Commodore Levy
A Novel of Early America in the Age of Sail
By all accounts, Uriah Phillips Levy, the first Jewish commodore in the U.S. Navy, was both a principled and pugnacious man. On his way to becoming a flag officer, he was subjected to six courts-martial and engaged in a duel, all in response to antisemitic taunts and harassment from his fellow officers. Yet he never […]
Displaying depth, breadth of undergrad research
More than 170 Washington University in St. Louis undergraduates showcased their research projects through poster, visual and oral presentations during the 2014 Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium, held April 28 in Bauer and Knight halls.
STL To Do: Mainstreet Musicals – St. Louis Festival
Senior drama major Sarah Palay recommends Mainstreet Musicals – St. Louis Festival, a showcase for new works created by St. Louis writers, producers and actors. It takes place this weekend in Forest Park.
McKelvey receives Search Award at annual Eliot Society celebration
Former School of Engineering & Applied Science Dean James McKelvey received the Search Award for outstanding citizen of Washington University at the annual Eliot Society dinner held this year on April 23 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. In addition to the award presentation, Eliot Society members were treated to a talk by author James Bradley.
Arts & Sciences presents Distinguished Alumni Awards, Dean’s Medal
Arts & Sciences recognized a beloved faculty member, a Pulitzer Prize winner, a driving force in continuing education, a devoted advocate, and entrepreneurs in energy and public relations during its 16th Annual Arts & Sciences Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony, held April 24 at the Hilton Frontenac Hotel.
University makes major solar commitment
Washington University in St. Louis is moving forward with a bold and impactful plan to increase solar output on all campuses by 1,150 percent over current levels by this fall. The project demonstrates the university’s commitment to sustainable operations and to reducing its environmental impact in the St. Louis region and beyond.
Sustainable design
Winning teams in the I-CARES Student Competition displayed their sustainability projects on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis last week. The annual competition asks students to propose a physical installation in the area of climate change, renewable energy or sustainable design.
Temple Grandin, Henry Bloch and Tony La Russa among six to receive honorary degrees
Washington University in St. Louis will award six honorary degrees during the university’s 153rd Commencement May 16. During the ceremony, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Brookings Quadrangle on the Danforth Campus, WUSTL will bestow academic degrees on approximately 2,800 members of the Class of 2014.
Research Without Walls
The Brown School’s third annual Research Without Walls student symposium was held April 22 in the hallways of Brown and Goldfarb halls on the Danforth Campus, with students such as Jaclyne Smith presenting projects and research worked on throughout the academic year.
STL To Do: Lost in the Trees at Old Rock House
WUSTL media specialist and LouFest founder Brian Cohen recommends tonight’s Lost in the Trees concert. The band’s newest album bursts with energy and catchy songwriting.
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