Technology Town Hall
A Technology Town Hall will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in Connor Auditorium on the Medical Campus. Interested faculty, staff and students can also view the presentation by Skype. New technology to simplify university work will be demonstrated.
Where Gyo Obata found freedom and place to build a life
While his Japanese-American family was interned in California during World War II, Gyo Obata, one of the world’s leading architects, found a welcoming place to learn and thrive at Washington University.
Meaningful entertainment
Documentary filmmaker and The Daily Show senior producer Sara Taksler’s, AB ’01, latest film, Tickling Giants, is about how political satire shook the halls of power in Egypt after the Arab Spring.
Three questions with Cliff Holekamp on mentorship
Mentorship is a key aspect of any robust startup community. Here, Cliff Holekamp, who was selected by Small Business Monthly as one of the area’s best mentors, shares tips on how to be a good mentor and why entrepreneurs need to build a network of advisers.
A position with agency
Andrew McCabe, JD ’93, was always interested in criminal law but an internship he had while a law student at WashU convinced him to become an FBI agent. After a long career that’s including busting up crime rings and fighting terrorists, he’s been named deputy director of one of the nation’s top security organizations.
Obituary: Brian Schlitt, law school student, 38
Brian Schlitt, a first-year student at the School of Law, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, following a brief illness. He was 38.
Affordable couture
When Louisa Rechter, AB ’09, and Alessandra Perez-Rubio, BFA ’09, couldn’t find designer, black-tie attire at a price point they could afford, they decided to create their own line. Mestiza New York, a fashion line blends Filipino and American style, is the happy result.
The View From Here 4.17.17
Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.
Media Advisory: Sustainability showcase, celebration
What: The first EnviroSLAM, a discussion of global environmental challenges and a showcase of environment, energy and sustainability initiatives at Washington University in St. Louis. There also will be multimedia exhibits representing more than 20 key university initiatives, including student organizations. When: 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 19 Where: St. Louis Art Museum’s LEED Gold-certified East Building, 1 Fine […]
Celebrating sustainability
“EnviroSLAM: A Showcase of Environment, Energy and Sustainability at Washington University” will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
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