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Sept. 26, 2003 Volume 28 No. 7

Treasuring the Past \ Washington University in St Louis Shaping the Future Celebrating JSp Years Center for Materials Innovation launched

BY TONY FITZPATRICK applied advances in materials re- William E. Buhro, Ph.D., profes- fessor of Electrical Engineering; the School of Engineering & Ap- search, eventually touching many sor of chemistry in Arts & Sci- Kenneth F. Kelton, Ph.D., pro- plied Science. New and improved consumer aspects of daily life. ences, is associate director. fessor of physics; and Karen McDonnell is chairman of the goods, better planes, vehicles Moreover, the center brings Charter CMI members, who L. Wooley, Ph.D., professor of University's Board of Trustees. He and electronics, and new bio- together researchers, some world- constituted a subcommittee that chemistry. headed the initial phase of the medical products that could lead renowned in their fields, to get a delved into what was needed to The center initially will be Campaign for Washington Uni- to better pharmaceuticals and better understanding of funda- form the center, are: Pratim Bis- funded at more than $10 million versity before it was publicly innovative medical devices are mental processes in nature — was, Ph.D., the Stifel and Qui- for the next five years, according announced. He is the retired among the objectives of a new such as magnetism — that are nette Jens Professor of Environ- to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. chairman of the board of the interdisciplinary center housed in the bases for the development of mental Engineering Science and He said a portion of these funds McDonnell Douglas Corp. Arts & Sciences. increasingly smaller, more special- director of the Environmental will be supported by a gift from "We're extremely grateful to The Center for Materials Inno- ized novel materials. Engineering Science Program; John F. McDonnell to the Univer- John McDonnell for his support vation (CMI), located in the refur- Stuart A. Solin, Ph.D., the Donald L. Elbert, Ph.D., assistant sity's campaign to endow three and encouragement of the Cen- bished basement of Crow Hall, will Charles M. Hohenberg Professor professor of biomedical engineer- new professorships. ter for Materials Innovation," enable collaborators from across of Experimental Physics in Arts & ing; Ronald S. Indeck, Ph.D., the Two of the professorships will Wrighton said. "This initiative the University to make basic and Sciences, is director of the CMI. Das Family Distinguished Pro- be in Arts & Sciences, the other in See Center, Page 6

Gloria White dies; Beating cancer 'a great citizen Information on of the University' other ailments BY ANDY CLENDENNEN

Gloria W White, vice chancellor can help fight it emerita for human resources, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, of BY GILA Z. RECKESS cardiac arrest. She was 69. White began her career at the Many cancer patients have other University in 1967 as the associate diseases, and those ailments director of the Upward Bound can influence their chance of sur- Program. The following year, she vival and response to treatment. became an academic adviser to Although physicians take a undergraduate students in Arts & patient's overall health into Sciences and was named director account when determining prog- of the Office of Special Projects nosis and making treatment rec- and of the Work-Study Career ommendations, that information Scholarship Program for minority is not recorded in tumor registries students. and used in medical research, The scholarship program was according to Jay F. Piccirillo, M.D., one of the University's early — associate professor of otolaryngol- and successful — efforts to re- ogy, of medicine and of occupa- cruit African-American students. tional therapy. "Gloria White was a great citi- Piccirillo and his team have zen of Washington University and developed a program to train the entire St. Louis region," Chan- Distinguished facility Alison J. Whelan, M.D., receives a Distinguished Faculty Award from cancer registrars to track patients' cellor Mark S. Wrighton said. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton at the Founders Day Dinner and Awards Presentation Sept. 20 at other diseases, called comorbidi- "She gave of her time and talent America's Center. Jay R. Turner, William E. Wallace and Peter J. Wiedenbeck also received the ties. Five cen- to so many important St. Louis award for their outstanding commitment and dedication to the intellectual and personal develop- ters around the institutions and has made a last- ment of students. In the School of Medicine, Whelan is associate professor of medicine, division country, ing impact on our community. of medical education; associate professor of pediatrics, division of medical genetics; and associ- including the "Asa ate dean for medical student education. Siteman Can- University cer Center, have administrator, been learning she was a com- This Week In and imple- mitted and Retirees are recognized for menting the intelligent WUSTL History program since Piccjri„0 leader who 1999. helped the their service, commitment Sept 26,1997 Piccirillo University recently discussed his group's Anheuser-Busch Hall was dedicated. focus on many BY ANDY CLENDENNEN Wrighton said in congratulating Sandra Day O'Connor, the first methods at the Centers for White important key the retirees. "You have my and Disease Control and Prevention's female justice to sit on the U.S. Su- issues over the By itself, the number 986 isn't your colleagues' gratitude for 2003 Cancer Conference in preme Court, was keynote speaker. years. She will be missed by all really all that impressive. It your efforts in advancing the Atlanta. At the same conference, who knew and worked with her." doesn't stand out, there are no University." Sept 27,1892 another team member and In 1972, White was named the sports milestones associated with To put 986 in perspective, if research assistant, Irene Costas, it and it's definitely not pi, no the retirees had been at the Classes began at the Washington University's affirmative action University Dental Department. outlined findings from the five officer, and in 1975, she was pro- matter how far you want to carry University one after the other centers. moted to director of personnel. the decimal. instead of concurrently, the first Sept 29,1975 "Comorbidity is increasingly But for a select group of employee would have started in Later that year, she was named The campus pub, Rathskeller recognized as an important fea- retired University staff members, the year 1017, or right in the mid- assistant vice chancellor for per- (The Rat), opened. ture of the patient with cancer," sonnel and affirmative action, 986 is definitely significant. That's dle of the Middle Ages. Piccirillo said. "Some people are and then in 1981, she became an the combined number of years Traditionally, special recogni- Sept 29,2000 skeptical about whether it's practi- associate vice chancellor. served by those who retired in fis- tion is afforded to those retirees in The School of Medicine announced cal to train registrars to code She was named a vice chancel- cal year 2003. attendance at the luncheon who the development of genetically comorbidity information, but our lor in 1988. Forty-six retired, and 21 were have the greatest number of years altered mice that do not become research shows that the method As the affirmative action offi- in attendance at a recent lunch- of service with the University. This obese or develop diabetes when fed we've developed is easy for them cer, White was extremely effective eon hosted by Chancellor Mark S. year, Margaret "Polly" Cummings a high-fat diet. to learn and to do well." in increasing the number of Wrighton at Whittemore House. (35 years), Kathryn Eyerman He believes recording comor- minorities and women at the "The talents and contributions (35 years) and Marjorie Thomas This feature will be included in bidities will provide more com- University. of employees like yourselves are (34 years) each received a basket each 2003-04 issue of the Record prehensive profiles of patients and "She impressed me, and every- essential elements in enabling of flowers. All worked at the in observance of Washington improve cancer research. For one else, with her strength of Washington University to cele- School of Medicine. University's 150th anniversary. example, a patient's chance of sur- See White, Page 7 brate 150 successful years," See Retirees, Page 6 See Cancer, Page 3 2 RECORD WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS Trustees meet during 150th anniversary week

