Celebrated poet
Photo by Joe PachecoCarl Phillips, a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award in poetry for his 10th collection of poetry, “Speak Low,” gives a reading at the National Book Award Finalists Reading Nov. 17 in Tishman Auditorium at The New School in New York City.
Women’s soccer advances to final four
With a 2-1 victory over Calvin College Nov. 22, the No. 17-ranked women’s soccer team advanced to its second final four in school history. The team travels to San Antonio Friday, Dec. 4, to play No. 21 Lynchburg College (17-3-4) at 1:30 p.m. The winner of that will take on the winner of the match […]
Social change grants available through Community Service Office
Up to $32,000 is available to WUSTL students for the development and implementation of innovative community projects during the summer in the form of social change grants through the Community Service Office.
WUSTL economists forecast slow recovery in 2010
Positive third-quarter economic statistics have been greeted with cheers and proclamations that the “Great Recession” is over, but two WUSTL economists are not convinced that it’s time to celebrate.
Annual dance showcase presents bodies in ‘Transmotion’
Photo by David KilperWashington University Dance Theatre, the annual showcase of professionally choreographed works performed by student dancers, will present “Transmotion” this weekend in Edison Theatre.
An Olin feast
Photo by Kevin LowderDean Mahendra Gupta, Ph.D., the Geraldine J. and Robert L. Virgil Professor of Accounting and Management, welcomes young Ryan Mohasin (center) and his parents, Mohasin Mithu (left), an Olin MBA student, and Farzana, to the 15th annual Olin Thanksgiving Dinner at the Knight Center Nov. 26.
Becker a finalist for Rhodes Scholarship
Emily Becker, a senior majoring in international and area studies with a minor in English, both in Arts & Sciences, was a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship announced Nov. 21. “Being picked as a finalist for this distinguished scholarship is a wonderful achievement,” said Joy Kiefer, P.h.D., assistant dean in the College of Arts & […]
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Nov. 17-30. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Nov. 18 8:31 a.m. — A laptop […]
Annual art show seeks submissions
The School of Medicine will host the Sixth Annual Art Show from Jan. 14-Feb. 11, 2010, in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Atrium.
$37 million to extend biodefense research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has extended funding for the Midwest Regional Center for Excellence in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases (MRCE), anchored at the School of Medicine. The center received a five-year, $37 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to continue to support basic and translational research […]
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