Events for people of all ages!     Medical Campus event

11 a.m.  |  11:30 a.m.  |  Noon  |  12:30 p.m.  |  1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.  |  2 p.m.  |  2:30 p.m.  |  3 p.m.  |  3:30 p.m.

11 a.m.

The Sounds of World Poetry
Hear Persian poetry read in the original and in translation by Professor Fatemeh Keshavarz.
South Brookings 100
11-11:30 a.m.

Greenhouse Tour
Explore the Jeanette Goldfarb Plant Growth Facility, and learn its role in supporting biological research.
Jeanette Goldfarb Plant Growth Facility 108
11-11:30 a.m.

Chemistry Demonstration
See exciting wet chemistry experiments performed right before your eyes. Presented by laboratory supervisor Kit Mao.
Laboratory Science 300
11-11:30 a.m.

19th-Century French Art
Favorites presented by Professor Elizabeth Childs.
Steinberg Teaching Gallery, Lower Level of the Gallery of Art
11-11:40 a.m.

American Lives Project
Oral histories, historical documents, artifacts, and visual media create a new digital cultural archive for St. Louis and Washington University. Presented by Professor Wayne Fields.
Eads 215
11-11:45 a.m.

Cleaning Up the Environment
See how environmental engineering devices are being designed to remove toxic particles, inactivate bioagents, clean up oil spills, and treat hazardous compounds. Also learn how satellites are used to map the global transport of aerosols. Presented by Professor Pratim Biswas.
Meet in Urbauer 311
11 a.m.-Noon

Writers' Readings
Creative writers—short fiction writer Marshall Klimasewiski and graduate students—at Washington University read their own works.
Duncker 201, Hurst Lounge
11 a.m.-Noon

American Ballet Theatre and Antony Tudor
Lecture by artist-in-residence Christine Knoblauch-O'Neal.
Mallinckrodt 206
11 a.m.-Noon

Stage Make-up Demonstration
See the art of stage transformations! Presented by artist-in-residence Bonnie Kruger.
Mallinckrodt Lower Level, Schoenberg Gallery, Green Chairs Area
11 a.m.-Noon

The Exploration of Mars
Discover Washington University's role in Mars research. Presented by Professor Ray Arvidson.
Wilson 112
11 a.m.-Noon

Sesquicentennial Video of Engineering Lectures
Presented by Professor Kenneth Jerina.
Lopata 101
11 a.m.-Noon

Physics with a Bang!
Witness fun-filled demonstrations of the monkey and the hunter, the exploding Coke can, and the photoelectric effect. Presented by Professor Thomas Bernatowicz.
Crow 201
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Historians and Professional Ethics
Examine the role of historians in light of revelations about Stephen Ambrose and Doris Kearns Goodwin at this roundtable discussion. Led by Professors Henry Berger, Peter Kastor, and David Konig.
January 110
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Basketball Clinic
Kids aged 8-12 can sharpen all aspects of their game.
Athletic Complex
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Thoughts and the Mind-Brain
Hear some of the latest findings on a few of the oldest questions in philosophy. Professor José Bermúdez presents "Thinking without Words" at 11 a.m.; postdoctoral fellow Gualtiero Piccinini, "Science and Introspection" at 11:30 a.m.; and Professor Dennis DesChene, "Spirits and Clocks: The Mind and Body in Early Modern Philosophy" at noon.
Busch 100
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Interactive and Intelligent Machines
Say hello to Lewis the Wedding Photographer, a 4-foot-tall robot who takes candid snapshots, at this demonstration of three new interactive technologies. Presented by Professor Cindy Grimm.
Lopata 509, Media and Machines Lab
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Space Engineering
Demonstration of experiments—including a high-altitude balloon system, a full-scale prototype of the Akoya satellite, and a prototype Mars Rover—developed through Project Aria. This K-12 outreach program aims at capturing students' interest in science and technology through hands-on participation in actual space projects. Presented by Professor Keith Bennett.
Lopata 509
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tyson Research Center
A display on this Washington University 2,000-acre field station, which provides opportunities for research, environmental studies, preservation, and education.
Rebstock 209
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Influence 150: 150 Years of Shaping a City, a Nation, the World
Artifacts and art illustrating Washington University's growth and development.
Steinberg, Gallery of Art
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Mini-Clinic
Get yourself tested at student-run blood pressure and cholesterol screenings.
Eric P. Newman Education Center, Lobby
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

