Fired up about teaching
Photo by Robert BostonErika Crouch’s enthusiasm about education keeps her students excited to learn
WUSTL researcher studies Methuselah of the mammals
WUSTL researcher Stanton Braude, Ph. D., lecturer in biology in Arts & Sciences, says the secret to a long life in humans might exist in the wrinkled body of one of the world’s ugliest animals — the naked mole rat.
Library unveils Little Black Sambo collection
The University marked the acquisition of its “One Hundred Years of Little Black Sambo” collection with a reception Oct. 12 at Olin Library. Most of the collection’s 234 items — which include books, puzzles, dishes, games and figurines — were created between 1899 and 1999.
Rhythms for Rebuilding
Rhythms for Rebuilding, WUSTL’s largest benefit concert, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in Graham Chapel and will feature WUSTL’s entire a capella community. The event will raise money for causes related to hunger and poverty.
Gass presented with Saint Louis Literary Award
William H. Gass, Ph.D., the David May Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Humanities in Arts & Sciences, was presented with the 2007 Saint Louis Literary Award during a ceremony Oct. 24 at Saint Louis University.
Grant money available to students this summer
Up to $100,000 will be available for WUSTL students for internships and innovative projects this summer in the form of social change grants, stipends for internships through the Career Center and the Gephardt Institute for Public Service summer service stipend program. A meeting will be at 4 p.m. Nov. 1 in Lambert Lounge in Mallinckrodt Student Center to discuss the various opportunities for students.
Of note
Jose M. Capriles Flores, and
David L. Browman, Ph.D.
Hotchner’s memoirs
Photo by Mary ButkusAlumnus A.E. Hotchner, a renowned author, playwright and editor, read an excerpt from “The Boyhood Memoirs of A.E. Hotchner” and signed autographs Oct. 17 at Olin Library.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 19 – Oct. 23. 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 19 12:42 p.m. […]
West end of Snow Way garage closed Oct. 27
The west end of the lower level of Snow Way parking garage on the Danforth Campus will be closed from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 27.
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