Founders Week marked the multicultural or international beginning of the University's students and are evenly divided yearlong 150th anniversary between men and women. Wrigh- celebration, and it included the ton noted that they are the most fall meeting of the Board of Trus- academically talented group of tees Sept. 19. applicants in the University's his- The meeting featured reports tory, with average SAT scores of by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, 1400, combined math and verbal. as well as reports by the following He congratulated the 71 stu- standing committees — audit, dents from China in the joint development, educational policy, Olin School of Business-Fudan Hilltop finance, research-graduate University executive master of affairs, undergraduate life, and the business administration program. Alumni Board of Governors. They are completing their course In a special presentation, of study and were honored Sept. Wrighton spoke at length on fac- 18 in a ceremony on the Hilltop ulty recruitment and retention — Campus. Rhodes Converge back at WUSTL Former University students and Rhodes Scholars (from its challenges and its opportuni- Wrighton also noted the U.S. left) Sarah Johnson (Class of 2001), Trina Williams (1992), Ben Cannon (1999) and Ian Klaus (2001) ties. He reported on the Univer- News & World Report rankings share a humorous moment during the inaugural STORIES program recently at Ursa's Fireside sity's success in attracting and have now included Washington Lounge. The interactive panel discussion, sponsored by the Office of Residential Life, The Career retaining the best faculty teacher- University among the top 10 Center and the Office of Alumni and Development Programs, allowed the four to share their expe- scholars and their importance to national universities in the nation riences and words of wisdom with the University community. The event was moderated by the continuing rise of the institu- — tied with Dartmouth Univer- Michael Cannon, executive vice chancellor and general counsel, who graduated from the tion's performance and quality. sity for ninth. WUSTL was tied University in 1973 and was a Rhodes Scholar. He also is Ben Cannon's uncle. In addition, he presented a for 12th last year and is now the report on University activities highest-ranked national universi- since May. ty in the Midwest. Wrighton opened his regular The chancellor announced Undergraduate grievance procedure updated report to the trustees by describ- that a new Center for Materials BY NEIL SCHOENHERR existing policies and recommend- case that students have felt haras- ing the huge success of the Uni- Innovation (CMI) will be housed ed improvements. The result is sed or discriminated against by versity's 150th Birthday Party in Arts 8c Sciences under the lead- The University has updated a the current document. faculty, and it is my hope that Sept. 14, and the large crowds of ership of Stuart A. Solin, Ph.D., policy aimed at providing a The University's Faculty Sen- there will be no cases in the fu- children and families who visited the Charles M. Hohenberg Pro- fair and accurate way for students ate approved a Policy on Discrim- ture. Even so, it is appropriate to the University — many for the fessor of Experimental Physics in to file grievances against faculty inatory Harassment in December have a procedure in place should first time — to participate in Arts 8c Sciences. The associate members. 2002 that is applicable to all mem- it be needed. more than 220 events on both the director will be William E. Buhro, The policy, the result of several bers of the University community. "I am grateful to the commit- Hilltop and Medical campuses. Ph.D., professor of chemistry in months of work by the 14-mem- The task force determined that tee chaired by Dean Joel Seligman Wrighton then noted that the Arts 8c Sciences. ber Task Force on Undergraduate supplemental informal procedures for their effective work." Office of Undergraduate Admis- The CMI will enable collabo- Grievance Procedures, is in place are appropriate in instances where The policy describes the infor- sions is enjoying its most success- rators from across the University this semester. The committee was an undergraduate student seeks to mal procedures available to un- ful year in the University's history, to make basic and applied advan- chaired by Joel Seligman, J.D., the pursue a grievance against a facul- dergraduate students who have with 1,372 freshmen arriving on ces in materials research, touch- Ethan A.H. Shepley University ty member. any type of grievance against fac- the Hilltop Campus in late Au- ing on many aspects of daily life, Professor and dean of the School "I am pleased that the work of ulty members, and the more for- gust. These students have come such as better consumer goods, of Law. faculty and students has resulted mal procedures available to stu- from all 50 states and from about improved vehicles and planes and The task force, which included in the development of a proce- dents who believe that they have 20 other countries. new biomedical products and faculty members and students dure for our undergraduate stu- been subjected to discrimination Approximately 28 percent are See Trustees, Page 7 from each of the five Hilltop dents to resolve problems that or discriminatory harassment by Campus schools with undergrad- may arise from potential disputes faculty members. uate degree programs, worked involving student-faculty interac- To see the full text of the poli- PICTURING OUR PAST last academic year and over the tions," Chancellor Mark S. Wrigh- cy, go online to www.wustl.edu/ summer to review the University's ton said. "It has been rarely the policies/grievance 1 .html. Seminars to promote interdisciplinary research BY JESSICA MARTIN Designed to promote interdis- department of medicine at the ciplinary research, the series University of Chicago, "Effects of Faculty and graduate students invites faculty and graduate stu- Medical Specialization on Costs with an interest in topics relat- dents from Washington Univer- and Outcomes: Continuing Results ing to labor, households, health sity, the University of Missouri- From a Trial of Hospitalists"; care, law and social welfare are St. Louis and other area universi- • Nov. 24: Barton Hamilton, invited to take part in a series of ties to participate. Ph.D., professor of economics, Monday brown-bag luncheon The series kicked off Sept. 15 management and entrepreneur- seminars to be held biweekly with Steven Levitt, Ph.D., profes- ship at Washington University, through early December. sor of economics and social sci- "Moving Infertility Treatment Now in its eighth year, the ences at the University of Chi- From the Bedroom to the Oper- "Work, Families and Public cago, speaking on "The Causes ating Room: Does Competition Policy" series features one-hour and Consequences of Distinc- Outperform Insurance Cover- presentations on current research tively Black First Names." age"; and interests of faculty from across Upcoming seminars and pres- • Dec 8: Aloysius Siow, Ph.D., the University and from other entation topics are: professor of economics at the local and national universities. • Sept. 29: Paula England, University of Toronto, "Who The presentations are held Ph.D., professor of sociology Marries Whom and Why." from noon-1 p.m. in Eliot Hall, at Northwestern University, The series is sponsored by the Room 300, and are followed by a "Unmarried Parents: Deter- Olin School, GWB and the Center half-hour discussion period. minants of Marrying or Breaking for Social Development, the Robert A. Pollak, Ph.D., the Up by One Year After Birth"; Center for Interdisciplinary Hernreich Distinguished Profes- • Oct. 13: Anne Alstott, pro- Studies in the School of Law, the sor of Economics in Arts 8c fessor of law at Yale, "No Exit: Department of Economics and the Sciences and the Olin School of What Parents Owe Children and College of Arts & Sciences. Business, has been the series' lead What Society Owes Parents"; For a full list of speakers and organizer for the last seven years. • Oct. 27: Francine Blau, presentations, go online to Michael W Sherraden, Ph.D., the Ph.D., professor of industrial and olin.wustl.edu/links and click on ^IVE**, Benjamin E. Youngdahl Professor labor relations and labor eco- the "Academic Seminars" link on Evarts A. Graham, M.D., performs one of his of Social Development and direc- nomics at Cornell University, the right-hand side. many experiments on cigarettes and their link tor of the Center for Social "The U.S. Gender Pay Gap in the For more information, contact to lung cancer. In 1953, Graham and colleague Development in the George 1990s: Slowing Convergence"; Pollak (935-4918; pollak@wustl Ernst L. Wynder were the first to establish the 150 years Warren Brown School of Social .edu) or Sherraden (935-6691; correlation between the two. Graham, installed • Nov. 10: David Meltzer, Work, is co-organizer. [email protected]). as the Bixby Professor of Surgery and chair of '•53-200* Ph.D., associate professor in the the department in 1919, was surgeon-in-chief at Treasuring the Past Barnes Hospital from 1919-1951. His career was Shaping the Future marked by many outstanding achievements, including the first successful pneumonectomy for cancer in 1933 and the devel- Campus Watch opment of cholecystography as a noninvasive way of evaluat- ing the biliary tree. One of the founders of the American Board The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 18-24. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these inci- of Surgery, he served in leadership positions in several differ- dents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the ent professional associations. More than 40 of his trainees University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. went on to become department chairs or heads of specialty services, a tribute to his focus on surgical education and train- Sept. 19 Sept. 20 estimated at $460. ing. Graham's legacy lives on with a named professorship, 2:11 p.m. — A student reported 12:52 p.m. — A student reported held by Joel D. Cooper, M.D., chief of the Division of Additionally, University Police his bicycle stolen from the bike Cardiothoracic Surgery and cardiothoracic surgeon-in-chief at that sometime between 7-9 p.m. responded to eight larcenies, five Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Sept. 16, his black mountain bike rack on the east side of The auto accidents, two reports of was stolen from the bike rack out- Village. The incident occurred fraud and one report each of sometime between 4 p.m. Sept. 16 Washington University is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2003-04. Special side Brown Hall. The bike had assault, traffic stop, suspicious been secured with a cable and and 12:50 p.m. Sept. 20. The bike programs and announcements will be made throughout the yearlong observance. person, telephone harassment padlock, which had been cut. Total was secured with a WUSTL and judicial violation. loss is estimated at $660. police-issued lock. Total loss is record.wustl.edu WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS Sept. 26,2003 3 School of Medicine Update Holtzman named head of neurology department

