The Record
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
Top stories
$12M grant aimed at probing how vaccines induce lasting immunity
Researchers at WashU Medicine received funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to identify the immune factors responsible for long-lasting protection against disease.
Frachetti to study resilience in Asia-Pacific region
Michael Frachetti, a professor of archaeology in Arts & Sciences, is the principal investigator of a new project that aims to build a more resilient future in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Events
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OCT 1 |
‘Polished: College, class and the burdens of social mobility’4–6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 |
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‘Smithsonian Asian Pacific American history, art and culture’6–7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 |
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OCT 1 |
Vice presidential debate watch party7:30–9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 |
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The View From HereSpecial edition: Great Forest Park Balloon Race |
WashU in the News
Memory loss isn’t the only sign of dementia
The New York Times
Researchers in Pittsburgh find links between community amenities and better teen mental health
CBS News
Meet first-generation migrants whose American dream flourishes, supports clean water for kids in Honduras
KSDK-TV
Campus and community news
Christine Keller, director of career communities and career development at the Center for Career Engagement, was selected for Focus St. Louis’ fall 2024 Women in Leadership cohort.
Timothy Wencewicz, in Arts & Sciences, is the winner of the American Chemical Society’s Saint Louis Award. Wencewicz’s research focuses on drug discovery to address the antibiotic resistance crisis.
Professional development courses available to staff
WashU offers a variety of courses to employees to learn new skills and grow professionally. Courses, in both virtual and in-person formats, are available to employees at all levels.