Danforth Campus staff members with an interest in strengthening leadership skills, learning more about the university and higher education in general, and who have an appreciation for inclusion are invited to apply for the Professional Leadership Academy & Network (PLAN), a yearlong professional development program. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21556.aspx

The same powerful drugs that have extended the lives of countless people with HIV come with a price — insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Now, Paul Hruz, MD, PhD, and his research team at the School of Medicine have determined why that happens. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21545.aspx

Noted historian Alan Brinkley, PhD, will present the keynote address for “Celebrating Our Books, Recognizing Our Authors,” the university’s ninth annual faculty book colloquium, at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. In addition, the colloquium will include a panel discussion on “The Future of the University Library” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21539.aspx

Before delivering the Stein Lecture in Ethics for the Assembly Series Nov. 17, humanitarian and actress Mia Farrow participated in a seminar on human trafficking for social work and law students in Anheuser-Busch Hall. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21552.aspx

• Thanksgiving break begins. No classes Nov. 24 through Nov. 28; university offices are closed Nov. 25 and 26.

• Record’s Thanksgiving hiatus. After this issue, the Record daily e-mail takes a break for the Thanksgiving holidays and resumes publication Tuesday, Nov. 30. Check out record.wustl.edu or news.wustl.edu for all the latest university news and information. The Record staff wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.

• Women’s cross country second at nationals. The women’s cross country team recorded the highest NCAA Division III championship finish in school history with a second-place showing at the national championship meet Nov. 20 in Waverly, Iowa. It was the sixth time in program history that the women’s team has placed in the top four at the NCAA championships, with the Bears recording third-place finishes on three occasions (2004, ’05 and ’07).