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Nearly 3,000 people in Brookings Quadrangle gave a standing ovation to Mark S. Wrighton, Ph.D., (center) as he was formally installed as Washington University's 14th chancellor. Moments earlier, William H. Danforth (right), chairman of the Board of Trustees, placed the Chancellor's Medallion around Wrighton's neck. Wrighton: 'Our work awaits us' Mark S. Wrighton's installation The Installation Ceremony was part of large section of students, who buttressed Quadrangle throughout the event, and as Washington University's a daylong series of events to commemo- the applause with cheers. Those cheers blustery winds whipped through the audi- 14th chancellor commences a rate Wrighton's inauguration. Other were directed at both Danforth, the sym- ence. When Wrighton began his Inaugural new era for the institution. For events included a symposium, a student bolic father figure of what he calls the Address, he quipped that perhaps Peterson the first time in 24 years, a new chancellor festival and gala, a luncheon and a recep- "Washington University family," and should sing one additional song, "The Sun has assumed the University's top leadership tion. (A story and photos about the stu- Wrighton, the new head of that family. Will Come Out Tomorrow." role. Since 1971, William H. Danforth has dent events appear on page 3.) Moments later, when Grand Marshal Wrighton began his Inaugural Address guided the University into the ranks of the Danforth, who now is chairman of the Burton M. Wheeler, Ph.D., professor of by accepting the invitation to lead the most respected research universities in the Board of Trustees, presented the opening English and of religious studies, called University: "Members of the Washington world. remarks at the Installation Ceremony, and Danforth to the podium to present the University community and distinguished On Friday, Oct. 6, Danforth presented he was quick to sing the praises of the opening remarks, the audience immedi- guests, I accept appointment as chancellor the symbol of the University's leadership University's 14th chancellor. ately leapt to its feet and again offered a of Washington University in St. Louis. I do to Wrighton by placing the Chancellor's "Washington University round of applause. In a sense, so with enthusiasm, mindful of the confi- Medallion around Wrighton's neck at the works hard at choosing a new the audience members were dence and trust placed in me, the responsi- Installation Ceremony. The golden medal- leader," Danforth said. "A 24- saying their final goodbyes to bilities before me, and the high expecta- lion, a symbol of the office of the chancel- person committee... searched Chancellor Danforth and, at tions that accompany such an appointment. lor, glistened under the lights of Beaumont the world over for the ideal the same time, were offering My promises are to do my very best for Pavilion as it landed softly against person. After about a year, a warm welcome to Chair- Washington University and to work hard to Wrighton's chest. they came to the unanimous man Danforth. sustain the trajectory of improvement that Danforth then presented Wrighton with conclusion that that indi- Eight members of the has characterized this great University a specially crafted copy of the University's vidual was Mark S. University community under the leadership of Chancellor William charter. Danforth said the charter was "a Wrighton.... He is recog- greeted Wrighton. Speaking H. Danforth and his life partner, Elizabeth. symbol of the vision, the idealism, the hope nized and respected in the on behalf of the faculty, staff, It is an honor to be selected to follow such and the optimism that has inspired the highest circles of academia, undergraduate and graduate a distinguished and accomplished univer- people of this institution for 142 years." industry and government. students, parents, alumni, sity leader." (Wrighton s speech appears on Wrighton concluded his Inaugural "It was the qualities of trustees and other college and pages 4-5.) Address and commenced his chancellor- heart and mind that made university presidents, the While Wrighton praised Danforth's ship by saying: "I pledge to work to build Mark so attractive to the greeters welcomed Wrighton leadership, Danforth himself assured the a brighter future for those who follow search committee and the to the family. (The greeters' audience that Wrighton, too, will make a us, and I ask your support in this effort. board. All were excited by his wide- remarks appear on page 2.) great leader. Danforth told the audience: May the 'Spirit of St. Louis' move among ranging intellect, his quick, retentive Music was woven into the ceremony. "I predict that a quarter of a century from us in our quest for knowledge and creative mind, his imagination, his ability to Elizabeth Peterson, a 1995 alumna, sang now, people will be saying, 'How can contributions that bring benefits to society. listen, to understand and then to come to "America the Beautiful" at the beginning, Washington University ever replace Chan- Let us set this day of inauguration as our judicious, sensible conclusions. All were with accompanying music by the Mighty cellor Wrighton? No one can fill his shoes. day of commencement toward achieving impressed by his energy, his reputation Mississippi Concert Band of St. Louis, Under his leadership, we have experienced our mission. Our work awaits us. Let us for integrity and the admiration of those directed by Dan Presgrave, director of Washington University's golden age.'" begin." who worked most closely with him." instrumental ensembles and lecturer in And so the Wrighton Era begins. Nearly 3,000 people watched as At the beginning of the ceremony, music. The University Chamber Choir, — Michael Slatin Wrighton, Ph.D., was formally installed as Danforth and Wrighton walked side-by- directed by John H. Stewart, associate the next chancellor of Washington Univer- side at the end of a 460-person academic professor of music, sang Randall sity. Faculty members, students, staff, procession. The audience erupted in Thompson's "Alleluia" midway through Coverage of the Inaugural delegates from other colleges and universi- applause as the two leaders, dressed in the ceremony. The choir also led the ties, and members of Wrighton's family traditional academic attire, entered audience in singing the alma mater at the Symposium appears attended the 90-minute ceremony in Brookings Quadrangle. The applause grew end of the ceremony. on page 7. Brookings Quadrangle. to a crescendo as they walked toward a Gray skies hovered over Brookings 2 Washington University Record Greeters welcome Wrighton to University family During the Installation Ceremony in clearly acknowledges the dedication that ued growth and development of this great For college and university Brookings Quadrangle, eight greeters, our University has for excellence." institution." presidents and international speaking on behalf of various Washington Rodi is the president of the Graduate White is vice chancellor for human University constituencies, welcomed Professional Council. resources. alumni: Ja Song MarkS. Wrighton as the University's "It is important to recognize the fact that 14th chancellor. The following are ex- For the undergraduate For the parents: our world, and in particular our universi- cerpts from their remarks. students: Mark Klapow David Habif ties, can no longer be limited by national or cultural "We the students feel a special sense of "As a group, we the parents are but one For the faculty: boundaries. ... excitement in welcoming this outstand- small part of Washington University, an Chancellor Gustav Schonfeld ing individual to our community. This extraordinary university, really, and one Wrighton, your "As Mark Wrighton undertakes this daunt- special sense is that means so sister universi- ing challenge, he will find the faculty partly a reflec- much to so ties at home supportive of his efforts. He has im- tion on the new many. ... For the and abroad look pressed all who chancellor parents, we send to you with have met him himself, but into your care great expecta- with his clear also an illustra- that which is tion, and your appreciation of tion of the most precious — alumni, particu- the require- pride that we as our children. larly those of us ments of first- students feel With them come Ja Song serving outside rank institu- toward Chan- the embodiment the United States, expect that you will tions. ... He cellor Wrighton of our dreams lead our alma mater to a new place in this seems to know and of our for the future, shrinking world, that Washington Univer- what is required, Mark Klapow enthusiasm at David Habif for them to grow sity will be one of the first in breaking but he does not the opening of this promising new era in and to develop into the best they can be. ... down the walls that continue to exist in impose; rather, our University's history. Today, however, Chancellor Wrighton, the parents wish the global village and will be a leader in Gustav Schonfeld he seeks ideas is not only about one man. Today is truly you only the best. With you go all our building a sense of community that and consults widely. Chancellor about a University in the midst of a hopes — for our children and for Wash- embraces all people everywhere. I con- Wrighton knows that to acquire and hold critical period in its history. Let us use ington University: all that it is and all that gratulate Washington University on its first-rate faculties, administrations must this great day as an opportunity to look you can guide it to be." selection of such an able scholar and provide a challenging atmosphere wherein ahead toward our future. ... Today is Habif is chair of the Parents Council. dynamic leader to take it into the next the highest levels of scholarly activity, about reaffirming our University's com- century." including teaching, are encouraged, ex- mitment as a leading national research For the alumni: pected, indeed demanded, and where center and, more importantly, as an Song is a WU alumnus and president of interactive and collegial relations are educator of young adults." Barbara A. Feiner Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. welcomed and enabled." Klapow is the president of Student "Under the leadership of Chancellor For the trustees: Schonfeld, M.D., is the William B. Kountz Union. Danforth, the school gained tremendously Professor of Medicine and chair of the in stature and reputation, and it is important W.L. Hadley Griffin to all constituen- Senate Council. For the staff: "Trustees have no higher responsibility, cies that this and certainly none with more lasting Gloria W. White momentum For the graduate students: impact, than the selection of the chancel- "It is an honor to represent the adminis- continues. The lor. They do not Jennifer Rodi tration and staff on this occasion. ... It is trustees certainly do this very "Chancellor Wrighton will set a stage personally rewarding because a few of us had this in mind often, but they that invites every professional and gradu- remain who when they do have a ate student to maximize their time here. have been elected Mark record of doing Dr. Wrighton privileged to Wrighton as it very well. realizes the see and partici- chancellor. We That process, value that each pate in the alumni strongly having been of our contribu- growth and support Chancel- carved out with tions has for development of Barbara A. Feiner lor Wrighton. great care and our schools, the our University Because of his intelligence, experience and with great University, the under the 12th, commitment to excellence in both teaching success, we community and, the 13th and and research, we believe in the future of the W.L. Hadley Griffin have every more impor- now the 14th University under his leadership.... We right, indeed the duty, to celebrate this tantly, our- chancellor. ... alumni definitely have a stake in the future occasion with all the pageantry, tradition selves. Under Gloria W. White Washington of this University. Our degrees from here and solemnity you see here today. ... So his leadership, University would be nothing at all with- are integral components of our identities. to you as our new chancellor and to you Jennifer Rodi professional out the vision, goodwill, hard work and As the University continues to grow in as our newest St. Louisan, I bid you a and graduate students and their programs intellect of students, faculty, staff, ad- quality and distinction, the value of each of warm welcome on behalf of the Board of will achieve and maintain greatness and ministrators and you, Chancellor those degrees also is enhanced." Trustees. Exciting times lie ahead." success in their respective disciplines.... Wrighton. We welcome you and we Feiner is chair of the Alumni Board of Griffin is an alumnus, a life trustee and Chancellor Wrighton's appointment pledge our support to you and the contin- Governors. former chairman of the Board of Trustees. Record Editor: Deborah Parker, 935-5235, Box 1070 Assistant vice chancellor, executive director, University Communications: Judith Jasper Executive editor: Susan Killenberg Editor, medical news: Diane Duke, 362-9662, Medical School Box 8065 Assistant editors: Carolyn Sanford, 935-5293; Michael Slatin, 935-6603, Box 1070 Production: Galen Harrison Record (USPS 600-430;ISSN 1043-0520), Volume 20, Number 8/Oct. 12, 1995. Pub- lished for the faculty, staff and friends of : Washington University. Produced weekly during the school year, except school holidays, and monthly during June, July and August by the Office of Public Affairs, Washington University, Campus Box 1070, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63130. Second-class postage paid at St. Louis, Mo. Address changes and corrections: Postmaster and non-employees: Send to Record, Washington University, Campus Box 1070, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63130. Hilltop Campus employees: Send to Office of Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1184, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63130. New inaugural tradition begins with 142-year-old charter Medical Campus Employees: Send to Payroll William H. Danforth (right), chairman of the Board of Trustees, presents a specially crafted copy of the Washington Univer- Office, Washington University, Campus Box sity charter to Mark S. Wrighton, who was installed as the 14th chancellor on Friday, Oct. 6. Douglas Dowd, assistant 8017, 660 S. Euclid, St. Louis, Mo. 63110. professor of art and director of the Core Program, and Sarah Spurr, associate professor and assistant dean of the School of Art, created and designed the charter, which will be handed down to future chancellors at their inaugurations. The broadside pictured here carries the full text of the University's original 1853 charter, as well as two of the 1857 amend- I Washington ments and a linoleum-cut illustration of Brookings Hall. The charter presented to Wrighton was printed by Charles Bevan WASHINGTON ■ UNIVERSITY- IN ■ ST- LOUIS Press, co-founded by Dowd and Patrick C. Renschen, lecturer in photography at the art school. Oct. 12, 1995 3

Surrounded by students, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton dances to the song "Shout," popularized by the Isley Brothers. Students toast chancellor: 'Here's to Mark Wrighton' Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton is seemed too busy launching Windows 95 known as a gifted teacher, scholar and counting his money. We wanted and administrator who has pub- someone with bravery and courage, but lished more than 400 research papers and Colin Powell kept saying he was 'not holds 14 patents. prepared to make a decision at that time.' 'Mocha Mark': commemorative custard In 1972, at age 22, Wrighton received We wanted someone with an intense At the student Inaugural Festival Friday, Oct. 6, the famous custard king of a doctorate in chemistry from the Califor- interest in people — a caring person. St. Louis — Ted Drewes, A&S '50 — was the star attraction in an all-campus nia Institute of Technology. Mother Teresa wouldn't even take our raffle. In 1981, at age 32, he became one of calls.... And, yes, we did insist upon Above: Hubert Chuang, a third-year student in the Medical Scientist Training the youngest people to hold a named someone with Mario Andretti's love of Program, hugs Drewes after Chuang's name was drawn. He won a trip to professorship at the Massachusetts Insti- speed, but with his own street-legal Cor- Drewes' custard shop with Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton in the chancellor's tute of Technology (MIT). vette. ... Please join me in a toast welcom- 1984 bronze-colored Corvette. Allyson F. Jacobson, a senior pre-medical On Friday, Oct. 6, 1995, during the ing the one amazingly diverse, talented major, also won a trip. Drewes donated 2,000 cups of "Mocha Mark," a flavor he specially created for several inaugural events. Also pictured is Allison student Inaugural Gala at the Athletic person who met our requirements for the O'Steen, a senior in Arts and Sciences and a member of the Inaugural Complex, Wrighton marked another 14th chancellor of Washington University. Committee. milestone in his career that was equally as Here's to Mark Wrighton." Top left: Wrighton samples some "Mocha Mark" and chats with students at the impressive to the hundreds of Washington On a more serious side, Jericho, who student Inaugural Festival in Bowles Plaza. The festival drew about 800 people. University students attending the festivi- works for Andersen Consulting in St. ties — he danced. Louis, told Wrighton, "When thinking Top right: Students admire a caricature of Wrighton in his Corvette that was painted on one of the walls of the Forsyth Boulevard pedestrian underpass. "He's a very good dancer," said about what this University really is, I Estelle-Marie Montgomery, a doctoral know that the heart of Washington Uni- candidate in psychology who danced with versity comes from every person who Wrighton as the local band Galaxy per- walks through the arches of Brookings formed a rousing rendition of the song Hall. Now you are not only part of that "Shout." Montgomery wasn't the only heart but also charged with keeping it student who danced with the chancellor healthy." on the crowded dance floor in the Field Accepting the toast and clearly enjoy- House. Amid flashing computer-con- ing the revelry, Wrighton told the audi- trolled lights, and Galaxy performing ence that he often talks with his friends at such songs as Aretha Franklin's "Re- MIT about his first few "wonderful" spect," Wrighton danced with groups of months at Washington University. "They students. always ask me, 'But Mark, are you having Dancing with the students "was a bold any fun?' Tonight I'm having fun!" move on his part," said Montgomery. It was difficult for anyone not to have "He's simply awesome, very personable. fun at the Inaugural Gala, which was This shows that he will mix with students organized by the student subcommittee of no matter what the circumstances," said the Inaugural Planning Committee in Montgomery, adding that she also re- conjunction with the Campus Program- spects Wrighton on an academic level. ming Council. The atmosphere at the During the gala in the Field House, Athletic Complex was comparable to a Todd Davis, who is pursuing a doctorate in nightclub or casino. Students donned their American literature, and Lisa Jericho, who most festive evening wear, including received a bachelor's degree in business glittery dresses and suits and tuxedos. from the University last May, toasted the While students were dancing in the chancellor and delivered brief remarks as Field House, others were using play members of the Chancellor Search Com- money to "gamble" at blackjack, craps, mittee. Davis told the packed crowd that roulette and a money wheel at the casino during the Thursday, Oct. 5, inaugural in Francis Gymnasium. dinner, he talked with two chemists from Five students won the raffle for a Wrighton's lab at MIT. "They shared with Whittemore House dinner with the chan- me how they and the entire MIT campus cellor in November. The dinner will remain in a state of shock over losing include these students and their guests. Mark Wrighton to us. I felt for them. But, The winners, whose names were an- to be completely honest, their sadness also nounced at midnight, are senior Gary served as a very real gauge for evaluating Eisenberg; juniors Kate Hyde and Chris the success of our search committee. They Nelson; and sophomores Debbie Harris confirmed it: We found someone unbeliev- and Dinesh Rao. In addition, other stu- ably great. dents won prizes such as a 20-inch color Bagpipers Bill Sandblach (left) and his son David lead a procession of students "The job wasn't easy, though. Our task television, a compact disc player and a to the Installation Ceremony in Brookings Quadrangle. The two bagpipers, from of finding a new chancellor was indeed a trip to Chicago, all donated by local the Highland Pipe Band in Overland, Mo., treated students to a musical session daunting one.... We wanted someone with businesses. outside Rutledge Residence Hall in the South 40 before marching to the student a vision for the 21st century. Bill Gates — Carolyn Sanford Inaugural Festival in Bowles Plaza and then to Brookings Quadrangle. 4 Washington University Record LEARNING AND DISCOVERY: G

