mark S. Wrighton tunity to have the best educational experi­ April 10. gram, call 935-5220. Chancellor ence possible. For some years, our coun­

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