Hope Center for Neurological Disorders established
The School of Medicine and ALS Hope — The Chris Hobler/James Maritz Foundation have teamed to create the center.
Gass to be celebrated by University Libraries
To celebrate the 80th birthday of William H. Gass, Ph.D., the David May Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Humanities and founder of the International Writers Center, both in Arts & Sciences, University Libraries is hosting two events Oct. 9. “A Celebration of William Gass” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Olin Library’s Whispers Café. […]
Sports
Duesing sets mark in win vs. Rhodes Junior wide receiver Brad Duesing set a University record for career receptions and receiving yards as the Bears recorded a 28-21 win at Rhodes College Oct. 2. Duesing finished the game with six catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns as he eclipsed Cory Snyder’s reception record (170) […]
Center for Social Development celebrates 10 years of innovation
The Center for Social Development (CSD), part of the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, will mark its 10th year as an innovative academic research and policy center with a weeklong series of events beginning Oct. 11 in Brown Lounge. “Ten years goes by very quickly,” said Michael Sherraden, Ph.D., center director and the […]
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 1-5. 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. 1 12:25 a.m. — A person […]
Distinguished faculty
Photo by Joe AngelesBeata Grant receives a Distinguished Faculty Award from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton at the Founders Day event Oct. 2.
Campus Authors: John Sprague, Ph.D., the Sidney W. Souers Professor Emeritus of Government, Department of Political Science in Arts & Sciences
He recently co-authored Political Disagreement: The Survival of Diverse Opinions within Communication Networks.
Unit devoted to neurological research, clinical trials
Photo by David KilperRonald B. DeMattoes and David M. Holtzman examine brain tissues of mice with Alzheimers-like plaques.14,000 square feet in the McMillan and Irene Walter Johnson buildings are being renovated for the Neuroclinical Research Unit.
Residence halls highlight next phase of Hilltop construction
Renovations continue on the South 40; Phase 4 involves the housing that will eventually replace Liggett and Koenig Residence halls.
Inner-city kids needed for asthma study
General asthma rates have been steadily rising, but the most dramatic increases have occurred among urban youth.
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