Schaal to conclude Arts & Sciences deanship
Barbara A. Schaal, dean of the faculty of Arts & Sciences and the Mary-Dell Chilton Distinguished Professor of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, has announced her intention to step down as dean by the end of the 2019-20 academic year, according to Chancellor-elect Andrew D. Martin.
Forums for Greater China, India focus on collaborations, partnerships
A pair of events in Hong Kong and Mumbai helped to further strengthen Washington University’s impact in the Asia-Pacific region and showcase its world-leading, collaborative research.
Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity created
During remarks today at Washington University in St. Louis’ fifth annual Day of Discovery, Dialogue & Action, Chancellor-elect Andrew D. Martin announced the creation of a universitywide Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity.
Washington University joins national network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes
Washington University’s Lifelong Learning Institute, which offers academic courses to learners 50 and over, has become the newest member of the national network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, thanks to funding from the Bernard Osher Foundation.
Unified purpose
Teaching, research and service to society blend together in new and innovative ways as leadership and faculty focus on collaborating across disciplines to solve real-world problems.
McGlothlin, Walke organize ‘Lessons and Legacies’ conference
Erin McGlothlin, associate professor of German, and Anika Walke, assistant professor of history, both in Arts & Sciences, served as conference hosts for “Lessons and Legacies,” the premier intellectual gathering in Holocaust studies.
Quoted: Hold That Thought
These quotes are from Hold That Thought, a podcast produced by Arts & Sciences, where in 15 minutes you can learn about the allure of Shakespeare, the most attractive personality traits or the secrets stored in rocks.