Welch wins Society of Nuclear Medicine award
The prize is given to a scientist or physician “whose work has led to a major advance in basic or clinical nuclear medicine science.”
Weighty research
If not for his interest in nutrition, Samuel Klein, M.D., might never have gone to medical school. Originally, he was planning to become a marine biologist. There’s still some evidence of his first career choice in the corner of his office, where a tank full of exotic fish gurgles. But science and Klein both benefited […]
Reporter who broke Enron scandal to speak Sept. 8
Bethany McLean, the Fortune magazine reporter who was the first to question how energy giant Enron made its money, will give an Assembly Series talk based on her book — The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron — at 11 a.m. Sept. 8 in Graham Chapel. McLean, now […]
A real gem
Photo by Bob BostonRecent graduates work in the recently completed space that houses the University’s new genetic epidemiology master of science degree program.
Bear Cub Fund seeks grant applications
The goal is to refine ideas that will benefit society and may have commercial value; individual grants of $20,000-50,000 are awarded.
Fall music to mark World’s Fair centenary
The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will mark the centenary of the 1904 World’s Fair by including works performed at the fair in concerts throughout its fall season. The Washington University Chamber Orchestra — under the direction of Elizabeth Macdonald, director of strings in the music department — will launch the season with […]
James Herbert Williams named special assistant to chancellor
In a new position, Williams — also the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Racial and Ethnic Diversity — will focus on urban and community initiatives.
Obituary: Kelsey, 63
The former assistant engineering dean died Aug. 24.
Foster, Sadat named to new law professorships
Sadat will be installed as the Henry H. Oberschelp Professor of Law Sept. 7; Foster will become the Edward T. Foote II Professor of Law Feb. 17.
Post office moves some services to North Campus
The Hilltop Campus Mail Services is merging two operations to the University’s new North Campus facility at 700 Rosedale Ave.
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