$8M to study causes of brain cell death in fatal diseases

A large multidisciplinary team at the School of Medicine has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to tackle complex problems in pediatric neurodegenerative diseases.

21c Museum Hotel St. Louis showcases Colangelo’s work

Over the last two years, Carmon Colangelo, a celebrated printmaker and dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, has worked with the new 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis to create artworks for all 173 guest rooms.

Employees encouraged to support United Way campaign

The WashU community is encouraged to donate to, and volunteer with, the 2023 United Way of Greater St. Louis annual campaign. Launching this week, the campaign will raise funds to support over 160 local nonprofits.

Notables

Guy Genin, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Society of Engineering Science board of directors. The society strengthens the interface between engineering, science and math.

Notables

University Libraries recently received a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation for the photochemical preservation of a 1963 short film produced on the Danforth Campus, titled “Once Upon a Hill … There was a School!”

Announcements

Parking shares fall update

Parking & Transportation provides a fall update, with details on Active Transportation Month activities in October, smart commuting options and construction reminders.