BY GILA Z. RECKESS resources to address each compo- group is also focused on how a nent of this three-tier approach." particular variant of the gene Alzheimer's expert David M. Holtzman's research focuses ApoE appears to act as a risk fac- Holtzman, M.D., has been on the underlying mechanisms tor for Alzheimer's. named the Andrew B. and that lead to Alzheimer's disease in Holtzman also investigates the Gretchen P. Jones Professor of an effort to improve diagnosis opposite end of the lifespan by Neurology and head of the and treatment. In addition to see- focusing on brain damage before, Department of Neurology. He ing patients at the Alzheimer's during or immediately after birth. will continue as the Charlotte Disease Research Center and the By studying the mechanisms of and Paul Hagemann Professor of Memory Diagnostic Center, cell death during aging and in Neurology and as a professor of Holtzman leads a research team perinatal life, Holtzman's research molecular biology and pharma- working with animal models of has improved the understanding cology. Alzheimer's. of nervous system development "Washington University's neu- The group has been instru- and degeneration. rology faculty is renowned as one mental in showing how danger- "It's exciting to be part of a of the top clinical and research ous amounts of a protein called department at the forefront of groups in the country," said Larry amyloid-beta (Abeta) begin to both clinical and basic science J. Shapiro, M.D, executive vice accumulate in the brain many research," Holtzman said. "I think chancellor for medical affairs and years before symptoms arise. we're going to see an increased dean of the School of Medicine, These basic science investiga- amount of translational research who recently announced the New head of neurology David M. Holtzman, M.D. (center), and grad- tions have evolved over the years in the coming years, with labora- appointment. "Dave has estab- uate students John Cirrito (left) and John Fryer plan an experiment and soon may bridge the gap into tory findings being applied to lished himself as one of the with mice that have Alzheimer's-type changes. the clinical arena. In collaboration clinical trials and, ultimately, to department's exemplary mem- with Eli Lilly and Co., Holtzman's patient care." bers and is held in the highest Seay Professor of Clinical Neuro- roscience inquiry and clinical team identified a monoclonal Holtzman earned a bachelor's regard nationally. pharmacology in Neurology, who care." antibody called m266, which degree in 1983 and a medical "He is an excellent choice for served as head of the department As head of neurology, Holtz- results in Abeta clearance out degree in 1985 from North- this pivotal position, and I am during the search for a permanent man hopes to bolster the depart- of the brain and into the blood western University. He joined confident that he will help con- replacement for Dennis W. Choi, ment's clinical services and to in mice. WUSTL in 1994 in the De- tinue our tradition of excellence M.D., Ph.D., now executive vice encourage the faculty's thriving In 2002, the team published partment of Neurology and in neurology and neuroscience." president of neurosciences at basic and clinical neurology the successful use of m266 to the Center for the Study of Former Dean and Executive Merck Research Laboratories. research. identify Alzheimer's-type changes Nervous System Injury. Vice Chancellor William A. Peck, "Dave Holtzman has proven "One of the successful things in living mice, making it the first This year he has received the M.D., the Alan A. and Edith L. to be an outstanding clinician, about our department is that we proposed blood test to diagnose prestigious Potamkin Prize for Wolff Distinguished Professor in researcher and educator, and have sections that collaborate the disease before clinical symp- Research in Picks, Alzheimer's Medicine, completed the search therefore epitomizes the three extremely well to address particu- toms arise. The use of m266 to Disease and Related Disorders for a new department head just missions of the School of lar topics, combining outstanding break down brain plaques also and the Promising Work Award prior to his retirement from the Medicine," Peck said. "He has the patient care and equally outstand- may help treat the disease. The from the MetLife Foundation. deanship. ideal combination of expertise ing clinical and basic research," Holtzman succeeds David B. and vision to lead this great Holtzman said. "I'd like to enable Clifford, M.D., professor of neu- department in the most exciting improvement within sections and rology and the Melba and Forest and rapidly evolving field of neu- ensure that each has sufficient Nominate co-workers for Dean's Distinguished Service Award Because of the importance of tems delivering care affect what comorbidity information in deter- services patients receive for the BY KIMBERLY LEYDIG classifications. Cancer mining treatment and prognosis, management of cancer and its All awards include generous - from Page 1 the American College of Surgeons' consequences. It's time to reward dedicated cash prizes and recognition at Commission on Cancer recently In addition to training other co-workers for their outstand- the Senior Administrators vival depends not only on his or mandated the collection of this cancer centers about its program, ing job performances. Lunch. her cancer type and severity but information and the method for Piccirillo's team is working on The Dean's Distinguished For detailed information also on the patient's other health its collection. But according to developing mathematical models Service Award continues to be and nomination forms, visit problems. Therefore, in compar- Piccirillo, the commission's that identify important comor- the highest honor awarded to a aladdin.wustl.edu/jobs.nsf or ing the success of two treatments, approach, which is based on the bidity elements in elderly cancer medical staff member while the check posters distributed it may not be accurate to simply lCD-9 coding system used for patients. other awards — research sup- throughout the Medical compare all cancer patients medical bills, has several key flaws. Those models may provide a port, operations staff and clini- Campus. undergoing treatment. First, it does not include infor- more comprehensive and inform- cal care — highlight commend- Nominations must be re- Similarly, comorbidities can mation about disease severity. ative way to determine prognosis able efforts within defined job ceived by Oct. 31. cloud quality-of-care assessments Therefore, an individual with mild for elderly cancer patients. across different institutions diabetes that can be controlled by because certain institutions tend dietary restrictions receives the to see sicker patients. Cancer same code as an individual with staging helps control for the dif- severe diabetes who takes daily ferences in tumor size, but no insulin shots. attempt is made to control for Medical bills may also omit differences in the overall health of certain diseases for socio-political the patient. reasons (mental illness or AIDS) In 1996, Piccirillo's team and often are written with the developed the "Comorbidity intent of maximizing reimburse- Education Program," which ment rather than capturing the includes a training manual, video most severe comorbidities. and data-collection forms. The "The Commission on Cancer program incorporates the 27 based its approach on the theory most common comorbid ail- that training registrars on a new ments, including the level of coding system is time-consuming severity of these conditions on and impractical," Piccirillo said. a four-point scale: no disease, "But we've taken one example of a mild, moderate or severe. This new method and we've studied it, information is combined with we've documented it and we've data already being collected by published it: Cancer registrars can registrars, including tumor size learn comorbidity coding." and type. Having improved and refined Cancer registrars trained in their training protocol during the this program yielded consistent first several years of its use, the results when validated by a "Comorbidity Education Pro- trained research assistant who gram" takes 10 hours to learn. evaluated the program's success. The team is finalizing a Web- The average time spent recording based training program based on information from medical their experiences with in-person records only increased by about training seminars. two minutes per record, and The National Health Service in post-program questionnaires London is planning to incorporate revealed that registrars found the this program into its current can- Celebrating Clinical Care Cast technician Brian Rawls of the Department of Orthopaedic coding method relatively simple cer registry system throughout the Surgery celebrates winning the 2003 Guiding Star Award at the annual Clinical Employee and easy to learn. United Kingdom. Recognition Reception hosted by the Faculty Practice Plan last week. The award honors a med- The information gathered over The program will also be used ical clinician who demonstrates clinical excellence, inspires leadership and teamwork and shows the past several years is already in the five-year Cancer Care an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care. Other awards were presented. The being evaluated. For example, Outcomes Research and Surveil- Galaxy Award for highest patient satisfaction scores for large clinical practices went to the Lung Center at the Center for Advanced Medicine. The Rising Star Award for most improved patient patients with severe comorbidity lance Consortium project, spon- satisfaction scores was awarded to the Department of Surgery at Children's Hospital. The Nova are almost three times more likely sored by the National Cancer Award for highest patient satisfaction for small clinical practices went to the Siteman Cancer to die than patients with no Institute. This initiative will enroll Center in West County. The Gemini Award for the department with the most improved patient sat- comorbid ailments, even after 10,000 patients with newly diag- isfaction scores was given to the Department of Anesthesia's Division of Pain Management. And controlling for tumor site and nosed lung or colorectal cancers the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology won the Apollo Award for the department with the size and patient age, race and and address how characteristics of highest patient satisfaction scores at all practice sites. gender. patients, providers and the sys- 4 RECORD WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS University Events Education and Architecture • Browning of America • The First Eurasians

