Author: Ken Duenke

Brett Bailey’s exploration of the South African psyche is based on a true story; it’s a show “about fear, how it hypnotizes society and destroys community.”

She has argued that the institution of marriage has always been dynamic, shifting to fulfill economic needs in societies or kin groups.

Photo by Beaven PhotographyLarry J. Shapiro and Richard A. Chole install Bruce H. Haughey, M.D., as the first Dr. Joseph B. Kimbrough chair.The director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and professor of otolaryngology, Haughey has been with the School of Medicine since 1988.

Family historian Stephanie Coontz will debunk popular myths about marriage and the family in her Assembly Series/School of Law lecture, “Courting Disaster? The World Historical Transformation of Marriage.” The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday, February 1 in Graham Chapel.

Steven Squyres shares his passion for space exploration on Feb. 8 at the Assembly Series. He is the scientific principal investigator for NASA’s Mars Exploration Rovers Project. The robotic explorers will examine Mars’ rocks and soil for minerals signaling the past presence of water, and help astronomers determine whether or not there was life on the planet.

Elderly patients taking the commonly prescribed blood thinner warfarin experience an increased risk for osteoporosis-linked bone fractures, according to a study at the School of Medicine. The results suggest physicians should carefully monitor the bone health of patients placed on the medication and that their patients should take steps to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.

WestCornel West, one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals, will deliver a talk for the Washington University Assembly Series at 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, in Graham Chapel. His lecture, “Democracy Matters,” is free and open to the public, however seating will for the general public will be limited. Please call 314-935-4620 or visit the Assembly Series Web page (http://assemblyseries.wustl.edu) for more information.

On MLK Day Jan. 16, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton addressed WUSTL’s continuing efforts to strengthen diversity, improve gender balance and be more inclusive & accepting.

Undergraduate tuition will total $32,800 for the 2006-07 academic year — a $1,700 (5.5 percent) increase over the 2005-06 academic year tuition.

Photo by Mary ButkusThe American Physical Society has designated Washington University as a site of historical significance to physics.