The following is the complete text of Mark S. Wrighton s plied Science are elements of our academic enterprise Our relationships with St. Louis are symbiotic in many Inaugural Address, which he presented at the Installation with which I have had experiences, and I am confident ways. University College provides formal educational Ceremony in Brookings Quadrangle. that we have the strengths that will sustain our progress offerings to a large segment of the St. Louis community, as a university. Art, Law, Medicine, and Social Work are but our engagement goes well beyond such formal in- Members of the Washington University new intellectual areas for me, ones for which I have not structional programs. Our School of Medicine delivers community and distinguished guests, I previously had responsibilities. One reward of serving as state-of-the-art healthcare to many, while providing edu- accept appointment as Chancellor of Chancellor is the opportunity to learn more about these cational opportunities for our students. Our George War- Washington University in St. Louis. I areas and to be a part of future achievements. Each of ren Brown School of Social Work engages its professional do so with enthusiasm, mindful of the our schools has been, and will be, an important part of degree candidates in internships in the St. Louis area, confidence and trust placed in me, the responsibilities what makes our University a great place for learning and delivering talented and caring people to address pressing before me, and the high expectations that accompany discovery. social problems in our region and, at the same time, deep- such an appointment. My promises are to do my very ening the experiences of our students. The John M. Olin best for Washington University and to work hard to Building on the Partnership with St. Louis School of Business offers special programs for men and sustain the trajectory of improvement that has character- Our location in St. Louis, Missouri — the heart of women employed in area corporations, programs ranging ized this great University under the leadership of Chan- America — is an advantage and one we can build upon. from seminars and short courses to Master of Business cellor William H. Danforth and his life partner, Eliza- Friendly and supportive, St. Louis has a rich history, and Administration degree programs, providing opportunities beth. It is an honor to be selected to follow such a distin- Washington University will always be linked to this for students, faculty and staff to interact with leaders of guished and accomplished university leader — one who great community. We were founded in 1853 when St. business and not-for-profit organizations. Internships with has contributed so much to the St. Louis community and Louis was the thriving economic center of an emerging the School of Engineering and Applied Science afford to higher education in America. We are all fortunate to nation, and our destiny was to become a great university other important links involving our students and faculty benefit from the new leadership role that Dr. and Mrs. for a great metropolitan region. In seeking to build on with St. Louis-based companies. Our School of Law Danforth will play in our community in the years ahead. our location and origin, Washington University is devel- students are engaged in work in the St. Louis offices of In these remarks I will outline a few key the Missouri Public Defender. Our Schools of themes that will guide me as Chancellor. S Art and of Architecture provide a lively addition These themes represent a synthesis of con- g to the visual arts community, through exhibits siderations drawn from conversations with of their own work and participation in the ac- the faculty, students, administrative leaders, tivities of the St. Louis community. Arts and and Trustees and from an assessment of the Sciences enriches this community through a issues we face and the strengths we bring to wide range of intellectual and cultural events, our mission. including lectures, seminars, and musical and "Learning" and "discovery" are what theatrical events. Such activities also create take place at research universities, and this opportunities for our faculty and students to is an institution that values and encourages work with a broader community than will be both. In my own career, inspiration has found on the University campus. Our Gallery of come from great professors, students, and Art and Edison Theatre provide cultural enrich- colleagues who assisted me in developing ment for members of our entire community. the ability to learn and to discover new In short, the partnership of Washington knowledge. Since coming to Washington University with St. Louis is multidimensional University, I have been impressed with the and synergistic, bringing benefits to all in- rich and diverse undergraduate, graduate volved. Our partnership with St. Louis is part of and professional programs, which already our past, and our future success depends on this have provided new and stimulating experi- partnership. Founded at a time of Westward ences for me. expansion, we now have the vision of a St. Learning what others know is achievable Louis-based university where learning and by all who enter this University, though the discovery represent the gateways to enhancing learning process may take place at different the quality of life for St. Louis, America, and rates and in different ways. But beyond the world. learning what others know, we foster origi- nal scholarship, creative expression and Internationalization: Links with research. There is no greater reward than the World that associated with charting new territory While firmly and inextricably linked to St. for humankind. When this University was Louis, Washington University will remain founded, St. Louis was the gateway to among the leading educational institutions only America's West. Today, learning and discov- if we are preparing our students to live and work ery represent our contributions to providing in an increasingly international world. Rapid gateways to a brighter 21st century. communications and efficient transportation have made it possible for people of the world to Early Impressions work across great distances. Indeed, St. Louis Washington University is among the top people and organizations figured prominently in research universities in America. The high the development of modern commercial air standing we enjoy in this country places us transportation. The "Spirit of St. Louis" is still among the leading universities in the world. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton delivers his Inaugural Address at the Installs tion Ceremony in Brookings Quadrangle. very much alive in work by our School of Engi- There are tangible measures of our stature neering and Applied Science to develop an that put us among the top universities, such information infrastructure that assists in bringing our as excellent faculty and students, a large amount of oping an academic focus on the study of American world closer together. sponsored research, and a sizable endowment. culture. Outstanding programs in American history, Much of the developing world is far from the United But there are also some very special qualities that literature, political science, economics, and business are States, but the impact of development may have large local bring strength to this University. I have had the opportu- all elements of what will attract outstanding interna- consequences. For example, Asia represents a major market nity to explore Washington University from a unique tional students to come and learn in America, and, im- for American business. In another vein, there is the poten- perspective, and each day has been one of revelation. At portantly, will attract Americans to learn about America. tial for major environmental deterioration arising from the every turn I have encountered exciting, friendly, and Part of the regional impact from our mission is that development process itself and the attendant growth in the enthusiastic faculty and students. The administration and nearly 32,000 graduates of Washington University live use of energy. The use of synthetic chlorofluorocarbons and staff members are superb, and I have become aware of and work in the St. Louis area. Our growth as a national the resulting effects on the ozone layer of the atmosphere exceptional achievements of our community. We also university brings new vitality to the region. About three are a sign that international cooperation will be required in enjoy an extraordinary level of support from our gradu- decades ago, 85% of our undergraduate students came the future as the developed and built world is extended. The ates and friends, not only those in St. Louis but also in from within 25 miles of Brookings Hall. Today, more School of Architecture will have special significance in other parts of the nation and world. than 85% of the undergraduates are from outside the preparing our students for work on development projects in Perhaps most important is the high degree of mutual state of Missouri, representing all 50 states and more emerging countries, but there are many educational needs respect, integrity, civility, and community I have found. than 45 countries. Our graduate and professional stu- that will be met by Washington University in preparing Learning and discovery are activities which sometimes dents come from all