"University Events" lists a portion of the Biophysics Seminar. "Mechanisms of activities taking place at Washington Platelet Activation: Borrowing Molecules University Sept. 26-0ct.9. Visit the Web for From Neurons." Lawrence F. Brass, prof, of expanded calendars for the Hilltop Campus medicine, U. of Penn. Cori Aud., 4565 (calendar, wustl.edu) and the School of Assembly Series McKinley Ave. 362-0261. Medicine (medschool.wustl.edu/ 6 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture calendars.html). Series. "Matter: The Work of Tod Williams Oct. 1: Author, More information Environment is and Billie Tsien." Billie Tsien, architect, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, New York. All Assembly Series talks are free (5:30 p.m. reception, Givens Hall.) Stein- critic Ehrenreich focus Oct. 3 berg Hall Aud. 935-6200. Exhibits and open to the public; however, at s—v History of Adult Education at prolific author and social crit times seating may be limited. ormer U.S. Environmental 'ic Barbara Ehrenreich will Protection Agency adminis- Thursday, Oct. 2 (150) Washington University, 1854- For more information, call 935-5285 \mrsj 2004. Through May 31. January give the Olin Fellows trators Carol Browner and Noon. Genetics Seminar Series. "Injury in P or go to wupa.wustl.edu/assembly. Fl Hall, Rm. 20. 935-4806. William Reilly will deliver the the Genomic Era." J. Perren Cobb, assoc. Conference Lecture at 11 a.m. prof, of surgery. McDonnell Medical Chinese Ceramics Today. Through Sept. Oct. 1 in Graham Chapel as part first Sesquicentennial Environ- Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139. 30. Des Lee Gallery, 1627 Washington of the Assembly Series. mental Initiative Lecture at 3 p.m. Oct. 3 in Ave. 935-4643. 4 p.m. Women & Gender Studies Panel The Olin Fellows Conference theme is Graham Chapel. Presentation. "The History of Women at /^~\ Influence 150:150 Years of "Walking the Poverty Line." The lecture is free The University is launching an initiative to Washington University." (Reception (150) Shaping a City, a Nation, the and open to the public; however, seating may be help better understand the role that research uni- 50) follows.) Co-sponsored by the Mr. & \/^/ World. Through Dec. 7. Gallery of limited. versities can play in addressing issues related to ears/ Mrs. Spencer T. Olin Fellowship for Art. 935-4523. Women. Lab Sciences Bldg., Concerned and curious about whether the environment. s—v. Inscriptions of Time/Topographies Rm. 300. 935-6818. ot President Clinton's "Welfare To Work" program This project represents the beginning of an (150) History: The Photographs of environmental initiative that will shape the edu- 7 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture \j*W Alan Cohen. Through Dec. 7. was successful, Ehrenreich spent two years trying Series. Sam Fox Arts Center Lecture. Gallery of Art. 935-5423. to support herself on the wages of unskilled work- cational programs, research and operations of the "Expressionist Architecture." lain Boyd Matthew Carter Exhibit. Oct. 9-28. Des Lee ers. After waiting tables, cleaning houses, assisting University related to the environment. It will Whyte, prof, of architectural history, U. of Gallery, 1627 Washington Ave. 621-8735. Alzheimer's patients in a nursing home and stock- become one of the defining interdisciplinary pro- Edinburgh. Co-sponsored by art history & ing shelves at a Wal-Mart, Ehrenreich concluded grams at the University. archaeology and Germanic languages & lit- School of Architecture, Washington eratures. Steinberg Hall Aud. 935-6200. s—v University in St. Louis, 1948 to that a serious mistake had been made. Browner is the longest-serving administrator (150)tne Present- Through Oct. 5. The details of her two-year odyssey and her in the history of the EPA (January 1993-January 8 p.m. Writing Program Reading Series. \^arsj Givens Hall. 935-6200. C.D. Wright, poet. Duncker Hall, Rm. 201, insights into the problems of the working poor in 2001). During her tenure, she partnered with busi- Hurst Lounge. 935-7130. University Libraries Pop-Up Book Exhibit. America are found in Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) ness leaders, community advocates and all levels Through Sept. 30. Olin Library, Lvl. 1, Getting By In America, one of a dozen books she of government heads to promote common-sense, Friday, Oct. 3 Special Collections. 935-5495. has published covering a wide range of subjects cost-effective solutions to the nation's most press- such as health care, class, families, sex and gender ing environmental and public health challenges. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Comorbidity and Addictions Thursday, Oct. 2 Center Lecture. "Using NIH, Private and politics. She successfully built broad bipartisan support Industry Funding of a Research Career: 5-6:30 p.m. Japanese Tool Exhibit In addition, she is a contributing writer for a in Congress to pass two pivotal modern environ- From Pre-doc to Post-doc and Beyond." Opening & Reception. Co-sponsored by mental laws — the landmark Food Quality Renee Cunningham-Williams, research asst. the Visiting East Asian Professionals host of national magazines, including Time, for whom she has been a regular essayist since 1990, Protection Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. prof, of social work in psychiatry. Goldfarb Program and the School of Architecture. Hall, Rm. 246. 935-6128. Oct. 1-9. Gallery of Art. 935-8772. The Nation, Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic, She is a principal of The Albright Group LLC, The Progressive, Harper's Magazine and The New a global strategy firm. 1:30 p.m. Mathematics Sesquicentennial Conference. "150 Years of Progress York Times Magazine. Reilly has long been at the forefront of global »Q"\ in the Mathematical Sciences." (Also Ehrenreich has taught at the graduate school conservation. Except for his four years with the '10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 4 and 10 a.m.- Lectures of journalism at the University of California, EPA, Reilly has been associated with the World 1 p.m. Oct. 5.) Cupples I Hall, Rm. Berkeley, and at Brandeis University. Wildlife Fund, the preeminent international con- 200.935-8120. Friday, Sept. 26 Among her many honors are the Sydney servation organization, and its predecessor 3 p.m. Assembly Series. Sesquicentennial 9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Hillman Award for Journalism, a Ford Foundation organization for 25 years. Colloquium. "Politics and the "Advances in Pediatric Renal Replace- Award for Humanistic Perspectives on Contem- As EPA director from 1989-1993, he champi- *Q~\ Environment." Carol Brower and ment Therapy." Timothy E. Bunchman, — ' William Reilly, former Environmental porary Society, a Guggenheim Fellowship and a oned integration of the nation's environmental Protection Agency administrators. prof, of pediatrics, DeVos Children's grant from the John D. and Catherine T Mac- and economic agendas, earning praise and Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich. Clopton Graham Chapel. 935-5285. respect from Republicans and Democrats alike. Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006. Arthur Foundation. In addition, Ehrenreich 4 p.m. Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar. shared the National Magazine Award for Excel- He continues his commitment to the environ- 10 a.m. School of Business Lecture. "Neurons from Embryonic Stem Cells: A Inaugural Meir Rosenblatt Memorial lence in Reporting. ment as founder and chief executive officer of the Chapter Ending, Another Beginning." David Lecture. Hau Lee, Ph.D., Thoma Profes- Because of the anticipated interest in investment group Aqua International Partners. Gottlieb, prof, of anatomy & neurobiology. sor of Operations, Information and Ehrenreich's lecture, seating for the general A second Environmental Initiative program, McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-7043. Technology Management, Graduate public may be limited. Go online to wupa concentrating on science and the environment, School of Business, Stanford University. .wustl.edu/assembly or call 935-5285 for will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 9. Speakers include Charles F. Knight Executive Education Saturday, Oct. 4 Center, Rm. 200. 935-4567. updates. Nobel laureate Mario Molina, who has a joint The Olin Conference will continue with a appointment in chemistry and in earth, atmos- 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Urology & Gynecology 11 a.m. Music Lecture. Antonio Figura, CME Course. "New Techniques in Urinary jazz pianist. Music Classroom Bldg., panel discussion at 2 p.m. in the Women's pheric and planetary sciences at the Massachu- Incontinence and Female Urology." Carl G. Rm. 102. 935-5508. Building Formal Lounge. Call Nancy Buchanan setts Institute of Technology, and Jane Lubchen- Klutke, course chair, assoc. prof, of sur- Noon. Cell Biology & Physiology Seminar. at 935-6818 for information about the panel dis- co, an environmental ecologist and marine biolo- gery. Cost: $250 for lectures, $450 for lec- "Starting and Stopping an Actin Fila- cussion. gist at Oregon State University. tures and labs. Eric P. Newman Education ment." Sally H. Zigmond, prof of biology, — Nadee Gunasena Mary Kastens Center. To register, call 362-6891. U. of Penn. McDonnell Medical Sciences 10 a.m. Mathematics Sesquicentennial Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-3964. Conference Panel Discussion. "150 1-2 p.m. Music Lecture. Nico Gori, saxo- Saturday, Sept. 27 4 p.m. Sesquicentennial Biology Seminar Harvard Graduate School of Design. (5:30 , Years of Progress in the Mathemati- phonist & clarinetist. Music Classroom Series. "Population Genetic p.m. reception, Givens Hall.) Steinberg ' cal Sciences." Cupples I Hall, Bldg., Rm. 102.935-5508. 7 p.m. Gallery of Art Lecture. An Evening \(J\ Variation in Gene Expression in Hall Aud. 935-6200. Rm. 199. 935-8120. With Comic Artists Charles Burns and Gary Yeast." Justin Fay, asst. prof, of 10 a.m. Physics Science Saturdays Seminar 2:30 p.m. Film & Media Studies Lecture. Panter. Gallery of Art. 935-4523. 6:15 p.m. Germanic Languages & Liter- "Europe Attacks! The Twisted History of genetics. Rebstock Hall, Rm. 322. Series. "Cosmic Rays." Martin Israel, prof, 935-4105. atures Lecture. "Speaking in Tongues: the Reality Show (And What It Tells Us Religious Excitement and Working Class of physics. Crow Hall, Rm. 201. 935-6276. About Our New Transnational Media Monday, Sept. 29 4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Germany, 1880-1914." Christoph Ribbat, Culture)." Michele Hilmes, prof, of media Noon. Neurology & Neurosurgery/CSNSI Series. "Intracellular Bacterial Biofilm prof, of English & American Studies, Monday, Oct. 6 and cultural studies, dir., Wis. Center for Pods in Urinary Tract Infection." Scott Seminar. "FAK Mediated Zinc Signaling U. of Bochum, Germany. Duncker Hall, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Louis STD/HIV Prevention Film & Theatre Research, dept. of com- Hultgren, Helen L. Stoever Professor of in Neurons." Yannan Ouyang, research Rm. 201, Hurst Lounge. 935-5106. Training Center Class. "STD Laboratory munication arts, U. of Wis. Rebstock Hall, Molecular Microbiology. Eric P. Newman asst. prof, of neurology. Maternity Bldg., Methods." (Also Oct 7-8, same times) Cost: Rm. 215. 935-4056. Education Center. 362-2763. Schwarz Aud. 362-9462. Tuesday, Sept. 30 $75. Becker Medical Library, Rm. 601 A. To 4 p.m. Anatomy & Neurobiology Seminar. 4 p.m. Physics Seminar. "Solids Confined Noon-1 p.m. Work, Families & Public Noon. "Frontiers in Molecular Biology" register, call 747-1522. "The Life and Death Decisions of a Devel- in Nanopores." Klaus Knorr, prof, of techni- Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial oping Neuron." Freda Miller, prof, of cal physics, U. of Saarland, Germany. Noon. Molecular Biology & Pharmacology "Unmarried Parents: Determinants of Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Restric- medical and molecular genetics, U. of (3:45 p.m. coffee.) Compton Hall, Seminar. "ER Stress and Development of Marrying or Breaking Up by One Year After tion Enzymes — The Unsung Heroes of Secretory Cells." Fumihiko Urano, asst. Toronto. McDonnell Medical Sciences Birth." Paula England, prof, of sociology, Rm. 241.935-6276. Bldg., Rm. 928. 362-7043. Genetic Engineering." Richard Roberts, prof, of medicine, U. of Mass. South Bldg., Northwestern U. Eliot Hall, Rm. 300. 6 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture research dir., molecular genetics & cell Rm. 3907, Philip Needleman Library. 935-4918. Series. "History and Innovation." Toshiko biology, New England Biolabs. Moore 362-0183. Mori, architect and chair of architecture, Aud., 660 S. Euclid Ave. 362-3692. Noon-1 p.m. Neurology & Neurosurgery/ 4:30-6:30 p.m. American Culture Studies CSNSI Seminar. "Visualizing the Biomech- Seminar. Seigle Seminar in American anics of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury." Philip Culture Studies. "Metropolis Unbound: V. Bayly, prof, of mechanical engineering. Writer, publisher CD. Wright to read Oct. 2 The Destruction and Reconstruction of Maternity Bldg., Schwarz Aud. 362-9462. American Cities." Thomas J. Sugrue, prof, 4 p.m. Psychology Department Colloquium. BY LIAM OTTEN splendor we would see if only of history and sociology, U. of Penn. Bunting Institute. "Research Methods Talk: An Introduction to Women's Bldg. Formal Lounge. 935-4912. "CD. Wright writes poems we were as attentive as those Structural Equation Modeling." David Writer, publisher and acclaimed that make us examine those elu- small robotic machines that we 7 p.m. Remembering 1853: A Sesquicen- Gillespie, prof, of social work. Psychology poet C.D. Wright — "one of sive quotidian moments that so often ask to stand in for us." tennial Celebration of the Humanities. Bldg., Rm. 216 A&B. 935-6592. America's oddest, best and most continually pass in front of our Wright teaches in the creative "1853: The State of Higher i Education." Mary Ann Dzuback, appealing poets" according to distracted, and almost sightless, writing graduate program at w assoc. prof, of education. Tuesday, Oct. 7 Publisher's Weekly — will read eyes," said Mary Jo Bang, associ- Brown University. With her hus- McDonnell Hall, Rm. 162. Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial from her work at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 in ate professor of English. "She band, poet Forest Gander, she 935-6759. Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Evasion Hurst Lounge (Duncker Hall, shows us how much we miss — edits Lost Roads Publications. and Exploitation of the Immune Response Room 201) as part of the Fall by Cytomegalovirus." Edward S. Mocarski, like what happens to beet juice The reading, which is free Wednesday, Oct. 1 prof, of microbiology & immunology, Reading Series. when it's drunk from a glass, how and open to the public, is spon- 11 a.m. Assembly Series. Olin Fellows Stanford U. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. Wright is the author of 10 vol- it 'render(s) the light liquid.' She sored by The Writing Program Conference Lecture. "Walking the 362-9223. Poverty Line." Barbara Ehrenreich, author, umes of poetry, including Steal ends the poem "Key Episodes and the Department of English, Noon. Program in Physical Therapy Away: New and Selected Poems, From an Earthly Life" with a both in Arts 8c Sciences. A book- essayist and social critic. Graham Chapel. 935-5285. Research Seminar. Dennis Villareal, asst. Deepstep Come Shining and closing couplet, 'I came to talk signing and reception will prof, of internal medicine. 4444 Forest Park Tremble. She is a winner of the you into physical splendor / I do immediately follow the reading, 2-4 p.m. Olin Fellows Conference Panel Blvd., Rm. B108/B109. 286-1404. Discussion. "Walking the Poverty Line." Poetry Center Book Award as well not wish to speak to your with copies of Wright's books (Reception follows.) Women's Bldg. 4 p.m. Anthropology Colloquium Series. as fellowships from the National machine.' available for purchase. Formal Lounge. 935-6818. "Dmanisi: The First Eurasians." David Endowment for the Arts, the Lordkipanidze, Georgia State Museum, "Wright's poems both take us, For more information, call 4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Tbilisi, Georgia. Co-sponsored by the Guggenheim Foundation and the and talk us, into the physical 935-7130. record.wustl.edu WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS Sept. 26, 2003 5 Lifelong Learning Institute continues to grow

