Marine biologist Jane Lubchenco and atmospheric chemist Mario Molina to discuss science and the environment at Assembly Series
Marine biologist Jane Lubchenco and atmospheric chemist and Nobel laureate Mario Molina will deliver the second Sesquicentennial Environmental Initiative Lecture at 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9. The lecture, which focuses on science and the impact of human society on ecological systems, is free and open to the public and will be held in Graham Chapel, located just north of Mallinckrodt Center (6445 Forsyth Blvd.) on the Washington University campus. During its Sesquicentennial year, Washington University is launching an initiative to help better understand the role that research universities can play in addressing issues related to the environment.
Richard Rodriguez, author of “Brown: The Last Discovery of America,” will discuss racial and cultural assimilation in America for the Assembly Series
Author and essayist Richard Rodriguez will deliver the Association of Latin American Students lecture for the Assembly Series at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The lecture, entitled “The Browning of America,” is free and open to the public, and will be held in Graham Chapel, located just north of Mallinckrodt Center (6445 Forsyth Blvd.) on the Washington University campus.
October Tip Sheet: Science & Technology
October Science & Technology Tip Sheet
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October Business, Law & Economics Tip Sheet
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October Culture & Living Tip Sheet
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October Medical Science & Health Tip Sheet
Lance Armstrong to visit Siteman Cancer Center on cross-country bike tour
Five-time Tour de France champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong will make an exclusive appearance in St. Louis at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Oct. 15 to promote cancer research.
Forbes Magazine ranks M.B.A. program 12th best in U.S. in ‘return-on-investment’
Forbes Magazine has ranked the M.B.A. program at the University’s Olin School of Business No. 12 among 67 U.S. business schools. The Forbes rankings measure best “return on investment” for M.B.A. graduates of the Class of 1998. For this year’s survey, Forbes sent out 18,000 questionnaires to full-time graduates of M.B.A. programs around the world. With a five-year gain of $120,000 over tuition and foregone salary, the Olin School jumped eight places, from No. 20 in Forbes’ last ranking of M.B.A. programs in 2001.
Inspiring trust
May you grow up strong and lovely with a mind that seeks the truth and a heart that knows compassion and a dream that pulls you through. Assistant to the Chancellor Steven J. Givens wrote that years ago as part of “A Dream That Pulls You Through,” a lullaby for his then-infant daughter, Jenny. “I […]
President Bush and the future of Iraq
SadatLeila Sadat, professor of law at Washington University and one of the country’s leading experts in international and comparative law, discusses Bush’s address before the UN’s General Assembly and his proposals for the future of Iraq with Mike Sampson of KWMU’s St. Louis on the Air on Sept. 23. Listen to the program from the KWMU Web site.
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