regions of the nation and world. All students for an increasingly international world. involve controversy and disagreement, but it is clear that make significant contributions to our community while An important element of internationalization includes my high expectations for an intellectual community they are here, and many of our outstanding students stay the opportunity to work with students and scholars from capable of open discourse will be realized at Washington in St. Louis to pursue their careers. New businesses and around the world. The quality of our programs is attractive University. The diverse community that comprises professional practices have been started by our gradu- to outstanding students from other countries, and Ameri- Washington University is an important asset. Its people ates, creating new employment opportunities for this cans who study at Washington University will have the are drawn from many backgrounds, from many states region. We will sustain our efforts to reach out to the opportunity to learn from them. A good balance of Ameri- and countries, and differ with respect to race, ethnicity, finest students and encourage their attendance at Wash- can and international students enhances the educational and intellectual interest. This stimulating mix is one we ington University. Today, we have active interest in our experiences for all and broadens the network of friends and must work to sustain. undergraduate programs from more than 100,000 of the potential collaborators. Developing strategic relationships Commitment to a total educational experience for our finest high school seniors in America, more than double with institutions in other countries will be vital to partner- students also is evident. A large number of activities give the number at this time last year. We also will continue ships with the best students and scholars in those countries. our students experiences outside the classroom. These to draw outstanding students to our graduate and profes- Our Schools of Business and Law are obviously large range from leadership opportunities in our residence sional programs. Thus, we bring diverse and talented stakeholders in educational programs that prepare our halls and orientation programs to participation in inter- human resources to our region. students for life and careers in a highly internationalized collegiate and club sports to performing arts programs. The partnership with St. Louis extends beyond our world. But internationalization will involve programs of Many of our students are involved in public service link with our graduates. We are fortunate to have many language, literature, history, culture, economics, and during their time here. Our University provides settings fine colleges and universities in the region with which political science. Currently, further development of pro- for student growth, in addition to formal educational we collaborate and share facilities. Collaborations also grams related to Asia is a focus, but there are other impor- offerings. involve both large and small corporations, businesses, tant areas of the world as well. In the future, initiatives Academic programs of Washington University are and professional practices. We find much that binds us might focus on South America, Africa, the Middle East, impressive, both in scope and in depth. Architecture, together, providing opportunities to better fulfill our Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union. While high- Arts and Sciences, Business, and Engineering and Ap- mission of education, research, and service. Oct. 12, 1995 5 TEWAYS TO THE 21 ST CENTURY

lighting possible initiatives in emerging and developing The guiding principle underlying our commitment to schools. Indeed, in order for Washington University to regions of the world, it is important to sustain our excel- excellence will be that for Washington University to be advance, we must achieve a greater degree of unifor- lence in education and research involving Western Eu- great, every one of our schools must have an opportunity mity in our quality. An excellent set of professional, rope. Our top-ranked Department of German in Arts and to excel in its area of intellectual activity. But excellence graduate, and undergraduate schools working coopera- Sciences, international scientific collaborations in earth cannot be established by drawing down the resources of tively will lead to our collective advancement as an and planetary sciences, and research relationships be- one school to directly assist another. Rather, the commit- institution. By emphasizing Arts and Sciences we strive tween European-based pharmaceutical companies and ment to excellence demands the expansion of support to enhance what is at the core of our University, and the School of Medicine are but three elements of aca- for academic units which are not blessed with the most success will bring greater distinction to all of our demic activity that encourage us to build on our tradi- affluent alumni. Thus, securing new support for our schools — allowing us to attract and retain the best tional strengths in humanities, physical science, and Schools of Art, Architecture, and School of Social Work faculty and improving our opportunities to continue to biomedical sciences. will be a priority. Uniformity of excellence will bring attract an ever-stronger student body. Our efforts in internationalization must be led by both distinction and distinguishability—both essential in strong intellectual leaders among our faculty. There are being recognized as one of the best universities. For our Facing Complexity: Addressing Real Problems opportunities for each of our schools, and some of these students and graduates, we will work to sustain our path Washington University is destined to achieve some of opportunities have been identified in an intense Project to excellence so that you will become even more proud the most challenging and worthy goals of humankind. 21 planning exercise that started prior to my appointment to be linked to Washington University. Our excellent faculty will be preparing leaders solving as Chancellor. Through this process our National Coun- We will be successful when we draw together as one tomorrow's problems, but while students are here, we cils will continue a critical role in developing consensus institution, unite in our efforts to seek excellence, and need to work with them to address today's problems. A regarding future opportunities. The objective will be to partner internally to address complex, interdisciplinary thirty-minute visit to our School of Medicine's Depart- contribute to the development of Washington University problem areas. One example of this spirit of cooperation ment of Pediatrics, which provides neonatal intensive as one of the world's most respected centers of intellec- is the development of plans for biomedical engineering care at St. Louis Children's Hospital, reveals the com- tual activity. linking our School of Medicine with the School of plexity of the problems we face. The premature infants Engineering and Applied Science. There are many other receive the best care science and technology can pro- Commitment to Excellence: People, Programs, examples of internal partnership upon which we thrive: vide, while hopeful parents anxiously watch. The total and Facilities Law and Arts and Sciences; Business and Social Work; cost can exceed $40,000 for each infant. Learning that A great university is characterized by an excellent student Architecture and Business; Art and Architecture, to a significant fraction of the premature births could be body and by an excellent faculty. These are enduring name a few relationships among our academic units. Our avoided by better prenatal care for the expectant mother characteristics of all great universities. Attracting and internal partnerships strengthen the University as a reminds us of the difficult social problems within just a retaining distinguished faculty and having the opportu- whole, expanding our educational impact. few miles of our School of Social Work. These and nity to work with the others of the world's most outstanding stu- I problems are ones that S are not solved working dents depends on having s across-the-board excel- alone over a long night lence in other elements at the library, in a studio, of the University, includ- in a laboratory, or in a ing its staff and facili- residence hall doing ties. class assignments. It has been my good The vexing problems fortune to find dedi- and challenges we face cated, hard-working, and are ones that are distinguished people at multidisciplinary in Washington University. character, requiring In this highly competi- concerted, synergistic tive world, it is essential effort from many intel- that we work to properly lectual perspectives. recognize and reward all Cooperation and col- members of our commu- laboration will be nity. We must sustain needed, and there will be our efforts to recruit important outcomes in outstanding faculty and terms of the educational to retain them as their achievements of our careers develop and students and the original flourish. Our special contributions they, our efforts to attract and faculty, and staff will retain women and mem- make. Some areas of bers of under-repre- contribution will involve sented minority groups improving human health, are ones which will be sustaining the environ- encouraged, and our ment, developing eco- continuing faculty will nomic strength, fostering play a larger role in world peace, and en- these efforts. The aca- Nearly 3,000 faculty, students, staff, alumni, trustees, delegates and guests attended the Installation Ceremony. hancing the quality of demic leaders — deans life. and department chairs — have a responsibility in this Setting Priorities: Necessary Response These lofty areas of contribution are ones which fit regard, but all faculty share the responsibility to enrich to an Era of Constraint the essential criteria for successful University initia- our faculty with greater diversity. The opportunities before us clearly outstrip our re- tives: The problems are ones which spark intellectual Our faculty are dedicated to the important mission of sources to achieve them. No great university would interest and creativity; they