A Pictorial History of the School of Law
See the story of this school's growth and development through pictures, stories, artifacts, and biographies.
Anheuser-Busch, 3rd Floor
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Theatre Models and Designs on Display
Presented by artists-in-residence Bonnie Kruger and Chris Pickart and by technical director David Vogel.
Mallinckrodt Lower Level, Schoenberg Gallery, Green Chairs Area
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Structural Dynamics
Join Professors Phillip Gould and Kevin Truman in testing various structures' resistance to earthquakes with small shake tables.
Lopata Gallery
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Structural Control and Its Use in Structures
See a mid-sized shake table in action. Presented by Diego Geraldo.
Urbauer 10, Earthquake Engineering Lab
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

School of Architecture: 1948 to the Present
An exhibit and visual timeline of the School of Architecture.
Givens, 1st-Floor Hallway
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Arch Dams
Learn how arch dams are designed and constructed. See a slide show of the most important dams in the world, and then discuss the differences between these dams and arch dams. Presented by Professor Kevin Truman.
Urbauer 216
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Synchronized Helicopter Landing
See an animated demonstration of a nonlinear controller helping a helicopter land on a heaving aircraft carrier in a heavy sea. Presented by Professors Hiroaki Mukai and Alberto Isidori.
Cupples II 101
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Simulated Aerial Games
An animated demonstration of the automation of aerial combat. You can also play a simulated game against a computer. Presented by Professor Hiroaki Mukai.
Cupples II 101
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Chemistry Reception
Hosted by chemistry students, faculty, and staff.
Laboratory Science, Rettner Gallery
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Mysteries of the Mind
Posters, displays, and exhibits explain how philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology interconnect.
Busch, 1st-Floor Hallway
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Biomedical Engineering
A slide show about groundbreaking research at Washington University on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Whitaker 100
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing every half hour

Biomedical Engineering Research
Poster display of faculty and student research.
Whitaker Atrium
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Formula Cars
A Society of Automotive Engineers display. Presented by technician Pat Harkins.
Lopata Gallery
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

School of Medicine Tour
Go on a student-led walking tour of the Eric P. Newman Education Center, the medical library, and the McDonnell Pediatric Research Building. Or take a self-guided walking tour.
Center for Advanced Medicine
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Stand Up Straight!
Have your posture analyzed, and learn helpful hints for avoiding or alleviating musculoskeletal pain. Questions about exercise and general wellness are welcome. Presented by physical therapy faculty and students.
Center for Advanced Medicine
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Occupational Therapy Demonstration
Learn about self-care, injury prevention, and adaptation of environments to assist people with disabilities.
Center for Advanced Medicine
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Making Health Care Management Decisions
Try a computer simulation illustrating the variety of decisions that managers in health care organizations make and the associated outcomes. If you receive a high score, you will receive a Certificate of Management Potential.
Center for Advanced Medicine
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

School of Medicine Information
Have your questions about the medical school answered by medical students. Also pick up information on Washington University's School of Medicine and the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences. Learn about volunteering for health.
Center for Advanced Medicine
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Young Scientist Program
Student and teaching demonstrations from the program, which promotes science and scientific careers to high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
McDonnell Pediatric Building, Lobby
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Treatment of Cancer
Learn how a noninvasive method of temperature imaging with ultrasound may greatly enhance the ability to heat tumors uniformly at therapeutic levels to help achieve tumor control. Presented by Professor R. Martin Arthur, research instructor Jason Trobaugh, and students.
Jolley 418
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Surveillance for Ground-Moving Target Detection
Demonstration of emerging techniques for wide-area surveillance via airborne-radar radio-frequency sensors, which take advantage of geographical information systems. Presented by Professor Daniel Fuhrmann and students.
Jolley 425
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

