Storch named Siteman professor
Gregory StorchGregory A. Storch, M.D., has been named director of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics and the first Ruth L. Siteman Professor of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine. The new endowed professorship, given by Alvin J. and Ruth Siteman, will support leadership in pediatric infectious diseases.
Teach for America founder Kopp to speak March 8
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Wall of tiles designed to help cancer patients heal
Photo by Tim ParkerNelson Flagg and his wife, Rose, work with Vicki Friedman to paint tiles while Nelson is treated at the Siteman Cancer Center.”Your Square Matters” allows patients and their families to paint a 4-inch square ceramic tile; more than 400 tiles have been completed and are on display.
Storch named first Ruth L. Siteman professor
The new endowed professorship is part of the St. Louis Children’s Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine Joint Program in Pediatric Chairs.
Orwell classic Animal Farm comes to Edison
New York’s acclaimed Synapse Productions will treat St. Louis audiences to a witty and visually stunning show based on George Orwell’s cautionary parable.
Juveniles as adults in the justice system is focus of workshop
The event will identify and review the process by which juveniles are certified as adults and the significant changes made in this process over the last several years.
Interfaculty initiative
Photo by Mary ButkusThe class “American Indian Societies, Cultures and Values” is part of the Interfaculty Initiative on American Indian Affairs & features faculty from numerous areas.
NCAA women’s hoops regional at WUSTL starts today
The WUSTL Bears will make their 17th straight NCAA Tournament appearance when they tip off against Manchester College at 7 p.m. at the Field House.
Major gift from Preston Green to support the School of Engineering & Applied Science
At a tribute dinner on Feb. 27, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announced an $8 million commitment from the late Preston Green to support the School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) and its Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering.
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