are significant; there are teaching. Assisting others in learning is a core responsi- really want it any other way, because to have more re- excellent faculty who can take leadership roles; stu- bility we have to our entire constituency. Extraordinary sources than desired would signal a situation where dents find these areas to be meaningful ones in which commitment to teaching will be nurtured and rewarded. ideas, not resources, limit what is accomplished. We are to learn and contribute; and there is ample room for The considerable investment placed in Washington grateful that this University is not one limited by ideas highly individual contribution within the framework of University by our students and their families, by our and opportunities. However, being limited by resources a well-structured interdisciplinary partnership. No corporate, government, and foundation sponsors, and by brings us to the inevitable conclusion that we must set important problem is too complex or too difficult to our graduates and friends will bring larger returns if we priorities. Indeed, it is likely that care in setting priorities tackle, and we will apply our creative efforts to prob- strive to improve all that we do. A world-class institution will be the most critical element in sustaining the growth lems of practical and intellectual significance. will only be world-class if it is excellent in all aspects of in stature of Washington University. Both the priorities Learning and Discovery: Gateways to the its operations. Thus, there is an important role for every we set and the processes used to define them will be 21st Century member of the Washington University faculty and staff. important to our success. Efforts to set the key priorities We who work in a university enjoy the privilege of con- will be ones engaging our faculty, students, graduates, Whatever progress is made in solving the problems tributing to the development of tomorrow's leaders by and friends. confronting our global society, we can be assured that working with students, and it is gratifying to see our During the process leading to my election as Chan- well-educated people will be key — people working entire community contribute to an atmosphere that facili- cellor and in the months that have followed, it became individually and cooperatively and people working in tates learning and discovery. clear that the resolve of Washington University to move many areas and with many backgrounds and perspec- Facilities for education and research must be of the to the next level of achievement among universities will tives. We need people who will encourage understand- quality needed to attract and retain the best faculty and to require that special attention be directed toward enhanc- ing of the problems we face; we need people to create engage our distinguished students. Much of the physical ing Arts and Sciences. It is in this area that we find approaches to solving problems; we need people to plant of Washington University is both beautiful and of nearly two-thirds of our undergraduate majors, and it is implement solutions; and we need people to help us the dimension and quality needed to meet today's needs. this entity that coordinates all of the University's Ph.D. better appreciate our world and our own creativity. The However, there are some buildings and spaces that were programs. Moreover, all undergraduates enrolled in the Brookings Hall arch as the entrance to the Quadrangle built for another era, and do not meet today's education professional schools of Art, Architecture, Business and is a tangible gateway to an institution with an important requirements. These deficiencies will be reviewed and Engineering and Applied Science receive much of their mission. We have the responsibility to encourage learn- improvements made. undergraduate education from Arts and Sciences. Excel- ing and discovery — the figurative gateways to a 21st Information resources for learning and discovery are lence in Arts and Sciences is essential to success for century better than the 20th. also vital to our success. We have strong libraries, but the Washington University in the 21st century. Plans for I pledge to work to build a brighter future for those future promises a rich elaboration of the sources of infor- further development of Arts and Sciences at Washington who follow us, and I ask your support in this effort. mation. We must become adept in accessing and contrib- University are not fully formed, and students, faculty, May the "Spirit of St. Louis" move among us in our uting to the expanding information marketplace. As other academic leaders, and trustees must work to de- quest for knowledge and creative contributions that leaders in the development of computing and communi- velop the specifics. bring benefits to society. Let us set this day of inaugu- cations, we should also emerge as leaders in the applica- But an emphasis on Arts and Sciences does not di- ration as our day of commencement toward achieving tion of these resources to our education, research, and minish our need to enhance the stature of our other our mission. Our work awaits us. Let us begin. service missions. Calendar Oct. 12-21

1 p.m. Vision science seminar. "Mecha- 3 p.m. Geometry seminar. "An Infinite Framing: An Exploration of the Subject in nisms of Photoprotection in the Lens," Usha Series of Exotic Holonomy and Poisson Music and Its Analysis," Naomi Cumming, Andley, asst. prof., depts. of Ophthalmology Geometry" (cont.), Quo-Shin Chi, assoc. U. of Melbourne, Australia. Room B-8 and Visual Sciences and of Biochemistry prof, Dept. of Mathematics. Room 199 Blewett Hall. 935-5581. and Molecular Biophysics. East Pavilion Cupples I Hall. 935-6726. 5:45 p.m. Architecture lecture. "Mayors' Aud., Barnes Hospital. 362-2689. 4 p.m. Diabetes research seminar. Institute Preview," David Block, graduate 2 p.m. Molecular genetics and cell biology "Transgenic Manipulations of Glucose student. School of Architecture. Room 116 student-organized seminar. "Cell-cell Metabolism in Mouse Models of Diabetes," Givens Hall. 727-1920. Interactions During Reproduction in Bess Marshall, instructor in pediatrics. Exhibitions Arabidopsis,'" Daphne Preuss, Dept. of Pathology Library, Room 3723 West Bldg. Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, U. of 8 p.m. Architecture lecture. "Making "The Keenest of Senses: Celebrating the Chicago. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. Things Fit," James Cutler. James Cutler Becker Rare Book Collection in Ophthal- 4 p.m. Anatomy and neurobiology semi- Architects, Seattle. Brown Hall Aud. mology." Through Dec. 22. Glaser Gallery, nar. 19th annual Mildred Trotter lecture. The Bernard Becker Medical Library, 660 S. "Control of Muscle Differentiation: Wednesday, Oct. 18 Euclid Ave. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays; Riboregulators and Gene Therapy," Helen 6:30 a.m. Anesthesiology Grand Rounds. 1-5 p.m. weekends. 362-4239. M. Blau, prof, of molecular pharmacology, "Management of Hemorrhagic Hypoten- "Motherwell in St. Louis: A Selection From Stanford U. Medical School. Moore Aud., sion," William H. Bickell, director of re- Local Collections." Through Oct. 22. Gallery 660 S. Euclid Ave. search and assoc. director of emergency of Art, upper gallery, Steinberg Hall. Hours: 4 p.m. Chemistry seminar. "The Disassem- services, St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Okla. Music 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 1-5 p.m. weekends. bly of Hot Nuclei," Robert Charity, research Wohl Hospital Bldg. Aud.. 4960 Children's 935-4523. asst. prof, of chemistry. Room 311 Place. 362-6978. Sunday, Oct. 15 "Engineering at Washington University: McMillen Lab. 935-6530. 8 a.m. Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand 2:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble concert. "No 125 Years of Excellence." Through Nov. 30. 4:15 p.m. Philosophy lecture. "Abortion Rounds. "Clomiphene Citrate-initiated Strings Attached — Orchestral Music for Special Collections, Olin Library, Level Five. and the Social Network: Personhood and Ovulation: A Mission Incomplete," Eli Band," directed by Dan Presgrave, instru- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 935-5444. Nexus," Johann Klaassen, graduate student, Adashi, prof., Dept. of Obstetrics and Gyne- mental music coordinator and lecturer in Dept. of Philosophy. Stix International cology, U. of Maryland, College Park. music. Saint Louis Art Museum Aud., House. 935-7148. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. Forest Park. 935-5581. 4:30 p.m. Math colloquium. "Geometric 11 a.m. Assembly Series lecture. Mr. and Approach to Integrable Systems and Back- Mrs. Spencer T. Olin Conference. "The lund Transformations," Xiaokang Mo, prof, Widening Frame: Women in Film," Michelle of mathematics, U. of Kansas, Lawrence. Citron, prof, of radio, television and film, Room 199 Cupples I Hall. 935-6726. Northwestern U. Graham Chapel. (See story on page 7.) 935-5285. Friday, Oct. 13 3:45 p.m. Physics colloquium. "Giant Noon. Cell biology seminar. "The Control Magnetoresistance in Magnetic of Transmitter Action at a Glutamatergic Nanostructures," C.L. Chien, prof, Dept. of Films Synapse," Larry Trussell, assoc. prof., Dept. Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins U All Filmboard movies cost $3 and are of Neurophysiology, U. of Wisconsin, Madi- Room 204 Compton Hall. 935-6276. shown in Room 100 Brown Hall. For 24- son. Cell Biology and Physiology Library, 4 p.m. Biochemistry and molecular bio- Performances hour Filmboard hotline, call 935-5983. Room 426 McDonnell Medical Sciences physics seminar. "How Light is Converted Saturday, Oct. 14 Bldg. 362-6950. Into a Chemical Signal in Rhodopsin, a G- Thursday, Oct. 12 Noon. Environmental engineering semi- Protein Coupled Receptor," Steven O. Smith, 8 p.m. Edison Theatre presents "An Old- 7 and 9 p.m. Filmboard Foreign Series. nar. "Using Communication to Reduce assoc. prof, Dept. of Molecular Biophysics Fashioned Barn Dance," a participatory "Under the Roofs of Paris" (1930, B&W), in Risk," Nancy Pollock, president, Alliance and Biochemistry, Yale U. Cori Aud., 4565 event. Features Rhythm in Shoes, a music French with English subtitles. Communications Inc., St. Louis. Room 216 McKinley Ave. 362-0261. and dance troupe that weaves colorful, Urbauer Hall. 935-8590. tightly knit tapestries rooted in American, Friday, Oct. 13 Thursday, Oct. 19 English and Irish step-dance styles. Co- 3:30 p.m. Environmental studies seminar. hosted by FolkFire. All dances will be 7 and 9:30 p.m. Filmboard Feature Series. "Wetlands as Flood Control and A Lot 1 p.m. Vision science seminar. "Corneal taught. Singles and couples of all ages are "My Own Private Idaho" (1991), starring More," Donald Hey, director, Wetlands Endothelial Cell Transplantation and Regen- welcome. Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall. Keanu Reeves and the late River Phoenix. Research Inc., Wadsworth, 111. Room 362 eration in a Murine Model," Timothy Cost: $4 for the general public; free for WU (Also Oct. 14, same times, and Oct. 15 at 7 McDonnell Hall. 935-4258. Fleming, asst. prof, depts. of Genetics and students with valid ID. 935-6543. p.m.) of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. East 4 p.m. Anatomy and neurobiology semi- Pavilion Aud., Barnes Hospital. 362-2689. Midnight. Filmboard Midnight Series. nar. "What Can We Learn (and Remember) Sunday, Oct. 15 "The Princess Bride" (1987), directed by From Synapse Elimination?" Jeff Lichtman, 4 p.m. Assembly Series/Thomas Hall 2 p.m. Edison Theatre "ovations! for Rob Reiner. (Also Oct. 14, same time, and prof., Dept. of Anatomy and Neurobiology. Lecture. "The Rise and Fall of the Ciga- young people" series. Rhythm in Shoes. Oct. 15 at 9:30 p.m.) Room 928 McDonnell Medical Sciences rette: Risk, Science and Disease," Allan M. Cost: $12. (A square-dance workshop for Bldg. Brandt, Amalie Moses Kass Professor of the parents and children of all ages immedi- Tuesday, Oct. 17 History of Medicine, Harvard Medical 4 p.m. Hematology seminar. "Thrombo- ately follows the performance. Pre-registra- 8 p.m. Film screening. "Daughter Rite" by School. Room 215 Rebstock Hall. 935-5285. tion is required. Workshop cost: $5 per Michelle Citron and "Complaints of a Duti- spondin as a Regulator of Endothelial Phe- notype," Willam A. Frazier III, prof, depts. 4 p.m. Chemistry seminar. "Claisen Rear- person.) Edison Theatre. 935-6543. ful Daughter" by Deborah Hoffmann. rangements: Structural and Solvent Effects Steinberg Hall Aud. (See page 7 story.) of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics and of Cell Biology and Physiology. Room on Transition State Structure," Joseph 8841 Clinical Sciences Research Bldg. Gajewski, prof, Dept. of Chemistry, Indiana Wednesday, Oct. 18 U, Bloomington. Room 311 McMillen Lab. 7 and 9 p.m. Filmboard Foreign Series. Monday, Oct. 16 4 p.m. Earth and planetary sciences "Forbidden Games" (1952, B&W), in 3:45 p.m. Physics lecture. "Superfluid He, colloquium. "Hydrothermal Plumes and the French with English subtitles. (Also Oct. 19, Delivery of Iron to Banded Iron Formation," same times.) in Aerogel," James A. Sauls, prof, Dept. oi' Physics, Northwestern U. Room 241 Ann E. Isley, Lamont-Doherty Earth Obser- 7 p.m. Chinese Film Series. "Song of Compton Hall. 935-6276. vatory, Palisades, N.Y. Room 362 China" (1935), with English subtitles. Room McDonnell Hall. 935-5610. 219 South Ridgley Hall. 935-5156. 4 p.m. Biology seminar. "Molecular and Genetic Studies of Actin Cytoskeletal Func- 4 p.m. Islamic societies presentation. Friday, Oct. 20 tion During Drosophila Development," "Space and Sexuality in the Law: Ottoman, Miscellany Kathryn G. Miller, asst. prof., Dept. of Biol- Palestine and Syria," Judith Tucker, prof, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Filmboard Feature Series. ogy. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6287. Dept. of History, Georgetown U. Cohen Thursday, Oct. 12 "Ed Wood" (1994), starring Johnny Depp. Lounge, Room 113 Busch Hall. 935-4446. Office of Continuing Medical Education (Also Oct. 21, same times.) 4 p.m. Immunology seminar. "Heat Shock registration begins. "21 st Annual Sympo- Proteins as Chaperons of Peptides: Implica- 4:15 p.m. Philosophy lecture. "Pulp Natu- Midnight. Filmboard Midnight Series. sium on Obstetrics and Gynecology," set for tions for Antigen Presentation and for Vacci- ralism," Josefa Torbio Mateas, asst. prof, of Nov. 9-10 in the Eric P. Newman Education "Plan 9 From Outer Space" (1958), directed nation," Pramod Srivastava, prof., Dept. of philosophy. Stix International House. by Ed Wood. (Also Oct. 21, same time.) Center. Registration open through Nov. 8. Biology, Fordham U, Bronx, N.Y. Third 362-6893. Floor Aud., St. Louis Children's Hospital. Friday, Oct. 20 362-8748. Noon. Cell biology and physiology semi- Office of Continuing Medical Education registration begins. "Rupert B. Turnbull 4 p.m. Psychology colloquium. "Descartes nar. "Molecular Signaling in Xenopus Embryonic Development," Yi Rao, asst. Memorial Lectureship and Surgical Grand and the Pineal Gland," Stan Finger, prof., Rounds," David Ransohoff, prof, of medi- Dept. of Psychology. Room 118 Eads Hall. prof, Dept. of Anatomy and Neurobiology. Cell Biology and Physiology Library, Room cine and epidemiology, U. of North Caro- 4 p.m. Social thought and analysis collo- 426 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. lina. Set for Nov. 3-4 in the Heifetz Library quium. "The Ethno, Symbolics of 'Suffer- and Steinberg Amphitheater, Jewish Hospi- ing' and 'Contribution': Some Implications Noon. Neurology lecture. The first William tal. Registration open through Nov. 2. 362- for the Doctrine of Equal Citizenship in the M. Landau lecture. "Chancellors, Physicians 6893. United States," Brackette Williams, Dept. of and Universities," William H. Danforth, Anthropology, Johns Hopkins U. Room 149 chairman, Board of Trustees. Moore Aud., Friday, Oct. 13 660 S. Euclid Ave. Lectures McMillan Hall. 935-4860. Asian conference. 44th annual meeting of Thursday, Oct. 12 1 p.m. Solid-state engineering and applied the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs. Tuesday, Oct. 17 physics seminar. "Effect of Collisions on Through Oct. 15. A series of briefing 11:15 a.m. Social work seminar. "The Plasma Etching," W Chen, graduate student, Scope of Proposed Research: Honing It 12:10 p.m. Physical Therapy Brown Bag sessions and a one-day workshop, "Asia in Research Seminar. "Resultant Joint Torques Dept. of Electrical Engineering. Room 305 the Curriculum: Challenges for the 21st Down and Making It Doable," Lee N. Rob- Bryan Hall. 935-5565. ins, University Professor of Social Science. and Spasticity Measures for the Neurologi- Century," for K-12 elementary and second- Room 353 West Campus. cally Impaired," Jack Engsberg, research 3:30 p.m. Environmental studies seminar. ary teachers, held from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. assoc. prof., Dept. of Neurological Surgery, "The Composition of Mississippi River 13. Sponsored by Joint Center for East Noon. Genetics seminar. "Construction of a and director, Motion Analysis Lab, St. Louis Water," Alan Sapia, city of St. Louis Water Asian Studies. Cost: $40 for non-members; High-resolution Radiation Hybrid Map of Children's Hospital. Classroom C, Forest Park Division. Room 362 McDonnell Hall. $20 for students; and $35 for the K-12 the Human Genome," David Cox, Dept. of Bldg., 4444 Forest Park Blvd. 286-1400. teachers' workshop. U. of Missouri- Genetics, Stanford U. Cori Aud., 4565 4 p.m. Music lecture. "Identification and St. Louis campus. 516-6910. McKinley Ave. Oct. 12, 1995 7 Saturday, Oct. 14 Book arts workshops begin. "What is an Panelists address change in the 21st century Artist's Book?" 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 14 in Room 104 Bixby Hall. Cost: $10; "Make a In his closing comments to the Blank Book." 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 14 in Room packed May Auditorium audience at 104 Bixby Hall. Cost: $35; "Polaroid Emul- last week's Inaugural Symposium in sion Transfer." 9:30-noon Oct. 21 in Room Simon Hall, Chancellor Mark S. 212 Bixby Hall. Cost: $40; "Flips!" 1:30-4 p.m. Oct. 21 in Room 104 Bixby Hall. Wrighton pointed out perhaps the greatest Cost: $35. No preregistration required. 935- dilemma facing the world as it heads into 4643. the 21 st century. Responding to comments made by 12 Sunday, Oct. 15 faculty members who participated in the 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tyson Research symposium, Wrighton said, "We have Center Camera Day. Photograph fall supercomputers that can predict the climate foliage, a quarry cave, meadows, overlooks under certain scenarios 25 years from now, and much more; visit the Wild Canid Sur- but we haven't developed the capacity to vival and Research Center from 8-11 a.m. provide a suitable environment for the and the World Bird Sanctuary from 1-4 homeless in our cities and other regions." p.m.; see a display of Tyson photographs by David Kilper, asst. director. Photographic Although science and technology are Services. Tyson Research Center. Cost: $5. advancing at a startling speed, social prob- 935-8430 or 727-2325. lems continue to vex even the brightest minds and remain largely unsolved. That Monday, Oct. 16 was the concluding theme of the sympo- 7 p.m. Breast health awareness educa- sium, which was held Friday, Oct. 6, to tional program. "Glamour/Hand-n-Hand commemorate Wrighton's inauguration as Program About Breast Health Awareness," Washington University's 14th chancellor. Panel 1 members listen to a question from an audience member. Susan Blumenthal, U.S. assistant surgeon Two panels of six faculty members general. Co-sponsored by Phi Lambda Psi, "I know a lot of you are saying, T don't While Panel 1 was optimistic about the each participated in the symposium. Panel want to read a book on a computer,'" technological side of change, Panel 2 was a women's honorary; Glamour; and Hanes. 1 addressed the topic "Learning to Learn: Graham Chapel. 