System for Defeating Credit-Card Fraud
See how Magneprint, the new MasterCard anti-fraud technology discovered and developed at Washington University, helps make the plastic in your wallet more secure. Presented by Professor Robert Morley and students.
Jolley 431
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Advanced Techniques for Computed Tomography (CT)
Witness recent advancements that have improved the quality of CT images used for diagnostics and treatment planning. Presented by Professors Joseph O'Sullivan and Donald Snyder with students.
Jolley 420
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Foreign Languages
Poster exhibit staffed by faculty and students of Asian & Near Eastern, Romance, Russian, and Germanic languages.
Ridgley Arcade
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Eyes on the Prize: Documentary Film Clips
Screenings of films from the collection of Washington University alumnus Henry Hampton, maker of the award-winning documentary Eyes on the Prize.
Olin Library Level A, Arc Presentation Room
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Oz Before Judy: Tietjens Exhibit
Paul Tietjens' music, scores, photos and memorabilia from his 1902 musical production, "The Wizard of Oz."
Gaylord Music Library
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Rare Books
Show-and-tell of highlights from Washington University's special books collection.
Olin Library Level 1, Special Collections
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Pop-Up Books!
Kids aged 7-12 can make their own pop-up books! Also view our exhibit of pop-up books.
Olin Library Level 1 Lobby
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Cahokia Mounds
Learn about the remains of the most sophisticated prehistoric civilization north of Mexico in this exhibit and discussion presented by lecturer John Kelly.
McMillan Cafeteria
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Early Modern Humans in Europe
Exhibit and discussion presented by Professor Erik Trinkaus.
McMillan Cafeteria
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Medical Anthropology
Explore the confluence of medicine and anthropology in this exhibit and discussion presented by Professors Rebecca Lester and Brad Stoner.
McMillan Cafeteria
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Jaguar Cave
Exhibit and discussion presented by Professor Patty Jo Watson.
McMillan Cafeteria
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Paleoethnobotany Open Lab
Curious about the science of studying archaeological plant remains? Join Professor Gayle Fritz for this exhibit and discussion.
McMillan 142
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Anthropology Research
Poster exhibit showcases the latest research from graduate students.
McMillan, 1st Floor
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Campus Y
Exhibits, videos, and discussions with students tell about a century of community service programming at Washington University. Hosted by director Donna Chapa Crowe.
Campus Y, Umrath Hall
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Psychology Research
Poster display of research by faculty and graduate students.
Throughout Psychology Building
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Psychology Tour
Psychology Building Entrance
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Hands-On Psychology
Conduct your own psychology experiments.
Psychology Building, 3rd and 4th Floors
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Preparing Future Educators
Computer Web sites and informal talks tell how Washington University prepares K-12 educators.
McMillan Library
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

A Scientific Whodunit
Solve a mystery by using scientific clues to eliminate suspects in our biological "whodunit."
Life Sciences 104
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Are You High-Tech?
Assess your information technology fluency.
Eads, Lower Level
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Game Time
Join the fun of interactive Internet games.
Eads, Lower Level
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Big Fun
Play video games on a big screen.
Eads, Lower Level
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Picture Yourself
Have a digital photo taken and then place yourself in different digital backgrounds. For kids aged 10 and up.
Eads, Lower Level
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Language Showcase
Learn about languages and cultures in the Language Lab.
Eads, Lower Level
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Writing in the Real World
See how the Writing Center helps improve an essential skill.
Eads, Lower Level
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Electronic Resources
Access collections of Arts & Sciences computer resources, including a course sampler, graduate student teaching projects, faculty's favorite Web pages, a history of Eads Hall, and a child's view of Washington University.
Eads, Lower Level
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Service to Community: One Volunteer at a Time
Help build a wall of volunteers by completing a "brick" and placing it on a wall, noting your name and community involvement. Sign up as a new volunteer through the United Way St. Louis Cares program. Collect information about volunteering from displays by a variety of social agencies. Learn about six agencies formed with help from the social work school. Place yourself and your family on a St. Louis map.
Brown, 1st-Floor Commons and Patio
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Service to the International Community
Displays and maps illustrating the Washington University social work school's impact around the world. Customs, costumes, and music, plus games and activities from different cultures, are featured.
Brown Lounge
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Social Work Throughout the Ages
A visual and interactive timeline tracing the history of social work in St. Louis, the nation, and the world. You can "sign in" at the time of your birth.
Brown, 2nd-Floor Hallway
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Information Technology in Medicine
Learn about the role of electronic journals and books, electronic databases, a digital picture gallery, online streaming video tutorials, and a wireless network in the education of today's medical students. See how the Medical Library participates in the St. Louis community and its role in electronic publishing.
Medical Library
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

The High-Tech Ice Cream Cone
Teams of students make ice cream from scratch the high-tech way—using liquid nitrogen in the freezing process. Everybody gets an ice cream cone!
Crow 204
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Physics Research Extravaganza
Video presentation of impressive Washington University research, including simulations of colliding black holes and a cosmic ray balloon launch in Antarctica.
Crow 204
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Tools of the Trade
Exhibits of restored scientific instruments—including a transit and clock from the early days of the Washington University Observatory and an X-ray spectrometer of Compton vintage—that illustrate the historically significant role of Washington University's physics department in science and technology.
Crow 100, Corridor
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing

Gallery of Housing
Exhibit with photographs and historical information about student housing at Washington University.
Ursa's Café and Lopata House Great Room
11 a.m.-4 p.m., ongoing