A comic book? A radio play? A conquering sludge monster from outer space? Yes! The Intergalactic Nemesis: Live-Action Graphic Novel is all that and more. Intrepid reporter Molly Sloan and friends race against time to save humanity from impending invasion. The resistance begins at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18 and 19, for the Edison Ovations Series.

A School of Medicine study led by Graham A. Colditz, MD, PhD, shows that adolescent girls with a family history of breast disease – either cancer or the benign lesions that can become cancer – have a higher risk of developing benign breast disease as young women than other girls. And unlike girls without a family history, this already elevated risk rises with increasing alcohol consumption.

Graduate and professional students within the McDonnell International Scholars Academy will be sharing their respective cultures with the general public in an interactive fair at the Saint Louis Science Center Saturday, Nov. 19, in the center’s May Hall on the ground floor. Free and open to the public, the hands-on learning fair is suitable for children, teens and families.

The School of Law is hosting a screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary Made In India at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Increased complexity in health care demands a greater body of knowledge for health social workers. The newly released Handbook of Health Social Work, Second Edition, co-edited by Sarah Gehlert, PhD, is a key resource for social workers, offering a comprehensive and evidence-based overview of social work practice in health care.

9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15

Dept. of Psychiatry Grand Rounds

“Parenting and Brain Development: From Nurturance to Neurons.” Joan Luby, prof. of child psychiatry. Free and open to the public. Wohl Clinic Bldg., Clopton Aud. (314) 362-2462.

‘Give Thanks Give Back’ drive ends tomorrow

There’s still time to participate in “Give Thanks Give Back,” WUSTL’s annual holiday gift drive in support of the 100 Neediest Cases. For information, visit GTGB.wustl.edu. The drive ends tomorrow, Nov. 16.

Vetta L. Sanders-Thompson

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Women’s soccer advances in NCAA Div. III tournament

Freshmen Lillie Toaspern and Anna Zambricki each scored to lead the No. 12 women’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the second round of the 2011 NCAA Div. III championship tournament Nov. 13. WUSTL tied a school record with its 17th win of the season, and takes on the College of St. Benedict in the sectional semifinal Friday, Nov. 18, at a site to be determined.