Author: Ken Duenke

Nathan Dardick, a 1971 Arts & Sciences’ alumnus, visited campus this past May for two very important reasons: to participate in this son’s graduation, and to dedicate a dormitory in his name.

KellyDaniel Kelly has been named director of the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine. Kelly is the Alumni Endowed Professor of Cardiovascular Diseases and professor of medicine, of pediatrics and of molecular biology and pharmacology and a cardiologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Kim Walker”Kim has a broad understanding of the financial markets, well-tuned investment instincts, and a disciplined approach to investment management. These strategies and her experience successfully managing large assets will be invaluable to Washington University,” said Chancellor Wrighton S. Wrighton.

School of Medicine researchers have found a method for reliably measuring the filling function of the heart.

In Spring 1892, Robert S. Brookings, Edward Rowse, Henry W. Eliot and William Huse formed a committee to find a new site for the University. The following June, they located 103 acres just beyond the western limits of the city — which would cost $185,000.

A trial at the School of Medicine focuses on a procedure called bronchial thermoplasty, which may hold promise for moderate and severe asthmatic patients.

School of Medicine researchers have obtained encouraging results in fighting cervical cancer by combining a traditional drug with one that inhibits blood-vessel growth.

New calendar deadlines in place.

The football team scored 34 first- half points en route to a 61-0 win over Westminster College.

Renee M. Williams, Ph.D., visiting associate professor in the George Warren Brown School of Social work, has been nominated for inclusion in Who’s Who in Black St. Louis. The unveiling of the publication will be in November at the Ritz-Carlton. … Jeffrey S. Crippin, M.D., professor of medicine and medical director of liver transplantation, was named the president of the American Society of Transplantation for 2006-07. … Hilary P. Glazer, first-year medical student, was recently named a scholar in the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Program. Glazer was one of 77 recipients of the scholarship, which covers tuition, room, board, fees and books up to $50,000 a year for up to six years. She earned an undergraduate degree from Tufts University in May.