‘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.
Rivers, canals, peninsulas and mountains the University travel lectures reveal all
There are three things every world traveler must have: a compass, a trustworthy guide, and a craving for adventure. The University’s Travel Lecture Series offers would-be travelers two out of three as they kick off their 2004-2005 film season, aptly named Compass. Viewers need only bring a thirst for excitement.
Campus Authors: Mark A. McDaniel
Courtesy image
Memory Fitness: A Guide for Successful Aging relies on many rigorous academic studies but is written for the layperson.
Tackling tough issues
As a bioethics expert, Rebecca S. Dresser, J.D., the Daniel Noyes Kirby Professor of Law and professor of ethics in medicine, asks a lot of questions. Questions such as: Is it ethical to destroy a human embryo in order to make its stem cells available for research? Is killing a human embryo like killing a […]
MSNBC’s Matthews is Founders Day speaker
Distinguished alums will be honored at the University’s annual commemoration of its founding, to be held Oct. 2 this year.
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