Free HIV testing
The Washington University Infectious Diseases Clinic will offer free, confidential HIV testing. In conjunction with National HIV Testing Day, testing is available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 3.
Register to win a 2010 season PassPort to The Black Rep
Faculty and staff can register to win one of 20 season PassPorts to The Black Rep. A season PassPort contains five ticket vouchers, which are redeemable at any time during the 2010 season. Winners will be chosen in a drawing in December 2009.
Of note
Nathan A. Baker, Ph.D.,
Bernard Becker, M.D.,
Peter M. Burgers, Ph.D., and more…
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Nov. 10-16. 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. 10 11:46 a.m. — A person […]
Inclement weather information
Should weather conditions create potentially hazardous travel conditions, Washington University will evaluate the situation and take into consideration the safety of the University’s faculty, staff and students as well as the services that must be provided despite the inclement weather.
WUSTL to help Marine Corps collect Toys for Tots
Student veterans, faculty and staff from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, the School of Law and Olin Business School are working together to help less fortunate children through the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.
Sackett is a finalist for prestigious Marshall Scholarship
Senior Chase Sackett, majoring in Classics and economics in Arts & Sciences, was named a finalist for a Marshall Scholarship. Though he was not awarded the scholarship, earning a finalist position is a great accomplishment. “This is a highly competitive and prestigious national scholarship,” said Joy Kiefer, Ph.D., assistant dean in the College of Arts […]
Eating, drinking and lifestyle changes can boost immunity to ward off seasonal flu
College students looking to stay healthy during flu and exam season need to focus on three very important factors, said a nutritionist at Washington University.
Dinosaurs were warm-blooded, WUSTL anthropologist says
In a study published in the journal PLoS ONE, a team of researchers, including Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., assistant professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, has found strong evidence that many dinosaur species likely were warm-blooded.
Volleyball advances to NCAA quarterfinals
The No. 4 volleyball team swept Carthage College to win the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Nov. 14. WUSTL improved to 82-14 all-time in the NCAA tournament, and the Bears advanced to the quarterfinals for the 20th time in school history and the first since 2007, which was the last time they beat Carthage in […]
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