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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, with a national reputation for combining rugged athleticism with fluid sensuality, makes its St. Louis debut at 8 p.m. April 27 at Edison Theatre, with shows continuing through April 29.

The following incidents were reported to University Police April 12-18. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. April 19 2:14 p.m. — A resident of Millbrook Apartments reported money and a watch missing from her room. The room had been left open by contractors working on the doors in the building as part of the fire repairs. The theft occurred between 2:30-7 p.m. April 18. Total loss is estimated at $360. April 23 1:08 p.m. — A classroom manager in Louderman Hall reported that between 3 p.m. April 16 and 1 p.m. April 18, an unknown person took a black wireless Shure bodypack microphone. Total loss is estimated at $278. April 24 9:53 p.m. — Eight pairs of blue jeans were stolen from a storage closet in Gregg Residence Hall between 2 p.m. April 23 and 9 p.m. April 24. Total loss is estimated at $285. Additionally, University Police responded to two larcenies, two lost articles, two assaults and one report each of DWI, drug offense, false fire alarm, auto accident and property damage.

Now in its 12th year, the Summer Writers Institute — held June 18-29 — will include a Young Writers Institute geared toward high school juniors and seniors.

Researchers have found a significant increase in the risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with certain genes whose mothers smoked during pregnancy.

Photo by Mary ButkusJeannie Chan, a 2008 MBA candidate, discusses her research with representatives from General Electric Co. at the International Business Outlook Conference (IBOC) April 20 at the Olin School of Business. This year’s conference showcased several Olin MBA students who have provided leadership in finding solutions for global institutions.

The International Symposium on Energy and Environment, sponsored by the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, will bring prominent international university presidents to campus May 4-7, marking the first such gathering in the United States.

Courtesy Photo(From left) Julie Margenthaler, M.D.; Elizabeth Fialkowski, M.D., a surgical resident; and Lola Fayanju, a fourth-year medical student, practice installing a central line, used to give treatments such as chemotherapy, antibiotics and intravenous fluids and feeding, into a simulated patient during one of the labs in the Accelerated Skills Preparation for Surgical Internship course.A new School of Medicine course is designed to prepare students planning to enter a surgical subspecialty.

Photo by David KilperJill Edwards, project manager in the University’s administrative offices, receives a 2007 Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award April 19 at Whittemore House from W. Edwin Dodson, M.D., associate vice chancellor and associate dean for admissions and for continuing medical education and professor of neurology and of pediatrics at the School of Medicine.

Four alumni of the John M. Olin School of Business received Distinguished Alumni Awards April 19 at the school’s annual dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Mahendra R. Gupta, Ph.D., dean of the business school, presented the Dean’s Medal at the same dinner. This year’s alumni award recipients are David Becker (MBA ’89), Carl Casale (EMBA ’92), Barbara Ann Feiner (MBA ’83) and Steven Stull (BSBA ’81, MBA ’85); W. Patrick McGinnis (MBA ’72) was awarded the Dean’s Medal. More…

Senior Jonathan Garst Orozco has been named winner of the Department of Biology in Arts & Sciences Spector Award, presented annually in memory of Marion Smith Spector, a 1938 graduate of the University.