Washington University School of Medicine Digital Commons@Becker Washington University Record Washington University Publications 1-23-1992 Washington University Record, January 23, 1992 Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/record Recommended Citation "Washington University Record, January 23, 1992" (1992). Washington University Record. Book 572. http://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/record/572 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Washington University Publications at Digital Commons@Becker. It has been accepted for inclusion in Washington University Record by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons@Becker. For more information, please contact [email protected]. tnapY o* WASHINGTON • UNIVERSITY- IN • ST- LOUIS Vol. 16 No. 17/Jan. 23, 1992 Krantz awarded Chauvenet Prize Steven G. Krantz, Ph.D., professor of Chauvenet illustrates a strong tradition mathematics at Washington University, of teaching and research in our has been awarded the 1992 Chauvenet mathematics department." Prize, one of the most prestigious Several complex variables is a awards for expository writing in broad mathematical subject that mathematics. touches on a wide range of other Krantz received the the award and parts of mathematics including an honorarium at the Mathematical algebra, differential geometry, partial Association of America's business differential equations, algebraic- meeting Jan. 10 in Baltimore. geometry and Banach algebras. He won the prize, given by the The Chauvenet Prize is named Mathematical Association of America, after William Chauvenet, a brilliant for his paper, "What is several com- mathematician and scientist who, plex variables?" published in The among his other distinctions, was American Mathematical Monthly 94 Washington University's second (1987). He was chosen by a commit- chancellor from 1862 until 1869. Prior tee of internationally renowned to his years as chancellor, Chauvenet mathematicians. Guido Weiss, Ph.D., was chair of the University's math- professor of mathematics at Washing- ematics department. For more than 14 ton University, won the award in years, Chauvenet was the first math- 1967. Krantz's selection makes ematics department head at the Washington University the only present Naval Academy at Annapolis, institution in the world with two Md. His success as professor of Chauvenet Prize winners. In addition, mathematics in the shore Naval School a former doctoral student at the in Philadelphia led to the establish- University, Kenneth I. Gross, Ph.D., ment of the Naval Academy at An- professor and former chair of the napolis. Thus, he often is referred to Department of Mathematics at the as the "Father of the Naval Academy." University of Vermont, won the prize On a local level, Chauvenet did in 1981. all the calculations in the design of a "The Chauvenet Prize is the best St. Louis landmark, Eads Bridge. example of the importance of expla- There is a bust of him on campus in nation in mathematics," said Gary the portico of Holmes Lounge. Jensen, Ph.D., chair of the mathemat- Chauvenet's brilliance is perhaps most ics department. "We're proud of Steve recognized in his writings on math- Krantz's accomplishment, and we ematics, which are considered bench- believe the fact that he, Guido Weiss marks for clear scientific writing. The and Kenneth Gross have won the Continued on p. 2 Susan Estrich, Patricia Schroeder give talks Lawyer Susan Estrich and U.S Rep. tial Life, Women's Studies, Office of Patricia Schroeder, D-Colo., will give Student Activities, Office of Student Jan Krkert and Dancers will present a full-evening work titled "About Men ... about women" at 8 p.m. lectures on campus next week. Both Affairs and Student Union. Feb. 1 in the Mallinckrodt Center Dance Studio. lectures are part of the University's Schroeder will give the Student Assembly Series and are free and Union Public Affairs Lecture at 4 'Unforgettable images' open to the public. p.m. Jan. 31 in Graham Chapel. The Estrich, author of Real Rape, will lecture is titled "Challenges in Jan Erkert will teach, perform speak on that subject for the Com- America's Future." mittee Organized for Rape Education Now in her 10th term with the Lecture at 4 p.m. Jan. 30 in Graham U.S. House of Representatives, during weeklong residency Chapel. Schroeder is the senior woman in Nationally recognized dancer and a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Estrich is Robert Kingsley Congress. She has served in the choreographer Jan Erkert will return to Women's Building as part of the Professor of Law and Political House leadership as a Democratic Washington University for a weeklong University's Assembly Series. That panel Science at the whip since 1978, and was appointed residency Jan. 27 through Feb. 1. also will include Chris Scoates, curator University of a Deputy whip in 1987. In 1989, she Erkert, who teaches at the dance of the Gallery of Art; Betsy Wright Southern was