An Institute of Medicine panel recommends simplifying nutrition labels through a rating system modeled after the Energy Star program. “You shouldn’t have to be a nutrition scientist to make healthy food choices for your family,” says Matthew Kreuter, PhD, director of the Health Communication Research Laboratory at the Brown School.

Against a backdrop of harsh partisan political rancor, Steven S. Smith, PhD, the Kate M. Gregg Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences in Arts & Sciences, will present a series of three lectures in November on “The Dysfunctional Senate.”

A St. Louis Symphony string quartet will join pianist Seth Carlin (right), professor of music in Arts & Sciences, and mezzo-soprano Debra Hillabrand, teacher of applied music, for a free concert featuring the music of Johannes Brahms. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, in the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall.

Outlook magazine long has been the featured source of information about the people and events of the School of Medicine. Now, complete issues of Outlook, from 1964-2011, are available in PDF format.

Visiting choreographer Ting-Ting Chang (in foreground) leads a master class in modern dance for the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences. Chang, artistic director of the company DreamDance, was in residence with the PAD Oct. 2-7. 

5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28

Halloween at Ibby’s

Wear a costume. Get a free spooky dessert! Best costume wins $35 gift certificate. Everyone welcome. Danforth University Center. To make reservations, call Bon Appetit at (314) 935-3940.

School of Medicine Dean’s Update Oct. 31, Nov. 2

Larry J. Shapiro, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, will host the annual Dean’s Update for all employees Monday, Oct. 31, and Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Andrey Shaw, MD

Former music major studies immune system, kidney problems. FULL STORY

Women’s club crew captures first major title

The women’s club crew team made history Oct. 23 as the Bears captured the women’s varsity 4+ championship at the 47th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Mass. WUSTL finished in first place out of 33 other Division II and Division III schools.