962-4755. Turner said. "Imagine a very different kind pessimistic about the human side of it. In The Technology of Discovery." Members of computer — one that is the size and fact, the Panel 2 faculty members didn't Tuesday, Oct. 17 of this panel were moderator James T. shape of a paperback and has the same really talk about change but, rather, the 8 p.m. Literary reading. Steven Little, Ph.D., professor of finance and print quality of a laser printer. It will even lack of it. They agreed that while science Millhauser, American novelist and recipient economics in the John M. Olin School of take voice dictation and write your notes in and technology have made remarkable of the 1994 Lannan Literary Award for Business; Dennis W. Choi, M.D., Ph.D., the margin for you. This is not the least bit gains, solutions to social problems appear Fiction. West Campus Conference Center. Andrew B. and Gretchen P. Jones Profes- far-fetched and is certainly something that to be well beyond the horizon. Cost: $5; free for students and senior citi- sor of Neurology and head of the Depart- zens. 935-5576. will be happening over the next 10 years." Proctor from social work discussed three ment of Neurology; Douglas Dowd, assis- Turner said changes in technology, types of change — change for the better; tant professor of art and director of the however, will not take the hard work out change that results in unwelcome conse- Wednesday, Oct. 18 Core Program; Jonathan S. Turner, Ph.D., 8 p.m. Poetry panel discussion. Herbert of learning. quences; and the mere lack of change. Henry Edwin Sever Professor of Engi- "Technology isn't going to make it Leibowitz, editor of Parnassus: Poetry in neering and chair of the Department of Review. Hurst Lounge, Room 201 Duncker fundamentally easier for students to For example, while scientists continue Hall. 935-5190. Computer Science; Robert H. Waterston, master a subject area," he said. "Students to find better ways to treat certain M.D, Ph.D., James S. McDonnell Profes- will still have to learn the old-fashioned diseases, basic medical care is becoming Friday, Oct. 20 sor of Genetics and head of the Depart- way. They'll study. I want to emphasize increasingly unattainable for those who Midwest AIDS Training and Education ment of Genetics; and Karen L. Wooley, that people are still people. The way they can't afford it. In addition, substance abuse, Center's symposium registration dead- Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry in come to understand information doesn't racial discord, family violence and teen line. "Clinical Care Approach to HIV Arts and Sciences. change dramatically just because the way suicide are problems that don't appear to Disease," set for Nov. 2 at the Regal have any quick-fix solutions, Proctor said. Riverfront Hotel, 200 S. Fourth St., St. Panel 2 addressed the topic "New it's presented to them changes." Louis. Cost: $125 for physicians; $95 for As director of the Genome Sequencing "And I fear that we'll take a lot of these Century, Old Planet: Development and problems with us into the next century allied health professionals. Call Susan Its Impact." Members of this panel were Center at the School of Medicine, Wightman at 362-2418 or (800) 432-0448. Waterston is working with colleagues in even as we make progress economically moderator Donald C. Royse, Ph.D., pro- and technically in other areas," she added. fessor of architecture; Jean Ensminger, Cambridge, England, to sequence the human genome. They are using the same Ensminger from anthropology and Ph.D., associate professor of anthropology North from economics pointed out a Assembly Series features in Arts and Sciences; William H. Gass, techniques that are used to sequence the genome of the roundworm. major dichotomy in the world: Half the film director, historian Ph.D., David May Distinguished Univer- population enjoys material success and sity Professor in the Humanities in Arts "We're all more similar to the round- worm than we'd care to think," Waterston the other half doesn't. Film director Michelle Citron and and Sciences and director of the Interna- said. "In fact, about 50 percent of your "Africa has the unfortunate distinction science historian Allan M. Brandt tional Writers Center; Douglass C. North, genes are the same as the roundworm's. of being the only continent in the world will deliver Assembly Series talks Ph.D., Henry R. Luce Professor of Law Worms have an important role in your life." where food production is not keeping pace next week. The talks are free and open to and Liberty and professor of economics in with population growth," Ensminger said. the public. Arts and Sciences; Enola K. Proctor, Dowd was the only artist among the North added, "We have created the Citron, professor of radio/TV/film at Ph.D., Frank J. Bruno Professor of Social Panel 1 members, who were for the potential of material well-being, which Northwestern University, will keynote the Work Research and director of the Center most part scientists. Dowd said artists we are unable to share with the rest of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Olin Conference for Mental Health Services Research; and play an integral role in the academic the world." at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Graham Leila Sadat Wexler, J.D., D.E.A., LL.M., community. Collaboration can help solve some of Chapel. The conference title is "Enlarging associate professor of law. "As an artist and a person who works in these problems, said Wexler from law. She the Picture: Women in the Arts." Citron The symposium was organized by an art school, there's no way around the pointed out the many gains being made by draws on that theme for her talk, "The Daniel B. Shea, Ph.D., professor and chair fact that we occupy the epistemological the member nations of the European Widening Frame: Women in Film." of English in Arts and Sciences, and Iain A. cheap seats of the University," Dowd said, Union. As part of the Olin conference, Citron Fraser, associate professor of architecture. with the audience responding to the quip Collaboration among departments in the will participate in a panel/group discussion The two panels discussed the idea of with laughter. "The notion of discreet University is necessary as well. The hu- at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Women's Building change and how it relates to the mission knowledge — how a molecule is formed manities and science must work together lounge, followed by a reception honoring of the University. Panel 1 was optimistic — are the sorts of things that we don't do if progress is to be made consistently. the panel participants from 4 to 5 p.m. The about change, citing recent scientific particularly well. What we bring to the "If we're talking about certain aspects panel also features moderator Marrin advances that have occurred or will occur. table is knowledge of behavior that you of people moving forward, we have to Robinson, professor of art, Marlboro (Vt.) For example, Turner from engineering can't get through social science — learning move forward at relatively the same rate," College; Sally Brayley Bliss, executive told the audience members to expect some to make something well, to make some- the writer Gass said. "If we're trying to director, Dance St. Louis; Christine Brewer, major changes in the way they receive thing particular. The way our students learn capture our whale in a huge net, it re- soprano; and Jane Sauer, sculptor. Both the information. Printed text will become a is essentially through behavior." quires a lot of people closing the net at panel discussion and the reception are free thing of the past, he said. the same time." and open to the public. Wrighton said the element of change in A free film screening, also open to the society is people. public, of "Daughter Rite" by Citron and "Learning and discovery is what re- "Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter" by search universities do. These are insepa- Deborah Hoffmann will take place at 8 rable functions," he said. "We teach, we p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Steinberg Hall create new knowledge, and we bring the Auditorium. benefits from those activities to society. The annual Olin conference is a joint People are the teachers. People are the enterprise of The Monticello College ones who learn from others. Indeed, I'm Foundation and Washington University. an optimist because people are beginning Brandt is Amalie Moses Kass Professor to define the important questions we of the History of Medicine in the Depart- face." — Michael Slatin ment of Social Medicine at Harvard Medi- cal School and professor of the history of science at Harvard University. He will give the Thomas Hall Lecture on "The Inaugural events Rise and Fall of the Cigarette: Risk, Sci- ence and Disease" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in Room 215 Rebstock Hall. to be broadcast Brandt's current work centers on the The Higher Education Channel (HEC) social and cultural history of cigarette will broadcast two inauguration events. smoking in American life and social and The Inaugural Symposium will be ethical issues relating to policies concern- shown on the HEC at 3 p.m. Saturday, ing AIDS. Harvey R. Colten, M.D., (left) Harriet B. Spoehrer Professor of pediatrics, and Oct. 14. The Installation Ceremony will His lecture is co-sponsored by the William A. Peck, M.D., (right) executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and be broadcast at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, Department of Biology in Arts and Sci- dean of the School of Medicine, talk with Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton at the and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. ences. School of Medicine's Second-Century Dinner on Friday, Oct. 6. Colten was a Check your local cable company for For more information, call 935-5297. member of the Chancellor Search Committee. the HEC's channel number in your area. 8 Washington University Record Washington People A teacher-scientist becomes chancellor On June 5, 1967 —just six days before his is that Mark find fulfillment in the work that he does. He escape the truth. At the same time, however, he doesn't 18th birthday — Mark Wrighton sat down definitely has the ability to do a superb job. ... Washing- want people to get caught up in what those phrases at a typewriter and wrote a letter to Jack ton University is extremely lucky to have him. It's a lucky mean. Saltiel. Wrighton was looking for a job, and catch." "I don't think we should be thinking I'm a super- he was hoping Saltiel, a member of the Since his days at Florida State, Wrighton has been on human. I'm just an ordinary person, too," Wrighton said. Florida State University faculty, could help him out. a scientific fast track. Indeed "fast track" might be a bit For example, he prefers to be called "Mark" by col- "Due to financial reasons and for the experience to be of an understatement. After all, it took Wrighton only leagues and those with whom he works closely. Those gained I am interested in obtaining a part-time job begin- three years to graduate from Florida State. Three years who meet him for the first time call him "Professor ning with the Fall Quarter," Wrighton wrote. "I am inter- later, in 1972, he received his doctorate in chemistry Wrighton" or "Chancellor Wrighton." He said he is still ested in working as some sort of laboratory assistant from the California Institute of Technology. (The Caltech trying to get used to the apparent University tradition of working 10 to 15 hours a week. Since you are the Chem- graduation ceremony was just two days before being called "Chancellor." istry Honors adviser I feel you can either help me directly Wrighton's 23rd birthday.) "A lot of people — students, faculty and staff— say, or tell me to whom to direct further inquiry." 