BY ANDY CLENDENNEN I pulled together names of about 25 "It's what one of our students people that we knew and thought would call an embarrassment of These aren't classes filled could teach short courses or have riches," said Rich Diemer, D.D.S., "We are growing much faster than we originally with kids wearing "Creed" some other involvement," Freedman Ph.D., program director of LLI. thought we would, and we've spawned groups T-shirts and ball caps, head- said. "And when we started, we "Growing that quickly is a nice ing back to the South 40 to eat at started with two classes." problem to have. We've looked at around town — others have patterned their pro- Ursa's Cafe or playing Frisbee in Now, LLI features about 25 it and figured that within two grams after ours, and that's completely fine with us.' Brookings Quadrangle. classes per semester and nearly 500 years, we will nearly have maxed These people are looking students. out this space." HENRIETTA FREEDMAN to increase the knowledge "When we started, we wanted to It's not just the students — they gained 30, 40 or even 50 have 500 students," Freedman said. who are required to be at least 55 years ago. "The chancellor (Mark S. Wrigh- years old — that make LLI some- A quick look through the Introduction to Chinese and These people are attending ton), in one of his first meetings on what unique on a university cam- course listings for the fall semes- Japanese Art," "The Journey of classes at the University's Lifelong campus, was amazed at the level of pus. It's also the teachers. Being a ter (which starts Oct. 1) shows Aging: Stories and Essays" and Learning Institute (LLI), a mem- interest, and he gave us a big vote cooperative learning environ- such offerings as diverse as "Read- "The String Theory of the ber of the Elderhostel Institute of confidence. ment, the classes are all facilita- ing The New Yorker" and "Signifi- Universe." Network. LLI consists of a variety "He thought that if we could tor-taught. cant Presidential Decisions." "We are growing much faster of courses, or study groups, based reach our goal of 500, then we'd be "We don't have any professors "We have a curriculum com- than we originally thought we on cooperative learning and doing pretty well." at all," Freedman said. "Everyone mittee, and an awful lot of effort would," Freedman said, "and member involvement. The goal is virtually accom- in our group knows something goes into identifying possible new we've spawned groups around Henrietta Freedman, a former plished. about something and can facili- facilitators," Diemer said. "A lot of town — others have patterned University trustee, started the LLI now occupies three class- tate a course." people have been with us since their programs after ours, and group in 1995 with the help of rooms and a lounge at West Cam- And that leads to a variety of the beginning and the same class- that's completely fine with us. several people. pus, but as the group grows in size, subjects that can be taught — es have been presented over and We have no intention of being "Jane Smith, Anne Hetlage and new space is always being sought. and learned. over — Shakespeare is a perfect the largest, but we are going to example. keep the quality up in keeping "But the facilitators are the with the tradition of Washing- lifeblood of this program, and the ton University's goal of quality program is only as strong as the education. quality of your courses. Once the "We're a little bigger than we courses get stale, people will thought we'd be, but we still say quickly go elsewhere." that as long as people want to Other courses include "An learn, we'll be there." Avant-garde comic book artists to lecture Sept. 27 BY LIAM OTTEN exhibited in galleries and muse- ums worldwide. Burns first The Gallery of Art will host "An gained prominence in the early Evening With Comic Artists 1980s for his work in Raw, the Charles Burns and Gary Panter" experimental anthology edited by at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 in Steinberg Art Spiegelman. He is the creator Auditorium. of "El Borbah," "Big Baby" and The lecture is free and open to the ongoing series "Black Hole," a the public and is organized in 1950s-inflected gothic meditation conjunction with the St. Louis on the darker undercurrents of Comic Art Show, a one-day event teen angst. held downtown at the City Mu- Panter, who has also been fea- seum, 701 North 15th St. tured in Raw, is the creator of The St. Louis Comic Art Show Jimbo Comics, among others. In is organized by 2002 alumnus M. the 1970s, he was a seminal artist Todd Hignite, founder of the for the Los Angeles-based punk Mak6 Hie laugh Pulitzer Prize-winner and 1965 alumnus Mike Peters signs an autograph for acclaimed quarterly magazine magazine Slash, earning the nick- 1963 alumna Lynne Lamberg at Student Life's 125th anniversary reunion recently at Holmes Comic Art, Starclipper Comics in name "king of the preposterous." Lounge in Ridgley Hall. Peters, a former cartoonist for Student Life, is the creator of the comic strip "Mother Goose & Grimm" and also is the editorial cartoonist for the Dayton Daily News. University City and the mini- He has designed album covers Lamberg was a city editor for the student newspaper and is now an independent medical journal- comics Web site "USS Catastro- for Frank Zappa and The Resi- ist, editor and author. Approximately 100 former Student Life staffers attended the reunion, part of phe" (usscatastrophe.com). dents as well as sets for the televi- the University's Founders Week celebration. Started in January 1878, Student Life is one of the The event will spotlight close sion show Pee Wee's Playhouse, country's oldest college newspapers and is the oldest continually run newspaper in St. Louis. to 50 small-press comic publishers for which he received an Emmy and creators, including Drawn & Award. His most recent comic Quarterly, Fantagraphics Books project is a richly layered, pop- Program on International and Area chemistry and of earth, atmosphere & Saturday, Oct. 4 and 1999 art school alumnus Dan culture strewn interpretation of Studies. (3:30 p.m. reception, McMillan planetary sciences, Mass. Inst. of Hall, Rm. 101.) McMillan Hall, Rm. 149. Technology. Graham Chapel. 935-5285. 9 a.m. Volleyball vs. U. of Rochester. Zettwoch, creator of Red Bird Dante's The Inferno. 935-5252. Athletic Complex. 935-4705. Comics. The lecture is sponsored by 4 p.m. Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences 6 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture Seminar. "Lessons Learned From Im- 11:30 a.m. Volleyball vs. U. of Chicago. Also to be featured are the St. Louis Comic Art Show and Series. "Education and Architecture." mune Privileged Sites." Thomas A. Athletic Complex. 935-4705. St. Louis' own Kevin Huizenga the Gallery of Art, the Depart- Juhani Pallasmaa, architect and Ruth & Ferguson, assoc. prof, of ophthalmol- I p.m. Swimming & Diving vs. Saint and Ted May, Minicomic Artists ment of Art History and Arch- Norman Moore Visiting Professor of ogy & visual sciences. Maternity Bldg., Louis U. Athletic Complex, Millstone of the Year in 2001 and 2002, aeology in Arts & Sciences and Architecture. (5:30 p.m. reception, Givens Rm. 725. 362-1006. Pool. 935-4705. respectively; and Matt Kindt, the School of Art's Visual Com- Hall.) Steinberg Hall Aud. 935-6200. creator of "Pistolwhip," one of munications and Illustration Sunday, Oct. 5 Wednesday, Oct. 8 Time magazine's Ten Best Comics departments. II a.m. Men's Soccer vs. Carnegie of 2001. For more information, call 11 a.m. Assembly Series. "The Browning Music Mellon U. Francis Field. 935-4705. Burns and Panter have both 935-4523 or visit starclipper.org. of America." Richard Rodriguez, author. Graham Chapel. 935-5285. 1:30 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Carnegie Sunday, Sept. 28 Mellon U. Francis Field. 935-4705. Noon-1:30 p.m. History & Philosophy of 4 p.m. Concert. Washington University Science Seminar Series. "The 'Master Symphony Orchestra, Dan Presgrave, dir. Whyte to discuss work of Bruno Taut of the King's Stillatories' in the Household The Village Courtyard. 935-4841. of Henry VI of England." Linda Voigts, BY LIAM OTTEN include architectural and aesthetic Curators' Professor of English (emerita), And more... theory, film and architecture and U. of Mo.-Kansas City. Life Sciences Bldg, Thursday, Oct. 2 Distinguished scholar Iain Boyd Anglo-German literary relations. Rm. 202. 935-6808. 8-10 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Dick de Graaf, Friday, Sept. 26 Whyte, professor of architec- He has also written extensively on 4 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular saxophonist. Ridgley Hall, Holmes 2-3 p.m. Music Clinic. Neapolitan folk and tural history at the University of German painting and was co- Biophysics Seminar. "Protein Folding in Lounge. 935-4841. popular music forms demonstrated. Nico Edinburgh and a senior visiting curator of the 23rd Council of Organic Osmolytes: The Medium is the Gori, saxophonist & clarinetist. Music Message." D. Wayne Bolen, prof, of program officer for the Getty Europe Exhibition, "Art and Po- Thursday, Oct. 9 Classroom Bldg., Rm. 102. 935-5508. human biological chemistry & genetics, Grant Program, will speak on wer: Europe Under the Dictators U. of Texas. Medical Branch, Galveston. 8-10 p.m. Jazz at Holmes. Open Strings 4 p.m. Students Taking On Multicultural "Expressionist Architecture" at 7 1930-46," shown in London, with guitarist Steve Schenkel. Ridgley Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-0261. Pursuits (STOMP) Event. Finale of LIV p.m. Oct. 2 for the Gallery of Art. Barcelona and Berlin in 1995-96. Hall, Holmes Lounge. 935-4841. IN COLOR, the Annual Campus Week of Dialogue on Race Relations. South 40. The lecture is free and open to His publications include the Thursday, Oct. 9 [email protected]. the public and will take place in forthcoming Biopolis: Patrick Noon. Genetics Seminar Series. "The 7 p.m. School of Art Public Exhibition Steinberg Auditorium. Geddes and the City of Life and Evolution of Volvox and Its Relatives: Sports Tour. Led by student docents. Gallery of Whyte's research focuses on the recent Modernism and the What Did C. reinhardtii Know That 599 Art. 935-4523. 19th- and 20th-century architec- Spirit of the City and What Is Other Species of Chlamydomonas Did Not Know?" David Kird, prof, of biology. Sunday, Sept. 28 ture, particularly early architec- Modernism. Works in progress McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., tural modernism in the German- include a reader on the German 2 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. McKendree Friday, Oct. 3 Rm. 823. 362-2139. College. Francis Field. 935-4705. 7 p.m. School of Art Public Exhibition speaking countries and the city, in collaboration with David 1:10 p.m. George Warren Brown School of Tour. Led by student docents. Gallery of Netherlands. Frisby, professor at the University Social Work Fall Lecture Series. "The Friday, Oct. 3 Art. 935-4523. His talk will examine the work of Glasgow. Real Business Implications of Affirmative of the German modernist archi- Whyte's lecture is sponsored Action." Valerie Patton, dir., St. Louis 3 p.m. Volleyball vs. Case Western Business Diversity Initiative. Brown Hall Reserve U. Athletic Complex. 935-4705. Thursday, Oct. 9 tect Bruno Taut. Whyte is an by the Gallery of Art as well as the Lounge. 935-6661. 5-7 p.m. Visiting East Asian Profession- authority on Taut's work, having departments of Art History and als Program Traditional Japanese Archaeology and Germanic 3 p.m. Assembly Series. Sesquicenten- edited the 1989 collection Crystal Joinery Demonstration. Tamotsu Edo, Chain Letters: Architectural Languages and Literatures, both y—-. nial Colloquium. "Science and the master carpenter. Co-sponsored by the 150) Environment." Jane Lubchenco, School of Architecture. Givens Hall, S. Fantasies by Bruno Taut and His in Arts & Sciences. Vj^are/ prof, of marine biology, Oregon Terrace. 935-8772. Circle. For more information, call State U„ and Mario Molina, prof, of His other research interests 935-4523. 6 RECORD WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS

October 2002, Wrighton trans- Center ferred the chairmanship of the task force to him. Faculty, research staff Solin then formed a Materials encouraged to apply Task Force Subcommittee that - from Page 1 produced a document proposing the center. provides an outstanding opportu- Solin has co-directed a materi- nity for synergy in materials als research center at the research for existing studies and University of Chicago and was a collaborations as well as future founding member and director of ones, and creates a research a materials center at Michigan bridge between the schools of State University. Arts & Sciences, Engineering & Solin said that nanosynthesis, Applied Science and Medicine. magnetics and biomedical materi- "The center will become a als are the initial thrusts of the vital force for University-wide CMI. The physical focus of the research and education and even- center is a group of central facili- tually for St. Louis and the ties being established in the Crow Midwest at large. Researchers will Hall basement, a major part of have access to state-of-the-art which is undergoing a complete equipment, facilities and instru- renovation. This central facility mentation that in some cases is will feature a state-of-the-art unique." nanofabrication lab. In addition, Wrighton said, the Satellite facilities at other loca- schools of Arts & Sciences, tions at the University, such as Engineering & Applied Science one already in place in Biswas' and Medicine are making sub- Environmental Engineering stantial contributions with faculty Science Program, also will be part Time tO refl6Ct (Above) Sophomore twin sisters Annie and and research space for the center. of, and play a major role in, the Megan Poelstra play bagpipes during the Sept. 11 Memorial Edward S. Macias, Ph.D., exec- center. Gathering held in Graham Chapel. The gathering was a time for utive vice chancellor and dean of "I sense that all of the Wash- the campus community to reflect two years after the events of Arts & Sciences, said, "Collabora- ington University faculty who are Sept. 11, 2001, and to look forward to peace. The event included tion long has been a theme in interested in modern materials addresses from James E. McLeod (top right), vice chancellor for Arts & Sciences, and the Center research are extremely pleased that students and dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and Michelle Miller, president of Student Union, in addition to a per- for Materials Innovation enables the administration has created this formance from the Washington University Choir and sacred numerous researchers in Arts & new center," Solin said. "We are readings from various faith traditions. The gathering was part of Sciences to reach out to their building on a strong foundation of Campus Week of Dialogue. colleagues in medicine and en- materials research at Washington gineering in this exciting re- University to get going. We antici- search area. pate adding eight to 10 additional "With the quality of research- members to join the center very membership or "pay-as-you-go" tion of a new thrust area. micrometer; in comparison, a ers working in the center and the soon, with a total first-year mem- user fee. "In a successful and vibrant strand of human hair is typically excellent instrumentation avail- bership of 15 to 17." Current University faculty and center, thrust areas will mature 50-100 micrometers thick. able, there are limitless possibili- Solin said the center is formu- research staff will be encouraged over time and new ones will "To get to the next level, we ties regarding the discoveries and lated initially for Washington to apply for membership by one develop," Solin said. "We want the have to understand the way phys- developments that will come out. University members only and of three methods: center to be an intellectually ical systems work on a very small Having the center here is a boon is funded for five years with (1) Individuals can propose to dynamic place. We think the three scale," Solin said. for the University, the community University seed money. join one or more of the current thrusts we're focusing on now are As an example of the kind of and the entire region." He envisions the center emerg- thrust areas; plenty, but we anticipate new synergy the center will foster, Three years ago, Wrighton ing as a local and regional facility (2) Groups of three or more thrusts evolving. Solin cited Buhro's work with chaired a task force to consider beginning in the second year, and individuals can propose a new "New people will come in, and nanowires that might ultimately developing a materials research he will actively cultivate industrial thrust area; or more long-term members will be incorporated into nanoelec- center. When Solin came to the and academic affiliates/collabora- (3) Individuals can propose a move on as they achieve their tronic devices. Nanowires are University from NEC Research tors who can join the center and seed project that is considered a goals and as their scientific inter- receiving much attention as Institute in Princeton, N.J., in access the facilities for an annual plausible first step in the evolu- ests evolve. That's the healthy sit- potential transistors, wires and uation we want and anticipate." switches for ultra-small circuits Synergy is at the heart of the and devices to be built from center's philosophy and goals, them on almost a molecular Solin said. scale. "We want the center to be a "Bill makes these marvelous place where individual talents are nanostructures onto which I can brought together to interact and put contact wires using the new fiflii produce results that could not CMI nanofabrication lab," he have happened if those individu- said. "Then we can learn about * ■ als operated in isolation," he said. the electrical conductivity, the One of Solin's research thrusts magneto conductivity and meas- is the properties of small systems. ure other parameters to probe ':"'■ is Materials physics has reached the the fundamental physics of these mesoscopic regime — where nat- nanomaterials. ural processes are being studied "Now, I could never make and particles and materials being these materials, but he would not synthesized at characteristic have the special equipment I dimensions of 50 nanometers or have to put the contacts on such less — and this size scale is des- very small objects. Together, our tined to get even smaller. hope is to come up with results Consider that one nanometer that we couldn't get working sep- < is one one-thousandth of a arately from one another." Sports