appointed co-chair of the center of Columbia College in Chicago, Millard, director of the Forum, a local California Law Democratic Caucus' Task Force on visited the University last year for center for contemporary art; and Eliot Center. She National Security. She is chair of the several days to teach numerous Porter, art critic for the St. Louis Post- P| graduated from Select Committee on Children, workshops. Dispatch. James Davis, Ph.D., professor I Harvard Law Youth and Families and a member In 1974 Erkert began her profes- of political science, will moderate. School, where of the House Armed Services sional dance career with the Chicago- Erkert's Jan. 30 class is open to she was the first Committee, the House Judiciary based company Mordine & Company, local dancers. The class, which is open woman presi- Committee and the House Commit- touring throughout the United States to dancers in the intermediate and dent of the tee on Post Office and Civil Service. Susan Estrich and Yugoslavia. In 1979 she formed her advanced levels, will be held from 5:30 Harvard Law Schroeder, who in 1987 ex- own company, Jan Erkert & Dancers. to 7 p.m. in the Dance Studio. Review Estrich also was one of the plored a bid for the presidency, was Her dances have been described as At 8 p.m. Feb. 1, Erkert and her first women to become a tenured rated in a 1988 having "arresting, unforgettable images eight-member company will present professor at Harvard. An expert in Gallup Poll as ... visual beauty and clarity" by High "About Men ... about women," an criminal law, criminal process, sex one of the six Performance magazine. informal dance concert featuring her discrimination, labor law and elec- most respected Erkert was on the dance faculty at recent work, in the Dance Studio. This tion law, she is the author of numer- women in the University of Chicago for 10 years. evening-length concert features dances ous books, essays and articles on America. In the She has received a Fulbright Award, titled "Ways of My Fathers," "Portraits of various legal topics. forefront of the Estrich also made history as the numerous choreographic fellowships Five Men," "Glass Ceilings," "Two progressive from the National Endowment for the Guys," "Sensual Spaces" and "Between first woman to chair a national movement in Arts and the Illinois Arts Council and Men." The evening's program explores presidential campaign — Dukakis for the Democratic the 1991 Ruth Page Choreographer of stereotypes within gender issues and President (1988). Previously, she was Party, she has senior policy adviser for the Patricia Schroeder taken leader- the Year Award. will be followed by an open discussion During her Washington University of issues involved in Erkert's work. Mondale-Ferraro Campaign and ship on such critical issues as visit Erkert will conduct several tech- Erkert's visit is co-sponsored by the worked for the Kennedy for Presi- educational opportunity, foreign and niques classes for advanced and Performing Arts Department, Women's dent Campaign. She also served as military policy, women's economic intermediate dance students, give a executive director of the Democratic equality, and civil and constitutional Continued on p. 2 lecture/dance presentation on National Platform Committee and as rights. ecofeminism, participate in a panel special assistant to Sen. Edward M. A 1964 graduate of Harvard Law discussion and present, with her Kennedy, D-Mass. School, Schroeder practiced law and Inside: MEDICAL RECORD company, an informal concert. Estrich is a member of the lectured at Denver colleges prior to At 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Erkert • Encapsulated islet cell District of Columbia Bar, the Califor- her election in Congress. will give a presentation titled "Forgotten implant a success in mice. Page 4 nia Bar and the United States Su- The lecture is co-sponsored by Sensations: A Lecture-Dance Presenta- preme Court Bar. the Campus Outreach Coalition, • Aged hearts improve with tion Focusing on Ecofeminism" in the The lecture is co-sponsored by Student Union, Students for Choice exercise. Page 5 Dance Studio, Room 207, Mallinckrodt the Committee Organized for Rape and Washington University Demo- • Ultrasound is the newest Center. Education, Congress of the South-40, crats. tool to diagnose childhood Erkert will participate in a panel School of Law, Department of For more information on the pain. Page 6 discussion on politics and the arts at 11 Political Science, Office of Residen- lectures, call 935-4620. Upcoming exhibits; 'Columbus of the Woods' traces Daniel Boone myths "Columbus of the Woods: Daniel the supreme expression of a national- Boone and the Myth of Manifest istic spirit in its interpretation of Destiny" will be the focus of an Daniel Boone." exhibit at the Gallery of Art Jan. 24 An illustrated catalog will through March 29. An opening accompany the exhibit. The catalog reception will be held from 7 to 10 will include an essay by Sweeney p.m.