Sadat, Van Essen to receive 2017 faculty achievement awards
Leila Sadat, an internationally renowned human rights expert, and David C. Van Essen, an authority on brain structure, function and development, will receive the university’s 2017 faculty achievement awards, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announced. Eric Leuthardt, MD, will be honored for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Mellon Mays Fellows cohort named
The latest cohort of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship has been named. The program aims to increase diversity in higher education by supporting undergraduate research and by encouraging talented but underrepresented students to pursue doctorates in the humanities and the social sciences.
Millman receives career development award from diabetes foundation
Jeffrey R. Millman, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology Metabolism & Lipid Research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received a 2017 Career Development Award from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Who Knew WashU? 4.25.17
This week’s question is in honor of Olin Business School’s 100th anniversary: During what years did the Korea Project run?
Employees interested in green offices sought
The Office of Sustainability seeks employees interested in creating sustainable work environments who would like to certify their offices through the Green Office Program.
Graduate student accepted into Mellon School program
Annelise Finegan Wasmoen, a PhD candidate in comparative literature in Arts & Sciences, has been accepted to the prestigious Mellon School of Theater and Performance Research for its 2017 session.
Proposals sought for online teaching grant
Proposals are being sought for the Marion Horstmann Online Teaching Innovation Grant, which funds development of outstanding online teaching and learning strategies. Applications are due June 15.
Zafar named director of Mellon Mays program
Rafia Zafar is taking the helm as director of Washington University in St. Louis’ Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program. Zafar is a professor of English, of African and African-American studies, and of American culture studies, all in Arts & Sciences.
Who Knew WashU? 4.18.17
Question: How many buildings certified as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum has Washington University built?
Technology Town Hall
A Technology Town Hall will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in Connor Auditorium on the Medical Campus. Interested faculty, staff and students can also view the presentation by Skype. New technology to simplify university work will be demonstrated.
View More Stories