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David Kilper/WUSTL Photo Services*House of Desires*Mistaken identities, hidden lovers, mischievous servants and duels in the dark. Welcome to House of Desires, a romantic comedy-of-errors written in 1683 by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a proto-feminist Mexican nun today considered one of the most brilliant writers of the Baroque period.

In a globalizing world, first-world profits often drive the research and development costs for inventing new drugs. How does a just society approach the compelling needs of Third World diseases for new drugs that might not make money in the first world? The topic is the subject of a mini-symposium, “Drug Development in the Global […]

The following incidents were reported to University Police March 21-28. 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. March 25 9:29 a.m. — A student reported that on between 2:30-6:30 p.m. March 24, an unknown person(s) took his Roadmaster silver mountain bike which was secured with a University issued Krytponite lock to the bike-rack located on the south side of Anheuser-Busch Hall. A search of the area by the student met with negative results. No suspects or witnesses could be located. Total loss is estimated at $200. 12:57 p.m. — A student reported that while playing basketball between 5-6:30 p.m. March 24 in the Swamp area, an unknown person(s) took his black leather wallet and cell phone which had been laying unattended nearby. Total loss is estimated at $280. March 26 8:29 a.m. — A person reported that between 7:30 a.m. March 24 and 8:28 a.m. March 26 an unknown person(s) took an overhead projector located in Simon Hall, Room 104, from an unsecured cabinet. No suspects or witnesses could be located. Total loss is estimated at $400. University Police also responded to one report each of lost article, trespassing, investigation and larceny.

The George E. Pake Professorship, established by the JSM Charitable Trust and John F. McDonnell to honor one of the University’s most influential leaders, was bestowed upon William E. Buhro, Ph.D., professor of chemistry in Arts & Sciences.

Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee, whose latest book outlines his distinct views and values, will give the College Republicans address for the Assembly Series at 11 a.m. April 4 in Graham Chapel.

Ramesh K Agarwal, Ph.D., the William Palm Professor of Engineering, has been awarded the Gold Award by the Royal Aeronautical Society. The presentation will be made July 11 at the Sopwith Lecture in London. This is the highest specialists’ award in aerodynamics given by the Royal Aeronautical Society and was awarded to Agarwal for his work in computational fluid dynamics, which has led to significant advances in aircraft performance. In November, Agarwal received the prestigious Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for outstanding achievements during a period of 20 years. In the past two years, he has given talks in Russia, China, Italy, Korea, India and New Zealand.

Legendary blues vocalist and harmonica player Big George Brock will perform for the Jazz at Holmes series at 8 p.m. March 29 in Holmes Lounge.

Sean C. Solomon, Ph.D., director of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, will deliver the 2007 McDonnell Lecture at 7:30 p.m. March 30 in the Jerzewiak Family Auditorium of the Arts & Sciences Laboratory Science Building.

Photo by Robert BostonThe University’s fourth-year medical students learned March 15 where they will do their residencies.

At 8 p.m. March 30-31, Edison Theatre will present “Stories Left to Tell,” a tribute to the late Spalding Gray featuring Spalding’s brother Rockwell Gray, adjunct instructor in University College in Arts & Sciences.