With the time change this weekend (daylight savings time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, and the clock “falls back” one hour ), it will get dark earlier in the evening. The WUSTL Police Department offers some safety reminders as part of the “Don’t be in the Dark” campaign.

A new study indicates that many patients undergoing spine surgery have low vitamin D levels, which may delay recovery. Vitamin D aids calcium absorption, and patients with a deficiency can have difficulty producing new bone.

The Etiquette Dinner Program helps students prepare for interviews and life on the job with a quick primer on fine dining, professional dress and business protocol. The Nov. 16 program is open to all students, but pre-registration is required by Nov. 9.

The Gephardt Institute for Public Service invites faculty to apply for grants to support community-based teaching and learning (CBTL), also known as experiential education, engaged research, and most commonly, service learning. Distinguishing features include applied learning activities in service to an organization or community, faculty direction and oversight, and relevant course content and assignments.

6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4

Habitat for Humanity Trivia Night

Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity WUSTL Campus Chapter. Cost: $8 per person in advance and $10 at the door (3 to 8 people per team). Open to the public. Mallinckrodt Center, The Gargoyle. Contact: habitat@su.wustl.edu or (516) 343-3735.

WUSTL Police help ‘warm up’ St. Louis

The WUSTL Police Department is teaming up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 11th annual Warners’ Warm-up winter-coat drive. Through Monday, Nov. 14, the WUSTL police station will serve as a drop-off location.

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Golf team achieves highest ranking in school history

The women’s golf team is ranked No. 2 in the Golf World/National Golf Coaches Association Division III Top 25 Poll. The No. 2 ranking is the highest in school history.