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The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 27-Nov. 2. 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. Oct. 28 8:27 p.m. — A […]

Courtesy PhotoSteve Warner and his team compete in the 2004 Olympics; they finished ninth in the second finals race.As a member of a lightweight four team, the medical student competed for the U.S. rowing squad in the 2004 Olympic Games.

Clifford M. Will, Ph.D., and Ramesh K. Agarwal, Ph.D.

H. influenzae infection is a common cause of respiratory tract disease and is sometimes responsible for cases of childhood bacterial meningitis.

The centerpiece of the program is Six Solos, a suite of rarely seen 20th-century masterpieces restored by William Whitener.

Bankruptcy, labor markets and auction theory will be among the topics discussed Nov. 5-7 as Washington University hosts the Fall 2004 Midwest International Economics and Economic Theory Meetings. More than 100 scholars are expected to attend the event, which features a packed, three-day schedule of research presentations in Eliot Hall.

The Washington University Symphony Orchestra will perform music of Rossini, Liszt and Tchaikovsky at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. The performance is free and open to the public and takes place in the university’s Graham Chapel, just north of the Mallinckrodt Student Center, 6445 Forsyth Blvd. For more information, call (314) 935-4841.

Aging and Alzheimer’s disease research at the School of Medicine recently received a $9.6 million boost. The five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging launches the University’s Healthy Aging and Senile Dementia program into its 21st year.

The microorganisms that normally live in the gut can increase body fat, say researchers at the School of Medicine. They found that gut microbes can open the “gates” fat uses to enter the body’s fat cells.

Keith Boykin, president of the National Black Justice Coalition, will present a lecture on race, sexuality and politics 1 p.m. Nov. 13 in Brown Hall, Room 100. Boykin, a prominent author and speaker, was a special assistant to the President and director of specialty media during President Bill Clinton’s administration.