Author: Neil Schoenherr

Diekman College students looking to stay healthy during flu and exam season need to focus on three very important factors, says a nutritionist at Washington University in St. Louis. “It’s really pretty simple,” says Connie Diekman, RD, director of University Nutrition and immediate past president of the American Dietetic Association. “There are three key things to think about. No. 1 is hydration. No. 2 is foods and No. 3 is lifestyle issues.” Video available.

The second of four University-wide blood drives this year will be held Nov. 11 at nine locations throughout the University.

Photo by Robert BostonJared Kennedy, a second-year doctoral student in the Program in Physical Therapy, takes the blood pressure of Lynn Wesselmann, administrative assistant in the Department of Medicine’s Renal Division, at the Health Happening Wellness Fair Oct. 28.

Photo by Joe AngelesSeniors (from left) Frank Pandolf-John, Blake Jones, Chuka Chike-Obi and Nick Brooks are interviewed by reporter Michelle Anselmo of KPLR-TV following an Oct. 28 news conference in the Danforth University Center. The students, along with fellow seniors Regis Murayi and Iboro Umana, were denied access to Chicago nightclub Original Mother’s during a senior class trip Oct. 17 while some 200 of their white classmates were let in.

Photo by Robert BostonJared Kennedy, a second-year doctoral student in the Program in Physical Therapy, takes the blood pressure of Lynn Wesselmann, administrative assistant in the Department of Medicine’s Renal Division, at the Health Happening Wellness Fair Oct. 28.

Photo by Michael WorfulSchool of Medicine first- and second-year coursemasters (seated, clockwise from left) Glenn Conroy, Ph.D., professor of anatomy; Krikor Dikranian, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of anatomy; Koong-Nah Chung, Ph.D., assistant dean for medical admissions and student affairs; and Paul Bridgman, Ph.D., professor of neurobiology judged the first annual Fall Fest Pie Contest, featuring pies made by 10 first- and second-year medical students.

The women’s cross country team finished first out of eight teams to capture the 2009 University Athletic Association (UAA) championship Oct. 31 in Cleveland. It is the 10th women’s cross country league title in school history and WUSTL’s 134th conference championship overall. The men’s team came in fourth place at the meet. Junior Taryn Surtees […]

The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 28-Nov. 3. 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. Oct. 29 9:45 a.m. — A […]

The annual health open enrollment period for the health/dental or dental-only plans, the health- and child-care flex spending plans, the Health Savings Account and the Retirement Medical Savings Account has begun. It will continue through Nov. 30.

Scholars from across the United States and Canada will gather at Washington University Nov. 6 and 7 for the inaugural International Creole Corridor Symposium. The public is invited to attend the symposium, sponsored by WUSTL and Les Amis (The Friends), the region’s Creole cultural heritage preservationist organization, located in St. Louis. The Creole Corridor, located […]