Author: Neil Schoenherr

Despite popular theories to the contrary, early humans evolved not as aggressive hunters, but as prey of many predators. “Humans are no more born to be hunters than to be gardeners,” argues Robert W. Sussman, Ph.D., professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, in the newly-updated version of the controversial book “Man the Hunted: Primates, Predators and Human Evolution.”

With each new school year comes a fresh start for each child. For the past decade, Washington University students have helped St. Louis-area children get that new start in clean, colorful hallways and classrooms through Service First. The annual community service event will be held Aug. 30.

More than 1,400 Washington University freshmen will move into the South 40 residence halls on Thursday, Aug. 21. With help from family, friends and upperclassmen, the students will be hauling everything from refrigerators and microwaves to carpets, bicycles and stereo systems into their new homes away from home.

Michael Landy has been named executive director of the St. Louis Hillel at Washington University, announced Miriam Singer, president of the St. Louis Hillel’s board of directors. Landy started at the Hillel Aug. 11. Since 2006, Landy has served as regional director for the mid-continent region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, based in […]

Photo by Joe AngelesBehind the scenes, Ida H. Early keeps the University running smoothly

One lane of traffic on Throop Drive on the Danforth Campus will be closed from 6-10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, for installation of a new exhaust fan on Urbauer Hall roof.

Patrick S. Moreton, Ph.D., has been promoted to associate dean at the Olin Business School, announced Mahendra R. Gupta, Ph.D., dean and the Geraldine J. and Robert L. Virgil Professor of Accounting and Management. Moreton will continue to serve as managing director of the Washington University-Fudan University Executive MBA Program, ranked the seventh-best international executive […]

Members of the University community who want to improve their writing and communication skills can now earn a Certificate in Strategic Communication at University College, the University’s evening division in Arts & Sciences. This new, 21-credit program allows students to develop skills in creating, managing and implementing communications programs. It includes courses that cover communications […]

Photo by Kevin LowderMembers of the Class of 2012 will soon be arriving on campus and will be welcomed with a variety of activities during Fall Orientation, Aug. 21-26.

Photo by Joe AngelesSenior Joey Korein (left) and junior Vidya Santosh harvest basil plants in the community garden just east of Alumni House.