Because the Sept. 11 attacks happened on U.S. soil, it makes sense that they might have had a more profound impact in the U.S. than in Western Europe. But key differences in how Muslims were perceived before 9/11 also played a key role in how much — or how little — attitudes of Muslims changed after 9/11, says John R. Bowen, PhD, an anthropology and religious studies professor in Arts & Sciences.

Donations collected by check boxes on state income tax forms, fees from license plates and revenue from state lottery tickets have raised millions for breast cancer research and prevention programs, researchers at Washington University have found.

Labor Day may celebrate the historical contributions of the American labor movement, but the future of the movement is in question. “Unions are under siege,” says labor and employment law expert Marion Crain, JD, the Wiley B. Rutledge Professor of Law. At the same time, wage inequality has not been higher since the Great Depression.

Ever wonder what it feels like to save a life?  The first of four blood drives this academic year will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, at eight different locations throughout the university and at a variety of times to accommodate busy schedules. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in this effort to replenish the region’s blood supply.

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7

Sam Fox School Multiple Feminisms Lecture Series

“Quarantined: Alice Austen and the Secret History of Photography.” Richard Meyer, assoc. prof. of art history and fine arts, U. of Southern California. Free and open to the public. Steinberg Hall Aud. (314) 935-9300.

WUSTL mourns death of
Dean James E. McLeod

As the daily email was going into production, the Record staff learned of the passing of James E. McLeod, vice chancellor for students and dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Tuesday, Sept. 6. An obituary is forthcoming. To read a letter from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton to the WUSTL community, click here.

Charlie Robin

Edison’s executive director is constantly seeking “creativity, fully expressed.” FULL STORY

Football wins season opener

The football team posted a 28-10 win at Knox College in its season opener Sept. 3 in Galesburg, Ill. Senior tight end Phill Stoecker caught six passes for 41 yards and three touchdowns in the win for the Bears.