‘Stinger’ may offer easier drug target
The bacterium responsible for strep throat and other disorders appears to use a single wasplike “stinger” to spread infection.
‘Talented and diverse’
The approximately 1,450 first-year students hail from all over the world, representing 18 countries and 49 states.
Debate preparations pick up steam
As part of the University’s preparations for the Oct. 8 presidential debate, the Athletic Complex will close at 10 p.m. Sept. 30.
Accreditation team to visit Sept. 27-29
Visiting WUSTL will be representatives of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
‘New biology’
Himadri Pakrasi is the principal investigator of a $5 million project from the NSF’s Frontiers in Integrative Biological Research program.
Hard work
Mary ButkusLamara Warren and Sandy Graham of the Office of Student Activities help construct a playground at the University City Children’s Center.
Mumford to speak on new book
Eric Mumford, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Urban Design Program in the School of Architecture, will speak on “Modern Architecture in St. Louis” at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 in Steinberg Auditorium. Mumford recently edited Modern Architecture in St. Louis: Washington University & Postwar American Architecture, 1948-1973 (2004), the first in-depth survey of modern […]
Poet McHugh to speak Sept. 28, read Sept. 30
Poet and translator Heather McHugh, the visiting Fannie Hurst Professor of Creative Literature in the Department of English in Arts & Sciences, will speak on the craft of poetry at 8 p.m. Sept. 28. In addition, McHugh will read from her poetry at 8 p.m. Sept. 30. Both events, part of the Writing Program Reading […]
Faculty, friends to receive Founders Day awards
Being honored are Thomas M. De Fer, Nicholas Dopuch, Milorad Dudukovic, Beata Grant, Lucy Lopata, and Eric and Evelyn Newman.
Integrating design and functionality
Kevin LowderA bike rack designed by senior James Lewis was inspired by the movements of Soulard Market patrons.
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