Graduate student Ashley Macrander’s message to graduates
The text of the Commencement speech by graduate student Ashley Macrander, who earned a doctorate in education. 2016 marked the first time a graduate student gave a speech at the universitywide Commencement.
Senior class president Christine Lung’s speech to graduates
The text of the 2016 Commencement speech by senior class president Christine Lung.
How did cardinals get those bright red feathers?
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and colleagues have discovered the gene that produces the brilliant red color in male birds that is so attractive to females. The study is published online May 19 in Current Biology.
School of Medicine nurses honored
Two School of Medicine nurses have received the 2016 Excellence in Nursing Award from St. Louis Magazine, while six others were finalists. The annual awards, announced in April, honor local nurses who have made a difference in the lives of their patients and colleagues.
Historical video interviews with Lewis available
University Libraries’ Film & Media Archive has made video interviews with U.S. Congressman John Lewis from the acclaimed “Eyes on the Prize” documentary series available on its YouTube channel. Lewis will give the university’s Commencement address Friday, May 20.
Construction on Olin Library begins May 23
The Olin Library Transformation project is about to get underway. Construction on the renovation of Olin Library begins Monday, May 23, and new spaces are slated to be open by the fall 2017 semester.
Who Knew WashU? 5.17.16
Question: Who designed Washington University’s official seal, which is part of the shield that adorns each graduate’s robe at Commencement?
Speakers lined up for 2016 Commencement ceremonies
More than a dozen distinguished individuals will speak at Commencement-related events this week for Washington University in St. Louis graduates and their friends and families.
Dacey receives Cushing Medal from neurosurgery society
Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, the Henry G. and Edith R. Schwartz Professor and head of the Department of Neurosurgery, has been awarded the Harvey Cushing Medal by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He was honored with the medal, the association’s most prestigious award, for his many years of outstanding leadership, dedication and contributions to the field of neurosurgery.
The View From Here 5.16.16
Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.
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