'Hello, Chancellor.' I've never been addressed Wrighton wrote the letter thinking he could 11 by a title only. People say, 'Hello, Chancellor,' wash dishes in the lab or clean up after the \% and I look around wondering who they're graduate students who were conducting re- talking to. It's strange to me. I don't mind search. That's what he meant by "some sort of being informal. I prefer people working laboratory assistant." closely with me to call me by my first name. Saltiel, however, had a different idea alto- All the faculty here should be on a first-name gether. He made Wrighton, who just finished his basis with me. freshman year, a full-fledged member of the "I'm more of an informal, playful person," research team. Saltiel must have had an inkling he said. "I don't feel boxed in by my responsi- back in the summer of '67 that the 17-going-on- bilities. I told my staff, 'I'm a lot more irrev- 18-year-old Mark Stephen Wrighton would erent than Bill Danforth, right?' And they make a name for himself one day. In fact, Saltiel said 'Yes.'" never tossed Wrighton's letter into the trash; he When Wrighton unsheathes his rapier wit, still has it. it can cut a smile into anyone's face. For "He was a phenomenon, of course, as an example, when asked about his strengths, undergraduate," said Saltiel, Ph.D., professor of Wrighton replied "Running universities." chemistry at Florida State. "He had eight publi- When asked what kind of junk foods sit in cations as an undergraduate. This is highly his kitchen cupboards, he said "Oh, all the unusual. He was the sort of guy that if you made Eagle snacks of Anheuser-Busch. And it's a mere suggestion of an idea to him, he would true." start working on it immediately. A couple of weeks later, when you would ask him what he 'He still has that boyish charm' thought of the idea, he would say, 'Why don't Lewis Metts would agree with Wrighton's you give me a couple of hours, and I'll tell you self-description as a "playful person." Metts the results.'" and Wrighton have maintained their friend- Ironically, chemistry was not Wrighton's first ship since their Florida State days. choice of majors when he entered Florida State "He still has that boyish charm," Metts in the fall of 1966. As he told the Washington said. "Occasionally, you can still see the University Class of 1999 in a speech two twinkle. He still has some boyish characteris- months ago: "I began with the intention of tics, and we all wish we did of course." majoring in government and mathematics. As Wrighton said "I like fun. I took my Inspired by my chemistry professor, Dr. Ed children (James and Rebecca) to Six Flags Mellon, after three weeks I concluded I would Over Mid-America here in St. Louis, and I major in chemistry. And now after 23 years on thought the 'Bat Man' ride was great. It just the chemistry faculty at MIT, you might say I wasn't long enough. finally got around to government by taking up "When I was in high school, I had a paper the chancellorship of this University." route, and I bought a small motorcycle," he Lewis Metts, who was a graduate student at continued. "Motorcycles are fun but danger- Florida State in the late 1960s, worked with ous. Actually, I was hit by a car when I was on Wrighton in the laboratory. Metts said nothing a motorcycle. It was completely my fault, but seemed to stand in Wrighton's way — not the I wasn't hurt seriously. I did continue to ride, fear of failure, not the fear of taking risks. though. I've always liked driving — engines "I regarded Mark as a full partner rather than and steering wheels. Other people like sail- just an undergraduate. He definitely was not a boats. If I were to buy a boat, I'd probably buy technician for me or anything of the sort. He one with a motor. was a partner," said Metts, Ph.D., senior vice "Do you think they'll still give me life president of technology for Whatman Inc., a insurance if these things are printed?" he Clifton, N.J., firm that conducts research and asked with a chuckle. markets products in membrane, chromatography Wrighton is now behind the wheel of and fibrous filter technologies. Washington University. He represents a major transition for both the University and Not afraid to take risks Wrighton himself. One weekend Metts came into the lab to work Professor Mark S. Wrighton took some time out of his busy schedule as William H. Danforth has served as the on an idea he had for purifying solvents. Metts chancellor to teach a freshman-level chemistry class one day recently. University's chancellor for the last 24 years — had asked most of his colleagues if they wanted He immediately was hired as assistant professor of one of the longest tenures in higher education. to work on the idea with him, but they scoffed and said it chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology For the 46-year-old Wrighton, the chancellor's job is, wouldn't work. So Metts approached Wrighton. (MIT). In 1976, he became associate professor. One year in a sense, a career change. He is giving up his research, "And Mark got excited particularly with the idea that later, he achieved full professor rank. In 1981, at age 32, although he jokes that he would like the University to everyone else thought it wouldn't work," Metts said. "And he became one of the youngest faculty members in MIT's install a chemistry lab in University House. he helped me set the experiment up, and it did work. That history to hold a chaired professorship — the Frederick "Fulfillment" is a word that has been on Wrighton's really speaks volumes for the kind of experimental person G. Keyes Professor of Chemistry. In 1989, he became mind as of late — not the idea of finding fulfillment but, Mark is. A risk-taker. He just had no fear when it came to MIT's first Ciba-Geigy Professor of Chemistry. One year rather, sustaining it. As a chemist, Wrighton found being rebuffed or no fear of being seen as silly." later, he was named provost at MIT. fulfillment in the laboratory. He took pride in his re- Sitting in his Washington University office — hands search and his ability to ask questions and find answers. behind his head cuff links shining in the lights — 'One in a billion' Publishing was a way for him to influence the way Wrighton appears unfazed when he hears himself described Wrighton's career was moving so fast that he began to lap people think about chemistry. (He apparently had wide- as a risk-taker. In fact, he nods in agreement and says, some of the very professors who turned him onto chemis- ranging influence, considering the fact that he was "Now that I'm older, I would say I'm an informed risk- try in the first place. published about 400 times.) taker. I think, at one level, some people would view my "I think he made full professor at MIT before I made Now, as chancellor, Wrighton faces a different set of taking the chancellorship of this University as a risk. I had full professor at Florida State," said Ed Mellon, Ph.D., questions. a nice, fulfilling life as provost and professor at MIT. Some who was named full professor in 1980, three years after "I think for me the question that remains to be an- of my colleagues in chemistry said 'You are leaving us,' Wrighton. "Seeing a student excel like that is what it's all swered at some level is ... can I be creative in a role conveying both a sense that I would be jumping into an about." which is more purely as an academic administrator unknown abyss and also discounting the exciting challenge Mellon, now University Distinguished Teaching Pro- rather than as a scientist," Wrighton said. "Where are of leading a major research university. One of the things fessor Emeritus of Chemistry at Florida State, had the those areas in which I can contribute well? As a scientist, that is dismaying is that sometimes scientists lose their young Wrighton in his classroom during the 1966-67 you can be clever, do experiments that are definitive and respect for other scientists who go on to do other things." academic year, Mellon's first year as a Florida State thorough. How do you have the same definitive and Jack Saltiel did not lose any respect for Wrighton faculty member. Wrighton credits Mellon as one of his creative approach to solving problems as an administra- when he heard the news that Wrighton was headed for St. early mentors in chemistry. tor?" Louis to be Washington University's 14th chancellor. But Mellon is quick to return the praise. Although these are some of the questions on Saltiel was not jumping for joy, either. Saltiel said he is "I was just amazed at his progress. The guy was one in Wrighton's mind they are not the most important ques- happy for Wrighton but sad for science. a million, or one in a billion — something like that," tions now. "I'm 110 percent deployed in finding out "To some degree, I felt it as a loss for science," Saltiel Mellon said. what's good for Washington University. What's good for said. "There's no telling what contributions might have Adjectives like "prodigy," "gifted" and "one in a Mark Wrighton is a secondary issue." ensued had he continued (in science). What is important billion" don't seem to bother Wrighton. After all, he can't — Michael Slatin