1 7 ,' '" Football team suffers On the Web Kathryn Eyerman, who worked at the University for 35 years before retiring, receives a walnut plaque rare home-opening loss The football team suffered its first For complete sports schedules and from Larry J. Shapiro, M.D., executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of results, go to bearsports.wustl.edu. Medicine, at a recent luncheon at Whittemore House. Forty-six people who retired in fiscal year 2003 season-opening home loss in 11 were recognized at the event. years as the Bears dropped a 24-21 decision to Illinois Wesleyan University Sept. 13. Sophomore their strong performance Sept. 19 2003 retirees Brad Duesing finished the game at the Eastern Illinois University Retirees with a season-high 149 yards on Panther Open in Charleston, 111. Have 986 total years of Names are followed by the Medical Campus six catches and two touchdowns. The Bears' men placed second out number of years of service. of eight teams and the women service among them Sally Allan, 19; Beatrice finished fifth out of nine squads. - from Page 1 Hilltop/West campuses Bailey, 14; Anahid Birdwell, 11; Other updates The men's tennis team hosted Bobbie Beck, 17; Pamela Doris Butler, 30; Stephen The No. 4 volleyball team (12-3) the second annual WU Fall Christopher, 15; Betty Daniel, Coburn, 10; Margaret hosted the inaugural Teri Clemens Tennis Invitational at the Tao All retirees were given walnut 33; Lilli Edwards, 12; Dorothy Cummings, 35; Jiu Ding, 13; Invitational and went 2-1, defeat- Tennis Center and at the Dwight plaques, presented by Wrighton, Elliott, 18; Pauline Farmer, 28; Kathryn Eyerman, 35; Cynthia ing No. 2 Trinity University and Davis Tennis Center. The Bears Larry J. Shapiro, M.D., executive Terry Feltman, 12; Anne Fedders, 29; Rosetta Furdge, 35; Baldwin-Wallace College, 3-0. The claimed both doubles events and vice chancellor for medical affairs Gibson, 17; Annaliesa Lewis Harris, 37; Lois Henge- lone loss came at the hands of won three of four singles flights. and dean of the School of Med- Hanebrink, 25; Wayne hold, 12; Robert Jones, 14; No. 1 Juniata College. The women's tennis team icine; David T. Blasingame, vice Hanebrink, 33; Sue King, 31; Judy Koepke, The men's soccer team (3-3-1) swept the 2003 WU Fall Invita- chancellor for alumni and devel- Luise Hoffman, 14; Blanche 24; Ann Magnetti, 10; Evelyn earned a 0-0 draw Sept. 21 against tional, taking home all six indi- opment programs; Stuart I. Johnson, 32; Terrence Keegan, Maylath, 14; Thomas Moore, 22; Centre College at Francis Field. vidual titles. In doubles action, Greenbaum, Ph.D., dean of the 30; Annie McDuffie, 23; John Olack, 30; Mary Pelchman, The women's soccer team Laura Greenberg and Erin Fle- Olin School of Business; James E. Dorothy McGinnis, 12; Patricia 27; Carolyn Richardson, 12; (6-1-1) extended its unbeaten ming won the A Flight with an McLeod, vice chancellor for stu- Nance, 10; William Olbrich, Cleveland Richardson, 14; streak to seven games with wins 8-6 win over teammates and top- dents and dean of the College of 15; Patricia Rolfe, 17; Glen Carolyn Scheske, 28; Robert over Webster University and seeded Lauren Zwick and Rathi Arts & Sciences; and Barbara A. Sprankle, 13; Dolores Sind, 34; Marjorie Thomas, 34; Aurora University. Mani. In singles action, Mani won Feiner, vice chancellor for Warters, 23. Arnola Wetzel, 13. The men's and women's the A Flight, defeating Zwick 6-4, finance. cross-country teams continued 1-6,10-8. record.wustl.edu WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS Sept. 26,2003 7 Notables

sor of earth & planetary science in Arts 8c Sciences, has received a Of note three-year, $120,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Jin-Yu Shao, Ph.D., assistant pro- Space Administration for re- fessor of biomedical engineering, search titled "Planetary Interior has received a one-year, $138,955 Modeling and Tectonic Impli- grant from the Department of cations." ... Health for research titled "A Novel Rodney Newberry, M.D., Technique of Imposing Fem- assistant professor of medicine, tonewton Forces." ... has received a one-year, $134,412 Didier Hodzic, Ph.D., research grant from the Eli and Edythe L. assistant in cell biology and physi- Broad Foundation for research ology, has received a three-year, titled "Post-gestational Lympo- $135,000 grant from the Muscular toxin/Lymphotoxin Beta Recep- Dystrophy Association for re- tor Interactions Essential to the search titled "Sun2-lamin Bl: Intestinal Immune Response."... The End of Another Affair for John-Stephen Taylor, Ph.D., Muscular Dystrophy?" ... professor of chemistry in Arts 8c Daniel C. Tu has received a Sciences, has received a one- Strengthening social work one-year, $25,000 Research to year, $138,600 grant from the (Right) Shanti K. Khinduka, Ph.D., dean and the George Prevent Blindness Medical Stu- Department of Health for Warren Brown Distinguished University Professor, dent Eye Research Fellowship. ... research titled "Nucleic Acid addresses attendees at "Strengthening the Research Nobuo Suga, Ph.D., professor Triggered Prodrug and Probe Capacity of Schools of Social Work: Learning From the of biology in Arts & Sciences, has Activation." ... Past, Charting the Future," a recent conference that received a one-year, $381,878 grant Rebecca L. Aft, M.D., Ph.D., brought deans from research-oriented schools of social work to the George Warren Brown School of from the Department of Health professor of surgery, has received Social Work. Discussion items included research cul- for research titled "Functions of a one-year, $83,024 grant from ture, the future of research universities, development Corticofugal Auditory Systems." ... the Elsa U. Pardee Foundation of faculty of color in research-oriented schools of Russell N. Van Gelder, M.D., for research titled "Enhancing social work and research centers. Attendees included assistant professor of ophthalmol- Functional Hypoxic as a (top left) Jack Richman, Ph.D., dean of the School of ogy and visual sciences, has Mechanism for Increasing Social Work at the University of North Carolina; (top received a two-year, $324,000 Tumoricidal Activity." ... right) Katharine H. Briar-Lawson, Ph.D., dean of the grant as a 2003 Charles E. Washington University has School of Social Welfare at the State University of New Culpeper Medical Scholar from received a two-year, $57,692 York at Albany; and Peter B. Vaughan, Ph.D., dean of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. ... grant from the Missouri Foun- the Graduate School of Social Service at Fordham Roger Phillips, Ph.D., profes- dation for Health. University.

ways to serve and educate deaf and construction, Wrighton no- the street from the northeast The trustees observed a children. The programs transfer- ted that the Earth and Planetary corner of the Hilltop Campus. moment of silence and accepted Trustees ring to the University will become Sciences Building is scheduled The chancellor closed his a resolution in memory of from Page 2 part of the Department of Otola- for completion in summer 2004; remarks by congratulating the Emeritus Trustee Frederick L. ryngology under the direction of that the dedication ceremony Department of Athletics on Deming, who served for 38 years. electronics. A gift from Board of Richard A. Chole, M.D., Ph.D., for Uncas A. Whitaker Hall for exceptional success, including Deming passed away at age 90 Trustees Chairman John F. the Lindburg Professor and chair Biomedical Engineering will the naming of Rebecca Rotello Aug. 21. McDonnell will endow three pro- of the department. take place Oct. 20; and that the as the 2003 NCAA Woman of Deming had a long and suc- fessorships that will be filled by David M. Holtzman, M.D., dedication of the refurbished the Year for the state of Missouri cessful career, rising to become scholar-scientists who will work was announced as the new head Olin Library will take place in recognition of her Division president of the Federal Reserve with the CMI. of the Department of Neurology May 7. III volleyball prowess. He con- Bank of Minneapolis in 1957. His Wrighton also announced a in the School of Medicine, as well He also announced that the gratulated the women's volley- counsel and expertise was recog- new affiliation between the Uni- as being named the Andrew B. groundbreaking for construction ball team on their 4th-place nized internationally. versity and the Central Institute and Gretchen P. Jones Professor on the new museum and School national standing in Division III. He served as head of the for the Deaf (CID), whereby the of Neurology. He is the perma- of Art building in the Sam Fox He also noted that a new Federal Reserve's mission to the School of Medicine is assuming nent replacement for Dennis W. Arts Center will take place book by authors William G. Republic of Honduras and as ownership and responsibility for Choi, M.D., Ph.D., now the exec- April 14. Bowen and Sarah A. Levin, head of the U.S. Government a portion of CID's programs, in- utive vice president of neurosci- Wrighton reported that a new Reclaiming the Game: College Mission to the Republic of China cluding hearing research, adult ences at Merck Research Labora- residence hall on the South 40 — Sports and Educational Values, in Taipei four decades ago. clinical care and advanced-degree tories. Wrighton said Holtzman is just south of Wohl Student cites Washington University and The Board of Trustees programs. an Alzheimer's expert who has Center — has just been occupied the University Athletic Associa- adjourned for a special joint ses- The CID school and its out- established himself as one of the for the first time by students. It tion as model examples of insti- sion with members of the Na- reach center will continue as inde- department's exemplary members will be called University House. tutions and athletic leagues that tional Councils and the Inter- pendent programs serving chil- and is held in highest regard He also noted that a com- have their athletic programs in national Advisory Council for dren and their families coping nationally. bined-use building has opened at line with their University's aca- Asia as part of the University's with hearing loss and the best On updates regarding facilities 276 N. Skinker Blvd., just across demic missions. Sesquicentennial celebration.

