Employees invited to support United Way through community service
For years, Washington University in St. Louis faculty and staff have supported the United Way through their generous financial support. Now, they may also give their time. Washington University Human Resources and WashU Engage have joined together to help employees find volunteer opportunities in the St. Louis community. As an incentive, the university will provide up to a half day for employees to volunteer.
Culprit identified as a major cause of vision loss
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a pathway involved in harming rods and cones in the retina and have found a way to halt that damage.
Former top government official joins Brookings Executive Education
Letitia A. Long , former director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the first woman to lead a major U.S. intelligence agency, has joined Brookings Executive Education as an executive in residence.
October is Active Transportation Month
The goal of Washington University’s Active Transportation Month is to motivate faculty, staff and students to try methods of transportation other than cars. The month kicks off Saturday, Oct. 1, with a bike ride to Grove Fest.
Washington People: David H. Perlmutter
The executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, talks about his history with St. Louis, the importance of personalized medicine and how the School of Medicine can be a leader in the field.
WashU Expert: Losing hurts in partisan politics
As the November presidential election approaches, an expert at Washington University in St. Louis says to expect a bit of emotional angst, no matter who wins or loses.
A Q&A with Bill T. Jones
World-renowned choreographer Bill T. Jones will receive Washington University’s 2016-17 International Humanities Prize Sept. 29. In this Q&A, Joanna Dee Das, assistant professor of dance, talks with Jones about his career, his choreographic process and his latest works.
The urge to upgrade
In order to properly decide if an upgrade is worth the cost, consumers should compare the new product with what they already own. But new research from Washington University in St. Louis shows there‘s a wide gap between what buyers should do and what actually happens when it comes to the most cutting-edge gadgets, products and services.
Sale named to FINRA board
Hillary Sale, the Walter D. Coles Professor of law and of management at the School of Law, has been appointed to the board of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Who Knew WashU? 9.27.16
Question: Which presidential debate hosted by Washington University was lampooned in a “Saturday Night Live” skit starring Will Ferrell and Darrell Hammond?
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