Thurman honored for marketing work addressing health disparities
Christina Thurman, marketing team lead at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, was honored recently at the St. Louis American Foundation’s 18th Annual Salute to Excellence in Health Care awards luncheon.
Miller receives Essey award from neurological society
Timothy Miller, MD, PhD, the Clayson Professor of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received the 2018 Sheila Essey Award from the American Academy of Neurology. The award includes $50,000 to support his work on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
2018-19 parking permits available by end of June
Danforth Campus 2018-19 parking permits will be available for purchase by the end of June, the university announced. The new permits will be valid Aug. 1 through July 2019.
‘Interrupting Racism’ training offered
The Campus Diversity Collaborative is holding an “Interrupting Racism” workshop from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 19 on the South 40. Space is limited, so those interested should apply to participate by Wednesday, June 13.
Stretch of Forest Park Parkway closed next week
A stretch of Forest Park Parkway, between Skinker and Big Bend boulevards, will be closed to through traffic beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, through June 18. Drivers still can access Hoyt and Throop drives.
Pedestrian access to east end of campus more limited
Pedestrians’ ability to get around the east end of the Danforth Campus became more limited after Commencement as crews’ work, including regrading and utility upgrades, expanded to the west of the construction site.
The View From Here 6.6.18
Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.
The View From Here 5.30.18
Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.
Women faculty give awards to graduate students
The Association of Women Faculty at Washington University in St. Louis bestowed awards on several women graduate students for their academic achievements as well as their efforts to improve opportunities for women, both on campus and more broadly.
Campus Kitchen seeks summer volunteers
The Campus Kitchen at Washington University seeks volunteers during the summer to help prepare meals for the hungry. Cooking shifts are 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 5 and running through Aug. 9 at the First Congregational Church, 6501 Wydown Blvd.
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