ber since 1975, White held many work with the sorority included American Women and Who's White is survived by her hus- leadership positions within the serving as president of the Who Among International band, Glenn; a daughter, Terry White organization, including a one- St. Louis Alumnae Chapter Women. Glover of Chicago; and two 'An amazing person'; 'left year term as president. and chairing the Habitat for Upon her retirement in 1997, grandchildren. "Everyone loved and respect- Humanity Blitz, a project in the University established an A funeral service will be held an extraordinary imprint' ed Gloria White," said William which 15 affordable houses award in her name to be pre- at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in Graham - from Page 1 H. Danforth, chancellor emeritus were built in July 1994 for low- sented annually to a staff mem- Chapel. Organizers are asking and vice chairman of the Board income families in the St. Louis ber who has made exceptional attendees to arrive at a parking conviction and extraordinary of Trustees. "She knew and metropolitan area. contributions to the University. space 30-45 minutes before the commitment to the well-being of understood our strengths and She joined the board of The It was established in honor memorial to allow ample time. all University employees — she our weaknesses and helped us be Sheldon Concert Hall in 1994, of the remarkable and excep- In lieu of flowers, the family had a deep and abiding commit- better people. playing a major role in the capi- tional contributions White is asking that donations be made ment to that," said James E. "She led the way to making tal campaign to renovate and made to the University and to to one of the following: the For- McLeod, vice chancellor for stu- Washington University a human expand it. She chaired that encourage others, said Wrigh- titude Foundation, the American dents and dean of the College of place that cares for each individ- board for three years and ton when he announced the Cancer Society, the United Way, Arts & Sciences. "She was enor- ual, and she was always fun. We chaired The Sheldon's first-ever creation of the award on Staff Girls Inc. or the American Red mously energetic — I could never will all miss her." endowment campaign. Day 1997. Cross. keep up with her — and she was White earned a bachelor of She also was a member of very generous. arts degree from Harris-Stowe the board of directors of the "If she believed in it, she gave Teachers College in 1956 and Saint Louis Symphony Orches- her time and effort without hesi- taught in St. Louis public schools tra, RightChoice Managed Care tation. She was an amazing per- from 1956-1967. She earned a Inc., and dba Blue Cross Blue Record (USPS 600-430; ISSN 1043-0520), Itecord Volume 28, Number 7/Sept. 26, 2003. son, and she left an extraordinary master's in counseling and guid- Shield of Missouri, its not-for- Founded in 1905 Published for the faculty, staff and friends imprint on Washington Uni- ance in 1963 from WUSTL and a profit subsidiary. She chaired Washington University community news of Washington University. Produced weekly versity." master of law degree from the the Girl Scout Council of Great Editor Kevin M. Kiley during the school year, except school In his book Washington Uni- School of Law in 1980. St. Louis' annual Urban Camp- Associate Editor Andy Clendennen holidays, and monthly during June, July and versity in St. Louis: A History, Her community and public- out fund-raising event. Assistant Editor Neil Schoenherr August by the Office of Public Affairs, Ralph E. Morrow, Ph.D., profes- service involvement was exten- She received numerous Associate Vice Chancellor Judith Jasper Leicht Washington University, Campus Box 1070, sor emeritus of history in Arts & sive. She chaired the board of recognitions for her professional Executive Editor Susan Killenberg McGinn One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, M0 63130. Medical News Editor Kimberly Leydig Periodicals postage paid at St. Louis, M0. Sciences, wrote that White was directors of the Caring Program and community contributions, Production Carl Jacobs "instrumental in moving the for Children, was past chair of including a 1995 St. Louis Wo- News & Comments Where to send address changes University from desegregation the board of the St. Louis Bi- men of Achievement award; (314) 935-6603 Postmaster and nonemployees Record, toward integration." State Chapter of the American State of Missouri American Red Campus Box 1070 Washington University, Campus Box 1070, Considered a national leader Red Cross, and served on the Cross Cultural Diversity Out- [email protected] One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, M0 63130. in university human resources boards of the North Central Re- reach Award; YWCA Leadership Medical News Employees Office of Human Resources, management, in 1988 White gional Board of the American Award in 1992; the Dollars and (314) 286-0119 Washington University, Campus Box 1184, Campus Box 8508 received the highest honor the Red Cross and Goodwill Indust- Sense Outstanding Business and One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, M0 63130. College and University Personnel ries of Missouri. Professional Award in 1992; and [email protected] Association (CUPA) bestows on She was active in Delta Sigma citations in Who's Who in the an individual — the Donald E. Theta Sorority, a public-service World, Who's Who Among i VvfehingtonUniversity in St iDuis Dickason Award. A CUPA mem- organization, since 1952. Her Black Americans, Who's Who of 8 RECORD WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS Sept. 26, 2003 Washington People

May you grow up strong and lovely with a mind that seeks the truth and a heart that knows compassion and a dream that pulls you through.

Assistant to the Chancellor Steven J. Givens wrote that years ago as part of "A Dream That Pulls You Through," a lullaby for his then-infant daughter, Jenny. "I was spending quite a few late nights rocking her to sleep," Givens says. "The song is about what I BY KEVIN M. KILEY want for her, what I can give her and what I can't. "I'd like to think there's a ring of truth to it in regard to all the young men and women that make their way through Washington University." Givens is quick to point out that he's not an academic or a researcher. "My job gives me the chance to work at a place that makes a huge impact both on the lives of the young people who come through here and on the state of knowledge in the world," he says. "And I'm not contributing to that knowledge, but I'm doing my part to run the University that supports it." Steven J. Givens (left) serves as assistant to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. "My job is all about serving the Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton University and serving the chancellor — making his job as easy and as fluid as possible," Givens says

I spend a lot of time just getting Time management the right people together on a Givens is careful to not waste peo- problem. ple's time. "And then often there comes the "Steve doesn't hold meetings time to back out and say, 'OK, you Inspiring trust just to hold meetings," Carnaghi all take care of it now.'" says. "If he can accomplish some- Givens' ability to diffuse tense thing in five minutes instead of situations is known and respected 50, he'll do it. He's succinct and throughout the University. Steve Givens provides reassurance in serving to the point — but his follow-up "Steve and I have worked on is always there." several challenging situations with He also doesn't waste his own so effectively as assistant to the chancellor students and their parents," says time. He can't afford to. Jeff Pike, dean of the School of Art. Besides his roles at the Univer- says Givens possesses all the basic Chief of staff "These can present sensitive or dif- sity, Givens is a husband and a qualities vital to any university ficult issues. Steve has always re- Givens first joined the University father. He and wife Sue are heavily chief executive officer's assistant: sponded in a patient, calm and in 1992 as editor of Washington involved in church activities and great dedication, a high degree of thoughtful manner, while assisting University in St. Louis Magazine, direct a parish school of religion integrity, a willingness to deal with in the development of a pragmatic the quarterly periodical. But he program. He is the lead singer and complicated issues and a willing- course of action." and his family moved to England guitarist in a band, Nathanael's ness to get involved. But there's so Staying on an even keel when in 1994, when his wife, Sue, Creed. much more to Givens. everything (and perhaps everyone) accepted a job transfer there. And he writes. A lot. "Steve's enthusiasm for advanc- around him is going crazy is a Upon their return to native His byline has appeared on chil- ing the mission of the University is Steve Givens specialty. St. Louis in 1997, Givens rejoined dren's books. Booklets. Songs. outstanding," Wrighton says. "He's "He gets better under stress," the University, this time in the Essays. Articles. Reviews. Reports. a person who inspires trust in peo- says Jill Carnaghi, assistant vice Office of the Chancellor. Commentaries. He has also con- ple. They feel comfortable talking chancellor for students and direc- "My job is all about serving the tributed to documentary films and with him and that he is responsive, tor of campus life. "There are times University and serving the chan- books for adults. a good listener. when he's clearly got his hands full, cellor — making his job as easy "I'd like to think that anybody "It's probably the case that with many people coming at him, and as fluid as possible," Givens can leave a mark after they're gone, Steve is involved in more interac- all simultaneously needing some- says. "All the things we in this and writing for me is one way to do tions with me than most people, thing. office do for him, we do so that he it," Givens says. "Writing allows me and he provides reassurance in "He uses his sense of humor doesn't have to think twice about to bring the things in my life that doing his job so effectively. I count and just rolls with it. When things those things." are most important together. So I him among my best friends." are in a state of crisis, with Steve, As Wrighton's chief of staff, tend to write about children and It's no accident that Givens has you'd never know it." Givens is involved in just about childhood, about music and about worked in education nearly his One such challenging time was everything. He stays abreast of faith and religion." entire professional career. the presidential debate that the matters the chancellor is address- The reason Givens makes time "I'm the kind of person who University hosted in 2000. Givens ing. He knows the chancellor's to do all these things is the same needs to feel like I'm spending my chaired the steering committee that schedule. He solves problems. He reason he doesn't work for the time doing something worth- oversaw preparations for the event. plans special events. He completes president of a lug-nut company. while," Givens says. "I don't think "That was an intense time," he "Steve's enthusiasm for special projects. "All the other things that I do I could be the assistant to the pres- says. "But being a part of that was a advancing the mission He sits on or chairs dozens of are worthwhile," he says. "And ident of a company that makes thrill. It really felt like you were a committees and is an ex officio that's not being judgmental about lug nuts. part of history for a little while." of the University member of the University Coun- anybody else or the things that "Not that there's anything Wrighton says, "Steve's contri- is outstanding." cil. He keeps Wrighton informed they do. It's just for me, my core wrong with lug nuts," he adds with bution to the debate partially has of situations and makes recom- beliefs — about education, about MARK S. WRIGHTON a laugh, "but that wouldn't be sig- mendations on courses of action. to be seen as a multitude of catas- family, about faith, about whatever nificant enough for me." trophes that didn't happen be- "I can't think of even one thing — are part and parcel of every- cause he dealt with and worked that Steve has done that made me thing that I do." through them. think, 'Boy, that was upsetting. I Carnaghi sees evidence of that. "For me to be able to walk into wish he hadn't done that,'" Wrigh- "Steve's values and ethics are so ton chuckles. "In many cases, he the debate venue to welcome consistent," she says. "They're basically says, 'Here's what you everyone as if this happens every always present, whether at one par- day — that was a hugely significant ought to say. I've already paved the ticular moment he's playing the achievement." way, and this will go well.'" role of father, husband or assistant Now, Givens is the University to the chancellor. He doesn't put Cool under fire coordinator and a steering com- on airs. Givens is a master at handling mittee member of the Sesquicen- "His values come through in complaints. In fact, he wrote the tennial Commission. His planning the way he lives his life every day." book on it. numerous events, contributing to "Well, a chapter, anyway," various projects and supervising Givens says with a modest smile. the campus celebration of the Steven J. Givens He belongs to the National Asso- University's 150th anniversary has ciation of Presidential Assistants in been very rewarding and educa- Higher Education, which is pub- tional, he says. Degrees: Bachelor of arts, 1985; lishing a handbook for its mem- "I had just a cursory under- master of education, 1992; both from bers. Givens authored the chapter standing of the history of the the University of Missouri-St. Louis on how to manage complaints. University before we started this Family: Wife, Sue, his high-school "Many times, people just want process a couple of years ago," he sweetheart; married in 1980; she someone to listen and to take says. "But all the things we're doing operates a small accounting firm. them seriously," he says. "It's not have given me an even greater Son, Jon, 16; daughter, Jenny, 12. the chancellor's office's job — or appreciation for its history and for Band: Nathanael's Creed; The Givens family — Steve, Jon, Sue and Jenny — on a recent trip right, even — to swoop down and the people who have built it over nathanaelscreed.com to Wells Cathedral in Somerset, England. solve every problem. So frequently the last 150 years."