Researchers at the School of Medicine have received a $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop a triple threat in the fight against cancer: a single virus equipped to find, image and kill cancer cells, all at once.
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The economic model of law schools is broken, says Brian Z. Tamanaha, JD, JSD, professor of law and author of the new book, Failing Law Schools. “For the majority of law students,” Tamanaha writes, “the cost of obtaining a law degree and the economic return on a law degree are out of whack.”
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The employee 2011-12 U-Pass — allowing WUSTL faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system — will expire June 30. Benefits-eligible employees may request a new U-Pass for the 2012-13 fiscal year at the Parking & Transportation Services website, parking.wustl.edu/upass.htm. The new pass will be valid through June 30, 2013.
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Children from the WUSTL Family Learning Center on North Campus donned caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation from preschool at a Commencement held at the center May 23. Their next adventure: kindergarten!
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Some 80 area high school students in 24 teams, including Parkway South High School senior Will Mertz (left), competed in the Boeing Challenge May 4 to determine which team’s glider had the farthest flight, straightest path, longest hang time or highest quality of flight.
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2 p.m. Saturday, June 9
“The Wizard: Merlin & The Legends of King Arthur.” Grand Center “Big Top Tent,” adjacent to Powell Hall. WUSTL faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to purchase tickets at a group rate. Online registration closed, but call (314) 935-5212 or email alumniclubs@wustl.edu. (NOTE: The Big Top Tent is air conditioned.)
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The Friday Nights at Kemper outdoor film series begins this Friday, June 8, with the free screening of Art School Confidential. A gallery talk and live music precedes the screening at 10 p.m. in the Kemper’s east parking lot.
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For the second consecutive year, the women’s varsity crew team captured the 4+ race May 26 and 27 at the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta in Gainesville, Ga. Out of 17 boats, the women posted a time of 7:19.4, more than 10 seconds faster than second place Emory University.
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