As much as we might try to leave personal lives at home, the personality traits of a spouse have a way of following us into the workplace. New research from Arts & Sciences suggests they exert a powerful influence on promotions, salaries, job satisfaction and other measures of professional success.

A cancer odyssey
Inspired by his childhood physicians, Ramaswamy Govindan, MD, knew at a young age what he wanted to become. Along the way, he has journeyed from his native India to the U.S. and helped navigate the frontiers of cancer care.

As part of University Libraries’ ongoing commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer, its Film & Media Archive will host a Q&A with actor Richard Beymer and a free screening of his film, “A Regular Bouquet.” The event takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Steinberg Auditorium.

Cellist Kenneth Kulosa (right) and pianist Patti Wolf launch the fall Danforth University Center Chamber Music Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, with the music of Sergei Rachmaninov and Igor Stravinsky.

The nip in the air is a reminder not only of the coming autumn but of flu season. And for any university employee who works with or near patients, it means it’s time to get a flu shot. The vaccine will be available for School of Medicine employees starting Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Noon Monday, Sept. 22

European financial crisis lecture

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4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22

Institute for Public Health faculty networking

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5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22

National Marrow Registry events begin

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‘Much is given, much is expected’

Provost H. Holden Thorp, PhD, talks about the obligations America’s great universities have.

Grand opening: Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Faculty, staff and students are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the university’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Olin Library, Room 202.

Learn more about Ebola

As Ebola virus spreads in West Africa, it is important for anyone who has traveled or may travel to that region to be aware of symptoms and take precautionary measures. There is currently no health risk in our community, but take a minute to learn about Ebola and how you can stay safe.

Seismologist Douglas Wiens, PhD, won the Cody Award in Ocean Sciences and will give a lecture about Antarctica next week. To read more Notables, visit here.